HUD Compass

⭐ ⭐ (123 endorsements) 📥 5,962 downloads 📌 v1.1.9 📅 1/25/2024
🟡 Updated this year

By Neobotics · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/11/2026 📅 Created: 1/25/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #43 of 173 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

HUD Compass

Heads-Up Compass with Dynamic Map Markers for Ships, Carts & Portals

Dude, where's my boat? Never lose track of your boats, carts or portals again. A heads-up compass that includes standard pins and dynamic map markers for ships, carts, active and inactive portals on the compass and the map.

HUD Compass brings a complete experience to location aids. (see credits below)

  • []The scalable compass appears across the top of your screen.[/]

    []Toggle the compass on and off in-game.[/]

    []Dynamic pins (ships, carts, portals) are shown on the compass and the map, with or without labels.[/]

    []Supports custom ships and carts.[/]

    []Active and inactive portals can have different colors.[/]

    []Configurations for fog, mist, in combat and while running for better immersion.[/]

    []Portal pins display the name you give them.[/]

    []Ship labels can specify the type of ship (Karve, Longship, Raft), as well as custom ships.[/]

    []Pin types to include/exclude are configurable.[/]

    []Pin size is relative to marker distance, with configurable limits.[/]

    []Configuration to use external images for custom compass and dynamic icon appearance. See Notes

New

  • []1. 1. 9: Fixed resource files not getting copied to config folder[/]

    []Added configuration to automatically delete the death pin when the tombstone is empty (especially for no-map players)[/]

    []Crossed off (X) markers now also show as crossed off on the HUD.[/]

    []Compass now disappears when HUD is turned off (Ctrl+F3) for screenshots[/]

    []Moved resources to BepInEx/config/Neobotics (see notes)

Configuration

A - HUD Compass

  • []Enable Compass: Enable or Disable the Compass HUD.@[/]

    []Show Compass: Show or Hide the HUD compass. Use the Toggle Compass key to change in-game.[/]

    []Toggle Compass Key: Key used in-game to toggle the compass visibility.

B - Compass Display

[]Use Player Direction: Orient the compass based on the direction the player is facing, rather than the middle of the screen.[/]

[]Compass Scale: Sets the overall scale of the compass on the screen[/]

[]Offset (Y): Offset from the top of the screen in pixels.[/]

[]Distance (Minimum): Minimum distance from pin to show on compass.@[/]

[]Distance (Maximum): Maximum distance from pin to show on compass.@[/]

[*]Player Pin Visibility: Force player pins (multiplayer) to appear or not appear on the compass and map, or let the player decide. Overrides Show My Player Pin if not set t

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

HUD Compass adds a compass to the heads-up display with map pins and dynamic markers for Ships, Carts, and Portals. It's a UI enhancement for players who want better navigation. With 123 endorsements and recent updates, it's a modest but functional addition.

✨ Key Features

Adds a compass to the HUD
Includes map pins for navigation
Dynamic markers for Ships, Carts, and Portals

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Recent update (July 2026) shows active maintenance
  • Useful for players who get lost easily
  • Small but dedicated following (123 endorsements)

⚠️ Cons

  • No compatibility notes for other UI mods
  • Limited to compass and markers—no other UI tweaks
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want a compass with dynamic markers for key travel methods. If you're tired of constantly opening the map to find your way, this adds convenience. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul—this is a focused navigation aid.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if your game has a mod manager; if so, use it for easy installation.
  • If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts by enabling this mod last.
  • Look for a settings menu in-game to customize which markers appear.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
Neobotics
Version
1.1.9
Downloads
5,962
Endorsements
123
Category
User Interface
Created
1/25/2024
Updated
7/11/2026

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