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Directional Compass HUD

Shows your facing direction (N/S/E/W) at the top of your screen. No compass item needed—always know which way you're headed.

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Quick answer

Which Directional Compass HUD release should I use?

Updated 5 months ago

Latest stable file CompassHUD.jar

Game version 1.20.1

Loader Forge

Directional Compass HUD CompassHUD.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Directional Compass HUD required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Loader for this release Forge

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What else does Directional Compass HUD CompassHUD.jar need?

CompassHUD.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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Before you install it

Add Directional Compass HUD without breaking your instance.

Built for Directional Compass HUD CompassHUD.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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Stick to this file

Use CompassHUD.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Use the “Get this file” button beside CompassHUD.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Directional Compass HUD add?

Ever dug straight down and forgot which way was home? Built a massive base and lost your sense of direction? Compass HUD keeps you oriented without wasting an inventory slot.

A simple, elegant direction indicator sits at the top center of your screen, updating in real-time as you turn. No items, no crafting, no fuss—just instant cardinal direction awareness.

FEATURES:
✓ Always-on direction display (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)
✓ No inventory item required—works from the moment you spawn
✓ Clean, minimal design that doesn't clutter your screen
✓ White text with shadow—readable against any background
✓ Auto-hides when F1 GUI hidden mode is active
✓ Client-side only—works on any server without installation
✓ Zero performance impact

PERFECT FOR:
• Cave explorers who need to remember their heading
• Builders aligning structures to cardinal directions
• Travelers navigating without coordinates
• Anyone who's ever said "which way was north again?"

No configuration needed. Install and play.

Requires Forge 1.20.1 on client side only.

Project description from CurseForge.

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