Back to mods
Northern Compass project artwork

Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Northern Compass

Makes the Minecraft compass point north.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Northern Compass release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file 1.21-1.1.3
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

Northern Compass 1.21-1.1.3 targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Northern Compass required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Northern Compass 1.21-1.1.3 need?

1.21-1.1.3. 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.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Northern Compass without breaking your instance.

Built for Northern Compass 1.21-1.1.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.21-1.1.3. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.21-1.1.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Northern Compass add?

Features

Modifies the Vanilla compass logic so that it always points north instead of pointing to your spawn point.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Northern Compass by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

28 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Northern Compass versions and loaders

21 of 21 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.