Better Compass

Minecraft 版本： 1.21.11

平台： fabric

Better Compass Enhancer Mod

Overview

This mod enhances the Lodestone Compass by displaying additional useful information when hovering over it in the inventory. It provides a cleaner and more informative way to understand where the compass is pointing without needing to place or follow it in-game.

Features

Lodestone Data Detection

The mod automatically detects when an item is a Lodestone Compass by reading its NBT data. If the compass is linked to a lodestone, it extracts the stored coordinates and dimension information.

Coordinates Display

When hovering over the compass, the tooltip shows the exact stored coordinates of the lodestone:

• X, Y, Z position of the target block

Distance Calculation

The mod calculates the real-time distance between the player and the lodestone using 3D Euclidean distance.

• Displays the distance in blocks
• Updates dynamically based on the player’s position

Dimension Information

The tooltip also shows which dimension the lodestone is located in:

• Overworld
• Nether
• End

If the player is in a different dimension than the lodestone, the mod highlights this as a warning in the tooltip.

Tooltip Display Modes

The mod includes multiple display modes that control how much information is shown:

• Coordinates only
• Coordinates + Distance
• Full info (Coordinates + Distance + Dimension)

The player can switch between these modes using a keybind.

Configurable Keybind

• The keybind can be changed in the in-game controls settings menu
• Default key: H
• Pressing the key cycles through the available display modes

Behavior

• Works only on the client side
• Does not require any server-side changes
• Does not interfere with vanilla gameplay mechanics
• Only modifies the tooltip of Lodestone Compasses with valid NBT data
• Handles missing or invalid data safely without errors

User Experience

The mod keeps the vanilla feel while adding subtle but powerful information. It is designed to be lightweight, non-intrusive, and intuitive, helping players track lodestones more efficiently and understand their compass targets at a glance.