WAIG: Where Am I Going

WAIG: Where Am I Going

Fabric mod for Minecraft, adds a minimal RPG-inspired compass HUD to the game.

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Screenshots

Bossbar 1
Demo GIF
Morning 1
Morning 2
Scales with the GUI
Bossbar 2

About this Mod

WAIG: Where Am I Going

Fabric mod for Minecraft, adds a minimal RPG-inspired compass HUD to the game.
This mod is client side only.

Demo GIF: In case it is not shown the short demo gif showcasing the HUD can be found here and in the image gallery.

Features

  • Always know in which direction your Minecraft character is going
  • Toggleable via key binding (default: F6)
  • Can be configured to show the HUD only when the player carries a compass in the inventory or is holding a compass in any hand. See Configuration section below for details.
  • Does not obstruct boss bars by moving down
  • Client side only
  • Scales with the GUI

Configuration

  • Config file location: minecraft-base-folder/config/waig.config
  • A default configuration is generated when the mod is started for the first time or if the config file is missing
  • hud-show-mode: config key to enable the compass HUD only in certain circumstances (default: always)
    • if set to always the HUD will always be displayed
    • if set to inventory the HUD will be displayed only if the player carries a compass in the inventory
    • if set to hand the HUD will be displayed only if the player holds a compass in the main hand or off-hand
  • compass-items: config key to list all items that count as compass equivalent. When hud-show-mode is set toinventory or hand, the mod checks if any of the listed items are in the inventory or held, and if so will show the HUD.

Developer Support Options

If you like this project and want to support me you can buy me a coffee - everything is greatly appreciated, you are the best! <3

Images

At sunrise 1
At sunrise 2

Available Versions

WAIG: Where Am I Going 1.1.11release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
May 7, 2026
WAIG: Where Am I Going 1.1.10release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
October 18, 2025
WAIG: Where Am I Going 1.1.9release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
June 21, 2025
WAIG: Where Am I Going 1.1.8release
MC 1.21.5fabric
May 2, 2025
WAIG: Where Am I Going 1.1.7release
MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4fabric
October 26, 2024

How to Install WAIG: Where Am I Going on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "WAIG: Where Am I Going". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+27 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

WAIG: Where Am I Going server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is WAIG: Where Am I Going compatible with fabric?

WAIG: Where Am I Going officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with WAIG: Where Am I Going – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if WAIG: Where Am I Going consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+20 more