Better Compass

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.