Waypoints Teleport – Minecraft Waypoint & Fast Travel Datapack (1.21.6+)
Waypoints Teleport is a lightweight Minecraft waypoint datapack that adds a powerful fast travel system to survival worlds and multiplayer servers. Save, manage, and teleport to custom locations across all dimensions using an intuitive dialog-based interface — no client-side mods required.
Perfect for survival players, SMP servers, and long-term worlds looking for a balanced and configurable teleportation system.
Craft and obtain a Waypoint Rod to unlock your personal fast travel network.
Features
- ✔ Create up to 20 custom waypoints per player
- ✔ Teleport between Overworld, Nether, and End
- ✔ Survival-balanced XP cost system
- ✔ Built-in teleport cooldown to prevent abuse
- ✔ Fully multiplayer compatible (server-side storage)
- ✔ No resource pack required
- ✔ Works in Singleplayer & Dedicated Servers
- ✔ Designed for Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6+
Requirements
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.6 or later (Java Edition)
- Single Player / Server: Works on both
Getting Started
Obtaining the Waypoint Rod
Crafting Recipe:
The Waypoint Rod acts as your portable fast travel controller. Right-click to access your waypoint system.
Using the Waypoints Menu
- Right-click the Waypoint Rod to open the main waypoint menu
- Choose from 5 powerful options:
- Create Waypoint – Save your current location
- My Waypoints – View all saved waypoints
- Teleport – Fast travel to a saved waypoint
- Remove – Delete unwanted waypoints
- Help & Info – View system details and configuration
Teleporting (Fast Travel System)
- Open the Teleport menu
- Select a waypoint from the interactive dialog
- Instantly fast travel to that location
- Cost: 2 XP Levels per teleport (configurable)
- Cooldown: 10 seconds between teleports
This balanced teleportation system ensures survival fairness while still providing convenient travel.
Creating Waypoints
Click "Create Waypoint" and enter a custom name (up to 24 characters). If left blank, the system automatically generates names like "Waypoint 1", "Waypoint 2", etc.
- Maximum Waypoints: 20 per player (configurable)
- Storage: Permanently saved server-side
- Distance: Unlimited cross-dimension teleport support
Commands
| Command |
Effect |
/trigger wp_menu set 1 |
Open the Waypoints menu |
/trigger wp_list set 1 |
Show saved waypoints in chat (legacy mode) |
/trigger wp_list set -1 |
Show waypoints in interactive dialog |
/trigger wp_create set 1 |
Create a new waypoint |
/trigger wp_tp set -1 |
Open Teleport dialog |
/trigger wp_remove set -1 |
Open Remove dialog |
/function waypoints:admin/config |
Open admin configuration panel |
/function waypoints:admin/reset_player @s |
Reset a specific player's saved waypoints |
/function waypoints:admin/uninstall |
Safely uninstall the waypoint datapack |
System Configuration
Server admins can fully customize the waypoint fast travel system:
- XP cost per teleport
- Teleport cooldown duration
- Maximum waypoints per player
/function waypoints:admin/config
Dynamic Dialog System
Each waypoint displays:
- Custom name (or auto-generated fallback)
- X, Y, Z coordinates
- Dimension (Overworld, Nether, End)
Teleportation Mechanics
- Verifies sufficient XP before teleporting
- Applies configurable cooldown
- Provides visual and audio feedback
- Displays waypoint confirmation in chat
Server-Side Storage System
All waypoints are stored per-player and saved server-side. Waypoints persist through world reloads, server restarts, and re-joins. Each player's data is isolated for multiplayer safety.
Limits & Balance
- Max Waypoints: 20 per player (default)
- Teleport Cost: 2 XP Levels (default)
- Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Name Length: 24 characters
- Waypoint Distance: Unlimited
Need to Adjust Balance?
- Modify the XP cost using settings menu
Technical Details
- Type: Vanilla Minecraft Datapack
- Pack Format: 80+ (Minecraft 1.21.6+)
- Performance Impact: Minimal (runs only during interaction)
- Optimized Execute Usage: ~15 commands per tick
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