diff --git a/df_caverns/mod.conf b/df_caverns/mod.conf
index 368ac6e..ddc4ebf 100644
--- a/df_caverns/mod.conf
+++ b/df_caverns/mod.conf
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 name = df_caverns
 description = Adds vast underground caverns in the style of Dwarf Fortress, complete with underground flora in diverse biomes. Also adds stalactite/stalagmite decorations in the smaller tunnels.
 depends = default, subterrane, df_trees, df_mapitems
-optional_depends = df_farming, ice_sprites, oil, df_underworld_items, magma_conduits, bones_loot, named_waypoints, map, namegen
\ No newline at end of file
+optional_depends = df_farming, ice_sprites, oil, df_underworld_items, magma_conduits, bones_loot, named_waypoints, namegen
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/df_caverns/settingtypes.txt b/df_caverns/settingtypes.txt
index ba2d8be..b482c5b 100644
--- a/df_caverns/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/df_caverns/settingtypes.txt
@@ -41,18 +41,22 @@ dfcaverns_underworld_glowing_pit_mapblocks(Average pit spacing measured in mapbl
 
 [Underworld feature HUD]
 
+dfcaverns_underworld_hud_requires_item (Require an item to view waypoints) bool true
+#Players can still discover the locations of volcanoes without this, but waypoints
+#will only be visible in their hud if they have this item in their inventory. You can also
+#specify "group:groupname" here. Leave it blank to default to map:mapping_kit.
+dfcaverns_underworld_hud_item_required (Specify the item or group required) string map:mapping_kit
+
+
 dfcaverns_show_pits_in_hud (Show pit locations in HUD) bool true
-dfcaverns_pit_hud_requires_mapping_kit (Require mapping kit to show pits) bool true
 dfcaverns_pit_discovery_range (Pit discovery range) int 60
 dfcaverns_pit_visibility_range (Pit visibility range) int 500
 
 dfcaverns_show_seals_in_hud (Seal locations in HUD) bool true
-dfcaverns_seal_hud_requires_mapping_kit (Require mapping kit to show seals) bool true
 dfcaverns_seal_discovery_range (Seal discovery range) int 10
 dfcaverns_seal_visibility_range (Seal visibility range) int 200
 
 dfcaverns_show_ruins_in_hud (Ruin locations visible in HUD) bool true
-dfcaverns_ruin_hud_requires_mapping_kit (Require mapping kit to show ruins) bool true
 dfcaverns_ruin_discovery_range (Ruin discovery range) int 40
 dfcaverns_ruin_visibility_range (Ruin visibility range) int 250
 
diff --git a/df_caverns/underworld.lua b/df_caverns/underworld.lua
index 6136de4..c67542c 100644
--- a/df_caverns/underworld.lua
+++ b/df_caverns/underworld.lua
@@ -13,15 +13,23 @@ local name_pit = function() end
 local name_ruin = function() end
 
 if named_waypoints_path then
+
+	local item_required = nil
+	if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_underworld_hud_requires_item", true) then
+		local setting_item_required = minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_underworld_hud_item_required")
+		if setting_item_required == nil or setting_item_required == "" then
+			setting_item_required = "map:mapping_kit"
+		end	
+		item_required = setting_item_required
+	end
+
 	local pit_waypoint_def = {
 		default_name = S("A glowing pit"),
 		default_color = 0xFF88FF,
 		discovery_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_pit_discovery_range")) or 60,
-	}
-	if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_pit_hud_requires_mapping_kit", true)
-		and minetest.registered_items["map:mapping_kit"] then
-		pit_waypoint_def.visibility_requires_item = "map:mapping_kit"
-	end
+		visibility_requires_item = item_required,
+	}	
+	
 	if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_show_pits_in_hud", true) then
 		pit_waypoint_def.visibility_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_pit_visibility_range")) or 500
 		pit_waypoint_def.on_discovery = named_waypoints.default_discovery_popup
@@ -32,11 +40,9 @@ if named_waypoints_path then
 		default_name = S("Mysterious seal"),
 		default_color = 0x9C2233,
 		discovery_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_seal_discovery_range")) or 10,
+		visibility_requires_item = item_required,
 	}
-	if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_seal_hud_requires_mapping_kit", true)
-		and minetest.registered_items["map:mapping_kit"] then
-		seal_waypoint_def.visibility_requires_item = "map:mapping_kit"
-	end
+
 	if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_show_seals_in_hud", true) then
 		seal_waypoint_def.visibility_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_seal_visibility_range")) or 200
 		seal_waypoint_def.on_discovery = named_waypoints.default_discovery_popup
@@ -56,15 +62,13 @@ if named_waypoints_path then
 		local underworld_ruin_def = {
 			default_name = S("Ancient ruin"),
 			discovery_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_ruin_discovery_range")) or 40,
+			visibility_requires_item = item_required,
 		}
 		if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_show_ruins_in_hud", true) then
 			underworld_ruin_def.visibility_volume_radius = tonumber(minetest.settings:get("dfcaverns_ruin_visibility_range")) or 250
 			underworld_ruin_def.on_discovery = named_waypoints.default_discovery_popup
 		end
-		if minetest.settings:get_bool("dfcaverns_ruin_hud_requires_mapping_kit", true)
-			and minetest.registered_items["map:mapping_kit"] then
-			underworld_ruin_def.visibility_requires_item = "map:mapping_kit"
-		end
+
 		named_waypoints.register_named_waypoints("underworld_ruins", underworld_ruin_def)
 	end
 end