What is a Compass?
A compass is a tool that points towards your world spawn point. Your world spawn point is where you first appeared in the world when you started the game. A compass can be used to navigate the way back to your base, which is usually where your spawn point is, or somewhere near it. When used on a lodestone, it becomes a Lodestone Compass, and will point to that Lodestone. It is worth noting however that the compass will not work in the Nether or the End, and will proceed to spin about and point at random directions. Similarly, if the lodestone, which is set to a lodestone compass, is destroyed, the compass will spin about and point randomly. Replacing the lodestone will not change this behavior. Also, a lodestone compass will continue to point to the lodestone, provided you stay in the same dimension as the lodestone. Read More: How to Make Smooth Stone in Minecraft in 4 Easy Steps
Where Can I Find a Compass?
By now, you’ll have realized the worth of a compass and probably want one. Well, here are the best ways to get a compass:
How to Craft a Compass
Crafting a compass requires you to mine a bit deeper than you might be used to, but rest assured, it’s all worth it. Here’s what you will need to craft a compass:
4 iron ingots1 Redstone dust
1. Obtaining an iron ingot
An iron ingot is a pretty easy to craft once you have the components. Here’s how to craft an iron ingot:
2. Obtaining redstone dust
Redstone dust is one of the most useful materials in Minecraft. Naturally, to get one of the best items, you’ll have to put in some effort. Here’s how you can mine some redstone dust easily: Images sourced from Eyecraftmc.
3. Crafting the compass
Once all the components have been obtained, it’s finally time to craft the compass:
Lodestone Compass
A lodestone compass is very useful in the Nether or the End, where a normal compass doesn’t work. If you have a lodestone present in your base in either region, you can make a lodestone compass, that will point you to that lodestone, and effectively, to your base. To make a lodestone compass, follow these steps: Images sourced from Stingray Productions.
Making a Map
A compass is essential component of a map. A map, in Minecraft, helps you keep a record of the areas you’ve explored and allows you to become acquainted with your surroundings. It can also be used to find your way home, like the compass, with the added bonus of allowing to decide which path is more feasible. Here’s how to craft a map: A map will need to be equipped while you explore the world to record the environment around you.
Find Your Way Home
A compass is a tool recommended by most Minecraft veterans, as the more you explore in search of better materials, the more likely you’re going to journey to far-away lands. Therefore, its essential that you find your way back home. If you’re setting up temporary bases, it’s important to have separate compasses for each. Anyhow, we hope this helped you out. Keep mining away!
