Compass

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Compass
Compass
StackableYes (64)
Item ID345

Compass is an item whose needle points to the world spawn point.

Obtaining

Crafting

Iron IngotIron IngotRedstone DustIron IngotIron IngotCompass

Usage

Finding spawn

The needle points toward the world spawn point from wherever the player stands and whichever way they face. A bed does not change where it points.

Every compass shows the same needle, drawn for the player looking at it, whether it is held, in a chest or on the ground.

In the Nether, the needle spins at random.

On a server, a compass points to x=8, z=8 once the player has died or changed dimension, until the player rejoins.

Crafting ingredient

ResultRecipe
Map MapPaperPaperPaperPaperCompassPaperPaperPaperPaperMap

Data values

  • Item ID: 345
  • Translation key: item.compass