what happens if the ancient debris is in another dimension

The compass will lock onto the target but display a dimension-specific warning, letting you know the debris is unreachable in your current dimension.

does the compass lose its target when i drop it

No, the compass maintains its locked target and state consistency even when dropped or placed in an item frame.

can i use this compass in the overworld

The compass works in any dimension, but Ancient Debris only naturally generates in the Nether, so you'll need to search there for results.

how do i know when the compass finds something

When Ancient Debris is within range, the compass stops spinning and locks onto the nearest target, pointing toward it.

can i put the compass in an item frame

Yes, the compass maintains its state and locked target when placed in an item frame, making it useful for display or hands-free tracking.

does this mod work with other mods

The mod is designed to work with standard Minecraft and modded environments, but check compatibility with mods that heavily alter the Nether or item behavior if you experience issues.

Netherite Compass Wiki & Guide

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Craft Your First Netherite CompassGather Your Materials Before crafting, you'll need to collect the required ingredients. The Netherite Compass uses…Preserve Your Compass When Dropping ItState Consistency Explained The Netherite Compass maintains its locked target and search state even when dropped on…Reset Your Compass TargetWhen to Reset Reset your compass when you've successfully mined the locked Ancient Debris, or when you want to search…Use the Compass to Find Ancient DebrisActivate Search Mode Hold the Netherite Compass in your hand while in the Nether. The compass searches within a 3×3…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

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Items

Netherite Compass

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft a

Netherite Compass?

See the Crafting Recipes section on the wiki for the exact recipe. You'll need Netherite Ingots and other materials arranged in a specific pattern on a crafting table.

Why is my compass spinning?

The compass spins continuously when there's no Ancient Debris nearby within its detection range. This indicates the mod is actively searching for a target.

How far can the

Netherite Compass search?

The compass locates the nearest Ancient Debris within a 3×3 chunk area around your current position.

Can I reset the compass target?

Yes, right-click the compass to reset your target. There's a five-second cooldown between resets, so you can't spam it.

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