Structure Compass Wiki & Guide

Contents (13)

Overview
Guides
Processes
Items
Configuration
Compassrange
General
Locateasync
Locateunexplored
Structureblacklist
Frequently asked questions
Related mods

Overview

The Structure Compass mod (version 26.1.1 for Minecraft) simplifies the often tedious process of finding specific landmarks in the vast, procedurally generated worlds of Minecraft. Unlike the standard compass which only points to the world spawn point, or the Recovery Compass which points to the last death location, the Structure Compass can be tuned to detect any structure registered in the game's code.

The Structure Compass item being held in the player's hand

This mod is particularly powerful for players using large modpacks, as it automatically detects structures from other mods (such as dungeons, towers, or custom villages) without requiring manual patches or additional configuration. It serves as a balanced alternative to the /locate command, requiring resources to craft and physical travel to reach the destination.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

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Recipes

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

Crafting · 1

Items

Structure Compass

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

Option	What it does
`compassRange`	Compass Range
`general`	General
`locateAsync`	Locate Asynchronously
`locateUnexplored`	Locate Unexplored
`structureBlacklist`	Structure Blacklist

Compassrange

Option	What it does
`tooltip`	Sets the range in blocks in which the structure compasses can locate structures

General

Option	What it does
`tooltip`	General Settings

Locateasync

Option	What it does
`tooltip`	Defines if the structure compass should locate structures asynchronously

Locateunexplored

Option	What it does
`tooltip`	Defines if the structure compass should only locate unexplored structures. A structure is tagged as explored when the co

Structureblacklist

Option	What it does
`tooltip`	Defines which structures can't be searched with the Structure Compass (Supports wildcard , Example: 'minecraft:' will

Frequently asked questions

What does the Structure Compass Mod do?

It adds a compass that locates nearby generated structures and points toward the nearest one. You set a structure on the compass and then use it to search.

What does the Structure Compass Mod add?

It adds a single item called the Structure Compass. In 1.15 and older, the mod instead added a compass per vanilla structure.

How do I use the Structure Compass?

Sneak right-click with the compass to set the structure you want to locate, then right-click normally to start searching. If it can't find the structure, the tooltip will say so and the compass will point back to world spawn.

How far does the Structure Compass search?

It tries to locate a structure within 300 blocks by default. This range can be changed in the config.

What Minecraft versions does the Structure Compass Mod support?

The Modrinth project page lists 1.21.8, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.2, and 26.3.

What mod loaders does the Structure Compass Mod run on?

It supports Forge and NeoForge.

Is there a config for the Structure Compass Mod?

Yes. The config file includes options for compassRange, general, locateAsync, locateUnexplored, structureBlacklist, and tooltip.

What happens when the Structure Compass can't find a structure?

It says so in the tooltip and points back to world spawn.

How do I set which structure the compass looks for?

Sneak right-click with the Structure Compass to set the structure you want to locate. After that, right-click normally to start searching.