Mod - CurseForge
Explorer's Compass
Explorer's Compass is an item that allows you to locate structures anywhere in the world.
Source-provided project description. FreeMinecraftMods keeps creator credit and adds separate compatibility and decision guidance below.
Project overview
Source - Issues Explorer's Compass is an item that allows you to locate structures anywhere in the world. If you're looking for a compass to locate biomes, check out Nature's Compass . Features Right-click with the Explorer's Compass to open a GUI through which you can select a structure or group of structures to search for Shift-right-click to reset the state of the compass Information about a structure search is displayed on the HUD When the compass is not pointing at a structure, it will point at the world spawn Adjust properties like the search radius, maximum samples, and blacklisted structures in the config file Compatible with all structures, vanilla and modded Images Information about a located structure is displayed on the HUD The compass GUI, through which you can select a structure to search for Recipe The crafting recipe for the Explorer's Compass Modpacks Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack. Support If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to leave a donation on PayPal . Support is greatly appreciated! Sponsor This project is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you're looking for a server, check out their hosting plans and use the promo code Chaos at checkout to get 25% off your first month!
FreeMinecraftMods decision guide
This mod is most relevant to players looking for Map and Information, Adventure and RPG, Armor, Tools, and Weapons, Structures on NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Treat those labels as discovery hints, then verify the exact file and dependency list on the official project page.
The source record was updated on Jun 17, 2026, which is a recent freshness signal. A recent date does not guarantee support for every loader or Minecraft version, so still inspect the current file list.
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- Match the Minecraft version exactly instead of relying only on a broad category label.
- Read dependencies, incompatibilities, and changelog notes before updating an existing instance.
- Match the loader or server platform and its required version. Forge and NeoForge are not interchangeable.
- Back up worlds and configuration files before testing the project in a long-term save or public server.
Compatibility at a glance
Minecraft versions in this snapshot: 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3
Loaders and platforms: NeoForge, Fabric, Forge
Before you install
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