How to make a Compass in Minecraft

1. Required Materials to craft a Compass
2. How to make a Compass in Minecraft?
3. Step-by-Step Guide(with Pictures)
4. Step 1- Access a Crafting Table with your materials assembled in your inventory.
5. Step 2- Arrange your materials on the crafting grid as shown below
6. Step 3- Equip the Compass to your hotbar in order to use it
7. How to use a Compass in Minecraft?
8. Explainer Video
9. FAQs
10. Conclusion

To craft a Compass in Minecraft, you will need the following:

1. Redstone Dust
2. 4 Iron Ingots
3. Access to a Crafting Table

If the player has already gone mining in caves, it’s likely that you will already have the necessary materials required for this item.

Redstone Dust is the product of mining Redstone Ore.

In a Nutshell:

Place four iron ingots, at the far left, far right, top and bottom of the crafting grid. Place one Redstone Dust in the center to craft your Compass.

Step 1- Access a Crafting Table with your materials assembled in your inventory.

Step 2- Arrange your materials on the crafting grid as shown below

Step 3- Equip the Compass to your hotbar in order to use it

All the player needs to do to activate the Compass is to equip it in your active slot. The player will automatically hold the compass up, allowing for directional navigation without distractions.

For an example of the Compass in action, look below:

A compass, pointing straight ahead

Compasses are useful navigation tools but Maps provide an upgraded navigation experience as it shows both your current position and any area that your character has already charted. For more on maps, please check out this detailed guide on Maps. You will need many, many maps during your time in Minecraft, so don’t throw away any paper or Compasses in your storage.

Q. How do you craft a Lodestone Compass?

Lodestone Compasses are not crafted. Instead, simply interact with a Lodestone while holding a Compass to convert it to a Lodestone Compass. Beware as it can no longer be used in crafting Maps.

Q. Will I find a compass while exploring biomes in the Overworld?

Absolutely! There are several places that Compasses naturally spawn, and as a commonly generated item, it may be frugal to save your iron until you find one through adventuring. Premade structures such as Villages, Strongholds, and Shipwrecks can contain chests with Compasses inside!

Q. What other uses does a compass have?

They are very useful for tracing your steps to the world spawn, allowing you to create a welcome mat for co-op play, or any other scaffolding for your world’s spawn point.

Compasses serve as a beginner’s navigation tool. They can be created early in the game, as soon as the player discovers iron and redstone. However, once the player moves on to more precise technology like Maps, you will still need to utilize Compasses as a crafting ingredient. They may seem frivolous, but hang on to any Compasses you discover and your patience will be rewarded.