Compass
Compass is crafted at a Crafting Table from 4× Iron Ingot, 1× Redstone Dust. Its ID is minecraft:compass and it stacks to 64. Every recipe, use and drop chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.
- ID
- compass
- Made at
- Crafting Table4× Iron Ingot, 1× Redstone Dust
- Found in
- Abandoned Camp27.5%
- Stack size
- 64
- Used in
- 2 recipes
How to make Compass
Game dataThe recipe exactly as it appears in the game. Hover or tap an ingredient to see its name.
Where to find Compass
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Compass, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Camp | Chest loot | 27.5% | 1–6 |
| Village chest: cartographer house | Chest loot | 26.3% | 1–5 |
| Ancient City | Chest loot | 16.5% | 1–10 |
| Stronghold | Chest loot | 10.9% | 1–10 |
| Shipwreck | Chest loot | 7.69% | 1–3 |
| Trial Chambers | Chest loot | 5.94% | 1–3 |
| Librarian | Villager trade Expert | 4× Emerald | 1 |
Plan Compass in the Crafting Planner
Every item, block and recipe from the game files in one window beside the game. Add what you want to craft and the Crafting Planner adds up every raw material you need, saved as a shopping list.
- Every recipe and drop source
- Raw materials added up for you
- Saved shopping lists
What Compass is used for
Compass is an ingredient in 2 recipes.
Enchantments for Compass
1 enchantment can go on Compass (anvil or enchanting table).
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Compass ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:compass. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:compassCompass in other languages
| English | Compass |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Boussole |
| European Spanish | Brújula |
| German (Germany) | Kompass |
| Korean (South Korea) | 나침반 |
| Polish (Poland) | Kompas |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Bússola |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Pusula |
| Chinese (China) | 指南针 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | La bàn |
| Japanese (Japan) | コンパス |
| Russian (Russia) | Компас |
| Thai (Thailand) | เข็มทิศ |
| Italian (Italy) | Bussola |
| Czech (Czechia) | Kompas |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | بوصلة |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 羅盤 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Kompas |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Compass is crafted at a Crafting Table from 4× Iron Ingot, 1× Redstone Dust. It's used in 2 other recipes. One villager trade also gives it.
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Compass FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you make Compass in Minecraft?
Put 4× Iron Ingot, 1× Redstone Dust in a crafting table in the pattern shown above; it makes 1.
Where can you find Compass in Minecraft?
Compass is in the chests of: Abandoned Camp, Village chest: cartographer house, Ancient City, Stronghold.
What is Compass used for in Minecraft?
Compass is an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Empty Map, Recovery Compass.
What is the item ID of Compass?
The ID is minecraft:compass. Use /give @p minecraft:compass to get one with cheats enabled.