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Modrinth
Mod
Explorer's Compass
Allows you to locate structures anywhere in the world.
Minecraft product info
Important product information
Compatibility, Minecraft versions, loaders, and external source data.
Type
Mod
Access
Free
Latest version
26.2-3.3.0-neoforge
Downloads
11 091 357
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
forge
neoforge
Minecraft versions
1.18.2
1.19.2
1.19.4 – 1.21.1
1.21.3 – 1.21.8
1.21.10 – 1.21.11
26.1
26.1.1
26.1.2
26.2
Categories
adventure
equipment
utility
Description
Detailed information
Explorer's Compass is an item that allows you to locate structures anywhere in the world. If you're looking for a compass that can locate biomes, check out [Natures's Compass](https://modrinth.com/mod/natures-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 compass state
- 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
- Supports all registered structures, both vanilla and modded
- Adjust properties like maximum search radius and blacklisted structures in the config file
## 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](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=46ZL2PNVP4XKE). Support is greatly appreciated!
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Product gallery
Project images
Screenshots and images from the original Modrinth page.
Found Structure
Information about a located structure is displayed on the HUD
Select Structure
The compass GUI, where you can select a structure to search for
Change log
Project versions
Published versions and original Modrinth files.
26.2-3.3.0-neoforge
Current
Release
17.06.2026
26.2-3.3.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
26.2
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 26.2
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26.2-2.5.1-fabric
Release
17.06.2026
26.2-2.5.1-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
26.2
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 26.2
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0.17 MB
26.1-2.5.1-fabric
Release
09.04.2026
26.1-2.5.1-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
26.1
26.1.1
26.1.2
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Fixed crash that occurred when opening the compass GUI
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0.17 MB
1.21.11-2.5.1-fabric
Release
09.04.2026
1.21.11-2.5.1-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Fixed crash that occurred when opening the compass GUI
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0.17 MB
1.21.1-3.4.0-neoforge
Release
08.04.2026
1.21.1-3.4.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.1
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Backported config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Backported feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Backported config options to make the compass consume XP levels when searching for a structure
- Backported fix for structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Backported fix for issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- Backported improvements to structure selection GUI
- Backported Turkish translations
- Backported Ukranian translations
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0.17 MB
1.21.1-2.6.0-fabric
Release
08.04.2026
1.21.1-2.6.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.1
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Backported config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Backported feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Backported config options to make the compass consume XP levels when searching for a structure
- Backported fix for structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Backported fix for issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- Backported improvements to structure selection GUI
- Backported Turkish translations
- Backported Ukranian translations
- Backported French translations
- Backported Portuguese translations
- Backported simplified Chinese translations
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0.17 MB
1.20.1-2.6.0-fabric
Release
08.04.2026
1.20.1-2.6.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Backported config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Backported feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Backported config options to make the compass consume XP levels when searching for a structure
- Backported fix for structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Backported fix for issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- Backported improvements to structure selection GUI
- Backported Turkish translations
- Backported Ukranian translations
- Backported French translations
- Backported Portuguese translations
- Backported simplified Chinese translations
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0.17 MB
1.20.1-1.4.0-forge
Release
08.04.2026
1.20.1-1.4.0-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Backported config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Backported feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Backported config options to make the compass consume XP levels when searching for a structure
- Backported fix for compass HUD info being rendered twice when certain mods are installed
- Backported fix for issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- Backported improvements to structure selection GUI
- Backported Turkish translations
- Backported Ukranian translations
- Backported French translations
- Backported Portuguese translations
- Backported simplified Chinese translations
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0.17 MB
26.1-3.3.0-neoforge
Release
25.03.2026
26.1-3.3.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
26.1
26.1.1
26.1.2
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 26.1
- Added config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Fixed compass HUD info not rendering when any debug elements are set to always-on
- Fixed structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Added Ukranian translations
- Added Turkish translations
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0.16 MB
26.1-2.5.0-fabric
Release
25.03.2026
26.1-2.5.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
26.1
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 26.1
- Added config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Fixed compass HUD info not rendering when any debug elements are set to always-on
- Fixed structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Added Ukranian translations
- Added Turkish translations
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0.17 MB
1.21.11-3.3.0-neoforge
Release
25.03.2026
1.21.11-3.3.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Added config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Fixed compass HUD info not rendering when any debug elements are set to always-on
- Fixed structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Added Ukranian translations
- Added Turkish translations
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0.16 MB
1.21.11-2.5.0-fabric
Release
25.03.2026
1.21.11-2.5.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Added config option to add durability to the compass and a recipe to repair a broken compass
- Fixed compass HUD info not rendering when any debug elements are set to always-on
- Fixed structures with c:hidden_from_locator_selection tag not being hidden
- Added Ukranian translations
- Added Turkish translations
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0.17 MB
1.21.11-3.2.0-neoforge
Release
10.03.2026
1.21.11-3.2.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Added feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Fixed an issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- More minor improvements to structure selection GUI
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0.16 MB
1.21.11-2.4.0-fabric
Release
10.03.2026
1.21.11-2.4.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Added feature to search for the next instance of an already located structure
- Fixed an issue with certain structure types where instances west of the search starting position would be missed
- More minor improvements to structure selection GUI
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0.17 MB
1.21.11-3.0.5-neoforge
Release
26.12.2025
1.21.11-3.0.5-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.11
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0.15 MB
1.21.11-2.2.7-fabric
Release
26.12.2025
1.21.11-2.2.7-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.11
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.11
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0.16 MB
1.21.10-3.0.5-neoforge
Release
25.10.2025
1.21.10-3.0.5-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.10
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.10
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1.21.10-2.2.7-fabric
Release
25.10.2025
1.21.10-2.2.7-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.10
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.10
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0.16 MB
1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge
Release
06.08.2025
1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.8
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.8
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1.21.8-2.2.7-fabric
Release
06.08.2025
1.21.8-2.2.7-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.8
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.8
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1.21.7-3.0.5-neoforge
Release
10.07.2025
1.21.7-3.0.5-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.7
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.7
- Fixed compass recipe not unlocking when an ingredient is picked up
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1.21.6-3.0.5-neoforge
Release
10.07.2025
1.21.6-3.0.5-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.6
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.6
- Fixed compass recipe not unlocking when an ingredient is picked up
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1.21.7-2.2.7-fabric
Release
10.07.2025
1.21.7-2.2.7-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.7
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fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.21.7
- Fixed compass recipe not unlocking when an ingredient is picked up
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1.21.6-2.2.7-fabric
Release
10.07.2025
1.21.6-2.2.7-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.6
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fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.21.6
- Fixed compass recipe not unlocking when an ingredient is picked up
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1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge
Release
30.03.2025
1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.5
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.5
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1.21.5-2.2.6-fabric
Release
30.03.2025
1.21.5-2.2.6-fabric
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1.21.5
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.5
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1.21.5-1.3.9-forge
Release
30.03.2025
1.21.5-1.3.9-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.5
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forge
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- Updated to Forge 1.21.5
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1.21.4-3.0.4-neoforge
Release
12.01.2025
1.21.4-3.0.4-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.4
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neoforge
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- Update to NeoForge 1.21.4
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1.21.4-2.2.6-fabric
Release
12.01.2025
1.21.4-2.2.6-fabric
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1.21.4
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fabric
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- Update to Fabric 1.21.4
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1.21.4-1.3.9-forge
Release
12.01.2025
1.21.4-1.3.9-forge
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1.21.4
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forge
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- Update to Forge 1.21.4
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1.21.1-3.0.3-neoforge
Release
29.12.2024
1.21.1-3.0.3-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.1
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.1
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1.21.1-2.2.5-fabric
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29.12.2024
1.21.1-2.2.5-fabric
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1.21.1
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.1
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1.21.1-1.3.8-forge
Release
29.12.2024
1.21.1-1.3.8-forge
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1.21.1
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forge
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- Updated to Forge 1.21.1
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1.21.3-3.0.4-neoforge
Release
18.11.2024
1.21.3-3.0.4-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.3
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 1.21.3
- Added French translations
- Fixed compass also performing offhand item action after opening GUI
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0.15 MB
1.21.3-2.2.6-fabric
Release
18.11.2024
1.21.3-2.2.6-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.3
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21.3
- Added French translations
- Fixed compass also performing offhand item action after opening GUI
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0.16 MB
1.21.3-1.3.9-forge
Release
18.11.2024
1.21.3-1.3.9-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21.3
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forge
Show changes
- Updated to Forge 1.21.3
- Added French translations
- Fixed compass also performing offhand item action after opening GUI
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0.15 MB
1.21-1.3.8-forge
Release
25.06.2024
1.21-1.3.8-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Fixed uncraftable Explorer's Compass recipe
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1.21-2.2.5-fabric
Release
25.06.2024
1.21-2.2.5-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
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fabric
Show changes
- Fixed uncraftable Explorer's Compass recipe
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1.21-3.0.2-neoforge
Release
25.06.2024
1.21-3.0.2-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
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neoforge
Show changes
- Fixed uncraftable Explorer's Compass recipe
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1.21-1.3.7-forge
Release
21.06.2024
1.21-1.3.7-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
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- Updated to Forge 1.21
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1.21-2.2.4-fabric
Release
21.06.2024
1.21-2.2.4-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.21
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1.21-3.0.1-neoforge
Release
21.06.2024
1.21-3.0.1-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.21
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.21
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1.20.6-1.3.7-forge
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.6-1.3.7-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.6
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forge
Show changes
- Updated to Forge 1.20.6
- Hid structures with the c:hidden_from_locator_selection from appearing in the compass GUI
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0.15 MB
1.20.6-2.2.4-fabric
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.6-2.2.4-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.6
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fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.20.6
- Hid structures with the c:hidden_from_locator_selection from appearing in the compass GUI
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0.16 MB
1.20.5-2.2.4-fabric
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.5-2.2.4-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.5
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.20.5
- Hid structures with the c:hidden_from_locator_selection from appearing in the compass GUI
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0.16 MB
1.20.6-3.0.1-neoforge
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.6-3.0.1-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.6
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 1.20.6
- Hid structures with the c:hidden_from_locator_selection from appearing in the compass GUI
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0.15 MB
1.20.5-3.0.1-neoforge
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.5-3.0.1-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.5
Loaders / Platforms
neoforge
Show changes
- Updated to NeoForge 1.20.5
- Hid structures with the c:hidden_from_locator_selection from appearing in the compass GUI
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1.20.4-3.0.0-neoforge
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.4-3.0.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.4
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.20.4
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1.20.2-3.0.0-neoforge
Release
13.05.2024
1.20.2-3.0.0-neoforge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.2
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neoforge
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- Updated to NeoForge 1.20.2
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1.20.4-1.3.6-forge
Release
11.05.2024
1.20.4-1.3.6-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.4
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Fixed compass HUD info being rendered twice when certain mods are installed
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0.15 MB
1.20.2-1.3.6-forge
Release
11.05.2024
1.20.2-1.3.6-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.2
Loaders / Platforms
forge
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- Fixed compass HUD info being rendered twice when certain mods are installed
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0.15 MB
1.20.4-1.3.4-forge
Release
27.12.2023
1.20.4-1.3.4-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.4
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forge
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1.20.4-2.2.3-fabric
Release
27.12.2023
1.20.4-2.2.3-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.4
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.20.4
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1.20.3-1.3.4-forge
Release
27.12.2023
1.20.3-1.3.4-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.3
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forge
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- Updated to Forge 1.20.3
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1.20.3-2.2.3-fabric
Release
27.12.2023
1.20.3-2.2.3-fabric
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1.20.3
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1.20.2-1.3.4-forge
Release
05.11.2023
1.20.2-1.3.4-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.2
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Fixed clients not being allowed to connect to servers that did not have Explorer's Compass installed
- Fixed some Russian translations
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1.20.2-1.3.3-forge
Release
24.09.2023
1.20.2-1.3.3-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.2
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forge
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- Updated to Forge 1.20.2
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1.20.2-2.2.3-fabric
Release
24.09.2023
1.20.2-2.2.3-fabric
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1.20.2
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fabric
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0.16 MB
1.20.1-1.3.3-forge
Release
15.09.2023
1.20.1-1.3.3-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Updated to Forge 1.20.1
- Added the compass to the minecraft:compasses tag
- Fixed compass spinning when player's yaw goes from positive to negative or vice versa
- Fixed a server hang and eventual crash that occurred when using the compass to teleport to coordinates with no blocks to stand on
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1.20.1-2.2.3-fabric
Release
15.09.2023
1.20.1-2.2.3-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20.1
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.20.1
- Added the compass to the minecraft:compasses tag
- Fixed compass spinning when player's yaw goes from positive to negative or vice versa
- Fixed a server hang and eventual crash that occurred when using the compass to teleport to coordinates with no blocks to stand on
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0.16 MB
1.20-1.3.2-forge
Release
15.09.2023
1.20-1.3.2-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Updated to Forge 1.20
- Fixed a bug which caused the Explorer's Compass recipe to unlock after picking up any item
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1.20-2.2.2-fabric
Release
15.09.2023
1.20-2.2.2-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.20
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.20
- Fixed a bug which caused the Explorer's Compass recipe to unlock after picking up any item
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1.19.4-1.3.1-forge
Release
15.09.2023
1.19.4-1.3.1-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.19.4
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Updated to Forge 1.19.4
- Added functionality to search for structures by source in the compass GUI using the @ prefix
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1.19.4-2.2.1-fabric
Release
15.09.2023
1.19.4-2.2.1-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.19.4
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fabric
Show changes
- Updated to Fabric 1.19.4
- Added functionality to search for structures by source in the compass GUI using the @ prefix
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1.19.2-1.3.0-forge
Release
15.09.2023
1.19.2-1.3.0-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.19.2
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forge
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- Updated to Forge 1.19.2
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1.19.2-2.2.0-fabric
Release
15.09.2023
1.19.2-2.2.0-fabric
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1.19.2
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fabric
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- Updated to Fabric 1.19.2
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1.18.2-1.3.0-forge
Release
15.09.2023
1.18.2-1.3.0-forge
Supported Minecraft versions
1.18.2
Loaders / Platforms
forge
Show changes
- Optimized structure search to significantly reduce the time it takes to find most structures
- Added a scroll bar to the structure list
- Added Spanish translations
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1.18.2-2.2.0-fabric
Release
15.09.2023
1.18.2-2.2.0-fabric
Supported Minecraft versions
1.18.2
Loaders / Platforms
fabric
Show changes
- Optimized structure search to significantly reduce the time it takes to find most structures
- Added a scroll bar to the structure list
- Added Spanish translations
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