Functions and How to Get a Compass in Minecraft, Let's Take Note!

A compass is a tool that has the function of showing direction. Just like in the real world, Minecraft also has a compass, you know!

In Minecraft, a compass is a items which is used to indicate the place of initial appearance of the player or location from Lodestone.

This time we will discuss the function and how to get a compass in Minecraft. Come on, see in full in the article below, OK!

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Compass Function in Minecraft

Under normal conditions, the compass needle will point to the Spawn point in the Minecraft world. The direction of this compass can be seen in various ways, such as when it is in the player's hand or at the table crafting.

When the player is in The Nether or The End dimension, the compass needle will rotate and point in a random direction.

This direction tool can also be used on a Lodestone, where the compass will always point in the direction of the Lodestone as long as they are in the same dimension.

The compass which always points towards the Lodestone is then called the Lodestone Compass by the players Minecraft.

However, if the compass is taken to a different dimension, the compass needle will rotate randomly, just like when it was in the Nether and the End dimensions.

If a Lodestone is destroyed, the compass needle will also spin randomly even though you will later replace it with a new Lodestone.

When a Lodestone compass is placed in storage, the existing Lodestone can be destroyed and replaced without losing the compass's ability to show direction.

This condition can be fulfilled if while the Lodestone is lost or replaced, the compass is always in storage.

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How to Get a Minecraft Compass

After knowing the function of this item in Minecraft, you may be curious about how to get a compass.

There are several ways to get a compass, including: crafting, chests loot, and make the exchange.

Crafting

The first way to get a compass is to make one. You only need two items, namely Iron Ingot and Redstone Dust.

To create a compass, use the menu crafting measuring 3×3. Next, place Redstone Dust in the middle and 4 Iron Ingots on the left, right, top and bottom.

Chest Loot

The second way to get a compass is to look for this item in chests in the Ancient City, Shipwreck, Village, and Stronghold.

• Ancient City – Chance of appearing 16.1%
• Shipwreck – Probability of appearing 7.7%
• Village – Possible appearance 26.3%
• Stronghold – Possibility of appearing 10.9%

The probability of the above appearing is in the version java from this game. For the Bedrock version itself, the only difference lies in the level of opportunity in Stronghold which is only 10.5%.

Make an Exchange

In the Java version, you can exchange the compass for 4 Emeralds to the village librarian at expert level. There are 50% opportunities where he will sell the compass.

In the Bedrock version, village librarians with expert level have a chance of ¹17/24/2017₃ to exchange a compass for 4 Emeralds.

Apart from that, you can also sell 1 compass to a daily worker at cartographer level for 1 Emerald.

Crafting Recipe Using a Compass

The compass can be used as a basic ingredient for two items, namely Empty Map and Recovery Compass.

Empty Map

To make this item, you need 8 pieces of paper with 1 compass. Place the compass in the box in the middle and place the paper in the remaining empty box.

Recovery Compass

Just like the Empty Map, you need 8 Echo Shards and 1 compass. Place the compass on the box in the middle and place the Echo Shard on the remaining empty box.

So, that's the article about the function and how to get a compass in Minecraft. Of the three methods above, which do you think is the easiest to do?

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