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Nature's Compass
Nature's Compass is an item that allows you to locate biomes anywhere in the world.
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Quick answer
Which Nature's Compass release matches 1.21.8?
Best match for your filters NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar
Game version 1.21.8
Loader NeoForge
Nature's Compass NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Nature's Compass required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Nature's Compass NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar need?
NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar on 1.21.8. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Nature's Compass without breaking your instance.
Built for Nature's Compass NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar on 1.21.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar. It targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Nature's Compass add?
Nature's Compass is an item that allows you to search for a biome's location anywhere in the world and view information about it. If you're looking for a compass that can locate structures, check out Explorer's Compass.
Features
- Right-clicking with the Nature's Compass will open the biome selection GUI, from which you can search for a biome or view information about it
- Shift-right-clicking will reset the compass's state
- When the compass is not pointing at a biome, it will point at the world spawn
- Supports all registered biomes, both vanilla and modded
- Things like blacklisted biomes and maximum search distance can be adjusted in the config file
Images
Information about a found biome is displayed on the HUD
The biome selection GUI
The biome information GUI
Recipe
Saplings and logs use the ore dictionary
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
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Nature's Compass by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.1.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.1.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.11
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.10
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.8
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.7
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.6
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.5
3 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.4
3 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.3
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 17 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Nature's Compass versions and loaders
NaturesCompass-1.21.8-3.0.5-neoforge.jar
6 Aug 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · NeoForge setup 1.21.8NeoForge release
NaturesCompass-1.21.8-2.2.9-fabric.jar
6 Aug 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.8 release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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