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Explorer's Compass
Explorer's Compass is an item that allows you to locate structures anywhere in the world.
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Quick answer
Which Explorer's Compass release matches 1.21.5 NeoForge?
Best match for your filters ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar
Game version 1.21.5
Loader NeoForge
Explorer's Compass ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar targets 1.21.5 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 Explorer'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 Explorer's Compass ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar need?
ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar on 1.21.5 NeoForge. 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 Explorer's Compass without breaking your instance.
Built for Explorer's Compass ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar on 1.21.5 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar. It targets 1.21.5 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 ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Explorer's Compass add?
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.
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. Support is greatly appreciated!
Sponsor
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Project description from CurseForge.
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Explorer'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
Explorer's Compass versions and loaders
ExplorersCompass-1.21.5-3.0.4-neoforge.jar
30 Mar 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.5 · NeoForge setup 1.21.5NeoForge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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