
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Netherite Compass
This mod adds the Netherite Compass to your game which helps you track down Ancient Debris blocks in you world.
Quick answer
Which Netherite Compass release should I use?
Netherite Compass 1.16.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Netherite Compass required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Netherite Compass 1.16.0 need?
1.16.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Netherite Compass without breaking your instance.
Built for Netherite Compass 1.16.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.16.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.16.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Netherite Compass add?
About the mod
This mod adds the Netherite Compass to your game which helps you track down Ancient Debris blocks in you world.

Behaviour:
Tracking:
The Netherite Compass will point to the nearest Ancient Debris in you 3x3 chunk area. If it finds an Ancient Debris block it will lock onto it and will point to it (even if you move and another Ancient Debris is closer) until the block is broken.

Locating:
If the compass didn't managed to find Ancient Debris in your nearby are it will start spinning. This means its continuously looking for them while you have it on you.

Changing Dimensions:
If you go to another dimension and your compass is locked onto an Ancient Debris, it will warn you in its description that the Ancient Debris is in another dimension. It will start wobbling around like the default compass when it can't find its target.

Using the compass:
When you right click the compass it will try to search for a new target if it already had one. This action will give you a five second cooldown before you can use it again (just like the ender pearl when thrown).
Droped and Item frames
The compass will not change its state if its droped or in an Item frame. For example, if its in the "Locating..." state and you put into an Item frame it will not lock onto an Ancient Debris if you place one nearby, like it would if you had it in your inventory.
Crafting
In order to obtain the Netherite Compass the player have to put three items into the Smithing Table:
- Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template
- Recovery Compass
- Netherite Ingot

Configuring search radius with Modmenu
This mod integrates with Mod Menu to provide an in-game configuration screen. You can adjust the chunk search radius to balance between performance and search range.
Note: Larger search radii will scan more chunks, which may impact performance on slower systems. The default value of radius 1 -> 3x3 chunks should be more than enough for vanilla worlds.

Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Netherite Compass by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 19 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
Netherite Compass versions and loaders
1.16.0
netherite-compass-1.16.0.jar
17 Jun 2026
1.15.0
netherite_compass-1.15.0.jar
25 Mar 2026
1.14.0
netherite_compass-1.14.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.13.0
netherite_compass-1.13.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.12.0
netherite_compass-1.12.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.11.0
netherite_compass-1.11.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.10.0
netherite_compass-1.10.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.9.0
netherite_compass-1.9.0.jar
17 Dec 2025
1.8.1
netherite_compass-1.8.1.jar
4 Apr 2025
1.8.0
netherite_compass-1.8.0-forge.jar
30 Mar 2025
1.8.0
netherite_compass-1.8.0.jar
30 Mar 2025
1.0.2
netherite_compass-1.0.2.jar
2 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.