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Universal Compass

A single compass that searches for biomes, structures, and mobs. Right-click to open the GUI, switch between biome/structure/mob tabs, pick a target, and it points the way. Works standalone with zero hard dependencies; optionally faster with BiomeSpy.

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Quick answer

Which Universal Compass release should I use?

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Latest stable file 1.1.0
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Universal Compass 1.1.0 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Universal Compass required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

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What else does Universal Compass 1.1.0 need?

1.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Universal Compass without breaking your instance.

Built for Universal Compass 1.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.1.0. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Universal Compass add?

Universal Compass (万界罗盘)

A single compass mod for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1 that locates biomes, structures, and mobs — all from one item, one GUI.

Features

  • Three search modes in one item: biome, structure, and mob.
  • Biome search: coarse noise sampling (aligned with Nature's Compass: 64-block step, hard-capped samples, zero chunk loading, off-thread) — finds most biomes in 1–2s without freezing.
  • Structure search: chunk-spiral checkStructurePresence spread across server ticks (~8ms/tick budget) so the main thread never freezes; uses placement-aware candidate search (same as /locate) for RandomSpread structures.
  • Mob search: locates mobs within already-loaded chunks (an honest "loaded-range" search, not full-world).
  • HUD pointer + progress: shows direction and a live search-progress percentage.
  • Known-target cache: remembers found targets across game sessions.
  • Zero hard dependencies: works standalone; optionally accelerates when BiomeSpy is present (auto-detected, routes to findClosestBiome3d).

Usage

Right-click the compass to open the GUI. Pick a mode tab, choose a target from the list, and the compass points toward it.

Compatibility

  • Minecraft Forge 1.20.1 (Forge 47+).
  • Optional: BiomeSpy (server-side) for faster biome/structure lookup.

License

MIT

Project description from Modrinth.

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