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How to Use a Map and Compass in Minecraft

Getting lost in Minecraft can be frustrating, but with a compass and a map, you can navigate your world with confidence. This guide will teach you how to craft and use these essential tools to find your way around.


πŸ› οΈ Crafting a Compass

Materials Needed:

  • 4 Iron Ingots
  • 1 Redstone Dust

Steps:

  1. Open your crafting table.
  2. Place the redstone dust in the center slot.
  3. Place the iron ingots above, below, and to the left and right of the redstone.
  4. Drag the compass into your inventory.
How to craft a compass in Minecraft GGServers
How to craft a compass in Minecraft GGServers

Now you have a compass!


🧭 Using the Compass

  • The compass needle always points to your world’s original spawn point.
  • Hold the compass in your hand to see the direction.
  • Follow the needle to return to your spawn point.
Minecraft Working compass GGServers
Minecraft Working compass GGServers

Note: In the Nether and the End, the compass doesn’t work properly and will spin randomly.


πŸ—ΊοΈ Crafting a Map

Materials Needed:

  • 8 Paper
  • 1 Compass

Steps:

  1. Open your crafting table.
  2. Place the compass in the center slot.
  3. Surround it with paper in all other slots.
  4. Drag the map into your inventory.
How to craft a map in Minecraft GGServers
How to craft a map in Minecraft GGServers

You’ve now created a map!


πŸ—ΊοΈ Using the Map

  • Hold the map in your hand.
  • As you move, the map will fill in with terrain.
  • Your position is marked on the map, helping you track your location.
Working Minecraft Map GGServers
Working Minecraft Map GGServers

Tip: To expand the map’s coverage, use a cartography table with additional paper.


πŸ§­πŸ—ΊοΈ Combining Compass and Map

By crafting a map with a compass, you create a locator map. This map shows your position and the terrain, making navigation easier.


With these tools, exploring and finding your way in Minecraft becomes much simpler. Happy adventuring!

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Updated on April 29, 2025
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