Item

Recovery Compass

Points toward the player's last death location while they are in the same dimension.

ItemsJava 26.2 & Bedrock 26.45
Recovery Compass
Quick answer

Points toward the player's last death location while they are in the same dimension.

IDminecraft:recovery_compass
Stack64
RecipeCompass + 8 echo shards
Shard sourceAncient city

How to obtain

Surround a normal compass with eight echo shards. Echo shards are exclusive to ancient city chests, so the item requires exploring the deep dark.

Primary use

The needle leads to the owner's most recent death coordinates. It is especially useful after losing equipment far from base or inside a complex cave system.

Important mechanics

The compass works only in the death dimension. Elsewhere, or before the first death, it spins randomly, and a newer death replaces the previous location.

Practical tips

Leave the recovery compass at base instead of carrying it constantly. Label its container and keep spare armor ready for a recovery trip.

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