Using a compass in Minecraft is quite simple. The compass always points to the world spawn point, which is the location where you first spawned when you created the world. To use the compass, follow these steps:
- Add the compass to your hotbar: Place the compass in one of the slots of your hotbar for easy access.
- Observe the red compass arrow: The red arrow on the compass will point in the direction of the world spawn point.
- Turn and walk in the direction the arrow is pointing: Align your character with the arrow so that it points straight up, and then start walking in that direction. This will lead you back to the world spawn point[1].
If you want the compass to point to a specific location, such as your house or a custom location, you will need to craft a lodestone. A lodestone is a utility block in Minecraft that can change the direction the compass points to when the compass is used on it[2]. To make a compass point to a specific location, follow these steps:
- Craft a lodestone: Gather the required materials and craft a lodestone using a crafting table.
- Place the lodestone at your desired location: Place the lodestone at the location you want the compass to point to, such as your house.
- Use the compass on the lodestone: Right-click or tap on the lodestone with the compass in hand. The compass will now point to the lodestone’s location instead of the world spawn point.
Now, whenever you need to find your way back to the specific location, simply follow the direction the compass arrow is pointing, and it will lead you there[2].
Citations:
[1] https://www.digminecraft.com/getting_started/how_to_use_compass.php
[2] https://mytechhowto.com/how-to-make-a-compass-in-minecraft/