AncientCity Locator

A mod that makes finding ancient cities easier.

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About this Mod

AncientCity Locator

This mod makes finding ancient cities easier by introducing a new item called the Ancient Compass.

Usage

Right-clicking it locks onto the nearest ancient city.

Demo

Crafting

The Ancient Compass can also be found in ancient city chests.

Versions

The mod works 26.1+, and I have no plans to make it available for earlier versions.

Fabric API is required.

Available Versions

AncientCity Locator v1.0 26.1release

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric

May 26, 2026

How to Install AncientCity Locator on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "AncientCity Locator". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

AncientCity Locator server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is AncientCity Locator compatible with fabric?

AncientCity Locator officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with AncientCity Locator – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AncientCity Locator consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.