Luna's Structure Compass
This data-pack adds a structure compass that can go to any structure in the game!
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About this Mod
This data-pack adds in a structure compass as an vanilla alternative to /locate, this structure compass can track structures from up to 10k blocks away!
Summary
- Can locate any structure in the base game (if you want more ask me on github)
- Can be crafted with simple items
- Easy to use | No commands needed
How it works
This datapack adds a new item (and recipe); the structure compass you can make this with some redstone, diamonds, and a loadstone. You can use this compass by right clicking on it, then it will be replaced with a book which you can open to select a structure, and it will then give you a new compass tracked to that location.
IMPORTANT! This datapack is designed for each player to only use one compass at a time!
Structures
- Ancient City
- Bastion
- Buried Treasure
- Desert Temple
- End City
- Igloo
- Jungle Temple
- Mineshaft
- Nether Fortress
- Fossil (Nether)
- Ocean Monument
- Ocean Ruins
- Pillager Outpost
- Ruined Portal (Overworld)
- Ruined Portal (Nether)
- Shipwreck
- Stronghold
- Swamp Hut
- Trail Ruins
- Trial Chambers
- Village
- Woodland Mansion
Available Versions
How to Install Luna's Structure Compass on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Luna's Structure Compass". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Luna's Structure Compass server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Luna's Structure Compass compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Luna's Structure Compass officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Luna's Structure Compass – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Luna's Structure Compass 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.
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