How to make a Recovery Compass in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a recovery compass with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a recovery compass is a special compass that was introduced in the Wild Update. Unlike a normal compass, the recovery compass will point to the last place that you died. If you are not in the dimension where you last died, or you haven't died yet in your world, the needle on the recovery compass will randomly spin.
Let's explore how to make a recovery compass.
SubscribeSupported Platforms
A recovery compass is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.19) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.19.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.19.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.19.0) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.19.1) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.19.0) |
 Education Edition | No |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Recovery Compass in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19 |  Tools |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Tools & Utilities |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.19.0 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One | 1.19.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 | 1.19.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 1.19.1 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a recovery compass in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.19.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make a Recovery Compass
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a recovery compass:
How to craft a Recovery Compass in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Recovery Compass
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a recovery compass, place 8 echo shards and 1 compass in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a recovery compass, it is important that the echo shards and compass are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 echo shards. In the second row, 1 echo shard in the first box, 1 compass in the second box, and 1 echo shard in the third box. In the third row, there should be 3 echo shards. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a recovery compass.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the recovery compass will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Recovery Compass to Inventory
Once you have crafted a recovery compass, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a recovery compass in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.19 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.19.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.19.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.19.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.19.1 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a recovery compass has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Compass (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.19.0 - 1.20.50 |
Give Command for Recovery Compass
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