Compass
The Compass is an Equipment item in Sea of Thieves that allows the player to determine the direction they are facing.
Usage
Compasses can be accessed in two ways. Every Player Pirate acquires a Compass during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Compass can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. This Compass can be shown to other Players, or it can be raised to count singular Steps. Counting Steps is mainly useful for solving the final Riddles in Riddle Map Quests, which require the Player to face a certain direction at a Landmark and then walk a certain number of steps that way to find the location of a buried Treasure Item. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Compass can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Compass. Players can check out their own Compass in 3rd person view with the No Direction Emote, which is available for purchase from the Pirate Emporium for Ancient Coins.
The second Compass can be found mounted to the bannister of the Helm of every Player Ship, right in front of the Ship's Wheel. This Compass cannot be dismounted and serves its primary use to show the Player using the Wheel the Ship's Compass direction. The visual appearance of this Compass can also change with the Hull Livery of the Ship, which can be customized at any Ship Customization Chest when a Ship is close enough.
Whenever inside a heavy Storm, the magnetic needle of every Compass will get confused and start spinning around wildly, making it difficult to determine the Player or Ship's direction. This effect will subside once Players make it outside of a Storm.
Quest Item Compasses
Every Player Pirate has their own regular Compass on them at all times, however, it is possible to acquire other unique Compasses during Voyages and Tall Tales. These Compasses are useful only for the Voyage or Quest at hand and don't show general Compass directions. Instead, they only show the direction to a specific Quest Item. These Compasses can be equipped from the Quest Radial Menu, instead of the Equipment Radial Menu, showing up beside other Quests.
Golden Wayfinder
The Golden Wayfinder is given to Player Crews at the start of a Wayfinder Voyage sold by the Gold Hoarders representatives to any Pirates above Rank 25 with the Company. The Golden Wayfinder Compass points towards the location of a buried Torn Map Parchment. The Needle of the Compass will sway slowly and broadly when the Player is far away from the burial spot. The closer the Players get, the narrower and quicker the needle's sway gets. When above the Parchment's burial spot, the needle will start spinning around in circles. These Parchments piece together a Torn Treasure Map that leads to a Large Island with a buried Treasure Vault Key. When a Torn Map Parchment is dug up and picked up, the Compass will point towards the next buried Parchment. When all Map pieces are gathered, the Compass will simply disappear from the Radial Menu.
Enchanted Compass
The Enchanted Compass is obtained by bringing the belongings of Captain Briggsy to Madame Olivia at Plunder Outpost during The Cursed Rogue Tall Tale. This Compass points towards the location of Captain Briggsy, the Skeleton Lord herself. Players will have to fight Briggsy and obtain her Skull and return it to Olivia to complete the Tall Tale. If players sink with Briggsy's Skull on board their ship, they can use the compass to locate the Skull again before it sinks to the bottom of the seas.
Lover's Compass
The Lover's Compass is obtained by bringing the keepsakes of Rose and George to Madame Olive at Sanctuary Outpost during the Wild Rose Tall Tale. This Compass points towards the location of Rose and George. Players will have to find both individually and bring their keepsakes back to Madame Olivia to complete the Tall Tale.
Wayfinder of Legends
The Wayfinder of Legends is given to Player Crews upon beginning a Legendary Search for the Skull of Destiny. Similar to the Golden Wayfinder, the Wayfinder of Legends will point toward the burial location of a Skull of Destiny, spinning rapidly when held directly above the burial spot. Once the Skull of Destiny is found, the voyage will be completed and the Wayfinder will disappear from the Radial Menu.
List of Compasses
All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Compass by default. Other versions are available for purchase from the Equipment Shop and Companies.
- Total Items: 78
- Total Cost: 2,006,495
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| Image | Name | Source | Cost | Ltd | Requires | Set | In-game description |
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Admiral Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Admiral | "Will this help point the way to distinguished success or bumbling failure?" | |
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Aristocrat Compass | 20
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n/a | n/a | Aristocrat | "This ornate compass always guides you to port, where you can show it off then leave." | |
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Azure Ocean Crawler Compass | 3,950
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n/a |   Hunter of Trophy Fish Deliver 25 Trophy Fish. |
Azure Ocean Crawler | "A compass crafted from shells... don't drop it in the water or you'll be searching for hours." | |
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Bilge Rat Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Bilge Rat | "Did you know you can navigate by the North star? You might need to if you buy this." | |
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Bone Crusher Compass | 2,800
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n/a |   Scourge of Skeleton Ships Defeat 50 Skeleton Ships. |
Bone Crusher | "Maybe these old bones will help you find your way home." | |
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Castaway Bilge Rat Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "Did you know you can navigate by the North star? You might need to if you buy this." | |
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Ceremonial Admiral Compass | 2,800
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n/a |  46 |
Ceremonial Admiral | "Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation." | |
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Compass of Nuanced Navigation | n/a
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 20 |
Standalone Cosmetics | "This special compass always has an eye on the direction in which it's pointing." | |
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Compass of the Ashen Dragon | 3,950
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n/a |   Tome of Power II Sell the Tome of Power II. |
Ashen Dragon | "The fiery glow of this compass will at least make it easier to find your way at night." | |
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Compass of the Bristling Barnacle | 37,800
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n/a |   Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades:
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Bristling Barnacle | "Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner." | |
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Compass of the Silent Barnacle | 37,800
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n/a | Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades:
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Silent Barnacle | "Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner." | |
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Compass of The Wailing Barnacle | 20
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n/a | n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner." | |
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Cultured Aristocrat Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise |
Cultured Aristocrat | "This ornate compass always guides you to port, where you can show it off then leave." | |
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Dark Adventurers Compass | 945,000
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n/a |   Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. |
Dark Adventurers | "Splash out on a compass to chart a course toward your many malevolent misdeeds." | |
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Dawn Hunter Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Plundered Prizes Grades:
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Dawn Hunter | "This compass will help you find your prey anywhere." | |
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Deep Ocean Crawler Compass | 25,200
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n/a | n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "A compass crafted from shells... don't drop it in the water or you'll be searching for hours." | |
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Eastern Winds Jade Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Generous Giving for Many Deliver 25 Generous Gifts. |
Eastern Winds Jade | "This point of this compass is said to follow a dragon's flight path. Let's hope it's flying where you're going." | |
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Eastern Winds Ruby Compass | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Ruby | "This point of this compass is said to follow a dragon's flight path. Let's hope it's flying where you're going." | |
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Eastern Winds Sapphire Compass | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Sapphire | "This point of this compass is said to follow a dragon's flight path. Let's hope it's flying where you're going." | |
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Famed Hoarder Compass | 2,100
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n/a |  30 |
Gold Hoarders | "Can you thieve the stashes of renowned pirates to earn this lovely 18 karat compass?" | |
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Fates of Fortune Compass | 150,000
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n/a |   Fortune's Favour Hand in Chests of Fortune. Grades:
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Fates of Fortune | "Be lucky! And never lose your way with this pointer to glory." | |
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Fearless Bone Crusher Compass | 20
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n/a | n/a | Fearless Bone Crusher | "Maybe these old bones will help you find your way home." | |
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Flaming Jackal Compass | 3,950
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n/a | n/a | Flaming Jackal | "Navigate your way through the fiercest of battles with this dependable compass." | |
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Forsaken Ashes Compass | 3,950
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n/a |   Master Devil's Voyager Complete all 'Devil's Voyager' Commendations. |
Forsaken Ashes | "Maybe this compass will help you find those hottest spots." | |
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Frostbite Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Humble Giving for Many Deliver 25 Humble Gifts. |
Frostbite | "Handy in case a snowstorm sweeps across the stars you were using to navigate." | |
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Frozen Horizon Compass | 249
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n/a | n/a | Frozen Horizon | "If you want to find the freezing floes of the northern ocean, some say this compass will point the way." | |
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Ghost Compass | 19,880
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n/a |  11 |
Ghost | "A cold comfort to the wandering dead, lost between worlds." | |
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Gilded Phoenix Compass | n/a
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n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "There is an art to finding your way on the Sea of Thieves. This gilded compass will surely help." | |
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Glorious Sea Dog Compass | 3,950
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n/a | n/a | Glorious Sea Dog | "Find your way back home after a long night of celebrating in the Arena tavern!" | |
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Grand Admiral Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Grand Admiral | "Will this help point the way to distinguished success or bumbling failure?" | |
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Guardian Ghost Compass | 19,880
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n/a |   Ghost Fort Conquer Skeleton Forts while wearing the Ghostly Curse. Grades:
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Guardian Ghost | "A cold comfort to the wandering dead, lost between worlds." | |
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Hunter Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Hunter | "This compass will help you find your prey anywhere." | |
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Imperial Sovereign Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Imperial Sovereign | "Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place." | |
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Inky Kraken Compass | 25,200
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n/a | n/a | Inky Kraken | "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky." | |
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Kraken Compass | 3,950
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n/a | n/a | Kraken | "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky." | |
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Legendary Compass | 3,950
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n/a | Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.   Legendary Gold Hoarder Sell 500 Chests as a Pirate Legend Grades:
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Legendary | "Find your way through fog and storm, with a compass fit for your legendary form." | |
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Legendary Hoarder Compass | 3,500
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n/a | 50 |
Gold Hoarders | "By seizing an unrivalled fortune off notorious pirates this ultimate 25 karat gold compass is yours!" | |
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Lowly Hoarder Compass | 700
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n/a | 10 |
Gold Hoarders | "After collecting a bit of swag from measly pirates you can get this compass of 9 karat gold." | |
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Lucky Hand Compass | 600
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n/a | n/a | Lucky Hand | "This compass will always lead you to success! Just so long as success happens to be northwards." | |
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Lunar Festival Compass | 249
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n/a | Lunar Festival | "May this compass lead you towards good fortune in the coming year." | |
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Magpie's Glory Compass | n/a
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n/a |  11x
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Magpie's Glory | "Know that this instrument will guide you as well as the Pirate Lord himself." | |
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Masked Renegade Compass | n/a
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n/a |  11x
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Masked Renegade | "While your soul may stray, this devilish device will always steer you right." | |
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Mercenary Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Mercenary | "When your greedy nose fails to sniff out a reward, you can rely on this to help point the way." | |
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Merchant Alliance Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 5, 20 times. Grades:
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Merchant Alliance | "With this trusty compass at your side, you'll have to think up new excuses for why the cargo you're delivering is late." | |
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Merchant Ambassador Compass | n/a
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n/a |  11x
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Merchant Ambassador | "This intricate instrument may not always guide you to spoils, but it always points true." | |
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Nightshine Parrot Compass | 25,200
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n/a | n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "Always points you towards crackers." | |
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Ocean Crawler Compass | 3,950
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n/a | n/a | Ocean Crawler | "A compass crafted from shells... don't drop it in the water or you'll be searching for hours." | |
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Onyx Compass | n/a
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n/a | Black Dog | "Cast Away Cross swore its onyx needle always pointed him in the right direction." | |
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Order of Souls Compass | 300,000
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n/a |  50 |
Order of Souls | "Just because your destination came to you in a vision doesn't mean you won't need a bit of help finding your way." | |
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Parrot Compass | 3,950
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n/a | n/a | Parrot | "Always points you towards crackers." | |
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Prominent Hoarder Compass | 1,400
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n/a | 20 |
Gold Hoarders | "You'll earn this decent 14 karat compass if you can amass a sizable haul from notable pirates." | |
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Rascal Sea Dog Compass | n/a
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n/a | Rascal Sea Dog | "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this." | |
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Reaper's Heart Compass | 249
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n/a | n/a | Reaper's Heart | "There's no better compass to guide you towards your heart's desire." | |
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Relic of Darkness Compass | n/a
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n/a |  11x
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Relic of Darkness | "South for skulls or East for the esoteric, West for the weird and North for the nocturnal." | |
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Revered Hoarder Compass | 2,800
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n/a | 40 |
Gold Hoarders | "This will help you find us more gold, but lose it and you won't get another." | |
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Rogue Sea Dog Compass | 2,800
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n/a | 46 |
Rogue Sea Dog | "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this." | |
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Rose's Compass | n/a
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n/a |   Wild Rose Complete 'Wild Rose'. |
Wild Rose | "A memento of Wild Rose, whose love for George transcended death itself." | |
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Royal Sovereign Compass | 2,800
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n/a | 46 |
Royal Sovereign | "Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place." | |
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Ruffian Sea Dog Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Ruffian Sea Dog | "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this." | |
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Sailor Compass | Default item |
n/a
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n/a | n/a | Sailor | "A finely crafted navigational aid. If you're wearing two eyepatches." |
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Sapphire Blade Compass | n/a
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n/a | n/a | Sapphire Blade | "There's nothing better to lead you in the right direction than the Sapphire Blade Compass." | |
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Scorched Forsaken Ashes Compass | 3,950
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n/a |   Captain of Ashen Bones Set fire to 100 Skeletons with the Ashen Winds Skull |
Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "Maybe this compass will help you find those hottest spots." | |
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Scurvy Bilge Rat Compass | 8,000
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n/a | n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "Did you know you can navigate by the North star? You might need to if you buy this." | |
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Sea Dog Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Sea Dog | "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this." | |
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Seared Forsaken Ashes Compass | 3,950
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n/a | Captain of Ashen Bones Set fire to 100 Skeletons with the Ashen Winds Skull |
Seared Forsaken Ashes | "Maybe this compass will help you find those hottest spots." | |
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Seasoned Sailor Compass | n/a
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n/a | Seasoned Sailor | "A finely crafted navigational aid. If you're wearing two eyepatches." | |
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Seaweed Sailor Compass | n/a
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n/a | Seaweed Sailor | "A finely crafted navigational aid. If you're wearing two eyepatches." | |
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Shrouded Compass | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "An otherworldly compass with a mysterious origin - but don't worry, it still helps you find treasure." | |
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Silver Blade Compass | n/a
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n/a | n/a | Silver Blade | "There's nothing better to lead you in the right direction than the Silver Blade compass." | |
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Sovereign Compass | 2,800
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n/a | n/a | Sovereign | "Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place." | |
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Sunshine Parrot Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Legends of the Sea II Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested. |
Sunshine Parrot | "Always points you towards crackers." | |
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Tasha's Enchanted Compass | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "A copy of the Enchanted Compass that Briggsy gave to Tasha. This one is magnetic, not magic, so it's actually more useful!" | |
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Thriving Wild Rose Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Always Yours Legendary Commendation: Complete all Commendations for 'Wild Rose'. |
Thriving Wild Rose | "A memento of Wild Rose, whose love for George transcended death itself." | |
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Tribute Peak Compass | n/a
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n/a |  11x
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Tribute Peak | "Navigate your way to hidden hoards with this beautiful addition to any Hoarder's equipment." | |
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Triumphant Sea Dog Compass | 16,985
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  Sea Dog Seeker Dig up 100 Chests with the Glorious Sea Dog Shovel in either Arena or Adventure Note: This can be achieved by digging up any type of buried treasure. Grades:
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Triumphant Sea Dog | "Find your way back home after a long night of celebrating in the Arena tavern!" | |
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Twilight Hunter Compass | n/a
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n/a | Twilight Hunter | "This compass will help you find your prey anywhere." | |
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Venomous Kraken Compass | 37,800
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n/a |   Legendary Kraken Hunter Defeat 10 Krakens |
Venomous Kraken | "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky." | |
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Winter's Fire Compass | 1,500
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n/a | n/a | Winter's Fire | "This compass blazes with the light of a bonfire, keeping your hand nice and toasty while you travel." |
Tips
- When treasure hunting via X marks the spot type maps, it can sometimes help to use landmark objects that are directly North/South/East/West of the X, then pull out your compass, face the appropriate direction, swap to the shovel and start digging up a line.
Pirate Chat
Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Compasses:
