Compass

Compass
Details
Type	Equipment
Location	Equipment Chest

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 near 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.

Magical Compasses

Every Player Pirate has their own regular Compass on them at all times, however, it is possible to acquire additional magical 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.

Cosmetic Variants

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 Cost: 1,552,545   60   498 

Image	Name	Source	Cost	Requires	Set	In-game description
	Admiral Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Admiral	"Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
	Aristocrat Compass	Equipment Shop	20	n/a	Aristocrat	"This ornate compass always guides you to port, where you can show it off then leave."
	Azure Ocean Crawler Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	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."
	Bilge Rat Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Bilge Rat	"Did you know you can navigate by the North star? You might need to if you buy this."
	Bone Crusher Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	Scourge of Skeleton Ships Defeat 50 Skeleton Ships.	Bone Crusher	"Maybe these old bones will help your find your way home."
	Castaway Bilge Rat Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Castaway Bilge Rat	"Did you know you can navigate by the North star? You might need to if you buy this."
	Ceremonial Admiral Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	46	Ceremonial Admiral	"Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
	Compass of the Ashen Dragon	Equipment Shop	3,950	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."
	Compass of the Bristling Barnacle	Equipment Shop	37,800	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	Bristling Barnacle	"Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner."
	Compass of the Silent Barnacle	Equipment Shop	37,800	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	The Silent Barnacle	"Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner."
	Compass of The Wailing Barnacle	Equipment Shop	20	n/a	Wailing Barnacle	"Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner."
	Cultured Aristocrat Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise Curse another crews' ship with Peaceball while flying Reaper's Mark flag.	Cultured Aristocrat	"This ornate compass always guides you to port, where you can show it off then leave."
	Dark Adventurers Compass	Athena's Fortune Shop	945,000	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150	Dark Adventurers	"Splash out on a compass to chart a course toward your many malevolent misdeeds."
	Dawn Hunter Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	Plundered Prizes Sell 600 of any Trading Company items while flying the Reaper's Bones Emissary Flag. Grades: 120 240 360 480 600  treasures	Dawn Hunter	"This compass will help you find your prey anywhere."
	Deep Ocean Crawler Compass	Equipment Shop	25,200	n/a	Deep Ocean Crawler	"A compass crafted from shells… don’t drop it in the water or you’ll be searching for hours."
	Eastern Winds Jade Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	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."
	Eastern Winds Sapphire Compass	Twitch Drops	n/a	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."
	Famed Hoarder Compass	Gold Hoarders	2,100	30	Gold Hoarders	"Can you thieve the stashes of renowned pirates to earn this lovely 18 karat compass?"
	Fearless Bone Crusher Compass	Equipment Shop	20	n/a	Fearless Bone Crusher	"Maybe these old bones will help you find your way home."
	Forsaken Ashes Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	Master Devil's Voyager Complete all 'Devil's Voyager' Commendations.	Forsaken Ashes	"Maybe this compass will help you find those hottest spots."
	Frostbite Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	Humble Giving for Many Deliver 25 Humble Gifts.	Frostbite	"Handy in case a snowstorm sweeps across the stars you were using to navigate."
	Frozen Horizon Compass	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Frozen Horizon	"If you want to find the freezing floes of the northern ocean, some say this compass will point the way."
	Ghost Compass	Athena's Fortune Shop	19,880	11	Ghost	"A cold comfort to the wandering dead, lost between worlds."
	Gilded Phoenix Compass	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Gilded Phoenix	"There is an art to finding your way on the Sea of Thieves. This gilded compass will surely help."
	Glorious Sea Dog Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	n/a	Glorious Sea Dog	"Find your way back home after a long night of celebrating in the Arena tavern!"
	Grand Admiral Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Grand Admiral	"Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
	Guardian Ghost Compass	Athena's Fortune Shop	19,880	Ghost Fort Conquer Skeleton Forts while wearing the Ghostly Curse. Grades: 1 5 10 15 20  forts	Guardian Ghost	"A cold comfort to the wandering dead, lost between worlds."
	Hunter Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Hunter	"This compass will help you find your prey anywhere."
	Imperial Sovereign Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Imperial Sovereign	"Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place."
	Inky Kraken Compass	Equipment Shop	25,200	n/a	Inky Kraken	"Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
	Kraken Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	n/a	Kraken	"Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
	Legendary Compass	Athena's Fortune Shop	3,950	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150 Legendary Gold Hoarder Sell 500 Chests as a Pirate Legend Grades: 10 50 100 250 500  chests	Legendary	"Find your way through fog and storm, with a compass fit for your legendary form."
	Legendary Hoarder Compass	Gold Hoarders	3,500	50	Gold Hoarders	"By seizing an unrivalled fortune off notorious pirates this ultimate 25 karat gold compass is yours!"
	Lowly Hoarder Compass	Gold Hoarders	700	10	Gold Hoarders	"After collecting a bit of swag from measly pirates you can get this compass of 9 karat gold."
	Lunar Festival Compass	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Lunar Festival	"May this compass lead you towards good fortune in the coming year."
	Mercenary Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Mercenary	"When your greedy nose fails to sniff out a reward, you can rely on this to help point the way."
	Merchant Alliance Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants Reach Merchant Alliance Emissary Grade 5, 20 times. Grades: 1 5 10 15 20  times	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."
	Nightshine Parrot Compass	Equipment Shop	25,200	n/a	Nightshine Parrot	"Always points you towards crackers."
	Ocean Crawler Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	n/a	Ocean Crawler	"A compass crafted from shells... don't drop it in the water or you'll be searching for hours."
	Onyx Compass	Equipment Chest	n/a	n/a	Black Dog	"Cast Away Cross swore its onyx needle always pointed him in the right direction."
	Parrot Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	n/a	Parrot	"Always points you towards crackers."
	Prominent Hoarder Compass	Gold Hoarders	1,400	20	Gold Hoarders	"You'll earn this decent 14 karat compass if you can amass a sizable haul from notable pirates."
	Revered Hoarder Compass	Gold Hoarders	2,800	40	Gold Hoarders	"This will help you find us more gold, but lose it and you won't get another."
	Rogue Sea Dog Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	46	Rogue Sea Dog	"No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
	Rose's Compass	Equipment Chest	n/a	Wild Rose Complete 'Wild Rose.	Wild Rose	"A memento of Wild Rose, whose love for George transcended death itself."
	Royal Sovereign Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	46	Royal Sovereign	"Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place."
	Ruffian Sea Dog Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Ruffian Sea Dog	"No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
	Sailor Compass	Equipment Chest	n/a	n/a	Sailor	"A finely crafted navigational aid. If you're wearing two eyepatches."
	Sapphire Blade Compass	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Sapphire Blade	"There's nothing better to lead you in the right direction than the Sapphire Blade Compass."
	Scorched Forsaken Ashes Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	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."
	Scurvy Bilge Rat Compass	Equipment Shop	8,000	n/a	Scurvy Bilge Rat	"Did you know you can navigate by the North Star? You might need to if you buy this."
	Sea Dog Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Sea Dog	"No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
	Seared Forsaken Ashes Compass	Equipment Shop	3,950	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."
	Shrouded Compass	Shrouded Islands	n/a	n/a	Standalone Cosmetics	"An otherworldly compass with a mysterious origin - but don't worry, it still helps you find treasure."
	Silver Blade Compass	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Silver Blade	"There's nothing better to lead you in the right direction than the Silver Blade Compass"
	Sovereign Compass	Equipment Shop	2,800	n/a	Sovereign	"Its glass case doubles up as a handy mirror, essential for ensuring your hair isn't out of place."
	Sunshine Parrot Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	Legends of the Sea II Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested.	Sunshine Parrot	"Always points you towards crackers."
	Tasha's Enchanted Compass	The Rogue's Legacy	n/a	n/a	Standalone Cosmetics	"A copy of the enchanted Compass Briggsy gave to Tasha. This one is magnetic not magic so its actually more useful!"
	Thriving Wild Rose Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	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."
	Triumphant Sea Dog Compass	Equipment Shop	16,985	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: 5 10 30 50 100  chests	Triumphant Sea Dog	"Find your way back home after a long night of celebrating in the Arena tavern!"
	Twilight Hunter Compass	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Twilight Hunter	"This compass will help you find your prey anywhere."
	Venomous Kraken Compass	Equipment Shop	37,800	Legendary Kraken Hunter Defeat 10 Krakens	Venomous Kraken	"Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
	Winter's Fire Compass	Season Five	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: