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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.

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

Golden Wayfinder Icon.png

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

Wayfinder of Legends icon.png

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.

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: 1,856,495 Gold  60 Doubloons  747 Ancient Coins
Image Name Source Cost Requires Set In-game description
Admiral Compass.png
Admiral Compass 2,800 Gold n/a Admiral "Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
Aristocrat Compass.png
Aristocrat Compass 20 Doubloons n/a Aristocrat "This ornate compass always guides you to port, where you can show it off then leave."
Azure Ocean Crawler Compass.png
Azure Ocean Crawler Compass 3,950 Gold
Hunter of Trophy Fish
Hunter of Trophy Fish emblem.png
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.png
Bilge Rat Compass 2,800 Gold 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.png
Bone Crusher Compass 2,800 Gold
Scourge of Skeleton Ships
Scourge of Skeleton Ships emblem.png
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.png
Castaway Bilge Rat Compass 2,800 Gold 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.png
Ceremonial Admiral Compass 2,800 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Merchant Alliance 46
Ceremonial Admiral "Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
Compass of Nuanced Navigation.png
Compass of Nuanced Navigation
n/a
Season Ten20
Standalone Cosmetics "This special compass always has an eye on the direction in which it's pointing."
Compass of the Ashen Dragon.png
Compass of the Ashen Dragon 3,950 Gold
Tome of Power II
Tome of Power II emblem.png
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.png
Compass of the Bristling Barnacle 37,800 Gold
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold emblem.png
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.png
Compass of the Silent Barnacle 37,800 Gold
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold emblem.png
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.png
Compass of The Wailing Barnacle 20 Doubloons n/a Wailing Barnacle "Trust this compass to guide you true, unlike its previous owner."
Cultured Aristocrat Compass.png
Cultured Aristocrat Compass 37,800 Gold
The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise
The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise emblem.png
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.png
Dark Adventurers Compass 945,000 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
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.png
Dawn Hunter Compass 37,800 Gold
Plundered Prizes
Plundered Prizes emblem.png
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.png
Deep Ocean Crawler Compass 25,200 Gold 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.png
Eastern Winds Jade Compass 37,800 Gold
Generous Giving for Many
Generous Giving for Many emblem.png
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 Ruby Compass.png
Eastern Winds Ruby Compass
n/a
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."
Eastern Winds Sapphire Compass.png
Eastern Winds Sapphire Compass
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.png
Famed Hoarder Compass 2,100 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 30
Gold Hoarders "Can you thieve the stashes of renowned pirates to earn this lovely 18 karat compass?"
Fearless Bone Crusher Compass.png
Fearless Bone Crusher Compass 20 Doubloons n/a Fearless Bone Crusher "Maybe these old bones will help you find your way home."
Flaming Jackal Compass.png
Flaming Jackal Compass 3,950 Gold n/a Flaming Jackal "Navigate your way through the fiercest of battles with this dependable compass."
Forsaken Ashes Compass.png
Forsaken Ashes Compass 3,950 Gold
Master Devil's Voyager
Master Devil's Voyager emblem.png
Master Devil's Voyager
Complete all 'Devil's Voyager' Commendations.
Forsaken Ashes "Maybe this compass will help you find those hottest spots."
Frostbite Compass.png
Frostbite Compass 37,800 Gold
Humble Giving for Many
Humble Giving for Many emblem.png
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.png
Frozen Horizon Compass 249 Ancient Coins 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.png
Ghost Compass 19,880 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Athena's Fortune 11
Ghost "A cold comfort to the wandering dead, lost between worlds."
Gilded Phoenix Compass.png
Gilded Phoenix Compass
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.png
Glorious Sea Dog Compass 3,950 Gold n/a Glorious Sea Dog "Find your way back home after a long night of celebrating in the Arena tavern!"
Grand Admiral Compass.png
Grand Admiral Compass 2,800 Gold n/a Grand Admiral "Points the way to your entitled success. Has a jeweled bearing for smoother operation."
Guardian Ghost Compass.png
Guardian Ghost Compass 19,880 Gold
Ghost Fort
Ghost Fort emblem.png
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.png
Hunter Compass 2,800 Gold n/a Hunter "This compass will help you find your prey anywhere."
Imperial Sovereign Compass.png
Imperial Sovereign Compass 2,800 Gold 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.png
Inky Kraken Compass 25,200 Gold n/a Inky Kraken "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
Kraken Compass.png
Kraken Compass 3,950 Gold n/a Kraken "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
Legendary Compass.png
Legendary Compass 3,950 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Legendary Gold Hoarder
Legendary Gold Hoarder emblem.png
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.png
Legendary Hoarder Compass 3,500 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 50
Gold Hoarders "By seizing an unrivalled fortune off notorious pirates this ultimate 25 karat gold compass is yours!"
Lowly Hoarder Compass.png
Lowly Hoarder Compass 700 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 10
Gold Hoarders "After collecting a bit of swag from measly pirates you can get this compass of 9 karat gold."
Lunar Festival Compass.png
Lunar Festival Compass 249 Ancient Coins n/a Lunar Festival "May this compass lead you towards good fortune in the coming year."
Magpie's Glory Compass.png
Magpie's Glory Compass
n/a
Legend tier in Athena's Fortune Emissary Ledger 11 times 11x Legendary Spirit "Know that this instrument will guide you as well as the Pirate Lord himself."
Masked Renegade Compass.png
Masked Renegade Compass
n/a
Master tier in Reaper's Bones Emissary Ledger 11 times 11x Masked Renegade "While your soul may stray, this devilish device will always steer you right."
Mercenary Compass.png
Mercenary Compass 2,800 Gold 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.png
Merchant Alliance Compass 37,800 Gold
Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants
Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants emblem.png
Unrivalled Emissary of Merchants
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."
Merchant Ambassador Compass.png
Merchant Ambassador Compass
n/a
Admiral tier in Merchant Alliance Emissary Ledger 11 times 11x Merchant Ambassador "This intricate instrument may not always guide you to spoils, but it always points true."
Nightshine Parrot Compass.png
Nightshine Parrot Compass 25,200 Gold n/a Nightshine Parrot "Always points you towards crackers."
Ocean Crawler Compass.png
Ocean Crawler Compass 3,950 Gold 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.png
Onyx Compass Equipment Chest
n/a
n/a Black Dog "Cast Away Cross swore its onyx needle always pointed him in the right direction."
Order of Souls Compass.png
Order of Souls Compass 300,000 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Order of Souls 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."
Parrot Compass.png
Parrot Compass 3,950 Gold n/a Parrot "Always points you towards crackers."
Prominent Hoarder Compass.png
Prominent Hoarder Compass 1,400 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 20
Gold Hoarders "You'll earn this decent 14 karat compass if you can amass a sizable haul from notable pirates."
Reaper's Heart Compass.png
Reaper's Heart Compass 249 Ancient Coins n/a Reaper's Heart "There's no better compass to guide you towards your heart's desire."
Relic of Darkness Compass.png
Relic of Darkness Compass
n/a
Grandee tier in Order of Souls Emissary Ledger 11 times 11x Relic of Darkness "South for skulls or East for the esoteric, West for the weird and North for the nocturnal."
Revered Hoarder Compass.png
Revered Hoarder Compass 2,800 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 40
Gold Hoarders "This will help you find us more gold, but lose it and you won't get another."
Rogue Sea Dog Compass.png
Rogue Sea Dog Compass 2,800 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Order of Souls 46
Rogue Sea Dog "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
Rose's Compass.png
Rose's Compass
n/a
Wild Rose
Wild Rose emblem.png
Wild Rose
Complete 'Wild Rose'.
Wild Rose "A memento of Wild Rose, whose love for George transcended death itself."
Royal Sovereign Compass.png
Royal Sovereign Compass 2,800 Gold
Pirate Legend
Pirate Legend emblem.png
Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Gold Hoarders 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.png
Ruffian Sea Dog Compass 2,800 Gold n/a Ruffian Sea Dog "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
Sailor Compass.png
Sailor Compass
Default item
n/a
n/a Sailor "A finely crafted navigational aid. If you're wearing two eyepatches."
Sapphire Blade Compass.png
Sapphire Blade Compass
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.png
Scorched Forsaken Ashes Compass 3,950 Gold
Captain of Ashen Bones
Captain of Ashen Bones emblem.png
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.png
Scurvy Bilge Rat Compass 8,000 Gold 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.png
Sea Dog Compass 2,800 Gold n/a Sea Dog "No-one had ever sailed east until the buccaneering forefathers invented this."
Seared Forsaken Ashes Compass.png
Seared Forsaken Ashes Compass 3,950 Gold
Captain of Ashen Bones
Captain of Ashen Bones emblem.png
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.png
Shrouded Compass
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.png
Silver Blade Compass
n/a
n/a Silver Blade "There's nothing better to lead you in the right direction than the Silver Blade Compass"
Sovereign Compass.png
Sovereign Compass 2,800 Gold 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.png
Sunshine Parrot Compass 37,800 Gold
Legends of the Sea II
Legends of the Sea II emblem.png
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.png
Tasha's Enchanted Compass
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.png
Thriving Wild Rose Compass 37,800 Gold
Always Yours
Always Yours emblem.png
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."
Tribute Peak Compass.png
Tribute Peak Compass
n/a
Captain tier in Gold Hoarders Emissary Ledger 11 times 11x Tribute Peak "Navigate your way to hidden hoards with this beautiful addition to any Hoarder's equipment."
Triumphant Sea Dog Compass.png
Triumphant Sea Dog Compass 16,985 Gold
Sea Dog Seeker
Sea Dog Seeker emblem.png
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.png
Twilight Hunter Compass
n/a
n/a Twilight Hunter "This compass will help you find your prey anywhere."
Venomous Kraken Compass.png
Venomous Kraken Compass 37,800 Gold
Legendary Kraken Hunter
Legendary Kraken Hunter emblem.png
Legendary Kraken Hunter
Defeat 10 Krakens
Venomous Kraken "Find your way home, safe from Kraken attacks. If you're lucky."
Winter's Fire Compass.png
Winter's Fire Compass
n/a
Season Five96
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:

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