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PC versionConsole versionOld-gen console versionMobile versionOld Chinese versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1
Compass
  • Compass item spriteold Compass item sprite
Stack digit 1
Statistics
Type
TooltipDisplays horizontal position
Shows horizontal position
RarityRarity level: 1
Sell25
2 Old-gen console version
Research1 required
Obtained from Obtained from
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
EntityQty.Rate
Armored VikingArmored VikingArmored Viking12%
CrawdadCrawdad2Crawdad11.23%
Giant ShellyGiant ShellyGiant Shelly11.23%
MimicMimicMimic114.29%
Mother SlimeMother SlimeMother Slime12%
PiranhaPiranhaPiranha11.33%
SalamanderSalamanderSalamander11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 2)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 2)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 3)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 3)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 4)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 4)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 5)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 5)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 6)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 6)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 7)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 7)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 8)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 8)
11.23%
Salamander
(Variant 9)
SalamanderSalamander
(Variant 9)
11.23%
Snow FlinxSnow FlinxSnow Flinx12%
Undead VikingUndead VikingUndead Viking12%

The Compass is an informational accessory that enables an on-screen display of the player's lateral position when equipped. Position is shown in the number of feet (1 foot = 1/2 tile) to the East or West of the center of the map. The center of the map is usually very close to the initial spawn point. In the PC version PC version, Console version Console version, Mobile version Mobile version, Old Chinese version Old Chinese version, tModLoader version tModLoader version, and tModLoader 1 tModLoader 1.3-Legacy version, the Compass has a 1.2*1/83 (1.2%) chance to be dropped by Salamanders, Giant Shellys, and Crawdads, a 1.33*1/75 (1.33%) chance to be dropped by Piranhas, and a 2*1/50 (2%) chance to be dropped by Mother Slimes, Snow Flinxes, Undead Vikings, and Armored Vikings. On the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, it has a 14.29*1/7 (14.29%) chance to be dropped by Mimics. On the Windows Phone version Windows Phone version and Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS version version, it is unobtainable (no longer drops, but still exists), and is not functional.

Crafting[]

Used in[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
GPSGPS
Tinkerer's WorkshopTinkerer's Workshop

Notes[]

  • Unlike most accessories, informational accessories such as the Compass do not need to be equipped in an accessory slot. The Compass may be carried in the player's inventory without loss of functionality, unless equipped to a social slot. Additionally, the info it provides will be shared with nearby players of the same team in multiplayer. Keep in mind modifiers will no longer apply to the player when not equipped.
  • Unlike the "Level" depth, which is a single horizontal row of tiles (2 feet high), the 'Center' Position is actually two columns of tiles (4 feet wide). The actual center of the map is between those two columns.
  • The compass can drop from Piranhas and Undead Vikings spawned from statues.

History[]

  • Console 1.0.750.0: (PlayStation 4)
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.0.1.
    • No longer drops from Mimics.
    • No longer a hardmode accessory.
    • Now dropped by Salamanders, Mother Slime, Piranhas, Snow Flinxes, Undead Vikings, and Armored Vikings.
    • Tooltip changed from "Shows horizontal position" to "Displays horizontal position".
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