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| use = Display every [[Treasure Chest]] and the location of the [[Boss]]
| related = [[Dungeon Map]]<br/>[[Boss Key]]
| related = [[Dungeon Map]]<br/>[[Boss Key]]/[[Big Key]]
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The '''Compass''' is a [[Dungeon]] item that locates the [[Boss]] and [[Treasure Chest]]s located in Dungeons. However, it has a different use in every game it appears in. The Compass appears in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is always one Compass in every dungeon.
The '''Compass''' is a recurring [[Dungeon]] Item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. The Compass locates the [[Boss]] and [[Treasure Chest]]s in dungeons. However, it has a different use in every game it appears in. The Compass appears in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is always one Compass in every dungeon.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===The Legend of Zelda===
===The Legend of Zelda===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is used to find the location of each [[Triforce Shard]] that lies within any and all the dungeons in the game. However, in [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]], the final dungeon of the game, it cannot be used to locate a Triforce Shard because [[Link]] has already collected them all. Instead, it is used to show where [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] lies in the dungeon via a blinking dot on the map. It is usually found at the beginning of the dungeon, to give players a sense of where to go.  
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is used to find the location of each [[Triforce Shard]] that lies within any and all the dungeons in the game. However, in [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]], the final dungeon of the game, it cannot be used to locate a Triforce Shard because [[Link]] has already collected them all. Instead, it is used to show where [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] lies in the dungeon via a blinking dot on the map. It is usually found at the beginning of the dungeon to give players a sense of where to go.  


===A Link to the Past===
===A Link to the Past===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' displays the location of the Dungeon Boss on the map. It also displays what floor Link and the Dungeon Boss are on.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' displays the location of the Boss on the map. It also displays what floor Link and the Boss are on.


===Link's Awakening===
===Link's Awakening===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', as always, displays the location of each Treasure Chest and the [[Nightmare]]. However, it also has a new feature; it beeps whenever Link enters a room with a [[Small Key]] or some other secret.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' displays the location of each Treasure Chest and the [[Nightmare]]. However, it also has a new feature; it beeps whenever Link enters a room with a [[Small Key]] or some other secret.


===Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask===
===Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' displays the locations of all the Treasure Chests in dungeons on the map. It also displays the location of the Dungeon Boss. In addition, it displays Link's location on the map and also marks what door he entered from. It is identical in use and appearance to the Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' displays the locations of all the Treasure Chests in dungeons on the map. It also displays the location of the Boss. In addition, it displays Link's location on the map and also marks what door he entered from. It is identical in use and appearance to the Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.


===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' tells Link where all the Treasure Chests are in each dungeon. It also displays where the Dungeon Boss is located. Similar to the Compass in ''Link's Awakening'', this version of the Compass beeps whenever Link enters a room that has a key in it.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' tells Link where all the Treasure Chests are located in each dungeon. It also displays where the Boss is located. Similar to the Compass in ''Link's Awakening'', this version of the Compass beeps whenever Link enters a room that has a Small Key in it.


===The Wind Waker===
===The Wind Waker===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the location of the Dungeon Boss. In the [[Tower of the Gods]], the Compass can also display the locations of the [[Servants of the Tower]]. Similarly, in the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] and the [[Wind Temple]], the Compass displays the locations of [[Medli]] and [[Makar]], respectively.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the location of the Boss. In the [[Tower of the Gods]], the Compass also displays the locations of the [[Servants of the Tower]]. Similarly, in the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] and the [[Wind Temple]], the Compass displays the locations of [[Medli]] and [[Makar]], respectively.


===The Minish Cap===
===The Minish Cap===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the Dungeon Boss.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the Boss.


===Twilight Princess===  
===Twilight Princess===  
[[File:CompassBox.png|right]]
[[File:CompassBox.png|right]]
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' has the exact same use as the Compass from ''Ocarina of Time''. It reveals Treasure Chests and the Dungeon Boss on the map, and displays Link's location. However, it has a more advanced use in this game; it displays the location of certain items in each dungeon, and this ''item'' depends on which dungeon Link appears in. In the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], it displays where each caged [[Monkey]] can be found. In the [[Snowpeak Ruins]], the Compass displays the location of every [[Canonball]] in the dungeon. Also, in the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]], the Compass displays the location of the [[Ancient Statue]] that Link requires to reach the Dungeon Boss, [[Armogohma]]. And, last but not least, in the [[Palace of Twilight]], the Compass displays the location of the two [[Sol]]s. This Compass is by far the most useful one in the series.
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' has the exact same use as the Compass from ''Ocarina of Time''. It reveals Treasure Chests and the Boss on the map, and displays Link's location. However, it has a more advanced use in this game; it displays the location of certain items in each dungeon, and this ''item'' depends on which dungeon Link appears in. In the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], it displays where each caged [[Monkey]] can be found. In the [[Snowpeak Ruins]], the Compass displays the location of every [[Canonball]] in the dungeon. Also, in the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]], the Compass displays the location of the [[Ancient Statue]] that Link requires to reach the Boss, [[Armogohma]]. And, last but not least, in the [[Palace of Twilight]], the Compass displays the location of the two [[Sol]]s. This Compass is by far the most useful one in the series.


===Spirit Tracks===
===Spirit Tracks===

Revision as of 19:41, April 17, 2015

The Compass is a recurring Dungeon Item in The Legend of Zelda series. The Compass locates the Boss and Treasure Chests in dungeons. However, it has a different use in every game it appears in. The Compass appears in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is always one Compass in every dungeon.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

The Compass in The Legend of Zelda is used to find the location of each Triforce Shard that lies within any and all the dungeons in the game. However, in Death Mountain, the final dungeon of the game, it cannot be used to locate a Triforce Shard because Link has already collected them all. Instead, it is used to show where Princess Zelda lies in the dungeon via a blinking dot on the map. It is usually found at the beginning of the dungeon to give players a sense of where to go.

A Link to the Past

The Compass in A Link to the Past displays the location of the Boss on the map. It also displays what floor Link and the Boss are on.

Link's Awakening

The Compass in Link's Awakening displays the location of each Treasure Chest and the Nightmare. However, it also has a new feature; it beeps whenever Link enters a room with a Small Key or some other secret.

Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

The Compass in Ocarina of Time displays the locations of all the Treasure Chests in dungeons on the map. It also displays the location of the Boss. In addition, it displays Link's location on the map and also marks what door he entered from. It is identical in use and appearance to the Compass in Majora's Mask.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

The Compass in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages tells Link where all the Treasure Chests are located in each dungeon. It also displays where the Boss is located. Similar to the Compass in Link's Awakening, this version of the Compass beeps whenever Link enters a room that has a Small Key in it.

The Wind Waker

The Compass in The Wind Waker displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the location of the Boss. In the Tower of the Gods, the Compass also displays the locations of the Servants of the Tower. Similarly, in the Earth Temple and the Wind Temple, the Compass displays the locations of Medli and Makar, respectively.

The Minish Cap

The Compass in The Minish Cap displays the locations of Treasure Chests and the Boss.

Twilight Princess

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The Compass in Twilight Princess has the exact same use as the Compass from Ocarina of Time. It reveals Treasure Chests and the Boss on the map, and displays Link's location. However, it has a more advanced use in this game; it displays the location of certain items in each dungeon, and this item depends on which dungeon Link appears in. In the Forest Temple, it displays where each caged Monkey can be found. In the Snowpeak Ruins, the Compass displays the location of every Canonball in the dungeon. Also, in the Temple of Time, the Compass displays the location of the Ancient Statue that Link requires to reach the Boss, Armogohma. And, last but not least, in the Palace of Twilight, the Compass displays the location of the two Sols. This Compass is by far the most useful one in the series.

Spirit Tracks

Main article: Compass of Light

Spirit Tracks does not have a dungeon Compass, but rather an item called the Compass of Light. This Compass is used by Link to reveal the location that Malladus and Chancellor Cole are hiding in, which is revealed to be the Dark Realm.

A Link Between Worlds

The Compass in A Link Between Worlds makes all unopened Treasure Chests in a dungeon appear on the map. Every dungeon has a Compass inside, usually located within a Treasure Chest.

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