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Compass as seen in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''
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|location = Dungeons
|uses = Various
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|sim = [[Dungeon Map]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
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The '''Compass''' is a [[dungeon]] item that locates the [[Boss]] and [[Treasure Chest]]s located in the dungeon. However, every game it is in has a different use for it. It has appeared in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is usually one compass in every dungeon.


== The Legend of Zelda ==
The '''Compass''' is a [[dungeon]] item that locates the [[Boss]] and [[Treasure Chest]]s located in the dungeon. However, every game it is in has a different use for it. It has appeared in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is always one compass in every dungeon.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the compass is used to find the location of the [[Triforce Shard]] that lies within the dungeon. However, in [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]] it is used to find [[Princess Zelda]]. It is usually found at the beginning of the dungeon, to give players a sense of where to go.
==Appearances==
 
===The Legend of Zelda===
== A Link to the Past ==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the compass is used to find the location of each [[Triforce Shard]] that lies within any and all of 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 [[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===
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== Link's Awakening ==
===Link's Awakening===


The compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' shows the location of each treasure chest and the [[Nightmare]]. It also 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]]'' shows the location of each treasure chest and the [[Nightmare]]. It also 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 Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time's]]'' Compass shows the locations of all the Treasure Chests in the dungeon on the map. It also shows the location of the dungeon Boss. In addition, it will show [[Link]]'s location on the map, and also marks what door he entered from. It is identical in use and appearance to the one in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'''s compass shows the locations of all the Treasure Chests. It also shows the location of the dungeon boss. In addition, it will show [[Link]]'s location on the map, and also marks what door he entered from. It is identical in use and appearance to the one in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
 
== Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages ==


The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' will tell you where all the treasure chests are in each dungeon. It also shows where the dungeon boss is. Similar to the one in ''Link's Awakening'', this version of the compass will beep whenever Link enters a room that has a key in it.
===Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages===
The Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' will tell Link where all the treasure chests are in each dungeon. It also shows where the dungeon boss is. Similar to the one in ''Link's Awakening'', this version of the compass will beep whenever Link enters a room that has a key in it.


== Wind Waker ==
===The Wind Waker===
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Compass also shows the locations of the treasure chests and the locations of the dungeon boss.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' the compass also shows the locations of the treasure chests and the locations of the dungeon boss.
 
== Minish Cap ==


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


===Spirit Tracks===
{{Main|Compass of Light}}
{{Main|Compass of Light}}
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|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]].


''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' does not have a dungeon compass, but rather an item called the [[Compass of Light]].
==Gallery==
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File:Compassloz.png|Compass Official Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Compass-LoZ-Art-2.png|Compass Million Publishing Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Compass-LoZ-Sprite.png|Compass Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
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== Twilight Princess ==
[[File:CompassBox.png|right]]
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''' compass has the exact same use as the compass in ''Ocarina of Time''. It reveals Treasure Chests and the boss on the map, and shows Link's location. It is also used to locate the [[Monkey]]s in the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]. In the [[Snowpeak Ruins]], the Compass will also show Link the location of every [[Canonball]] in the dungeon. Also, in the [[Temple of Time (Dungeon)|Temple of Time]] the Compass will show Link the location of the [[Ancient Statue]] that he requires the reach the [[Boss]], [[Armogohma]].


{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda Items}}
{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda Items}}

Revision as of 17:41, October 6, 2012

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The Compass is a dungeon item that locates the Boss and Treasure Chests located in the dungeon. However, every game it is in has a different use for it. It has appeared in numerous games, and it is a very useful item. There is always one compass in every dungeon.

Appearances

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, the compass is used to find the location of each Triforce Shard that lies within any and all of 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

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Link's Awakening

The compass in Link's Awakening shows the location of each treasure chest and the Nightmare. It also beeps whenever Link enters a room with a Small Key or some other secret.

Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

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

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

The Compass in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons will tell Link where all the treasure chests are in each dungeon. It also shows where the dungeon boss is. Similar to the one in Link's Awakening, this version of the compass will beep whenever Link enters a room that has a key in it.

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, the Compass also shows the locations of the treasure chests and the locations of the dungeon boss.

The Minish Cap

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Twilight Princess

CompassBox.png

Twilight Princess' Compass has the exact same use as the compass in Ocarina of Time. It reveals Treasure Chests and the boss on the map, and shows Link's location. However, it has a more advanced use in this game; it will show Link the location of certain items in each dungeon, and this item depends on which dungeon Link is in. In the Forest Temple, it shows Link where each caged Monkey can be found. In the Snowpeak Ruins, the Compass will show Link the location of every Canonball in the dungeon. Also, in the Temple of Time, the Compass will show Link the location of the Ancient Statue that he requires the reach the Boss, Armogohma. And, last but not least, in the Palace of Twilight the Compass will shot Link 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.

Gallery