Compass

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This article is about the Thing in Paper Mario: Color Splash. For the item in Mario's Time Machine, see Compass (Mario's Time Machine).
Compass
A Compass Card in Paper Mario: Color Splash.
Description
"Directs lost travelers to their destination."
First appearance Paper Mario: Color Splash (2016)
“YA HA HARRRR! The Compass be a pirate's best friend! Right up there with the letter R and vitamin C.”
—Violet Passage captain, Paper Mario: Color Splash

The Compass is a Thing in Paper Mario: Color Splash. It is found within the cabin of the Violet Passage captain's ship, along with another nearby Thing, the Battery. While searching for Journal Entries from the legendary captain, Mario must head to the east side of the cabin, where the final entry is inserted into a drawer and must be pulled out. After the entry is collected, the open drawer may be used as a step allowing Mario to get onto the shelf holding the Compass. He may then collect it, refill his paint, and turn it into a card.

Shortly thereafter, during the final phase of exploring Violet Passage, the crew find themselves trapped in a mysterious fog. As they must sail in the correct direction to find the Mini Paint Star or return all the way to the beginning, Mario must help the crew figure out where to sail. First, he must fire the cannon into a flimsy rock formation in the background to create a Cutout combined with the tattered flag being flown in the stern. After obtaining the Compass, Mario must activate said Cutout and place the Compass in this spot. A large compass proceeds to appear beside the boat, showing which direction is north before leaving. After this, a large, golden arrow appears over the water, dismissing the fog and revealing the nearby Mini Paint Star.

If Mario speaks to the Wringer when the Compass is needed, he mentions Mario requiring a Thing essential for maritime navigation held in a vessel for such, referring to the Compass being held in the cabin of the ship.

When the Compass is used during a battle, the setting switches to nighttime on a prairie. The music that plays is a calm rendition of the Super Mario Bros. ground theme. The Compass appears with small orbs of light attached to it, causing it to resemble a UFO. The needle spins rapidly and eventually points in Mario's direction. Mario then proceeds to leave the battlefield and the battle itself, as does the Compass. This is essentially the same as if Mario were to flee the battle, though it is always successful in this respect with the exception of the second phase of Black Bowser's boss battle.

A replica of the Compass also exists, acquired via the Battle Spin, acting in the same manner during battle. Once it has been used, the Compass returns to its original position, though it may also be purchased from the Wringer for 150 coins as well as sold as an unpainted card for one coin. The Compass can also be placed into the Prisma Museum alongside the other Thing cards, where it may also be tested.

Gallery[edit]

  • The Compass as an unpainted card

    The Compass as an unpainted card

  • The Compass as a replica card

    The Compass as a replica card

  • The Compass as an unpainted replica card

    The Compass as an unpainted replica card

  • The Compass as a menu icon

    The Compass as a menu icon

  • Mario standing in the Compass.

    Mario standing in the Compass.

Record[edit]

Audio.svg Thing: Compass - Plays while using the Compass
File infoMedia:PMCS Thing Compass.oga
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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese コンパス[?]
Konpasu 		Compass
French (NOE) Boussole[?] Compass
German Kompass[?] Compass
Italian Bussola[?] Compass
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Paper Mario: Color Splash Battle Cards
Worn-Out Worn-Out Jump • Worn-Out Jump x3 • Worn-Out Jump x5 • Worn-Out Hammer • Worn-Out Hammer x3 • Worn-Out Hammer x5
Normal Jump • Jump x2 • Jump x3 • Line Jump • Hopslipper • Hopslipper x2 • Hopslipper x3 • Iron Jump • Iron Jump x2 • Iron Jump x3 • Spin Jump • Hammer • Hammer x2 • Hammer x3 • KO Hammer • Eekhammer • Eekhammer x2 • Eekhammer x3 • Hurlhammer • Hurlhammer x2 • Hurlhammer x3 • Blazehammer • Fire Flower • Ice Flower • POW Block • Mushroom • 1-Up Mushroom • Tail • Spike Helmet • Frog Suit
Big Big Jump • Big Jump x2 • Big Line Jump • Big Hopslipper • Big Iron Jump • Big Spin Jump • Big Hammer • Big Hammer x2 • Big KO Hammer • Big Eekhammer • Big Eekhammer x2 • Big Hurlhammer • Big Fire Flower • Big Ice Flower • Big Mushroom
Huge Huge Jump • Huge Line Jump • Huge Hopslipper • Huge Iron Jump • Huge Hammer • Huge KO Hammer • Huge Eekhammer • Huge Hurlhammer
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