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Compass

Navigation. Stats, where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Compass at a glance

Tool Tools

Navigation.

Used forNavigation

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Where to find it

Army surplus, camping gear, rangers

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How to use it

See the guides below.

Crafting in Build 42 » · Base building » · Skills »

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Compass in Project Zomboid?

Army surplus, camping gear, rangers

What is the Compass used for?

Navigation.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg. Item art is from Project Zomboid.