Compass

The  is an artifact found in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha and all canon S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games except S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.

"Apart from its positive properties, this artifact seems to react to certain elements present in the Zone. Some say that if handled properly, it can be used as a zone-proof compass."

- Inventory description

"A rare artifact - it's been several years since one was found. The artifact can locate gaps in anomaly fields. It is believed that it can help one traverse the most complex anomaly fields completely unharmed. However, very few know how to handle it properly."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * A rare artifact never found upon the bodies of dead stalkers nor in any stashes.
 * Only of use to the player in aiding the completion of one mission from v1.4002.

Trivia

 * v1.30013 - 1.4005:


 * The Compass may be synthesized using an Artifact Merger by combining a Doughboy, a Crystal Thorn and a Mica. None of these precursors are in any way commonplace artifacts and the resultant creation, even if conversion is successful, is worth considerably less than the sum that could be obtained for its precursor parts.
 * If worn on the player's belt, this artifact registers in the HUD with a red negative radiation modifier to the suit properties. This is unlike other artifacts which do not show such modification (v1.30013 - 1.3003), even though the effects are applied.
 * Was originally spawned by the Space Anomaly in Clear Sky.
 * v1.4007:


 * No recipe available to the player.
 * The gamefiles specify a Parent Anomaly for this artifact. Access to its known location in Cordron is not possible.