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How to Use the Compass

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How to Use the Compass
This is a guide on how to use the compass in Hell Is Us. Read on to learn how to open, utilize, and maximize the compass in the game.

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Compass Overview

Information

CompassCompass Type
Investigation Item
Description
Compass, Model#KD1035. Aluminum alloy frame. Water and corrosion resistant. Widely used by many European military and ON peacekeeping forces.

How to Get Compass

Available at the start

You automatically acquire the Compass when you begin your journey after the initial intro cutscene.

How to Use Compass

Select it then Press Down or Q

Input Device Key to Open Keys to Select
Controller Down Left and Right
Keyboard Q F and G

The compass can be equipped in a quick slot. When using the controller, press the left and right directional keys to cycle among items until the compass is selected. Then, press the Down directional key to activate it.

While on the keyboard, the F and G keys are used for cycling among items, while the Q key is for activating the compass.

A Visual Compass Appears Overhead

Compass marked

Activating the compass will prompt a visual above briefly. You can use it to determine the direction you need to navigate. When it disappears and is needed again, simply toggle the activation key.

Tips on Using the Compass

Check iconUse the Compass with Visual Cues
Check iconPay Attention to Directional Clues from NPCs

Use the Compass with Visual Cues

No maps

Hell Is Us does not provide maps, HUD markers, or traditional navigation tools except a compass. To maximize the compass, it is best to associate compass directions with the environment. Landmarks like a distinct tree, structure, or pavement can serve as directional anchors.

There might be an instance where you are following the compass heading north, but a wall or an enemy blocks the way. In such case, reroute and circle around while keeping north as your reference. When combined with careful observation and resourcefulness, the compass will be an effective guiding tool in the game.

Pay Attention to Directional Clues from NPCs

From cutscenes to casual conversations, NPCs will often provide hints like "Head towards the marshes to the west". Clues like this are meant to be used in conjunction with the compass. Reference these directions with your compass to head to the right path.

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List of All Items

Items by Type

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Research Items Miscellaneous Items
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CompassCompass Heirloom NecklaceHeirloom Necklace KATOCHE DatapadKATOCHE Datapad
Key - Caddell FarmKey - Caddell Farm OMSIF MedkitOMSIF Medkit Ancient MechanismAncient Mechanism
Key - APCKey - APC Keystone of GriefKeystone of Grief Blue Flower ScrollBlue Flower Scroll
Blue FlowerBlue Flower Keystone of TerrorKeystone of Terror Symbol of the Screaming FaceSymbol of the Screaming Face
Keystone of RageKeystone of Rage Symbol of the CharioteerSymbol of the Charioteer Timeloop WeaponizationTimeloop Weaponization
Keystone of EcstasyKeystone of Ecstasy Symbol of the Two-Headed SnakeSymbol of the Two-Headed Snake Gospel of TeaarGospel of Teaar
ProtocolsProtocols Ethnic ID Card - Agatha MarenEthnic ID Card - Agatha Maren Journal - Auriga EntranceJournal - Auriga Entrance
Historical Lethe - City of WonderHistorical Lethe - City of Wonder The Loblina AllianceThe Loblina Alliance Lady Marguerith: Scandal and SteelLady Marguerith: Scandal and Steel
Keys - MaintenanceKeys - Maintenance Keycard - Clearance DeltaKeycard - Clearance Delta Keycard - Clearance BetaKeycard - Clearance Beta
Keycard - Clearance AlphaKeycard - Clearance Alpha Key - MineKey - Mine Map of Acasa MarshesMap of Acasa Marshes
Scroll - QueenScroll - Queen's Eulogy Marton RalstMarton Ralst's Wallet Vigil NoteVigil Note
Note - Keycode ReminderNote - Keycode Reminder The Quill and the Pyre: The Legacy of Sabin GauThe Quill and the Pyre: The Legacy of Sabin Gau Note - Lymbic LocksNote - Lymbic Locks
Map of Hadea - AncientMap of Hadea - Ancient Note - Collapsing TimeloopsNote - Collapsing Timeloops Map of TaljuMap of Talju
Scroll - General AarlonScroll - General Aarlon's Note Letter - Land GrantLetter - Land Grant Note - Wall GroovesNote - Wall Grooves
Scroll - FailsafeScroll - Failsafe Guardian DetectorGuardian Detector Drone ProcessorDrone Processor
Ancient Lymbic ForgingAncient Lymbic Forging Family Picture 3Family Picture 3 Family Picture 1Family Picture 1
Family Picture 2Family Picture 2 Emblem - BookEmblem - Book Emblem - CandleEmblem - Candle
Ceramic FlowerCeramic Flower Key - Crying EyeKey - Crying Eye Sigil - Phol GuardSigil - Phol Guard
Sigil - Order of the EyeSigil - Order of the Eye Key - OwlKey - Owl Gear - SpokedGear - Spoked
Gear - LargeGear - Large Hammer of ModusHammer of Modus Fundamentals of Lymbic ForgingFundamentals of Lymbic Forging
Lymbic ImbuingLymbic Imbuing Key - PharmacyKey - Pharmacy Walkie-TalkieWalkie-Talkie
Key - Parking LotKey - Parking Lot Key - StatueKey - Statue Tablet Fragment - SquareTablet Fragment - Square
Tablet Fragment - ObliqueTablet Fragment - Oblique Tablet Fragment - AngledTablet Fragment - Angled Sword of the Blood QueenSword of the Blood Queen
Gear - SpireGear - Spire Advanced Lymbic ForgingAdvanced Lymbic Forging Key - Rusted (Arcas Spire Timeloop)Key - Rusted (Arcas Spire Timeloop)
Keys - CraneKeys - Crane Iron Seal - FadingIron Seal - Fading Iron Seal - RisingIron Seal - Rising
Keys - Maintenance (Auriga Museum)Keys - Maintenance (Auriga Museum) Token of the SerpentToken of the Serpent Token of the MoonToken of the Moon
Token of the PalmToken of the Palm Twin-Headed SerpentTwin-Headed Serpent Orb - CobaltOrb - Cobalt
Orb - GoldOrb - Gold Orb - EmeraldOrb - Emerald Orb - CrimsonOrb - Crimson

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