Donkey Kong Bananza Controls Guide

Master all Donkey Kong Bananza controls with our complete guide covering every control scheme. Learn every essential Donkey Kong Bananza control including basic moves, transformation controls, and advanced techniques. Customize your Donkey Kong Bananza controls settings with A and B button configurations for optimal gameplay.

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Customizable Controls: The actions for A and B buttons can be switched in settings. You can also assign what Left Stick Press (L3) and Right Stick Press (R3) do.

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Basic Controls

Essential gameplay controls for movement and actions

Move
L
Look around
R
Reset camera
Disabled by default
L3/R3
Jump / Talk / Advance text
AorB
Punch
Y
Punch upward
X
Punch downward
AorB
Dive Punch
Press & holdAorBthen release in midair
Hand Slap
R
Roll forward
ZL
Pick up
ZR
Tear off
HoldZR
Make music
HoldL
Drumbeat
Hold L+R🎮 Shake Joy-Con
Switch Bananza
← →L3+R3
Map
−
Pause Menu
+
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2-Player Controls

Additional controls for cooperative play

Shout
ZR
Copy material
HoldZR
Reset cursor
AorB
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Holding Chunk

Controls while carrying objects or chunks

Swing
Y
Throw
Hold to aim, then release
HoldZR
Turf Surf
ZL
Chunk Jump
In midair
AorB
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While Climbing

Controls when climbing on surfaces

Drop
AorB
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Turf Surfing

Controls while surfing on terrain

Stop
ZL
Speed up
Y
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Barrel Cannon

Controls when inside barrel cannons

Exit
ZL
Fire
AorB

Bananza Transformations

Special controls for different animal transformations

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Kong Bananza

Enhanced Kong abilities

Charge Punch
Hold then release
HoldY
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Zebra Bananza

High-speed zebra form

Charge Dash
Hold then release
HoldZL
Brake Blast
Tilt in opposite direction while running
TiltL
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Ostrich Bananza

Flying ostrich abilities

Flutter
In midair
HoldZL
Glide
Continue holding after Flutter
HoldZL
Egg Bomb
In midair
ZR
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Elephant Bananza

Powerful elephant form

Inhale
HoldZL
Trunk Chunk
Hold then release
HoldZR
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Snake Bananza

Agile snake abilities

Double jump
Press twice
AorB
Charge Jump
Hold then release
Hold AorB
Glare
Hold then release
HoldY
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Map Controls

Navigate and interact with the world map

Places
←/→
Zoom
ZL/ZR
Place pin
X
Your location
R3
Reset terrain
+
Back
B
Bananas & Fossils
L/R

💡 Control Tips

Customization

  • â€ĸ Swap A and B button functions in settings
  • â€ĸ Customize stick button assignments
  • â€ĸ Adjust camera reset preferences

Pro Tips

  • â€ĸ Master the Dive Punch for advanced platforming
  • â€ĸ Use Hand Slap to reveal hidden items
  • â€ĸ Experiment with different Bananza forms
  • â€ĸ Practice Turf Surfing for speed runs