Master the innovative Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay mechanics in our complete guide. Learn every aspect of Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay including destructible environments, powerful transformation abilities, and comprehensive Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay skill systems for the ultimate underground adventure.
DK's primary form of attack in Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay for smashing walls, digging through ground, and defeating enemies.
Signature Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay move that collects nearby items and creates sonar waves to detect hidden objects.
Highly mobile with various movement options for traversing the underground world.
Mud and dirt that's easily excavated but breaks apart quickly when thrown.
Stone and rock that's difficult to extract but inflicts massive damage when used as weapons.
Special terrain that cannot be manipulated or destroyed by any means.
Pauline's singing abilities have tangible gameplay effects and unlock new possibilities.
Elders' ancient powers amplify Pauline's singing to transform DK into powerful beast forms.
Donkey Kong's base transformation that greatly increases his strength and punching power.
Unlock: Story progression
A speedy transformation that allows DK to run on water and fragile platforms.
Unlock: Meet Zebra Elder
A flying transformation that enables gliding and dropping explosive eggs.
Unlock: Meet Ostrich Elder
A powerful form that can inhale and store terrain chunks.
Unlock: Meet Elephant Elder
A stealthy form with time-slowing abilities and powerful jumping.
Unlock: Meet Snake Elder
Collect Banandium Gems to earn Skill Points and upgrade various attributes. Higher levels require more points to unlock.
Increases maximum health from 3 to 10 hearts
Reduces punches needed to break terrain
Increases Hand Slap collection range
Increases Hand Slap sonar detection range
Increases Apple Juice carrying capacity
Increases Bananza transformation duration
Rotate Left Stick, then press A for spinning attack while jumping
Use held chunk for double jump and ground impact
Terrain chunks dissolve at slower rate while surfing
Skim over water bodies while holding chunks
Each Bananza form has unique skills. Golden skills are unlocked after completing post-game Rehearsals.
Boosts destruction range during Kong Bananza
Prevents flinching while charging punches
Reduces time needed to charge punches
Fully charged punches turn terrain into pure gold
Destructive shockwave when braking suddenly
Extended charge dashing duration
Spinning attack with held chunks
Dashes and blasts turn terrain into gold
Glide through air after fluttering
Fly faster and farther when fluttering
Drop explosive eggs from midair
Egg bombs turn terrain into gold on impact
Store up to 10 terrain chunks when inhaling
Increased inhaling range and distance
Inhale continuously for longer duration
Store chunks more quickly while inhaling
Charge Jump causes damage when launching
Extended slow motion duration
Charge Jump on ground or in mid-air
Create impact craters with Dive Punch
Record of terrain destroyed throughout the game. Major types like wood and stone are tracked separately.
Reach destruction milestones to earn gold and Banandium Gems. Talk to Smashinstone for details.
Creative mode using Joy-Con 2's mouse controls for painting, carving, and sculpting.
Team up locally or online with Nintendo Switch 2's GameShare feature.