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Donkey Kong Bananza
DK Artist and Sculpting Guide
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DK Artist mode in Donkey Kong Bananza allows you to make and sculpt your own stone figures. See how to access DK Artist, as well as how to sculpt and paint models.
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How to Sculpt Models in DK Artist Mode
Use Mouse Controls to Carve
While playing DK Artist, you can use the Joy-Con's mouse controls to carve through the stone while the other controller, while held vertically, can be used to navigate through the menu.
To carve, make sure that the pickaxe icon is present on the left side of the screen. Once set, use the Joy-Con as a mouse and follow the cursor on the screen to mold the stone to your liking.
You can also add and extend the boulder you are working on using mouse controls if you want to sculpt additional parts to your stone. Cycle to the boulder icon to add parts to the boulder.
How to Paint Models in DK Artist Mode
Switch to Paint Mode and Use Mouse Controls
To apply paint across your sculpture, cycle to the paintbrush icon to start adding some color to the boulder. You can choose various colors to add to the sculpture, which will also give it textures like lava, crystals, and the like.
How to Access DK Artist
Press the Plus (+) Button on the Title Screen
Access DK Artist by pressing the Plus (+) Button on the title screen.
Starts Tutorial Automatically When on the Title Screen for 1 Minute
The tutorial screens for DK Artist will play automatically if you are on the game's title screen for 1 minute. Holding the Plus (+) Button on this screen takes you to DK Artist.
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DK Artist Mode Controls
All DK Artist Controls
| Controls | Features |
|---|---|
 Hold |
Change model |
 |
Menu |
 /  |
Switch modes |
 /  |
Change Paint Material |
|
Undo |
 |
Move figure |
 |
Zoom in |
 |
Zoom out |
 |
Rotate figure |
 Press |
Re-center figure |
 |
Preview figure |
 |
Change lighting |
 |
Enable banana effects |
What is DK Artist Mode?
Create Your Own Sculptures
Donkey Kong Bananza's DK Artist mode allows you to make and sculpt your own stone figures. You can use the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls to carve through boulders and paint different textures on the stone.
You can even change the lighting and add special effects while viewing your own masterpiece!
Reference to Previous Games
DK Artist is likely a reference to previous games which had similar modes. For example, the original Super Mario 64 DS for the Nintendo 64 had a title screen where you can play around Mario's face, while the Nintendo DS version of the game allows you to draw doodles that you can play around with.
Optional Art Mode
DK Artist is meant to be a mode that you can check out if you want to take a break from all the action of Donkey Kong Bananza. It is likely that you can access this mode in the title screen, just like with Super Mario 64.
Donkey Kong Bananza Related Guides
Beginner's Guide to Donkey Kong Bananza
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