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Donkey Kong Bananza

List of All 108 Challenge Ruins

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Donkey Kong Bananza List of Challenge Course Ruins

A list of all 108 Challenge Ruins in Donkey Kong Bananza. See all Challenge Ruins in each layer, all types of Challenge Ruins, and rewards for completing them!

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List of All 108 Challenge Ruins

Challenge Ruins by Layer
Lagoon Hilltop Canyon The Divide
Freezer Forest Junction Resort
Tempest Landfill Racing Radiance
Groove Feast Forbidden

Lagoon Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x3)
Found near the large spinning concrete structure. Punch downward to enter the Challenge Ruin.
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Antickoid x6)
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Peekaboopoid x50)
Located on a ledge east of the large reservoir. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Buzzoid x3)
Found behind the rock wall near the large water basin. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Crockoid x2)
Found in Salvager's Landing a few steps north from where you land from the top. Punch downward to access the ruins.
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 1 (Hangin' on Roof Road)
Found by the large stone face sculpture. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 2 (Thorn-Choked Conveyor)
Found in Salvager's Landing north from where you land from the top. Punch the wall to access the ruins.
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 3 (Kong Bananza: Pop Party)

Lagoon Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 100-102)

Hilltop Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x 1)
Found in one of the houses with two Fractones looking at the entrance. You'll need to punch down to enter the challenge ruins.
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Crockoid x3)
Located slightly northeast of Fractone Village in a small cave with a banana arch.
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Crockoid x 3)
Found in the mudhole wall at the muddy area heading to Peel Peak with falling spiky enemies.
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 1 (Shifty Platform Ahead)
Located on a floating platform on the western side of Fractone Village between the Style Shop and the Chip Exchange. You'll need to throw a chunk of ground to create a floating platform to access the area.
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 2 (Thorny Hill Speed Surf)
Found near the tall gold deposits and on the base of the plateau with the large Void Banana. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 3 (Spiked-Tide Slope)
Found on the muddy platform at the left side of the large banana-like structure. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 4 (Nostalgia Country)
Found near the entrance of the Undertone Canal. You will have to clear the Void Seals to access this course.

Hilltop Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 200)

Canyon Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Squeeloid x10)
Located behind a rock wall to the right of the ladder heading to Longneck Plateau Village.
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Squeeloid x5)
Located next to the entrance of Big-Stretch Peak Getaway.
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Crockoid x3)
Located underneath the muddy area slightly northeast of the Banandium Refinery Offices Getaway, and just before the minecart.
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Stompoid x2)
Located in a small room in the Banandium Refinery Terrace right before the minecart heading to the Mad Mixer.
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Stompoid x5)
Located in Mechaneck Isle, the area you arrive after defeating the Mad Mixer.
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Stompoid x2)
Located on Click-Clack Smokestack Roof. Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 Gold to clear the rubble to access the Challange Ruin.
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Challenge Course 1 (Kong Bananza: City Smash)
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Challenge Course 2 (Thorny Blast Cave)
Located in a cave system underneath Longneck Plateau Village
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Challenge Course 3 (Big-Wheel Balloon Hunt)
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Challenge Course 4 (Spinning Laser Zone)
Located on a wall in the Banandium Refinery Terrace right before the minecart heading to the Mad Mixer.
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Canyon Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Canyon Layer Challenge Course 5 (Stompy Ascent)
Located in Mechaneck Isle right next to the Getaway, in the area you arrive after defeating the Mad Mixer.

Canyon Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 300-302)

The Divide Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
The Divide Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
The Divide Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin The Divide Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x1)
Located on the lower floor below the Warp Gong. Start from the Warp Gong and look for the goo paths that lead to a hidden area.
The Divide Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
The Divide Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin The Divide Challenge Course 1 (Great Switcheroo Hall)

The Divide Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 400)

Freezer Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Rolluskoid x3)
Inside a house past the slide from Cold-Colt Crest.
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Crockoid x 6)
Buried partially in snow northeast of the Snowy Crossroads teeleport point.
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Antickoid x5)
Inside a small alcove just past the Coolstripe Cavern Pool Getaway.
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Rolluskoid x4)
In a small platform north of the starting area of Chocolava Lake.
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Antickoid x6)
Located southwest of the Canter Creamery teeleport point.
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Squeeloid x8)
Located on the path to the right near the starting area of Hot-Hoof Heater. You need to pay the Constructone 600 Gold to clear the debris.
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Challenge Course 1 (Red-Hot Rotations)
On a ledge under the bridge leading to Cantery Creamery.
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Challenge Course 2 (Zebra Bananza: Pop Party)
Follow the path right from the ice bridge connecting to the Cooling Tower. You need to be in your Zebra Bananza form to open the challenge ruin.
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Challenge Course 3 (Rising Iceberg Rush)
Located slightly southeast of Canter Creamery. Speak with the nearby Constructone and pay it 1000 Gold to clear the rubble to enter the ruins.
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Challenge Course 4 (Precarious, Powdery Path)
In an alcove north of the Zebra Elder. The entrance is blocked by lava that you'll need to clear with an ice block.
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Freezer Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Freezer Layer Challenge Course 5 (Ice-Serve Slope)
Located just past the ice bridge near the starting area of Hot-Hoof Heater. The challenge ruins are on a ledge at the bottom.

Freezer Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 500-503)

Forest Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Squeeloid x5)
Inside the large tree south of Beaky Thicket. You'll need to clear the void to access the challenge ruin.
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Buzzoid x2)
On top of an ostrich-shaped tree stump slightly northwest of Beak-Leap Point.
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Antickoid x5)
Next to a muddy mound just past Bellhop Burb.
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Munchoid x 4)
Located slightly southwest of the Rubbery Roost checkpoint. You need to lower the poison water level twice to access the challenge ruin.
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Crockoid x3)
On the topmost floating platform at the Lower Marsh area.
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Munchoid x4)
Inside the fallen structure east of the Bramblenest Bog (SL602).
Forest Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Challenge Course 1 (Bramble Country)
Located west of the Bellhop Burb teeleport point.
Forest Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Challenge Course 2 (All-You-Can-Eat-Tower)
Outside of the Egghell Hotel's garden area.
Forest Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Challenge Course 3 (Ostrich Bananza: Flighty Feast)
Inside an egg house in Rubbery Roost. You'll need to lower the poison water level to access the area.
Forest Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Challenge Course 4 (Bouncing for Bananas)
On the lower floor of the Eggshell Hotel Annex.
Forest Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forest Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forest Layer Challenge Course 5 (Pit Seeds)
In a cave directly under the Bramblenest Bog area.

Forest Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 600-602)

The Junction Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
The Junction Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
The Junction Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin The Junction Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x 2)
Located to the right of the Clash Point checkpoint. You'll need to speak to the Constructone and pay it 600 gold to clear the debris to access the challenge ruin.
The Junction Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
The Junction Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin The Junction Challenge Course 1 (Crossing Through Crosshairs)
Located to the left of the Clash Point checkpoint. You'll need to speak to the Constructone and pay it 1000 gold to clear the debris to access the challenge ruin.

The Junction Walkthrough

Resort Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Trailfinoid x3)
On a level below the plateau with large Strawberry blocks just past the Tropical Retreat Getaway.
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Buzzoid x 3)
On a floating island next to the giant Watermelon, and right next to Skydive Isle Getaway.
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Molevoloid x3)
Slightly northwest of the Fruitbowl Archipelago Getaway. Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to get access to the challenge ruin.
Resort Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Challenge Course 1 (Mine-Cart Country)
In a small alcove above the Style Shop in Tropical Retreat. Speak to the Constructone and pay 1000 Gold to remove the debris blocking the entrance.
Resort Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Challenge Course 2 (Switch-Lane Skyway)
Located at the base of the large Watermelon west of Tropical Retreat.
Resort Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Resort Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Resort Layer Challenge Course 3 (Ice-Serve Switcheroo)
Located under the large fruit that you need to destroy from the top with a dive punch just north of Fruitbowl Archipelago Getaway.

Resort Layer Walkthrough

Tempest Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Batteroid x3)
Located underground to the left of the Lava Getaway. Look for a large mushroom with a grass patch underneath and dig underground to get to the Challenge Ruins.
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Squeeloid x4)
Located on the tower behind the Hot-Shower Cave entrance. You'll need to use Liftoff Ore to get to the top area where the challenge ruins is located.
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Antickoid x8)
On a small alcove just before the zipline heading to Stormy Station.
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Crockoid x4)
Slightly northeast of Big-Roof Shelter.
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Rolluskoid x5)
Follow the right path from Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint. The challenge ruin is behind the rocky wall you need to dig through.
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Crockoid x2)
Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 Gold to clear the debris blocking the ruins.
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Challenge Course 1 (Liftoff Labyrinth)
Located to the right of the Elephant Elder in Forecaster Refuge.
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Challenge Course 2 (Elephant Bananza: Heating Up)
East of Molten Mass Getaway. You'll need to use the Elephant Bananza form to clear the magma to access the challenge ruin.
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Challenge Course 3 (Zip-LIne Valley)
Right below the starting area of Jumbo Spa. Speak to the Fractone and pay 1000 gold to clear the debris blocking the entrance.
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Challenge Course 4 (Hot-Lava Hotfoot)
Located above Cliff-Edge Getaway.
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Tempest Layer Challenge Course 5 (Sharpshooter Scramble)
At the base of the mettalic structure just on the island just before the final Sinister Blusterwing confrontation.

Tempest Layer Walkthrough

Landfill Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x3)
Dig northwest from the Lower Layer checkpoint to reach a small cave where the challenge ruin is located.
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Peekaboopoid x100)
Follow the right path from the chip exchange where the arrow Fractone is pointing to, and break the northern wall to access the challenge ruins.
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Crockoid x3)
Head to the northeastern wall from the Void Stake and dig through it, then pay the Constructone 600 gold to clear the debris blocking the ruin's entrance.
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Challenge Course 1 (Mazy Cave: Pop Party)
Accessed through a barrel that leads upward to a hidden alcove.
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Challenge Course 2 (Elephant Bananza: City Smash)
Dig next to the large pipe in the Middle Layer until you reach some mines. The challenge ruin is below the mine area next to a readable sign.
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Landfill Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Landfill Layer Challenge Course 3 (Quick-Service Ice Treats)
North of Trashtopia checkpoint. Speak to the Fractone and pay 1000 gold to clear the debris blocking the entrance.

Landfill Layer Walkthrough

Racing Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Racing Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Racing Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Racing Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Stompoid x3)
Located slightly southwest of the Rumble Reception checkpoint.
Racing Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Racing Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Racing Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Antickoid x15)
Located right under the Rumble Reception checkpoint, and in the same area as the Quiztone.
Racing Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Racing Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Racing Layer Challenge Course 1 (Zebra Bananza: Liftoff Lope Challenge)
Located on the outer rim of Rumble Reception and facing the racing track.

Racing Layer Walkthrough

Radiance Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Antickoid x6)
Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to open the gate to the challenge ruins.
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Gloominoid x3)
Inside one of the doors with a Glow Stone. Punch the Glow Stone door to access the hidden area where the challenge ruin is.
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Tarpantuloid x3)
On a floating rock above the Sculptor's Studio area.
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Gloominoid & Illuminoid x5)
In a cave under the Void Kong-shaped ice structure.
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Molevoloid x2)
Make your way to the large Grumpy Kong ice structure and dig down to reach the challenge ruins.
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Crockoid x5)
Behind a wall in the Window Viper area.
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Challenge Course 1 (Snake Bananza: Charged Climb)
On the floating cave right above the Constrictor Corridor checkpoint.
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Challenge Course 2 (Dim Lights in the Darkness)
On the lower floor in Glowboa Grotto just past the Glow Stone Vein checkpoint.
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Challenge Course 3 (Arcade Country)
Located right next to the Solar Control Tower checkpoint.
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Challenge Course 4 (Surfing in Shadow)
Speak to the Constructone in the small house to the right of the Style Shop and pay it 1000 gold to clear the debris to the challenge ruins on the opposite side of the road.
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Radiance Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Radiance Layer Challenge Course 5 (Strong, Shady Clouds)
Located to the right of the Void Stake.

Radiance Layer Walkthrough

Groove Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Groove Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Groove Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Groove Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Crockoid x2)
On the lower level of the Disco Hall. The ruins are covered in debris that you need to change to gold with the harp on the top layer.
Groove Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Groove Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Groove Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Wallopoid x4)
On the lower level of the Disco Hall. The ruins are covered in debris that you need to change to gold with the harp on the top layer. Pay the Constructone 600 gold to clear the debris to the challenge ruins.
Groove Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Groove Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Groove Layer Challenge Course 1 (Quest for the Top)
Right next to the Disco Hall check point. You'll need to pay the Constructone 500 gold to construct a harp to change the terrain of the railing blocking the challenge ruin entrance.

Groove Layer Walkthrough

Feast Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Antickoid x5)
On the lower level below the Mane Gate Market.
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Wallopoid x10)
Located east of the Tour of the Feast Layer checkpoint.
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Muckoid x4)
Located opposite of the Swings Getaway. Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to clear the debris blocking the challenge ruin.
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 4 (Muckoid x13)
On a ledge overlooking the pool area and right before the tunnel in Kingly Swings.
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 5 (Wallopoid x5)
On the side of the road north of the Refinery Getaway.
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Battle Challenge 6 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Battle Challenge 6 (Muckoid x2)
To the left of where you dropped in Cat-Scratch Kitchen.
Feast Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Challenge Course 1 (Freestyle Bananzas: City Smash)
Feast Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Challenge Course 2 (The Trap-Filled Towers)
Located to the left of the Kingly Swings checkpoint.
Feast Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Challenge Course 3 (Branching-Track Roarcoaster)
Located to the west of the Ferocious Fryhouse checkpoint. Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to clear the debris blocking the ruins.
Feast Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Challenge Course 4 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Challenge Course 4 (Steady Flow of Salt)
Located west of the Tour of the Feast Layer checkpoint.
Feast Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Feast Layer Challenge Course 5 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Feast Layer Challenge Course 5 (Waves of Walls Challenge)
On the left path just past the Waste-Oil Container checkpoint.

Feast Layer Walkthrough

Forbidden Layer Challenge Ruins

Overworld View Map Location
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 1 (Illuminoid x4)
Located east of the First Concrete Tower checkpoint. Pay the Securitone 2000 gold to activate the shifty layer, then throw terrain towards the floating island to create a path to reach the challenge ruin.
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 2 (Buzzoid x3)
Located east of the Second Concrete Tower checkpoint. Pay the Securitone 5000 gold to activate the shifty layer, then throw terrain towards the floating island to create a path to reach the challenge ruin.
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 3 (Crockoid x3)
Located to the left of No-Further-Gate. Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to clear the debris blocking the entrance to the challenge ruins.
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 1 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 1 (Slippery, Soaking Shuffle)
To the right of the Warp Going in Don-Not-Enter Depths.
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 2 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 2 (Lost in the Shuffle Challenge)
Located northwest of the Third Concrete Tower checkpoint. Pay the Securitinone 9999 gold to create a shifty layer and create a path towards the challenge ruin.
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Overworld Location
Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 3 Challenge Course Ruin Map Location
Challenge Course Ruin Forbidden Layer Challenge Course 3 (Ostrich Bananza: Free Climbing)
Located northeast of the Go-No-Further checkpoint. Speak to the Constructone and pay 1000 gold to remove the debris from the challenge ruins.

Forbidden Layer Walkthrough

Types of Challenge Ruins

Time Limited Combat Challenges

One of the Challenge Ruins featued in the Nintendo Direct is a time-limited battle where you need to defeat enemies before the time runs out.

Puzzle-Based Courses

Challenge Course Ruins Puzzle Based Courses

This is a challenge course that requires you to use the terrain to solve puzzles and reach the exit.

2D Side Scroller Challenges

2D Side Scroller Courses

This challenge course takes inspiration from the previous Donkey Kong games by utilizing a 2D side scroller perspective.

Time Limited Destruction Courses

Time Limited Destruction Courses

This challenge course requires you to destroy a building before the time runs out.

How Many Challenge Ruins Are There?

108 Challenge Ruins

There are a total of 108 Challenge Ruins in the game, all of which rewards players Banandium Gems upon completing each one.

Challenge Ruins Rewards

Banandium Gems

Banandium Gem

Completing Challenge Course Ruins rewards you with Banandium Gems. Collecting these earns you Skill Points, which you can use to upgrade your Skills.

Number of Banandium Gems appears at the entrance

Ruins Entrance Comparison
Ruins Entrance with 3 Banandium Gems
Ruins with 3 Banandium Gems
Ruins Entrance with 1 Banandium Gem
Ruins with 1 Banandium Gem

The entrance of the Challenge Ruins shows the number of Banandium Gems that you can obtain upon completing it.

For example, the triangle shaped ruins rewards you with 3 Banandium Gems while the ones with a manhole entrance only gives 1 Banandium Gem.

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