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Donkey Kong Bananza
How to Unlock and Use Zebra Bananza Form
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The Zebra Bananza form can be used to run fast even over water in Donkey Kong Bananza. See how to unlock the Zebra Bananza form, how to use it, and the skills you can upgrade for the Zebra Bananza power.
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How to Unlock Zebra Bananza Form
Obtain from Zebra Elder at Freezer Layer
The Zebra Bananza form can be obtained from the giant Zebra elder that appears to be located in the Freezer Layer.
Once you learn this Bananza Power, Pauline will be able to sing the song associated with the power to transform DK into the Zebra Bananza form.
How to Use Zebra Bananza
Hold the L and R Buttons to Transform
You can transform into the Zebra Bananza form by holding the L and R shoulder buttons while the Zebra Bananza power is highlighted on the bottom left part of the screen. This will make DK drum his chest and transform.
While transformed, you can quickly switch between forms by using the left and right buttons on the D-pad.
Hold ZL Button to Use Charge Dash
Holding the ZL button allows you to use Charge Dash, a move that lets you dash and run up walls. If you are using one Joycon, hold the SL button to perform this action.
You can also use this move to charge headlong into enemies, run over water, and outrun crumbling pathways.
Run Over Water
Donkey Kong will also be able to run over water in the Zebra Bananza form.
Outspeed Crumbling Pathways
Use your Zebra Bananza form to run over crumbling pathways in order to make it to the other side.
Zebra Bananza Skills
All Zebra Bananza Skills
| Skill | Description | Skill Points Required |
|---|---|---|
 Brake Blast
|
Sends out a destructive shock wave when you brake by suddenly tilting the Left Analog Stick in the opposite direction of your movement. | 1 |
| Brake Blast
|
Sends out a destructive shock wave when you brake by suddenly tilting the Left Analog Stick in the opposite direction of your movement. | 3 |
 Charge Dash
|
Holding and releasing ZL will keep you Charge Dashing for a bit longer. | 1 |
| Charge Dash
|
Holding and releasing ZL will keep you Charge Dashing for a bit longer. | 3 |
 Spin Slam
|
Perform a destructive spinning attack with a held chunk by holding Y while rotating the Left Analog Stick | 2 |
 Spin Shot
|
Rotate the Left Analog Stick and press ZR to hurl a held chunk that can smash through most terrain. | 3 |
 Golden Dash
|
Brake Blasts and Charge Dashes will change the surrounding terrain into pure gold. | 5 |
You can upgrade your Zebra Bananza power by using your acquired skill points on the skill tree.
Skills List and Best Skills to Upgrade First
Golden Dash is a Post-Game Skill
Golden Dash is an unlockable post-game skill available only after clearing the Zebra Elder's Rehearsal Hall, an optional game mode similar to the Challenge Ruins.
Zebra Elder's Rehearsal Hall Guide
Donkey Kong Bananza Related Guides
All Bananza Forms
 Kong Bananza |
 Zebra Bananza |
 Ostrich Bananza |
 Elephant Bananza |
 Snake Bananza |
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