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Donkey Kong Bananza
How to Unlock and Use Snake Bananza Form
☽ DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC out now!
☽ Learn how to solve Banandiumtone's Puzzles.
☽ All Collectibles: Banandium Gems and Fossils
☽ Learn How to Skip Layers Entirely!
☽ How to Beat the Final Boss
☽ Post-Game: Rehearsal Halls | Secret Ending
The Snake Bananza Form can be used to jump high and cause slow-motion in Donkey Kong Bananza. See how to unlock the Snake Bananza form, how to use it, and the skills you can upgrade for the Snake Bananza power.
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How to Unlock Snake Bananza Form
Obtain from Snake Elder at the Radiance Layer
The Snake Bananza form can be obtained from the giant Snake elder located in the Radiance Layer.
Once you learn this Bananza Power, Pauline will be able to sing the song associated with the power to transform DK into the Snake Bananza form.
How to Use Snake Bananza
Hold L and R Buttons to Transform
You can transform into the Snake Bananza form by holding the L and R shoulder buttons while the Snake 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 the A Button to Charge Jump
Press and hold the A Button to perform a Charge Jump. You can use this ability to jump and reach high places without much platforming needed.
Hold the Y Button to Glare
Press and hold the Y Button to perform a Glare that slows down surrounding platforms and obstacles for a short time.
Snake Bananza Skills
| Skill | Description | Skill Points Required |
|---|---|---|
 Jump Burst
|
Doing a Charge Jump by holding A will cause damage as you launch. | 1 |
 Better Glare
|
The slow motion caused by holding Y to Glare will last longer. | 1 |
| Better Glare
|
The slow motion caused by holding Y to Glare will last longer. | 2 |
| Better Glare
|
The slow motion caused by holding Y to Glare will last longer. | 3 |
 Better Charge Jump
|
Perform a Charge Jump by holding A on the ground or in midair. | 3 |
 Meteor Punch
|
After holding A to do a Charge Jump, hold B to do a Dive Punch and create an impact crater in the ground. | 3 |
 Golden Jump
|
Jump Bursts and Meteor Punches will change the surrounding terrain into pure gold. | 5 |
You can upgrade the Charge Jump and Glare abilities using the skill points that you have acquired from collecting Banandium Gems.
Skills List and Best Skills to Upgrade First
Golden Jump is a Post-Game Skill
| Skill | Description | Skill Points Required |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Jump
|
Jump Bursts and Meteor Punches will change the surrounding terrain into pure gold. | 5 |
Golden Vacuum is an unlockable post-game skill available only after clearing the Snake Elder's Rehearsal Hall, an optional game mode similar to the Challenge Ruins.
Snake 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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