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All Checkpoint Locations

Checkpoints serve as fast travel points and are scattered across each Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza. Check out our list of all Checkpoints and where to find each of them in every Layer of the Underground World!

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All Checkpoint Locations

※ Use the filter/s below to find the layer the Void Stake is located at. You can also track your collection with the checkboxes!

Layer Location
Ingot Isle
Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
As you progress through the start of the game, you'll come across a Dive Punch Pressure Plate. Triggering it will let you access a larger area with platforms that rise when you perform a Hand Slap. You'll find the first checkpoint by climbing one of these platforms. (SL 1)
Ingot Isle
Baboomtown Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Baboomtown Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Just in front of the Ingot Isle Town. You'll come across this checkpoint shortly after meeting Odd Rock and clearing the Void Seal on the Barrel Cannon. (SL 10)
Ingot Isle
Baboomtown Square Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Baboomtown Square Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
From the Baboomtown Entrance, go up the path on the right, past some dirt-burrowing enemies. (SL 10)
Ingot Isle
Banana Mine Scaffold Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Banana Mine Scaffold Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found above the Baboomtown Entrance. Use the Barrel Cannons to get up here. (SL 10)
Lagoon Layer
Ape Cape Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Ape Cape Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Drop down from the Ingot Isle Sinkhole. This is where you will land. (SL 100)
Lagoon Layer
Reservoir Hills Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Reservoir Hills Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
After destroying the first concrete tower, talk to the monkey on the island. Climb the metal tower next to him, then cross through the mesh. Jump into the Barrel Cannon at the end and it will take you to the Reservoir Bank Checkpoint. (SL 100)
Lagoon Layer
Reservoir Bank Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Reservoir Bank Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
On the other side of the hill from Ape Cape, near where some Salvager Monkeys are busy. (SL 100)
Lagoon Layer
Salvager
Salvager
Jump down after destroying the Reservoir Void Stake. (SL 101)
Lagoon Layer
Orangu-Hang Highway Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Orangu-Hang Highway Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Jump down after destroying the Water Tank Hill Void Stake. (SL 101)
Lagoon Layer
Elder Court Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Elder Court Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
After destroying the concrete tower by Orangu-Hang Highway, drop down on the bridge to the Elder Court. (SL 101)
Lagoon Layer
Chimpy Channel Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Chimpy Channel Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Destroy the Void Stake inside the shipping bin behind the Elder Court. This is where you will land. (SL 102)
Lagoon Layer
Sinkhole SL102 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL102 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Revealed after defeating Peekabruiser and destroying the Void Stake (SL 102)
Hilltop Layer
Surf Hills Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Surf Hills Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Hilltop Layer. (SL 200)
Hilltop Layer
Fractone Village Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fractone Village Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This checkpoint is located in the middle of Fractone Village. (SL 200)
Hilltop Layer
Construction Site Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Construction Site Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
The Construction Site checkpoint is located near Peel Peak. If you haven't demolished it yet, there should be a banana formation in this area. (SL 200)
Hilltop Layer
Peel Peak Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Peel Peak Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found on top of the muddy Peel Peak. Use Chunk Jump to climb up to this checkpoint. (SL 200)
Hilltop Layer
Undertone Canal Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Undertone Canal Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Jump down the hole from the Construction Site to activate the Undertone Canal checkpoint. (SL 200)
Canyon Layer
Tallfall Cliffs Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Tallfall Cliffs Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Drop down from the Hilltop Layer Sinkhole. This is where you will start. (SL 300)
Canyon Layer
Longneck Plateau Village Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Longneck Plateau Village Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Ride the cart from Tallfall Cliffs and head straight until you reach Longneck Plateu Village Checkpoint. (SL 300)
Canyon Layer
Neckreach Smokestack Exit Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Neckreach Smokestack Exit Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Climb up the Banana Refinery Mixer. Reach outside to get to the Neckreach Smokestack Exit Checkpoint. (SL 300)
Canyon Layer
Click-Clack Smokestack Roof Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Click-Clack Smokestack Roof Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Climb to the top of the Click-Clack Smokestack. (SL 300)
Canyon Layer
Banandium Refinery Gravel Storage Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Banandium Refinery Gravel Storage Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
After defeating Grumpy Kong, drop down into the hole in the tower. This is where you will land. (SL 301)
Canyon Layer
Banandium Refinery Staff Dorms Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Banandium Refinery Staff Dorms Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Ride the Cart from Banandium Refinery Staff Office (SL 301)
Canyon Layer
Sinkhole SL302 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL302 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Revealed after defeating Stompenclomper. (SL 302)
The Divide
Divide Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Divide Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of The Divide. (SL 400)
The Divide
Center of the Divide Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Center of the Divide Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This checkpoint is located in the middle of The Divide, near the Stuff Shop. (SL 400)
Freezer Layer
Cold-Colt Crest Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Cold-Colt Crest Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you will arrive after dropping down from The Divide. (SL 500)
Freezer Layer
Crumbly Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Crumbly Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Turf surf to the ground from Cold-Colt Crest. The checkpoint will be located at the end. (SL 500)
Freezer Layer
Snowy Crossroads Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Snowy Crossroads Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Go through the cavern under the Crumbly Bridge. It will lead to the Snowy Crossroads checkpoint. (SL 500)
Freezer Layer
Coolstripe Cavern Exit Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Coolstripe Cavern Exit Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
At the end of Coolstripe Cavern. (SL 500)
Freezer Layer
Cooling Tower Top Floor Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Cooling Tower Top Floor Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Use the Zebra Bananza Form to go up the ice bridge that leads to the top of the Cooling Tower. (SL 500)
Freezer Layer
Chocolava Lake Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Chocolava Lake Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you will arrive after dropping down from Coolstripe Cavern. (SL 501)
Freezer Layer
Canter Creamery Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Canter Creamery Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Use the icicles and the ice blocks to build a bridge across Chocolava Lake to get to the Canter Creamery checkpoint. (SL 501)
Freezer Layer
Cooling Tower Interior Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Cooling Tower Interior Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you will drop down to after defeating Poppy Kong. (SL 501)
Freezer Layer
Zig-Zag Bridges Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Zig-Zag Bridges Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Go through the dirt and chocolate sprinkled path to the right of the Zebra Elder. At the end of the path is the Zig-Zag Bridges checkpoint. (SL 501)
Freezer Layer
Hot-Hoof Heater Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Hot-Hoof Heater Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you will arrive after dropping down from the Cooling Tower. (SL 502)
Freezer Layer
Compressor Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Compressor Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found at the end of the Hot-Hoof Heater. You will need to activate an ice machine to cross the lava and reach the checkpoint. (SL 502)
Freezer Layer
Sinkhole SL503 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL503 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Revealed after defeating Inflammonite. (SL 503)
Forest Layer
Beaky Thicket Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Beaky Thicket Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point fo the Forest Layer. (SL 600)
Forest Layer
Beak-Leap Point Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Beak-Leap Point Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
From the starting point of the layer, you can get here by crossing a seed-made bridge and following the path past some red thorns. (SL 600)
Forest Layer
Bellhop Burb Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Bellhop Burb Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Upon dropping down from Beak-Leap Point, head right. Throw a seed to cross, and you should end up in Bellhop Burb. (SL 600)
Forest Layer
Thorn Hollow Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Thorn Hollow Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found on an island with a large tree stump with purple thorns wrapped around it. It is located near the big tree. (SL 600)
Forest Layer
Eggshell Hotel Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Eggshell Hotel Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Climb up the big tree, and use the Barrel Cannon to enter Eggshell Hotel. The checkpoint is found right at the entrance. (SL 600)
Forest Layer
Mossplume Marsh Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mossplume Marsh Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land upon diving down the Void Stake hole from SL 600. (SL 601)
Forest Layer
Rubbery Roost Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Rubbery Roost Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found at the entrance of the rubber platform area of SL 601. (SL 601)
Forest Layer
Eggshell Hotel Annex Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Eggshell Hotel Annex Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found on the bridge past the Eggshell Hotel Annex shops. (SL 601)
Forest Layer
Bramblenest Bog Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Bramblenest Bog Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land upon diving from the hole left by the Void Stake in Sublayer 601. (SL 602)
Forest Layer
Sinkhole SL602 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL602 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Appears after destroying the Void Stake left by Abracajabya. (SL 602)
The Junction
Freezer Path Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Freezer Path Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land in The Junction when coming from the Freezer Layer. (SL 700)
The Junction
Freezer Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Freezer Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found in the middle of the Freezer Path of the Junction. (SL 700)
The Junction
Forest Path Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Forest Path Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land in The Junction when coming from the Forest Layer. (SL 700)
The Junction
Forest Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Forest Bridge Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found in the middle of the Forest Path of the Junction. (SL 700)
The Junction
Clash Point Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Clash Point Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found at the center of The Junction where the Forest and Freezer paths converge. (SL 700)
The Junction
Pay-Dirt Piledriver Parking Spot Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Pay-Dirt Piledriver Parking Spot Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found at the end of The Junction. (SL 700)
Resort Layer
Juicy Beach Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Juicy Beach Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land in the Resort Layer when coming from The Junction. (SL 800)
Resort Layer
Tropical Retreat Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Tropical Retreat Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found at the beach of the Tropical Retreat. (SL 800)
Resort Layer
Tropical Retreat Outskirts Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Tropical Retreat Outskirts Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the floating islands leading to the Skydive Isle. (SL 800)
Resort Layer
Blast-Off Boardwalk Checkpoint Overworld Location
Blast-Off Boardwalk Checkpoint Map Location
Found on a floating platform in the sky, above the watermelon. (SL 800)
Resort Layer
Big Watermelon Memorial Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Big Watermelon Memorial Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This marks the location of where the big watermelon used to be after you destroy it. (SL 800)
Tempest Layer
Mount Gusty Tusk Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mount Gusty Tusk Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Tempest Layer when you drop down from the Resort Layer. (SL 900)
Tempest Layer
Forecaster Refuge Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Forecaster Refuge Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the entrance to the Elephant Elder's room. (SL 900)
Tempest Layer
Lava Lake Walkway Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Lava Lake Walkway Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Forecaster Refuge near the lava pool. (SL 900)
Tempest Layer
Hot-Shower Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Hot-Shower Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land after dropping down to SL 901 from Forecaster Refuge. (SL 901)
Tempest Layer
Ancient Record Crossroads Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Ancient Record Crossroads Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below Hot-Shower Cave. (SL 901)
Tempest Layer
Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land after dropping down to SL 902 from Hot-Shower Cave. (SL 902)
Tempest Layer
Jumbo Spa Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Jumbo Spa Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs near the shops. (SL 902)
Tempest Layer
Big-Roof Shelter Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Big-Roof Shelter Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near Cliff-Edge Getaway in the middle of Sublayer 902. (SL 902)
Tempest Layer
Clifftop Shelter Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Clifftop Shelter Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near Thundery Getaway before you reach the Stormy Station. (SL 902)
Tempest Layer
Stormy Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Stormy Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at the entrance to the station. (SL 902)
Tempest Layer
Sinkhole SL903 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL903 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Appears once the skinhole opens up after destroying the Void Stake left by Sinister Blusterwing. (SL 903)
Landfill Layer
Forgotten Pit Entry Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Forgotten Pit Entry Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Landfill Layer when you drop down from the Tempest Layer. (SL 1000)
Landfill Layer
Upper Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Upper Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Forgotten Pit Entry. (SL 1000)
Landfill Layer
Middle Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Middle Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Upper Pit. (SL 1000)
Landfill Layer
Lower Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Lower Pit Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Middle Pit. (SL 1000)
Landfill Layer
Trashtopia Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Trashtopia Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Lower Pit and next to the Warp Gong. (SL 1000)
Landfill Layer
Sinkhole SL1001 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL1001 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Revealed after beating Re-Peekabruiser and destroying the Void Stake in Landfill Layer. (SL 1001)
Racing Layer
Stampedeway Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Stampedeway Entrance Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land after dropping down from the Landfill Layer. (SL 1100)
Racing Layer
Rumble Reception Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Rumble Reception Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at the center of the island. (SL 1100)
Radiance Layer
Shedlight Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Shedlight Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Radiance Layer upon dropping down from the Racing Layer. (SL 1200)
Radiance Layer
Glowboa Grotto Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Glowboa Grotto Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1200. (SL 1201)
Radiance Layer
Glow Stone Vein Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Glow Stone Vein Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at Glowboa Grotto. (SL 1201)
Radiance Layer
Constrictor Corridor Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Constrictor Corridor Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the Radiance Layer Warp Gong. (SL 1201)
Radiance Layer
Sculptors
Sculptors
This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1201. (SL 1202)
Radiance Layer
Solar Control Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Solar Control Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located across the bridge from the Sculptors' Studio. (SL 1202)
Radiance Layer
Serpent Sands Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Serpent Sands Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1202. (SL 1203)
Radiance Layer
Oasis Observation Deck Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Oasis Observation Deck Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the Serpent Sands and the blue snake structures. (SL 1203)
Radiance Layer
Window Viper Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Window Viper Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Can be reached by climbing up the wall straight ahead from the Oasis Observation Deck. (SL 1203)
Radiance Layer
Shade Clouds Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Shade Clouds Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the end of the Window Viper area. (SL 1203)
Radiance Layer
Crystal-Cobra Den Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Crystal-Cobra Den Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1203. (SL 1204)
Groove Layer
Jail Hall Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Jail Hall Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found outside the jail cell you start in. (SL 1300)
Groove Layer
Disco Hall Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Disco Hall Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located in the central area of the Groove Layer. (SL 1300)
Feast Layer
Arrival Gate Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Arrival Gate Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Feast Layer after completing Groove Layer. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Mane Gate Market Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mane Gate Market Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at the center of the market, near the Warp Gong. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Mane Gate Market Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mane Gate Market Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Mane Gate Market. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Fried Pride Plaza Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fried Pride Plaza Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at the center of the plaza in front of the burger tower. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Grater-Go-Round Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Grater-Go-Round Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found in front of the Grater-Go-Round. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Grater-Go-Round Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Grater-Go-Round Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located at the side of the Grater-Go-Round, near the Kingly Swings area. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
To-Go Box Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
To-Go Box Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Ride the left cart at Grater-Go-Round Station to find this checkpoint. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Kingly Swings Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kingly Swings Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located behind the Grater-Go-Round. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Lunch-Break Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Lunch-Break Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Ride the right cart at Grater-Go-Round Station to find this checkpoint. You can also ride the cart from the Ferocious Fryhouse Station to get here. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Ferocious Fryhouse Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Ferocious Fryhouse Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found on a platform surrounded by the french fry structures near a Style Shop. This can be reached from the Lunch-Break Station. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Ferocious Fryhouse Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Ferocious Fryhouse Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Found in front of the entrance to an arena in the french fry area. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Feral Wheel Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Feral Wheel Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located on the tongue of the large stone lion ferris wheel in the middle of the layer. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Royal Oil Cruise Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Royal Oil Cruise Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the refinery. This is found below the burger tower. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Umbrella-Straw Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Umbrella-Straw Station Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Get on the ride from Mane Gate Market Station or from the Ferocious Fryhouse Station to reach this area. (SL 1400)
Feast Layer
Cat-Scratch Kitchen Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Cat-Scratch Kitchen Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocks after dropping from Sublayer 1400. (SL 1401)
Feast Layer
Waste-Oil Container Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Waste-Oil Container Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Follow the path from the Cat-Scratch Kitchen to reach this checkpoint. (SL 1401)
Feast Layer
Loading Bay Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Loading Bay Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after crossing the Waste-Oil Container. (SL 1401)
Feast Layer
Sinkhole SL1401 Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Sinkhole SL1401 Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located below the Loading Bay. (SL 1401)
Forbidden Layer
Shuffling Shaft Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Shuffling Shaft Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Forbidden Layer after completing the Feast Layer. (SL 1500)
Forbidden Layer
First Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
First Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located near the Warp Gong. Climb the tower to activate it. (SL 1500)
Forbidden Layer
Second Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Second Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located on the platform across from the First Concrete Tower. (SL 1500)
Forbidden Layer
Third Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Third Concrete Tower Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located on the platform across from the Second Concrete Tower. (SL 1500)
Forbidden Layer
Go-No-Further Gate Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Go-No-Further Gate Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located past the Third Concrete Tower and in front of the Go-No-Further Gate. Shops can be found nearby. (SL 1500)
Forbidden Layer
King K. Rool
King K. Rool
Located past the Go-No-Further Gate. (SL 1500)
Planet Core
Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This is the starting point of the Planet Core layer upon dropping down from the Forbidden Layer. (SL 1600)
Planet Core
Fractone Fort Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fractone Fort Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1600. (SL 1601)
Planet Core
Necky Skyway Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Necky Skyway Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1601. (SL 1602)
Planet Core
Klaptrap Krossing Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Klaptrap Krossing Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1602. (SL 1603)
Planet Core
Kritter Krevasse Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kritter Krevasse Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1603. (SL 1604)
Planet Core
Kremling Kamp Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kamp Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1604. (SL 1605)
Planet Core
Fractone Cradle Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fractone Cradle Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1605. (SL 1606)
Planet Core
Kremling Kuagmire Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kuagmire Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1606. (SL 1607)
Planet Core
Kremling Koliseum Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Koliseum Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1607. (SL 1608)
Planet Core
Climactic Cliff Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Climactic Cliff Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1608. (SL 1609)
Planet Core
Entry to the Heart of Gold Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Entry to the Heart of Gold Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
This checkpoint can be found before entering the final boss area. (SL 1609)
DK Island
Northeast Islet Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Northeast Islet Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located on the separate island northeast of the main island. (DLC)
DK Island
Mountain Falls Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mountain Falls Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
Located on the rocky area across from the Northeast Islet, at the base of the waterfall. (DLC)
DK Island
Banandiumtone
Banandiumtone
Found on a floating land mass near the summit of DK Island. The Banandiumtone NPC can be found right next to this checkpoint. (DLC)
DK Island
DK
DK
(DLC)
DK Island
Mountain Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Mountain Cave Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
(DLC)
DK Island
Jungle Ruins Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Jungle Ruins Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
(DLC)
DK Island
Squawks
Squawks
(DLC)
DK Island
West Islet Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
West Islet Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
(DLC)
DK Island
Southwest Beach Checkpoint Checkpoint Overworld Location
Southwest Beach Checkpoint Checkpoint Map Location
(DLC)
DK Island
Void
Void
(DLC)

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Checkpoints are tuning forks—often found covered in debris while exploring—that can be activated with a punch from Donkey Kong. Activated Checkpoints will be marked on the map and can be used as fast travel points for the Subterranean Eels!

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