Donkey Kong Bananza

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

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Forest Layer Banana and Fossil Locations
Forest Layer is the seventh layer in Donkey Kong Bananza. Check out where to find the locations of all Forest Layer Bananas, fossils, and other collectibles in this level!

Forest Layer Guides
Walkthrough	Collectibles

List of Contents

Collectibles Overview
Bananas
Fossils
Checkpoints
Challenges
Shops
Void Stakes
Cranky Kong Location
Getaways
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Forest Layer Collectibles Overview

List of Collectibles

Banandium Gems	Total: 83 ・SL 600: 48 ・SL 601: 24 ・SL 602: 11
Fossils	Total: 72 Beaver: 61 Pig: 10 Spider: 1
Checkpoints	Total: 10
Challenges	Total: 11

There are 83 bananas and 72 fossils available in Forest Layer.

Forest Layer Bananas

Banandium Gems Map Overview

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SL 600 Banana Locations

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01	3x Banandium Gem Branched into the Forest Layer! Found with story progression.
02
02	1x Banandium Gem Battle Thorn-Forest Throwdown Clear Void by destroying the Void container from the other side. Enter the manhole and defeat the enemies to get a Gem.
03
03	1x Banandium Gem View from Featherfall Isle Can be found directly below Banandium Gem 06.
04
04	1x Banandium Gem Perched Where Branches Cross Found on the the tree above Gem 1.
05
05	1x Banandium Gem Shifting above the Forest Throw a wood block at the grey cube, then throw the bridge seed at the wooden platform to make a grass bridge to reach the Gem.
06
06	1x Banandium Gem Under Featherfall Isle Dig down to find a Banandium Gem in a hidden cave.
07
07	1x Banandium Gem Battle Seed to Succeed Enter the manhole and defeat two Buzzoids.
08
08	1x Banandium Gem The Ostrich's Back Snack Carry one of the seeds which creates a vine bridge and throw it at the ostrich's beak to create a bridge across. Go across to reach the Banandium Gem.
09
09	1x Banandium Gem Branching over the Plains Throw a vine seed towards the top of the tree, then climb until you reach one of the leaf platforms. Gem can be found under the leaves.
10
10	1x Banandium Gem Hopped into Bellhop Burb! Found on top of the wooden ostrich's head.
11
11	1x Banandium Gem Blasting through Brambles Found inside Bramble Country Challenge Course 1. It is located along the course.
12
12	1x Banandium Gem Back of the Brambles Found inside Bramble Country Challenge Course 1. At the second rotating barrels, drop once you are above the out of place barrel. This will launch you towards a secret area at the back of the course.
13
13	1x Banandium Gem Beat the Brambles Found at the end of Bramble Country Challenge Course 1.
14
14	1x Banandium Gem Bird's-Eye View on Bellhop Burb Take the vine bridge seed nearby and toss it towards the ostrich head.
15
15	1x Banandium Gem Forest Smashin' Stats Break 30,000 m3 of red thorns in the Forest Layer, then talk to the Fractone in front of the hotel. Head to the underground area near the SL 600 checkpoint to destroy thorns.
16
16	1x Banandium Gem Found in the Ostrich Flock Can be found inside the wooden Ostrich structure in Bellhop Burb.
17
17	1x Banandium Gem Beneath Bellhop Burb Found by digging underneath the center of Bellhop Burb.
18
18	1x Banandium Gem Battle Yucky Yard Enter the manhole and defeat five Antickoids.
19
19	1x Banandium Gem Mired in Mud Found under a Dirt Mound by the tree base beside Battle Challenge 3.
20
20	1x Banandium Gem Tiny Isle in the Wetlands Found on a small island surrounded by poison. Use the chomping snakes as a bridge to reach the island.
21
21	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash Crossing the Branch Found at the top of the Tree above Battle Challenge 3. Use the Vine Seed to reach the target faster.
22
22	1x Banandium Gem Cranky's Forest Rant Obtained by finding Cranky Kong on top of the tree past Bellhop Burb.
23
23	1x Banandium Gem Behind the Big Tree Found behind the Big Tree in the middle of the map.
24
24	1x Banandium Gem Sleeping in the Big Tree Break through the wall to reach the Banandium Gem.
25
25	1x Banandium Gem Glimmering Overhead Climb the ostrich head at the top of the Big Tree to reach the Banandium Gem.
26
26	1x Banandium Gem Checked in at the Eggshell Hotel Found with story progression.
27
27	1x Banandium Gem Atop the Eggshell Hotel Climb towards the roof of Eggshell Hotel through one of the windows. The Gem is found near the top.
28
28	1x Banandium Gem Lounge Loft and Found Upon entering the Eggshell Hotel, jump down one floor and find a Thorny Crockoid through the door. Defeat it to find the Banandium Gem.
29
29	1x Banandium Gem Hangin' in the Lounge Throw a vine seed beside the Gem, then break it by attacking mid-air or by grabbing onto the Banandium.
30
30	1x Banandium Gem Present by the Pool Found past the enemy by the hotel extension on the second level.
31
31	1x Banandium Gem Secret Room Service Found inside All-You-Can-Eat Tower Challenge Course 2. Double jump on top of the snake enemy, and make it to the secret room before it reaches itself again.
32
32	1x Banandium Gem Scarfing the Scenery Found inside All-You-Can-Eat Tower Challenge Course 2. It can be found in the middle of the course.
33
33	1x Banandium Gem Wall You Can Eat Found at the end of the All-You-Can-Eat Tower Challenge Course 2.
34
34	1x Banandium Gem Egg-Bottom Basement Guarded by a Concrete armored enemy under the Hotel Garden.
35
35	1x Banandium Gem Egg-Bottom Break-In Climb the wall to the side of the red thorns to reach the Gem.
36
36	1x Banandium Gem A Pain in the Neck Can be found in Thorn Hollow after clearing the Void.
37
37	1x Banandium Gem Tucked in Thorn Hollow Found under Thorn Hollow, past the large red thorns.
38
38	1x Banandium Gem Sealed in Thorn Hollow Found past the large red thorn maze under Thorn Hollow.
39
39	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Off to a Flying Start! A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
40
40	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Pretty Thing Preening in a Birdcage A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
41
41	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Survived Sizzle-Wing Circus! A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
42
42	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Faced the Fire and Lasers A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
43
43	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Taking the Low Road A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
44
44	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Bounded by Bouncy-Bounce Park! A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
45
45	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) A Peek at the Peak A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
46
46	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Simmering in the Lava Pond A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. Detonate the center mine in the lava pool to open the hole leading to the crevice with the Banandium Gem.
47
47	3x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Topped the Tower of Turbulence! A Gem from the Ostrich Elder's Rehearsal Hall. It can be found along the course.
48
48	1x Banandium Gem Forest Chip Exchange Buy with Banandium Chips to get a Gem. The price will vary depending on how many you have purchased from other layers. You only need to exchange once for the collectible to count.

SL 601 Banana Locations

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49	1x Banandium Gem Stuck in the Stump Dig down from the top of the stump to find a Banandium Gem inside.
50
50	3x Banandium Gem Plummeted to Mossplume Marsh! Found with story progression.
51
51	1x Banandium Gem Secret in the Marsh Can be found by digging the dirt in Mossplume Marsh.
52
52	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash Thwart the Thorns Activate the Shifty Smash Challenge to make a white floor appear on top of the far platform across the poison lake. Quickly make your way to the platform behind the red vines. Use Ostrich Bananza to glide and reach it faster.
53
53	1x Banandium Gem Beneath the Moving Platform Progress the story until the poison lake has been lowered for the first time. You'll be able to reach the Banandium Gem normally from below.
54
54	1x Banandium Gem Flying through the Sky Found inside Ostrich Bananza Flighty Feast Challenge Course 3. It is found at the start of the course.
55
55	1x Banandium Gem Soaring through Space Found inside Ostrich Bananza Flighty Feast Challenge Course 3. It is found by riding the air current before the end of the course.
56
56	1x Banandium Gem Gliding through the Heavens Found at the end of the Ostrich Bananza Flighty Feast Challenge Course 3.
57
57	1x Banandium Gem Bounced into Rubbery Roost! Found on top of a blue crystal platform.
58
58	1x Banandium Gem Battle Bouncing Bites Enter the manhole and defeat four Munchoids.
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59	1x Banandium Gem Beneath the Bounce Hidden under dirt. Can be obtained after clearing all three Void Seeds.
60
60	1x Banandium Gem Bouncing to the Top Can be found at the topmost layer of the bouncing platforms. Can be reached by performing a Dive Jump, and then holding A afterwards.
61
61	1x Banandium Gem Forest Hide-and-Seek Find all Fractones nearby.
62
62	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash Rubbery Roost Hit the Shifty Smash Challenge and break the concrete block to get a Gem.
63
63	1x Banandium Gem A View of Mossplume Marsh Found by digging inside the staff only house in Bellhop Burb. Break the Void Stake to find the Banandium Gem.
64
64	1x Banandium Gem Hangin' to the Top Hold A when bouncing on the platform behind the Banandium Melon in the Hotel Annex, then climb your way towards the Gem.
65
65	1x Banandium Gem Bouncy Ballet Found inside Bouncing for Bananas Challenge Course 4. It is located along the course.
66
66	1x Banandium Gem Bouncy Bravado From the location of Bouncy Ballet, punch the ground to bounce up high enough to reach the second-highest of the four rotating pillars. From there, jump to the highest pillar and break the Banandium Gem.
67
67	1x Banandium Gem Bouncy Barriers Found at the end of Bouncing for Bananas Challenge Course 4.
68
68	1x Banandium Gem Under the Rubber Pillar Take a piece of rubber from the NPC, then throw it at the silver cube to make a rubber platform. Hold A to reach the Gem, then attack when near it.
69
69	1x Banandium Gem Beyond Rubbery Roost Found with story progression.
70
70	1x Banandium Gem Battle Three across the Chasm Enter the manhole and defeat three Crockoids with Kong Bananza.
71
71	1x Banandium Gem Forest Fragmentone Recovery Bring the first piece to the Fractone.
72
72	1x Banandium Gem Forest Fragmentone Restoration Bring the last two pieces to the Fractone by throwing the vine seed towards the enemy. Bring the two fragments towards the seed spawner, then make a bridge again towards the Fractone.

SL 602 Banana Locations

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73	3x Banandium Gem Waded into Bramblenest Bog! Found with story progression.
74
74	1x Banandium Gem Top-Shelf Treasure Found inside Pit Seeds Challenge Course 5. Throw the Vine seed towards the platform above the starting area. Use Kong Bananza to break the metal wall.
75
75	1x Banandium Gem Tree-Pit Banana Balloons Found at the end of Pit Seeds Challenge Course 5.
76
76	1x Banandium Gem Tucked behind the Tree Found inside Pit Seeds Challenge Course 5. Throw the vine seed near the metallic wall, then jump onto the banana. Break the Gem by attacking the it mid-air, or by grabbing onto it first.
77
77	1x Banandium Gem The Forest Growtone Give 400 gold to the Forest Growtone.
78
78	1x Banandium Gem The Hungry Forest Growtone Give 1100 gold to the Forest Growtone.
79
79	1x Banandium Gem The Sated Forest Growtone Give 1500 gold to the Forest Growtone.
80
80	1x Banandium Gem Dazzling Ostrich Headwear Found by throwing dirt at the floating silver cubes to go across.
81
81	1x Banandium Gem Battle Updraft Uproar Enter the manhole found inside the abandoned structure near Bramblenest Bog. Defeat four Munchoids to get the Gem.
82
82	1x Banandium Gem Nested Inside The Roots Clear the red vines from the updraft, then make your way through the floating rocks. Break the wall to find the Gem inside.
83
83	1x Banandium Gem Roosted in a Thorny Nest Found on a small platform beside the Sinkhole.

Banandium Gems List and Locations

Forest Layer Fossils

Fossils Map Overview

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SL 600 Fossil Locations

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	Beaver Fossil Beaver 1 From the Beaky Thicket Checkpoint, turn left at the giant root and find the Fossil embedded on one of the walls at the edge of the map.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 2 Found near the base of the trunk of the giant tree across the Beaky Thicket Checkpoint.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 3 Found below Beak-Leap Checkpoint, near the spawn point of a crawler enemy.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 4 Found inside the trunk where the Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 is placed.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 5 Found inside the trunk where the Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 is placed.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 6 Found near the Architectone on the second isle of SL 600

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 7 Obtained by defeating the spiked enemy near the Rockshade Getaway. You can defeat this enemy by punching the pig enemies at it.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 8 Found on the tree trunk near Rockshade Getaway. The Fossil is right above the ostrich head wooden figure.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 9 Behind the red thorns near the Challenge Ruin in Bellhop Burb.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 10 Right around the Treetop Getaway, embedded on the tree trunk.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 11 At the top of the ostrich head located on the muddy area past Bellhop Burb.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 12 On a mud mound after exiting Bellhop Burb.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 13 Near the top of the giant tree found on the muddy area past Bellhop Burb

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 14 Go to the top of the giant tree on the muddy area and find the spiky Fractone. Grab a chunk of dirt and smack the Fractone to get the Fossil on its back.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 15 Just before you climb the giant tree that leads to Eggshell Hotel, look for an ostrich figure with red thorny vines and find the Fossil on its side.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 16 Found on the big tree that leads to Eggshell Hotel. This Fossil is just at the back of the Big Tree Getaway, if you purchased it.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 17 Found on a platform at the isle next to the big tree that leads to the Eggshell Hotel.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 18 Found between two vines wrapped around the branch about halfway to the top of the big tree. You can get this Fossil by burrowing inside the branch and punching the Fossil from below.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 19 Defeat the spiky enemy on the platform right before you enter Eggshell Hotel to obtain this Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 20 Embedded on the interior wall of the Eggshell Hotel Garden. The three Fossils on the wall can only be obtained after breaking the seal nearby.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 21 Embedded on the interior wall of the Eggshell Hotel Garden. The three Fossils on the wall can only be obtained after breaking the seal nearby.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 22 Embedded on the interior wall of the Eggshell Hotel Garden. The three Fossils on the wall can only be obtained after breaking the seal nearby.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 23 Buried under the Eggshell Hotel Garden. Look for the circular hedge at the corner of the room and start digging to find two Fossils.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 24 Buried under the Eggshell Hotel Garden. Look for the circular hedge at the corner of the room and start digging to find two Fossils.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 25 In the Eggshell Hotel Basement, go around the front side of the hotel to find this Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 26 Enter the tree stump in front of the Thorn Hollow Checkpoint and drop down the hole inside. Circle around this underground area while destroying the brambles with chunks until you find this Fossil stuck on a bramble.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 27 Found on the wall of the Eggshell Hotel Garden, right behind the pedestal where you found one piece of the disc.

	Pig Fossil Pig 1 Found beneath the ground where Beak-Leap Checkpoint stands.

	Pig Fossil Pig 2 Buried in the sand near the arch that leads to Eggshell Hotel.

	Pig Fossil Pig 3 At the top of the ostrich heads at Bellhop Burb.

	Pig Fossil Pig 4 Found at the top of the big tree next to Eggshell Hotel, right where the last branch splits.

	Pig Fossil Pig 5 Dig all the way to the basement of Eggshell Hotel, just below the garden area, and search for a sand platform just outside a wall to find this Fossil.

SL 601 Fossil Locations

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	Beaver Fossil Beaver 28 Found on one of the isles that you will pass through as you reach the first poison plant.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 29 After destroying the first poison plant and lower the poisoned water level, go to the corner of the isle where the poison plant was and look for this Fossil at the edge.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 30 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, you can find this Fossil in front of the Challenge Ruin in the second isle of Mossplume Marsh.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 31 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, go to the other end of where the poison plant was and use the Ostrich Bananza Form to reach the giant ostrich head figure. On its head, you will find three Fossils.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 32 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, go to the other end of where the poison plant was and use the Ostrich Bananza Form to reach the giant ostrich head figure. On its head, you will find three Fossils.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 33 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, go to the other end of where the poison plant was and use the Ostrich Bananza Form to reach the giant ostrich head figure. On its head, you will find three Fossils.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 34 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, go back to the first isle of Mossplume Marsh and look for the stump in the middle with thorns growing on top of it. There are two Fossils inside its hollow body.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 35 After lowering the poisoned water level at least once, go back to the first isle of Mossplume Marsh and look for the stump in the middle with thorns growing on top of it. There are two Fossils inside its hollow body.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 36 Found on the mud early into the Rubbery Roost area.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 37 Stuck on a blue crystallized rubber about halfway through Rubbery Roost.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 38 Go to the second tower in Eggshell Hotel Annex and dig at the center to reach the lower level. You will find this Fossil embedded on a wall.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 39 Go to the second tower in Eggshell Hotel Annex and dig at the center to reach the lower level. Climb the platform at the back of the Challenge Ruin to find this Fossil

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 40 After lowering the poison water level a second time, go back to Rubbery Roost and burrow under the first isle to find an underground room. On the wall nearest to the Checkpoint is a Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 41 After lowering the poison water level a second time, go back to Rubbery Roost and burrow under the first isle to find an underground room. You can find this Fossil at the roots, near the barrel cannon.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 42 Cross the rubber blocks past the Eggshell Hotel Annex to reach the Lower Marsh area. Go to the top of the ostrich head here and throw the fruit that you see at the floating platform to create a bridge. At the top of this floating platform is a Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 43 Found at the sinkhole where the Void Stake was. This is accessible only after smashing all three poison plants.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 44 After destroying all poison plants, return to Rubbery Roost and go to the area where the second poison plant was. You'll spot the Fossil below, just behind a crawler enemy.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 45 Go back to the rubber field past the Eggshell Hotel Annex after destroying the poison plants and look for the Fossil on the stump near the Banandium Gem.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 46 Go back to the rubber field past the Eggshell Hotel Annex after destroying the poison plants and look for the Fossil on the stump just before the Lower Marsh Getaway.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 47 Fast travel to the Lower Marsh Getaway after destroying the poison plants and check the gap on its side to find a Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 48 Found directly above the Lower Marsh Getaway.

	Pig Fossil Pig 6 Found on the stump where the Mossplume Marsh Getaway is built. If you haven't unlocked the Getaway yet, you can use the Mossplume Marsh Checkpoint to fast travel to this isle.

	Pig Fossil Pig 7 Buried in mud at the base of the giant ostrich head where the first poison plant was.

	Pig Fossil Pig 8 Destroy the seal in Rubbery Roost to uncover this Fossil near it.

	Spider Fossil Spider 1 After lowering the poison water level a second time, go back to Rubbery Roost to find the Spider Fossil at the center. You must use an explosive block by pulling one of the surrounding turnips to break it.

SL 602 Fossil Locations

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	Beaver Fossil Beaver 49 Found along the narrow path below the Bramblenest Bog Getaway

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 50 Found in the middle of the bramble-filled isle.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 51 Go to the isle on the other end of Bramblenest Bog and look for a platform with two giant fruits. You'll find the Fossil in the corner, embedded on a wall.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 52 Found on the small isle in the middle of Bramblenest Bog.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 53 Found on the ostrich head on the isle with two updrafts.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 54 Found at the edge of the isle with two updrafts.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 55 Found on a stump right after entering Broodbud Isle.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 56 Stuck on the back of a spiky enemy in Broodbud Isle.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 57 Found on the ostrich neck at the edge of Broodbud Isle, near the area's Getaway.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 58 Near the end of Broodbud Isle is a stump hidden below a cliff. Drop down to it to get the Fossil.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 59 After defeating Abracajabya, go to the center of SL 602 and find this Fossil near an updraft.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 60 After defeating Abracajabya, return to Bramblenest Bog to find two Fossils near the rubber patch.

	Beaver Fossil Beaver 61 After defeating Abracajabya, return to Bramblenest Bog to find two Fossils near the rubber patch.

	Pig Fossil Pig 9 Stuck on the neck of an ostrich figure in Broodbud Isle.

	Pig Fossil Pig 10 Found at the back of the giant hanging tree trunk. You'll have to clear the brambles blocking the updraft below so you can use its gust with the Ostrich Bananza Form and reach the tree trunk.

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Forest Layer Checkpoints

All Checkpoint Locations

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	Beaky Thicket Checkpoint (SL 600) This is the starting point fo the Forest Layer.

	Beak-Leap Point Checkpoint (SL 600) 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.

	Bellhop Burb Checkpoint (SL 600) Upon dropping down from Beak-Leap Point, head right. Throw a seed to cross, and you should end up in Bellhop Burb.

	Thorn Hollow Checkpoint (SL 600) Found on an island with a large tree stump with purple thorns wrapped around it. It is located near the big tree.

	Eggshell Hotel Checkpoint (SL 600) Climb up the big tree, and use the Barrel Cannon to enter Eggshell Hotel. The checkpoint is found right at the entrance.

	Mossplume Marsh Checkpoint (SL 601) This is where you land upon diving down the Void Stake hole from SL 600.

	Rubbery Roost Checkpoint (SL 601) Found at the entrance of the rubber platform area of SL 601.

	Eggshell Hotel Annex Checkpoint (SL 601) Found on the bridge past the Eggshell Hotel Annex shops.

	Bramblenest Bog Checkpoint (SL 602) This is where you land upon diving from the hole left by the Void Stake in Sublayer 601.

	Sinkhole SL602 Checkpoint (SL 602) Appears after destroying the Void Stake left by Abracajabya.

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Warp Gong Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Bellhop Burb Warp Gong Found beside the Chip Exchange at Bellhop Burb.

How to Teeleport: Fast Travel Guide

Forest Layer Challenges

All Challenge Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Squeeloid x5 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 1 Inside the large tree south of Beaky Thicket. You'll need to clear the void to access the challenge ruin.
SL 600
SL 600	Buzzoid x2 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 2 On top of an ostrich-shaped tree stump slightly northwest of Beak-Leap Point.
SL 600
SL 600	Antickoid x5 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 3 Next to a muddy mound just past Bellhop Burb.
SL 601
SL 601	Munchoid x 4 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 4 Located slightly southwest of the Rubbery Roost checkpoint. You need to lower the poison water level twice to access the challenge ruin.
SL 601
SL 601	Crockoid x3 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 5 On the topmost floating platform at the Lower Marsh area.
SL 602
SL 602	Munchoid x4 Forest Layer Battle Challenge 6 Inside the fallen structure east of the Bramblenest Bog (SL602).
SL 600
SL 600	Bramble Country Forest Layer Challenge Course 1 Located west of the Bellhop Burb teeleport point.
SL 600
SL 600	All-You-Can-Eat-Tower Forest Layer Challenge Course 2 Outside of the Egghell Hotel's garden area.
SL 601
SL 601	Ostrich Bananza: Flighty Feast Forest Layer Challenge Course 3 Inside an egg house in Rubbery Roost. You'll need to lower the poison water level to access the area.
SL 601
SL 601	Bouncing for Bananas Forest Layer Challenge Course 4 On the lower floor of the Eggshell Hotel Annex.
SL 602
SL 602	Pit Seeds Forest Layer Challenge Course 5 In a cave directly under the Bramblenest Bog area.

List of Challenges

Bonus Stage Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Bouncing for Gold From the Rockshade Getaway, launch yourself up using the barrel to get to the Bonus Stage.

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Forest Layer Shops

Forest Layer Style Shop

Style Shop Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Bellhop Burb Style Shop Found near the Stuff Shop in Bellhop Burb.
SL 601
SL 601	Eggshell Hotel Annex Style Shop Found in front of the entrance of the Eggshell Hotel Annex.
SL 602
SL 602	Forest Layer Sinkhole Style Shop Found near the Sinkhole after defeating Abracajabya.

Available Outfits

Name	Type	Cost	Effect
Battle Bow Tie	Neckwear	1	Restores your Bananergy as you defeat enemies.
Dusty Grape Fur	Fur Color	5	Complex yet sweet, like a juicy grape plucked fresh from the vine.
Dusty Olive Fur	Fur Color	10	Earthy and understated, like an olive plucked fresh from its branch.
Yellow Britches	Britches	1	Reduces damage from poison water by 10 percent.
Poison-Proof Britches	Britches	5	Reduces damage from poison water by 20 percent.
Plum Forest Uniform	Pauline Outfits	5	Extends your Ostrich Bananza time by 40 percent.
Blue Forest Uniform	Pauline Outfits	5	Extends your Ostrich Bananza time by 40 percent.
Red Forest Uniform	Pauline Outfits	10	Extends your Ostrich Bananza time by 40 percent.

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Stuff Shop Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Bellhop Burb Stuff Shop Located across from the Bellhop Burb Chip Exchange.
SL 601
SL 601	Eggshell Hotel Annex Stuff Shop Found in front of the entrance of the Eggshell Hotel Annex.

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Chip Exchange Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Bellhop Burb Chip Exchange The Forest Layer Chip Exchange is located beside the Warp Gong at Bellhop Burb.

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Forest Layer Void Stakes

Void Stake Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 600
SL 600	Forest Sublayer 600 Void Stake After getting the Ostrich Bananza power, ride an updraft near the island by the Eggshell Hotel to get the key to the Void Stake.
SL 600
SL 600	Bellhop Burb Void Stake Dig in the cracked yellow egg house, past the ostrich Fractone saying it's staff only. Defeat the concrete Crockoid to get the key to this Void Stake.
SL 601
SL 601	Forest Sublayer 601 Void Stake Destroy the three poison plants on SL 601 to reveal this Void Stake. It is located below Mossplume Marsh.
SL 602
SL 602	Abracajabya Void Stake Defeat Abracajabya to reveal this Void Stake.

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Cranky Kong Location

Ostrich Village in SL 600

Map / Overworld Image	Video Directions

As you leave the ostrich village toward Eggshell Hotel, look right across the mud to spot a large tree. Climb it and follow the branch pointing toward the hotel.

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Map Location	Overworld Image
Forest Layer (SL 600)	Bellhop Burb Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 600)	Rockshade Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 600)	Big Tree Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 600)	Treetop Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 601)	Mossplume Marsh Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 601)	Rubbery Roost Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 601)	Lower Marsh Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 602)	Bramblenest Bog Getaway
Forest Layer (SL 602)	Broodbud Isle Getaway

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Ingot Isle	Lagoon Layer
Hilltop Layer	Canyon Layer
The Divide	Freezer Layer
Forest Layer	The Junction
Resort Layer	Tempest Layer
Landfill Layer	Racing Layer
Radiance Layer	Groove Layer
Feast Layer	Forbidden Layer
Planet Core	DK Island

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