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Donkey Kong Bananza

Tempest Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 900-902)

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

Tempest Layer Guides
Walkthrough Collectibles

Tempest Layer Collectibles Overview

List of Collectibles

Banandium Gems Total: 70
SL 900: 24
SL 901: 9
SL 902: 37
Fossils Total: 72
Frog Frog: 61
Checkpoints Total: 11
Challenges Total: 11

There are 70 bananas and 72 fossils available in Tempest Layer.

Tempest Layer Bananas

Banandium Gems Map Overview

SL 900 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
01
3x Banandium Gem 3x Banandium Gem
Stormed into the Tempest!

Found with story progression.
02
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Lifted to the Skies

Throw rocks at the floating platforms to lower them, and hand slap to raise them until you reach the banana. Elephant Bananza is recommended.
03
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tucked by the Tornado

Found inside a cave near the field with a tornado.
04
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Hiding Up High

Found in a cave on the right side from the Mount Gusty Tusk checkpoint.
05
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Rocketing over Lava

Found inside Liftoff Labyrinth Challenge Course 1. It is found along the course.
06
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Lurking beyond Lava

Found inside Liftoff Labyrinth Challenge Course 1. Dig through the stone to reach the Gem.
07
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Rocketing through Lava

Found at the end of Liftoff Labyrinth Challenge Course 1.
08
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Elephant Elder's Secret Snack

Hidden behind the wall behind the Elephant Elder.
09
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
The Tempest Growtone

Give gold to the Tempest Growtone.
10
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
The Hungry Tempest Growtone

Give gold to the Tempest Growtone.
11
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
The Sated Tempest Growtone

Give gold to the Tempest Growtone.
12
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Rain-Soaked Roughhousing

Defeat three waves of enemies at the top of the mountain.
13
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Cavernous Corridors

Dig through the tunnel underground.
14
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tour through the Tunnels

From Gem #13, dig deeper into the tunnels.
15
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
The Secret Lava Pocket

In the area with lava at the bottom, use the Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava and clear a path to the Gem.
16
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Salty Forecast Cleared

Reach the end of the salt room.
17
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Smart Suction to Skip the Slip

At the end of the salt room, head right, then inhale the ice cube to create a ramp and climb it to get the gem.
18
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Glowing Forecast Cleared

Reach the end of the Glowing Forecast Room.
19
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Smart Suction to Light the Way

Throw a Glow Stone into the Barrel Cannon, then shoot yourself up to the gem using the new Barrel Cannon.
20
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Golden Forecast Cleared

Reach the end of the Golden Forecast Room.
21
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Smart Suction to Build a Bridge

At the end of the Golden Forecast room, head right and follow the path. Use the wood Crockoid to make a bridge towards the gem.
22
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Smart Suction to Guide the Ice

During the ice portion of the challenge just before reaching the very end, make a path for the ice to fall in to the bowl.
23
3x Banandium Gem 3x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Elephant Elder's Forecast Cleared

Complete the Elder Elephant Bananza Rehearsal.
24
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tempest 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 901 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
25
3x Banandium Gem 3x Banandium Gem
Beat Sinister Blusterwing!

Found at SL901 right after beating Blusterwing.
26
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Revolving-Ring Rumble

Found at SL 901, near the Lava Getaway Teeleport Point. Enter the manhole and defeat the enemies.
27
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Unbothered by Burrowers

In Hot-Shower Cave, on the way to the second Ancient Record piece, remove the Void Terrain on the platform with the Burrowers to reveal the Gem.
28
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Iron-Inferno Imbroglio

Use Liftoff Ore to fly to the top of the building and find the entrance. Enter the manhole and defeat four Squeeloids.
29
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Safe from Scalding Showers

Found at SL 901, just start from the Ancient Record Crossroads Teeleport Point. You need to reach the ceiling area of SL901.
30
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Lava Bath in the Hot Shower

Found at SL 901, just start from the Hot-Shower Cave Teeleport Point. You need to inhale magma using the Elephant Bananza Form.
31
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Piping-Hot Platforms

Found inside Elephant Bananza Heating Up Challenge Course 2. The Gem is found along the course.
32
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
A Scalding Secret

Before the end of the course, turn to the left and inhale the lava while progressing. At the far end, inhale the pile of lava to find a Banandium Gem inside.
33
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Roasting while Rotating

Found at the end of the Elephant Bananza Heating Up Challenge Course 2.

SL 902 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
34
3x Banandium Gem 3x Banandium Gem
Beat Sinister Blusterwing! Again!

Found with story progression.
35
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Taunting behind the Tap

Found at SL 902, just start from the Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Teeleport Point. You need to inhale magma blocking the drainage pipe using the Elephant Bananza Form.
36
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
A View of Zip-Line Valley

Found inside Zip-Line Valley Challenge Course 3. Climb the wall where the door to the course is and ride the zipline to reach the Gem.
37
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Zipping through the Valley

Found inside Zip-Line Valley Challenge Course 3. It is found in the middle of the course.
38
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Zips, Hops, and Swaps

Found at the end of Zip-Line Valley Challenge Course 3.
39
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tempest Smashin' Stats

Travel to the area just left of the Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Teeleport Point, and talk to the blue Fractone floating beside two elephants. She will ask you to smash through 70000 m3 of Lava in this layer before she gives you the Banandium Gem.
40
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Sitting above the Sauna

Head to the blue Fractone requesting you to smash 70000 cubic meters of lava, and inhale the surrounding lava in its area using the Elephant Bananza Form. The Bananandium Gem in the upper area will be visible once the lava is gone in the area.
41
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tempest Hide-and-Seek

Talk to the Seekertone near the Hot-Springs Getaway, and find all 4 of her friends to be rewarded a Banandium Gem. It is recommended to use the Elephant Bananza Form to inhale the materials surrounding her friends.
42
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Cranky's Tempest Rant

On the story progression route, when you pass through the outside area with lounge chairs, find Cranky Kong sitting in one. Talk to him to get a Banandium Gem.
43
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Shifty Smash Scorching Sauna

Activate the Shifty Smash Challenge to start the timer, then use Elephant Bananza and inhale all the white walls that appear to get 100%.
44
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Taking in the Stormy Scenery

Use Elephant Bananza to inhale several pieces of Turf, then use Chunk Jump to climb up each block to reach the top of the stack and get the Banandium Gem.
45
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Elevator Encounter

From the Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Teeleport Point, proceed towards the path until you've reached the part of the map where a giant elephant cave is located. Enter the manhole and defeat eight Antickoids.
46
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Stuck in the Elephant Snout

Found in the elephant snout near the Sauna Getaway.
47
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Inhaling Hot Lava

Under the lava on the floor; inhale it to reveal the Banandium Gem.
48
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Shifty Smash Stairs in the Storm

Near the Cliff-Edge Getaway Teeleport Point. Use a zipline to reach the area with a melon fruit covered in stone. Activate the Shift Smash Challenge, then climb the crystal steps to reveal them and use Elephant Bananza to inhale the crystal steps.
49
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Crossing the Lava Road

Found inside Hot Lava Hotfoot Challenge Course 4. It is located inside the course.
50
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Atop the Lava Road

Found inside Hot Lava Hotfoot Challenge Course 4. It is located in the middle part of the course.
51
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
End of the Lava Road

Found at the end of Hot Lava Hotfoot Challenge Course 4.
52
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Scorching, Shocking Scaffolds

Inhale the lava while avoiding the thunderbolts to find a Banandium Gem buried in the lava.
53
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Safe under Shelter

Found in the side of a rock.
54
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Banana in the Mud Bath

Dig down into the mud bath to find it in the corner.
55
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Among the Rocky Elephants

From the Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint, use the barrel going up. Dig down the area marked by the umbrella in the middle.
56
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Ground-Gulping Glory

Enter the manhole and defeat three Crockoids.
57
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tempest Fragmentone Recovery

From the Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint, go down the path behind the elephant taking a mud bath. Use Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava, then escort the Fragmentones back to safety. Be wary of the lightning as it brings the Fragmentones back to their starting position.
58
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Tempest Fragmentone Restoration

From the Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint, go down the path behind the elephant taking a mud bath. Use Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava, then escort the Fragmentones back to safety. Be wary of the lightning as it brings the Fragmentones back to their starting position.
59
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Secret by the Shelter

Throw rocks at the bottom of the platforms covered with Gloo Gum on the bottom to lower them down. Go across the platforms and break through the wall at the end to find a hidden cave with a Banandium Gem.
60
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Strike like Lightning

Found near the Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint, below the area with Liftoff Ores and tornadoes. Enter the manhole and defeat five Rolluskoids.
61
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Halfway to the Station

Found with story progression.
62
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Battle Zip-Line Zones

Pay the Constructone 600 Gold to unlock the challenge. Enter the manhole and defeat two Crockoids.
63
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Concealed in the Sky

Pay the Constructone 100 Gold to construct a zipline, then use the zipline to get on the floating island with the Gem.
64
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Slip by the Snipers

Found inside Sharpshooter Scramble Challenge Course 5. It is located at the start of the course.
65
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Sniper-Free Safe Spot

Found inside Sharpshooter Scramble Challenge Course 5. Scale the walls to the right after Gem 64.
66
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Scramble through the Snipers

Found at the end of Sharpshooter Scramble Challenge Course 5.
67
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Sunk in the Pool

Found in the water below the Clifftop Shelter checkpoint. Jump and do a downward punch to get the Gem.
68
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Shifty Smash Stormy Skies

Activate the Shifty Smash Challenge, then use the Liftoff Ore to fly up and reach the platform with the white walls. Break them to reach 100%, then fall back down to get the Banandium Gem.
69
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
In a Floating Puddle

Use a Liftoff Ore to get to the floating island. Can also be reached by jumping from Stormy Station.
70
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Atop Stormy Station

Use a Liftoff Ore to get to the top of Stormy Station.

Banandium Gems List and Locations

Tempest Layer Fossils

Fossils Map Overview

SL 900
SL 901
SL 902 (Left)
SL 902 (Right)

SL 900 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 1

Right before the entrance to Forecaster Refuge

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 2

Located at Mount Gusty Tusk

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 3

Located at Mount Gusty Tusk

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 4

Located Mount Gusty Tusk, it is found outside of the bridge

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 5

Located at Forecaster Refuge. It is found near the Clothes Shop right at the exit

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 6

Located at Forecaster Refuge. Found outside at the exit near the Clothes Shop

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 7

Located Mount Gusty Tusk. It is found at the top of the mountain

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 8

Located Mount Gusty Tusk. It is found at the edge of the map on top of the mountain

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 9

Located at Forecaster Refuge. Found outside on top of a floating rock at the exit near the Warp Gong

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 10

Located beside the Elephant Elder. It is hidden by a few scrolls

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 11

Located beside the Elephant Elder. It is found near the entrance

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 12

Located beside the Elephant Elder. It is found near the entrance

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 13

Located near the Elephant Elder. It is found outside behind the room.

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 14

Located at the Elephant Elder. It found on top of the room

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 15

Located right beside Lava Lake Walkway Checkpoint

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 16

Located at Lava Lake Walkway Checkpoint. Found up the stairs on a wall

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 17

Located at Lava Lake Walkway. It is found at the center. Proceed in to the walkway and destroy the wall at the entrance

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 18

Located at Forecaster Refuge. Found outside down a ladder at the exit near the Clothes shop

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 19

Located at Forecaster Refuge. Found outside down a ladder at the exit near the Clothes shop

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 20

Located at Lava Lake Walkway. It is found at the center. Proceed in to the walkway and destroy the wall at the entrance and continue going down until you find it.

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 1

Located at Lava Lake Walkway. It will be in an alcove at the side of the wall

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 2

Located near Mount Gusty Tusk. It is in between two elephant carvings

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 3

Located at the top of Summit Getaway

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 4

Located at Elder Elephants, It is found on his left side

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 5

Located at the Summit. It is found on top of a rock formation

SL 901 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 21

Located at Ancient Record Crossroads

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 22

Located near the Molten Mass Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 23

Located near at the center of the map next to another Frog Fossil.

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 24

Located near at the center of the map next to another Frog Fossil.

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 25

Located near Hot-Shower Cave. Use the ziplines in order get this Fossil

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 26

Located near the Lava Getaway. Clear out the lava by using Elephant Bananza Form

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 27

Located below the zipline at Lava Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 28

Located near Molten Mass Getaway. Clear out the lava to get the fossil

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 29

Near Ancient Record Crossroads. Make the Gloo Gum Zipline lift and you can get the fossil

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 42

Located right next to Cliff-Edge Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 43

Located at the back of the three stone elephants at Big-Roof Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 59

Located near Ancient Record Crossroads

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 60

Use a zipline to get here at Ancient Record Crossroads

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 6

Use a zipline to get here at Ancient Record Crossroads. Throw a rock to get it

Swordfish Fossil Swordfish Fossil
Swordfish 1

Located below Ancient Record Crossroads clear out the lava to get through here.

SL 902 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 30

Located close to Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 31

Located at Sauna Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 32

Located near Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 33

It is found on a Fractone near Chiptone Shop

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 34

It is inside of an elephant nose near Chiptone

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 35

It is on a Stone Elephant near Sauna Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 36

It is close to a Small Stone Elephant near Sauna Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 37

The Fossils are inside of the eyes of an Elephant head

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 38

The Fossils are inside of the eyes of an Elephant head

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 39

The fossil is inside of a rock below a stone elephant. You have to break the wall

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 40

Located on a pit of lava.

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 41

Located inside of a rock below a stone elephant. Break the wall to get it

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 44

Located at the nose of the small stone elephant at Big-Roof Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 45

Located below of an Elephant on a mud bath

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 46

Located near Big-Roof Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 47

Located on a pile of sand near Big-Roof Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 48

Located close to the sand near Big-Roof Getaway

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 49

Located at the back of a stone elephant near the sand

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 50

Located near a small lake. It is found on the rocks

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 51

Located near the zipline to the Clifftop Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 52

Located on top of the Clifftop Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 53

Located on top of the Clifftop Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 54

Located on the lake near the Clifftop Shelter

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 55

Located at the bottom of Stormy Station

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 56

Located at the bottom of Stormy Station. Found at the back of an enemy

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 57

Located at Stormy Station. Found inside near the Giant Apple

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 58

Located at Stormy Station. Found outside

Frog Fossil Frog Fossil
Frog 61

Located at the Big-Roof Shelter

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 7

Located near Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 8

Located near Cliff-Edge Getaway

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 9

Located at the floating island in between Clifftop Shelter and Big-Roof Shelter. It is found inside in one of the elephant statues

Anglerfish Fossil Anglerfish Fossil
Anglerfish 10

Located near the Thundery Gateway

All Fossil Locations

Tempest Layer Checkpoints

All Checkpoint Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

Forecaster Refuge Checkpoint (SL 900)
Located near the entrance to the Elephant Elder's room.

Lava Lake Walkway Checkpoint (SL 900)
Located below the Forecaster Refuge near the lava pool.

Mount Gusty Tusk Checkpoint (SL 900)
This is the starting point of the Tempest Layer when you drop down from the Resort Layer.

Ancient Record Crossroads Checkpoint (SL 901)
Located below Hot-Shower Cave.

Hot-Shower Cave Checkpoint (SL 901)
This is where you land after dropping down to SL 901 from Forecaster Refuge.

Jumbo Spa Checkpoint (SL 902)
Located at Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs near the shops.

Big-Roof Shelter Checkpoint (SL 902)
Located near Cliff-Edge Getaway in the middle of Sublayer 902.

Stormy Station Checkpoint (SL 902)
Located at the entrance to the station.

Clifftop Shelter Checkpoint (SL 902)
Located near Thundery Getaway before you reach the Stormy Station.

Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs Checkpoint (SL 902)
This is where you land after dropping down to SL 902 from Hot-Shower Cave.

Sinkhole SL903 Checkpoint (SL 903)
Appears once the skinhole opens up after destroying the Void Stake left by Sinister Blusterwing.

All Checkpoint Locations

Warp Gong Location

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 900
Forecaster Refuge Warp Gong
Located at Forecaster Refuge near the Style Shop.

How to Teeleport: Fast Travel Guide

Tempest Layer Challenges

All Challenge Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 901
Batteroid x3
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 1

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.
SL 901
Squeeloid x4
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 2

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.
SL 902
Antickoid x8
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 3

On a small alcove just before the zipline heading to Stormy Station.
SL 902
Crockoid x4
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 4

Slightly northeast of Big-Roof Shelter.
SL 902
Rolluskoid x5
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 5

Follow the right path from Big-Roof Shelter checkpoint. The challenge ruin is behind the rocky wall you need to dig through.
SL 902
Crockoid x2
Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 6

Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 Gold to clear the debris blocking the ruins.
SL 900
Liftoff Labyrinth
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 1

Located to the right of the Elephant Elder in Forecaster Refuge.
SL 901
Elephant Bananza: Heating Up
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 2

East of Molten Mass Getaway. You'll need to use the Elephant Bananza form to clear the magma to access the challenge ruin.
SL 902
Zip-LIne Valley
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 3

Right below the starting area of Jumbo Spa. Speak to the Fractone and pay 1000 gold to clear the debris blocking the entrance.
SL 902
Hot-Lava Hotfoot
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 4

Located above Cliff-Edge Getaway.
SL 902
Sharpshooter Scramble
Tempest Layer Challenge Course 5

At the base of the mettalic structure just on the island just before the final Sinister Blusterwing confrontation.

List of Challenges

Bonus Stage Location

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 901
Smashing for Gold
Found in the Ancient Record Crossroads. Use Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava near the barrel.

All Bonus Stage Locations

Tempest Layer Shops

Tempest Layer Style Shop

Style Shop Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 900
Forecaster Refuge Style Shop
Found near the Forecaster Refuge checkpoint, just before the Elephant Elder.
SL 902
Jumbo Spa Style Shop
Located in the Jumbo Spa area near the Stuff Shop.
SL 903
Stormy Station Sinkhole Style Shop
Appears once the skinhole opens up after destroying the Void Stake left by Sinister Blusterwing.

Available Outfits

Name Type Cost Effect
Sky-Blue BritchesSky-Blue Britches Britches
Frog 1
Reduces burn damage from lava or oil by 10 percent.
Burn-Proof BritchesBurn-Proof Britches Britches
Frog 5
Reduces burn damage from lava or oil by 20 percent.
Apple-a-Day TieApple-a-Day Tie Neckwear
Anglerfish 1
Increases the amount of health an apple will restore by 25 percent.
Yellow Tempest CoatYellow Tempest Coat Pauline Outfits
Frog 5
Extends your Elephant Bananza time by 40 percent.
Black Tempest CoatBlack Tempest Coat Pauline Outfits
Frog 5
Extends your Elephant Bananza time by 40 percent.
Blue Tempest CoatBlue Tempest Coat Pauline Outfits
Frog 10
Extends your Elephant Bananza time by 40 percent.
Mango Gradient FurMango Gradient Fur Fur Color
Frog 5
Crisp and colorful, like a freshly cut tropical fruit.
Mallow Gradient FurMallow Gradient Fur Fur Color
Frog 10
Mysterious and intriguing, like a sip from a cup of peculiar tea.

All Style Shop Locations

Stuff Shop Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 902
Jumbo Spa Stuff Shop
Located in the Jumbo Spa area near the Style Shop.

All Stuff Shop Locations

Chip Exchange Location

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 902
Jumbo Spa Chip Exchange
Located in the Jumbo Spa area near the shops.

How to Farm Banandium Chips

Tempest Layer Void Stakes

Void Stake Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 901
Hot Shower Cave Void Stake
Use the Elephant Bananza Inhale to recover the Key from the Tornado. Once the key is inserted, break the Void Stake to reveal the tunnel.
SL 903
Sinkhole SL903 Void Stake
Revealed after defeating the Sinister Blusterwing

All Void Stake Locations

Cranky Kong Location

Jumbo Spa Outside Area

Map / Overworld Image Video Directions

In SL902’s spa, head to the back-left corner, away from the main path to find Cranky.

All 17 Cranky Kong Locations

Tempest Layer Getaways

All Getaway Locations

Map Location Overworld Image

Tempest Layer (SL 900)
Getaway 39 Getaway Overworld Image
Forecaster Refuge Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 900)
Getaway 40 Getaway Overworld Image
Summit Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 900)
Getaway 41 Getaway Overworld Image
Lava Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 901)
Getaway 42 Getaway Overworld Image
Molten Mass Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 901)
Getaway 43 Getaway Overworld Image
Hot-Springs Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 902)

Sauna Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 902)
Getaway 44 Getaway Overworld Image
Cliff-Edge Getaway

Tempest Layer (SL 902)
Getaway 45 Getaway Overworld Image
Thundery Getaway

Getaway Guide: All Getaway Locations

Donkey Kong Bananza Related Guides

Layers and Levels
All Layers and Levels

All Layers

Ingot Isle Ingot Isle Lagoon Layer Lagoon Layer
Hilltop Layer Hilltop Layer Canyon Layer Canyon Layer
The Divide The Divide Freezer Layer Freezer Layer
Forest Layer Forest Layer The JunctionThe Junction
Resort LayerResort Layer Tempest LayerTempest Layer
Landfill Layer Landfill Layer Racing Layer Racing Layer
Radiance LayerRadiance Layer Groove LayerGroove Layer
Feast LayerFeast Layer Forbidden Layer partialForbidden Layer
Planet CorePlanet Core DK Island LayerDK Island

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