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Donkey Kong Bananza
Final Boss Guide: King K. Rool
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King K. Rool is the final boss encountered at Planet Core in Donkey Kong Bananza. Learn more on how to beat King K. Rool, as well as its weaknesses, location, and rewards from beating King K. Rool here!
List of Contents
How to Beat King K. Rool
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First Phase
Punch the Ball Projectiles Back to King K. Rool
Punch the ball projectiles back to King K. Rool using the Kong Bananza Form. This will immobilize him, enabling you to dish out as much damage as you can.
How to Unlock and Use Kong Bananza Form
Avoid the Giant Hands
King K. Rool will summon giant hands in battle, which you can avoid by knowing where they are conjured. Use the Zebra Bananza Form to gain some speed in your mobility.
How to Unlock and Use Zebra Bananza Form
Inhale the Gold Residue From King K. Rool's Attacks
You can inhale the gold residue in the area by using the Elephant Bananza Form. This can help you better navigate the area and avoid incurring damage from attacks.
How to Unlock and Use Elephant Bananza Form
Run Away From His Whirlpool Attack
King K. Rool will use a whirlpool attack that will gradually envelop the surrounding area. Use the Zebra Bananza Form to better outmaneuver the whirlpool attack.
Second Phase
Throw Chunks to King K. Rool
Throw chunks towards King K. Rool while he flies midair all around you. This will immobilize him for a while, enabling you to ascend without having the need to worry about his attacks.
Avoid Falling into the Gaps That He Flies Through
Dodge his flight attack and avoid the gap he leaves behind. A marker can be seen on the surface before this attack, enabling you to anticipate its trajectory.
Dodge the Target Markers of the Long-Ranged Attacks
Dodge the target markers on the surface to avoid incurring damage from his ranged attacks. The target markers will vary in size, so just make sure you're not standing on them.
Throw the Chunk When the Arena Gets Small
Once the surface area becomes too small, throw a chunk towards King K. Rool to end the second phase of the battle.
Third Phase
Glide Towards the Turbine to Gain Height
Follow the route, and use the Ostrich Bananza Form to access the turbine and gain more height when gliding.
This part of the boss fight deals primarily with progressing the available route that leads to King K. Rool, so just make sure to follow the route.
How to Unlock and Use Ostrich Bananza Form
Use Inhale to Remove Magma Chunks
You will encounter a area where magma chunks are blocking your progress. Use the Elephant Bananza Form to inhale the magma chunks and remove them in your vicinity.
How to Unlock and Use Elephant Bananza Form
Use Charge Punch to Strike the Metal Ball
During your progress, you will encounter a large metal ball with King K. Rool's icon engraved on its surface. Use the Kong Bananza Form and charge punch the ball to open another pathway.
Punch the Ball Projectiles Toward Obstacles
There will be an area where ball projectiles are being fired from every direction, coupled with obstacles that are hard to traverse. Use the Kong Bananza Form to punch these ball projectiles at these obstacles.
How to Unlock and Use Kong Bananza Form
Run Towards the Crumbling Rocky Path
When nearing the end of the path, you will see a rocky path that crumbles as you cross it. Use the Zebra Bananza Form to cross the rocky path much faster.
How to Unlock and Use Zebra Bananza Form
Fourth Phase
Punch Back the Ball Projectiles and Use the Gold Residue to Reach the Boss
Punch back the ball projectiles that King K. Rool sends your way using the Kong Bananza Form.
Once the balls hit King K. Rool and leave a path of gold residue, use the Zebra Bananza Form and traverse the gold residue to reach King K. Rool much faster.
Dodge the Metal Balls That Spread Molten Gold
King K. Rool will unleash metal balls that spread molten gold all around the area. Avoid these metal balls and the molten gold that they spread.
Use Inhale to Remove Molten Gold in the Area
Use Inhale from the Elephant Bananza Form to remove the molten gold in the area. This helps you better traverse the area and provides more movement for dodging.
Throw Gold Chunks to Molten Gold in the Area
Another alternative to combat the molten gold is to throw gold chunks at them. This will solidify the molten gold, which you can use as a surface when hardened.
Throw Chunks Toward the Looming Giant Hands
King K. Rool will summon large, looming hands that can envelope the area in one swoop. Throw gold chunks to these giant looming hands to open up a path that you can use to cross.
King K. Rool Rewards
Adds 1 Star on Your Save File
Defeating King K. Rool adds one star on your save file. This star indicates that the save file has beaten the final boss and has completed the main story.
How to Get All Save File Stars
Unlocks Post-Game Content
Defeating King K. Rool unlocks the game's post-game content. More features include the Rehearsal Halls, Boss Rush mode, Battle Rush mode, are available after beating the main story.
Who is King K. Rool?
Known Villain in the Donkey Kong Franchise
King K. Rool has been a staple in the Donkey Kong franchise, most famously known as the archenemy of Donkey Kong. His appearance in this game marks the enduring testament of his rivalry with Donkey Kong.
His addition to the game as the final boss suits his villainous nature against Donkey Kong and his allies, given that his looming presence toward the Kongs only meant something nasty or despicable.
King K. Rool Overview and Location
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・ Punch the metal ball projectiles back to him using Kong Bananza Form ・ Use Zebra Bananza Form to avoid attacks ・ Use Elephant Bananza Form to inhale obstacles ・ Use Ostrich Bananza Form to better navigate boss route |
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