Donkey Kong Bananza

Radiance Layer Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 1200-1204)

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Radiance Layer Collectibles
Radiance Layer is the thirteenth layer in Donkey Kong Bananza. Check out where to find the locations of all Tempest Layer Bananas, fossils, and other collectibles in this level!

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Walkthrough	Collectibles

List of Contents

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

List of Collectibles

Banandium Gems	Total: 76 ・SL 1200: 3 ・SL 1201: 27 ・SL 1202: 15 ・SL 1203: 26 ・SL 1204: 5
Fossils	Total: 72 Banana Bird: 61 Armadillo: 10 Sea Urchin: 1
Checkpoints	Total: 11
Challenges	Total: 11

There are 76 bananas and 72 fossils available in Radiance Layer.

Radiance Layer Bananas

Banandium Gems Map Overview

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SL 1200 Banana Locations

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01	1x Banandium Gem Beneath the White-Sand Landing Dig down from the starting point to find the Gem.
02
02	3x Banandium Gem Alighted in the Radiance Layer! Found with story progression.
03
03	1x Banandium Gem Deep Down in Shedlight Cave Dig down and use Kong Bananza to destroy the concrete below the floor. Find the Banandium Gem below.

SL 1201 Banana Locations

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04
04	3x Banandium Gem Ssslithered Past Shedlight Cave! Found with story progression.
05
05	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash A Thorny Situation Hit the Shifty Smash Challenge to start the timer, and use Elephant Bananza to inhale all the white walls. If any remains, climb to the top and break it. Get 100% to make the Banandium Gem appear.
06
06	1x Banandium Gem A Light Snack From the entrance of SL 1201, punch through the wall to find an opening to the opposite side, where you can find a Banandium Gem.
07
07	1x Banandium Gem Revealed by the Light Throw a Glow Stone onto the empty coil to open the door, revealing a Banandium Gem.
08
08	1x Banandium Gem Glowing Fruit in the Darkness Found inside Dim Lights in the Darkness Challenge Course 2. It is found along the course.
09
09	1x Banandium Gem Sharp Eye for a Banana On the wide platform where you fight the Crockoid, look to the left to see an unattached coil. Throw a Glow Stone at it to make platforms rise up which you can cross to find a Banandium Gem.
10
10	1x Banandium Gem Guided by Glowing Fruit Found at the end of the Dim Lights in the Darkness Challenge Course 2.
11
11	1x Banandium Gem Adrift in Glowboa Grotto Found buried in a hill.
12
12	1x Banandium Gem Battle Some Light Smashing Found in a cave below Constrictor Corridor; find the entrance on the side facing the hole leading to the next sublayer. You must pay gold to enter.
13
13	1x Banandium Gem Sitting on a Snake's Head On top of the side of the ceiling of Constrictor Corridor facing the Snake Elder.
14
14	1x Banandium Gem Over the Elder's Head Use Snake Bananza to bounce up onto a platform over the Snake Elder's head and find it on top.
15
15	1x Banandium Gem Bathing in the Essence of the Sun In the room filled with lava and the Trapantuloid, use Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava, revealing the Bananza Gem underneath.
16
16	1x Banandium Gem Atop an Unlit Landing When riding the zipline towards the Ancient Record, jump off to the right to get it on top of the pillar.
17
17	1x Banandium Gem Sneaky Room under Sand Found inside the Snake Bananza: Charged Climb Challenge Course. Find a square patch of sand in the ground which you can dig into. The Banandium Gem is in a secret room below.
18
18	1x Banandium Gem Springing off Sandy Steps Found inside the Snake Bananza: Charged Climb Challenge Course. This Banandium Gem is found along the course.
19
19	1x Banandium Gem Swift and Shocking Ascent Found inside the Snake Bananza: Charged Climb Challenge Course. This Banandium Gem is found at the end of the course.
20
20	1x Banandium Gem The View beyond Glowboa Grotto From the ceiling of Constrictor Corridor, use Ostrich Bananza to fly into the door on the wall to the right. Find the Banandium Gem on the other side.
21
21	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Ran the First Scale! Found at the end of the First Scale area. Use Charge jumps until you reach the top of the area with pink and blue terrain.
22
22	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Summited the Snaking Path Found at the detour path left of the apple by the end of the First Scale area. Use Charge Jumps to use the slithering dirt terrain as a platform.
23
23	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Ran the Second Scale! Found at the end of the Second Scale area. Throw Boom Rocks at the concrete wall to create an opening.
24
24	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Floated Aloft with Laser Precision Found at the detour path left of the apple by the end of the Second Scale area. Use Glare and pick up the Liftoff Ore to float into the air while avoiding the laser.
25
25	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Ran the Third Scale! Found at the end of the Third Scale area. Climb the black terrain and punch the blue button to make the platform move.
26
26	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Snaked by without Going Boom Found at the detour path left of the apple by the end of the Third Scale area. Use Glare then jump to the top of the dirt terrain to reach the ceiling with the Gem.
27
27	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Ran the Fourth Scale! Found at the end of the Fourth Scale area. Climb the wall and use Charge Jumps to pass through the moving block. Use Glare on the second wall to avoid the electricity.
28
28	1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Sink like a Crock Found at the detour path left of the apple by the end of the Fourth Scale area. Perform a Charge Jump and Dive Jump towards the grey terrain to create a hole that leads to shallow water. Make the enemies fall into the water to receive the Gem.
29
29	3x Banandium Gem (Post-Game) Ran the Final Scale! Found at the Snake Elder's Throne. Use Glare and Charge Jumps to climb on the falling walls until you reach the top of the platform.

SL 1202 Banana Locations

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30
30	1x Banandium Gem Radiance 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.
31
31	3x Banandium Gem Unveiled in the Sculptors' Studio! Found with story progression.
32
32	1x Banandium Gem Battle Shining Through After re-activating the sun, this Battle Challenge is found in one of the two doors near the entrance to the sublayer.
33
33	1x Banandium Gem Ceiling Swingin' Snack Find a hole which you can drop down into to find a secret room with a banana up and across a gap filled with lava. Use Snake Bananza to jump onto the mesh on the ceiling and climb across to the Banandium Gem.
34
34	1x Banandium Gem Staying Fresh in the Storeroom After re-activating the sun, found in one of the two doors near the entrance to the sublayer.
35
35	1x Banandium Gem Battle Dive-Bombing Run Use Snake Bananza to bounce up to a high platform to find Battle Challenge Trapantuloid x3.
36
36	1x Banandium Gem Perfectly Preserved in Crystal Found encased in a crystal.
37
37	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash A Dark Climb Activate the Shifty Smash Challenge and use Snake Bananza to bounce up the platforms and reach it.
38
38	1x Banandium Gem Soaking in the Essence of the Sun On the first floor of the Central Control Tower, use Elephant Bananza to inhale the lava and find the Banandium Gem underneath.
39
39	1x Banandium Gem Warmed by Flaming Barrels Found hanging from the ceiling.
40
40	1x Banandium Gem Safe in the Barrel-Free Zone Behind the wall between the two sets of falling barrels. Wait for a gap and run around the wall to find the Gem.
41
41	1x Banandium Gem Summited the Solar Control Tower! In the room with the Crockoids, break through the ceiling and go to the adjacent room to find the Gem.
42
42	1x Banandium Gem Hidden in the Girders Found inside Arcade Country Challenge Course 3. When you find a gold path above you leading up out of reach, use Snake Bananza's Charge Jump to jump up and to the right to find the Gem.
43
43	1x Banandium Gem Jumpin' like Jumpman Found inside Arcade Country Challenge Course 3.
44
44	1x Banandium Gem Climbing to a High Score Found at the end of the Arcade Country Challenge Course 3.
45
45	1x Banandium Gem Wishing on a Synthetic Sun From the top room of the Central Control Tower, go to the balcony and use Snake Bananza to jump up onto the roof. Walk to the back end to find the Banandium Gem.

SL 1203 Banana Locations

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46
46	3x Banandium Gem Settled upon Serpent Sands! Found with story progression.
47
47	1x Banandium Gem Balloons under the Dunes From the Serpent Sands checkpoint, smash the chunk of crystal nearby and drop down the hole. Defeat all 5 Trapantuloids and get the Balloons inside, and the Banandium Gem will appear on the bottom floor.
48
48	1x Banandium Gem Obssscured in a Dune Cave Nook On the second floor of the cave, climb around on the wall covered with snow and up into the highest corridor to find the Banandium Gem.
49
49	1x Banandium Gem Deep in a Dune Cave Hallway From the Serpent Sands fast travel point, dig down to find a hidden cave. The next 3 bananas are all in here. On the second floor of the cave, find the hallway with thorns on the ceiling. Defeat the Trapantuloid or go around it and find the sand patch in the ground. Dig down into it to find the Banandium Gem in the corridor below.
50
50	1x Banandium Gem Bloomed in the Radiance Layer Use Kong Bananza to break the concrete wall surrounding the flower. When enough of the wall is broken, it will give you a Banandium Gem.
51
51	1x Banandium Gem Battle Shadow and Sunlight Dig inside an ice sculpture shaped like Void Kong's head. Enter the manhole and defeat Gloominoids and Illuminoids.
52
52	1x Banandium Gem Shifty Smash Timing Is Everything While in Snake Bananza, stand on the grey circle on the platform, then slow down time once the blocks are farthest from you. After slowing time, use your charge jump to break all grey blocks in one go.
53
53	1x Banandium Gem Radiance Fragmentone Recovery Look for an ice sculpture of a snake's head with its mouth open and dig down in the snow circle in its mouth to find a hidden hole leading to a Fragmentone. Grab a Glow Stone and bring one across the gap before the wall slides out and pushes them into the water.
54
54	1x Banandium Gem Radiance Fragmentone Restoration Bring all three pieces of the Fragmentone.
55
55	1x Banandium Gem Battle Vaulting Virtuoso Dig inside the ice sculpture shaped like Grumpy Kong's head to find it. Battle name is Molevoloid x2.
56
56	1x Banandium Gem Radiance Smashin' Stats Smash 70000 m3 of Crystal in the Radiance Layer and find Smashintone in a hidden room under the snow to get a Banandium Gem. The best places to smash Crystal are the Window Viper section of SL 1203 and the Constrictor Corridor of SL 1201.
57
57	1x Banandium Gem Lit-Path Switchback From the Shadow-Path Rest Stop platform, drop down to find a group of Illuminoids, the sun-loving enemies. Grab one of their shells and climb up, and Turf Surf back the way you came to cross over a narrow bridge in the sun to the right. Find the Banandium Gem at the end of the path.
58
58	1x Banandium Gem Shadow-Path Rest Stop Found along the course of Surfing in Shadow Challenge Course 4.
59
59	1x Banandium Gem Shadow-Path Finish Line Found at the end of Surfing in Shadow Challenge Course 4.
60
60	1x Banandium Gem Tip o' the Stone Snake's Tongue Go inside the snake ice sculpture's head to find a switch you can break to remove the Void Terrain. Go back onto the tongue to find the Banandium Gem on top.
61
61	1x Banandium Gem Hanging Out beneath the Oasis Use Elephant Bananza to clear a path in the lava to the spot below the Banandium Gem on the ceiling, then switch to Snake Bananza to jump up and break it.
62
62	1x Banandium Gem The Radiance Growtone Feed the Growtone 400 gold to get the first Banandium Gem.
63
63	1x Banandium Gem The Hungry Radiance Growtone Feed the Growtone 1700 gold to get the second Banandium Gem.
64
64	1x Banandium Gem The Sated Radiance Growtone Feed the Growtone 1900 gold to get the third Banandium Gem.
65
65	1x Banandium Gem Grown beneath the Growtone Use Snake Bananza to jump up and break it.
66
66	1x Banandium Gem Cranky's Radiance Rant Find Cranky Kong on top of an ice sculpture of a snake. Talk to him to get a Banandium Gem.
67
67	1x Banandium Gem Under the Viper's Chinny-Chin-Chin Climb up the opposite side of the ladder leading up to the Window Viper fast travel point and hang onto the mesh to climb over and break the Banandium Gem hanging from the ceiling.
68
68	1x Banandium Gem Battle Open the Window Climb out the window and around to reach the manhole, then defeat five Crockoids.
69
69	1x Banandium Gem Head in the Shade Clouds On top of the first of the 3 pillars. Use Snake Bananza to jump up and get the Banandium Gem on top of the pillar.
70
70	1x Banandium Gem Pillaged from a Shade-Cloud Pillar On the middle pillar in Shade Clouds, use Snake Bananza to jump up to the middle section, then charge jump again while holding the wall to reach the top. Punch down to go inside and find the Banandium Gem in a hidden room below.
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71	1x Banandium Gem Walkin' on Shade Clouds Reach the end of the cloud walkway. To make the last walkway appear, throw Turf at the light machine from a distance; aim well above it to land the hit.

SL 1204 Banana Locations

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72
72	3x Banandium Gem Crashed the Crystal-Cobra Den! Found with story progression.
73
73	1x Banandium Gem Hidden in the Moving Wall Found inside Strong, Shady Clouds Challenge Course 5. From the start, the far wall directly ahead across the gap has a wall made of thorns. Break the wall to find a Banandium Gem inside.
74
74	1x Banandium Gem Sticking to the Shadows Found inside Strong, Shady Clouds Challenge Course 5. It is found along the course.
75
75	1x Banandium Gem Through Shadows and Thorns Found at the end of the Strong, Shady Clouds Challenge Course 5.
76
76	1x Banandium Gem Swallowed by the Snake Inside a crystal arch in the shape of a snake.

Banandium Gems List and Locations

Radiance Layer Fossils

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SL 1200 Fossil Locations

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	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 1 As you arrive in Shedlight Cave, this fossil is on the wall behind where you land.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 2 On the wall near the first Snake you encounter.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 3 As you approach the Void Stake, you can spot this fossil on the left wall.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 4 In the chamber past the Void Stake, it will be on the right wall. Beware of the nearby Crockoid.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 5 Hidden beneath the sign near the Void Stake. You may Hand Slap to detect where exactly it is.

SL 1201 Fossil Locations

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	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 6 After constructing the Glowboa Grotto Getaway, this Fossil can be found on the back wall.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 7 On top of a curvy wall downhill from Glowboa Grotto.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 8 On the back side of a curvy wall downhill from Glowboa Grotto.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 9 Beneath the surface just outside of the Dim Lights in the Darkness Challenge Ruins. You can detect it with a hand slap.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 10 On one of the rocks surrounding Glowboa Grotto.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 11 At the base of the pillar in the middle of Glowboa Grotto.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 12 Encased in glass near the slope leading up to Constrictor Corridor.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 13 Embedded on a curvy wall to your right, on way up the slope leading up to Constrictor Corridor.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 14 Near the Warp Gong by Constrictor Corridor.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 15 On the wall directly above the Constrictor Corridor Getaway

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 16 On top of the entrance to the Snake Bananza Charged Climb Challenge Ruin

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 17 On top of Constrictor Corridor.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 18 Below the chin portion of the Constrictor Corridor's face.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 19 When facing the Elder Snake from Constrictor Corridor, head left. There'll be a bridge for you to cross, but the fossil is under this bridge.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 20 On one of the rocks surrounding the pit at the end of the bridge to the left of the Elder Snake

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 21 Just above the Elder's Back Getaway.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 22 Downhill from the Elder's Back Getaway. The fossil is hidden within the slope, so you can detect its exact location with a hand slap.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 23 On a rock past the water, downhill from the Elder's Back Getaway.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 24 On the land formation beneath the ziplines.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 25 Behind some vines in a dark corner of the room where you get one of the Record pieces for Elder Snake.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 1 Beneath the surface In the snowy clearing just past Glowboa Grotto. You may detect it with a hand slap. Beware the large enemy nearby.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 2 On the wall just behind Elder Snake's Throne.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 3 Beneath the surface, near the edge of the clearing past Elder's Back Getaway. You may detect its exact location with a hand slap.

SL 1202 Fossil Locations

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	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 26 By the Chip Exchange in Sculptor's Studio.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 27 Encased in Crystal near Sculptor's Studio.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 28 Encased in Crystal near Sculptor's Studio.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 29 On a wall near the snout section of Sculptor Studio's snake-like platform.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 30 On top of a roof beneath the Sculptor Studio's snake-like platform.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 31 Encased in Crystal in the section between Sculptor's Studio and the Solar Control Tower. Beware of the nearby Crockoids.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 32 Encased in a Crystal Crockoid near the Entrance to SL1203. Destroy the Crystal to retrieve the fossil.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 33 Found just outside a window ledge of the area near the Entrance to SL1203.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 34 In the corner of the bottom floor of the Solar Control Tower.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 35 In a side room at the top of the Solar Control Tower. Can only be opened after the Solar Power has been restored.

SL 1203 Fossil Locations

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	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 36 As you drop into Serpent Sands, you'll find this fossil encased in a crystal nearby.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 37 When you drop into Serpent Sands, there is Voided Terrain nearby. As you follow it to its source, you can spot this fossil encased in crystal nearby.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 38 When you drop into Serpent Sands, there is Voided Terrain nearby. As you follow it to its source, go just beyond where the device is to spot this fossil encased in crystal right by the edge of the map.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 39 Beneath Serpent Sands is a large chamber where you can work towards Banandium Gem 47. This fossil can be found underneath one of the platforms in the chamber.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 40 On top of a curved stone near the Tail-End Getaway.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 41 Beneath the surface of the sands just under the chin of the stone sculpture of Grumpy Kong's face. You may need to do a hand slap to discern the exact location.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 42 On the helmet section of the stone sculpture of Grumpy Kong's face.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 43 In the clearing near the sculptures of Grumpy Kong and Poppy Kong is a well that serves as an entrance into an underground chamber. This fossil is found on the ceiling of that chamber.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 44 Beneath the surface of the sands in the clearing near the sculptures of Grumpy Kong and Poppy Kong. There is a slight circular pattern on the sand that hints at this fossil's location. Beware of the nearby enemies.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 45 Beneath the surface of the sands in the clearing near the sculptures of Void Kong. There is a slight circular pattern on the sand that hints at this fossil's location.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 46 This fossil and another serve as the pupils for the eyes of the Void Kong stone sculpture.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 47 This fossil and another serve as the pupils for the eyes of the Void Kong stone sculpture.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 48 At the tip of a curvy stone structure that resembles a snake near the Desert Outskirts Getaway.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 49 On a wall at the base of the Oasis, just outside the entrance to where Banandium Gem 61 is.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 50 Beneath the surface of the sands on the outskirts of the Oasis. You may discern its location with hand slaps.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 51 Just behind the stone snake structure behind the Style Shop in the Hiss Hiss Oasis.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 52 Beneath the Oasis is an underground storage chamber. This fossil is on the wall of the storage chamber.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 53 After arriving at the Window Viper, this fossil can be found embedded in a window right in view.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 54 In a frame in the room with the sun switch in the highest floor of the Window Viper. Beware of nearby Crockoids.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 55 On top of a moving concrete wall near the tail end of the Window Viper area.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 56 On the side of a Crockoid on the tail-end corridor of the Window Viper area. You'll have to manipulate the light and shadows to render the Crockoid vulnerable. Defeat the Crockoid to collect the fossil.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 57 Visible after constructing the Shade Clouds Getaway.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 58 On a cloud platform along the Shade Clouds paths. You'll have to manipulate the sun direction so that a shadow is not cast on the fossil so that you can break it off of the cloud.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 59 On a cloud platform along the Shade Clouds paths. You'll have to break the nearby stone so its shadow is not cast on the fossil so that you can break it off of the cloud.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 4 When you drop into Serpent Sands, there is Voided Terrain nearby. Within this voided terrain is an Armadillo Fossil. Clear the Voided Terrain to dig up this fossil.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 5 Beneath the surface of the sands in the clearing as you move towards the large stone sculptures of Grumpy Kong and Poppy Kong's faces. There is a slight circular pattern on the sand that hints at this fossil's location.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 6 On the ear section of the stone sculpture of Poppy Kong's face.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 7 Beneath the surface of the sands on a dune as you approach the Desert Outskirts Getaway. There is a slight circular pattern on the sand that hints at this fossil's location.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 8 On the underside of a stone snake structure across the Style Shop in the Hiss Hiss Oasis.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 9 On the outside wall after the first descent of the Window Viper area.

	Armadillo Fossil Armadillo 10 On a cloud platform along the Shade Clouds paths. You'll have to manipulate the sun direction so that a shadow is not cast on the fossil so that you can break it off of the cloud.

	Sea Urchin Fossil Sea Urchin 1 In the middle of a large concrete platform amidst the dunes near the Desert Outskirts Getaway. You'll have to clear away the concrete to unearth the Sea Urchin fossil, but beware of the nearby enemies.

SL 1204 Fossil Locations

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	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 60 In the Crystal Cobra Den, embedded in a curved crystal near the entrance to the nearby Challenge Ruins.

	Banana Bird Fossil Banana Bird 61 In the Crystal Cobra Den, in the mouth of the Crystal Cobra structure.

All Fossil Locations

Radiance Layer Checkpoints

All Checkpoint Locations

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	Shedlight Cave Checkpoint (SL 1200) This is the starting point of the Radiance Layer upon dropping down from the Racing Layer.

	Glowboa Grotto Checkpoint (SL 1201) This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1200.

	Glow Stone Vein Checkpoint (SL 1201) Located at Glowboa Grotto.

	Constrictor Corridor Checkpoint (SL 1201) Located near the Radiance Layer Warp Gong.

	Sculptors' Studio Checkpoint (SL 1202) This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1201.

	Solar Control Tower Checkpoint (SL 1202) Located across the bridge from the Sculptors' Studio.

	Serpent Sands Checkpoint (SL 1203) This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1202.

	Oasis Observation Deck Checkpoint (SL 1203) Located near the Serpent Sands and the blue snake structures.

	Window Viper Checkpoint (SL 1203) Can be reached by climbing up the wall straight ahead from the Oasis Observation Deck.

	Shade Clouds Checkpoint (SL 1203) Located near the end of the Window Viper area.

	Crystal-Cobra Den Checkpoint (SL 1204) This is where you land upon dropping down from Sublayer 1203.

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Warp Gong Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1201
SL 1201	Constrictor Corridor Warp Gong Located at Constrictor Corridor beside the Getaway.

How to Teeleport: Fast Travel Guide

Radiance Layer Challenges

All Challenge Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1201
SL 1201	Antickoid x6 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 1 Speak to the Constructone and pay 600 gold to open the gate to the challenge ruins.
SL 1202
SL 1202	Gloominoid x3 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 2 Inside one of the doors with a Glow Stone. Punch the Glow Stone door to access the hidden area where the challenge ruin is.
SL 1202
SL 1202	Tarpantuloid x3 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 3 On a floating rock above the Sculptor's Studio area.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Gloominoid & Illuminoid x5 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 4 In a cave under the Void Kong-shaped ice structure.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Molevoloid x2 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 5 Make your way to the large Grumpy Kong ice structure and dig down to reach the challenge ruins.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Crockoid x5 Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 6 Behind a wall in the Window Viper area.
SL 1201
SL 1201	Snake Bananza: Charged Climb Radiance Layer Challenge Course 1 On the floating cave right above the Constrictor Corridor checkpoint.
SL 1201
SL 1201	Dim Lights in the Darkness Radiance Layer Challenge Course 2 On the lower floor in Glowboa Grotto just past the Glow Stone Vein checkpoint.
SL 1202
SL 1202	Arcade Country Radiance Layer Challenge Course 3 Located right next to the Solar Control Tower checkpoint.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Surfing in Shadow Radiance Layer Challenge Course 4 Speak to the Constructone in the small house to the right of the Style Shop and pay it 1000 gold to clear the debris to the challenge ruins on the opposite side of the road.
SL 1204
SL 1204	Strong, Shady Clouds Radiance Layer Challenge Course 5 Located to the right of the Void Stake.

List of Challenges

Bonus Stage Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1203
SL 1203	Blasting for Gold From the Oasis Observation Deck, head towards the structure of ice shaped like Poppy Kong's head, then dig through to find the Bonus Stage.

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Radiance Layer Shops

Radiance Layer Style Shop

Style Shop Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1203
SL 1203	Hiss Hiss Oasis Style Shop

Available Outfits

Name	Type	Cost	Effect
Black Britches	Britches	1	Reduces damage from enemies by 10 percent.
Defense Britches	Britches	5	Reduces damage from enemies by 15 percent.
Banandium Chip Bolo	Neckwear	1	Increases the chance of doubling any Banandium Chips you collect by 20 percent.
Purple Radiance Outfit	Pauline Outfits	5	Extends your Snake Bananza time by 40 percent.
Blue Radiance Outfit	Pauline Outfits	5	Extends your Snake Bananza time by 40 percent.
Rattle Radiance Outfit	Pauline Outfits	10	Extends your Snake Bananza time by 40 percent.
Lemonade Gradient Fur	Fur Color	5	Tangy and refreshing, like an ice-cold beverage on a hot day.
Shiny Cyan Fur	Fur Color	10	Sparkly and shiny, like an aquamarine gemstone.

All Style Shop Locations

Stuff Shop Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1202
SL 1202	Sculptors' Studio Stuff Shop

All Stuff Shop Locations

Chip Exchange Location

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1202
SL 1202	Sculptors' Studio Chip Exchange

How to Farm Banandium Chips

Radiance Layer Void Stakes

Void Stake Locations

Layer	Overworld View	Map Location
SL 1200
SL 1200	Shedlight Cave Void Stake Go past the snake NPC at the entrance. Defeat the Crockoid nearby to get the Void Key.
SL 1201
SL 1201	Constrictor Corridor Void Stake Use the Snake Bananza Form to Charge Jump on top of the Constrictor Corridor. Charge Jump on top of the Void Stake to recover the key floating above it.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Window Viper Void Stake 1 Located at the end of the hall of the first floor of Window Viper. Defeat the Crockoid nearby to get the Void Key.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Window Viper Void Stake 2 Located at the end of the hall of the second floor of Window Viper. Defeat the Crockoid nearby to get the Void Key.
SL 1203
SL 1203	Shade Clouds Void Stake Located in a glass room below Shade Clouds. Down Punch the box on top of the farthest tower in Shade Clouds to open the door.
SL 1204
SL 1204	Crystal Cobra Den Void Stake Located in the Crystal Cobra Den. This can only be unlocked during the post-game and will lead to the Feast Layer.

All Void Stake Locations

Cranky Kong Location

Sublayer 1203

Map / Overworld Image	Video Directions

In SL1203, head to the serpent town plaza with a central pool. Cranky is perched atop the left icy serpent statue.

All 17 Cranky Kong Locations

Radiance Layer Getaways

All Getaway Locations

Map Location	Overworld Image
Radiance Layer (SL 1201)	Constrictor Corridor Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1201)	Elder's Back Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1201)	Glowboa Grotto Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1202)	Solar Control Tower Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1203)	Hiss Hiss Oasis Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1203)	Tail-End Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1203)	Desert Outskirts Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1203)	Shade Clouds Getaway
Radiance Layer (SL 1204)	Crystal-Cobra Den Getaway

Getaway Guide: All Getaway Locations

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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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