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Donkey Kong Bananza

Planet Core Banana and Fossil Locations (SL 1600-1609)

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

Planet Core Guides
Walkthrough Collectibles

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Planet Core Collectibles Overview

List of Collectibles

Banandium Gems Total: 23
・SL 1600: 3
・SL 1601: 4
・SL 1602: 1
・SL 1603: 2
・SL 1604: 2
・SL 1605: 2
・SL 1606: 3
・SL 1607: 2
・SL 1608: 0
・SL 1609: 4
Fossils Total: 42
8-Bit Barrel 8-Bit Barrel: 31
8-Bit Items 8-Bit Items: 10
8-Bit DK 8-Bit DK: 1
Checkpoints Total: 11
Challenges Total: 0

There are 23 bananas and 42 fossils available in Planet Core.

Planet Core Bananas

Banandium Gems Map Overview

SL 1600-1602
SL 1603-1605
SL 1606-1609
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SL 1600 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
01
Victory over Void Kong! Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Victory over Void Kong! Banandium Gem Map Location
5x Banandium Gem 5x Banandium Gem
Victory over Void Kong!

Available as soon as you drop into the Planet Core.
02
A View of the King Banandium Gem Overworld Location
A View of the King Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
A View of the King

From the Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint, move away from K. Rool's statue to a land mass across the spiky terrain. You can find this Gem on top of the rock formations here.
03
In the Belly of K. Rool Banandium Gem Overworld Location
In the Belly of K. Rool Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
In the Belly of K. Rool

Found within the Golden Belly of the K. Rool's statue.

SL 1601 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
04
Floating over Fractone Fort Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Floating over Fractone Fort Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Floating over Fractone Fort

On a platform high above Fractone Fort. There is a Shifty Stone Platform and a Cannon Barrel that you can use to get up to where this Banandium Gem is.
05
Shifty Smash Inhale and Destroy Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Shifty Smash Inhale and Destroy

Hit the Shift Smash Challenge on the cliffs above the Warp Gong. Use Elephant Bananza to clear the Lava before switching to Kong Bananza to clear away the Concrete.
06
Planet Core Smashin
Planet Core Smashin
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Planet Core Smashin' Stats

From the Smashintone found near the Warp Gong after clearing 70,000 m3 of Gold in the Planet Core.
07
Planet Core Chip Exchange Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Planet Core Chip Exchange Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Planet Core Chip Exchange

Buy with Banandium Chips to get a Gem. The price will vary depending on how many you have purchased from other layers. The actual Chip Exchange is on SL 1606.

SL 1602 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
08
Survived the Gravel Gauntlet Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Survived the Gravel Gauntlet Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Survived the Gravel Gauntlet

Found after clearing the obstacles on SL 1602

SL 1603 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
09
Klaptrapped behind the Goo Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Klaptrapped behind the Goo

Found after the first goo section of SL 1603. You'll have to go past the second pink section without climbing up the blue goo wall to get to this gem.
10
The Switcheroo Chase Banandium Gem Overworld Location
The Switcheroo Chase Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
The Switcheroo Chase

Found after clearing both goo obstacles of SL 1603.

SL 1604 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
11
Korner of the Krevasse Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Korner of the Krevasse Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Korner of the Krevasse

As you descend SL 1604, you'll find a rotating detonator switch. Dive punching into it while it's pointed to the left will reveal this Banandium Gem.
12
Cracking Open the Way Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Cracking Open the Way Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Cracking Open the Way

Found after clearing the obstacles of SL 1604.

SL 1605 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
13
The Kremlins Krew
The Kremlins Krew
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
The Kremlins Krew's Last Stand

After defeating the game, return to SL1605 and beat the Kremling Krew gauntlet again to get the gem.
14
Stomped Stompenclomper! Again! Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Stomped Stompenclomper! Again! Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Stomped Stompenclomper! Again!

Found after defeating the lava-footed Stompenclomper on SL 1605.

SL 1606 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
15
Planet Core Quiz Master Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Planet Core Quiz Master Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Planet Core Quiz Master

From correctly answering the Quiztone's questions. The answers are Seals, Powerful, and Quiztone.
16
Shifty Smash Skyward Smashing Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Shifty Smash Skyward Smashing

On one of the ledges surrounding the outside walls of Fractone Cradle. Clear this Shifty Smash Challenge by tearing off terrain and jumping into the shifty stones above in Snake Bananza form.
17
Fractone Cradle Climb Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Fractone Cradle Climb Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Fractone Cradle Climb

On top of a tall wall at the highest point of Fractone Cradle. You can get up here easily with Snake Bananza.

SL 1607 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
18
Turf Surf Pit Stop Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Turf Surf Pit Stop Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Turf Surf Pit Stop

On a raised platform in the middle of the thorny path that you have to Turf Surf over. It is recommended to blast an enemy to the pillar to expose a safe surface to climb on. Then hold a chunk and punch upwards as you climb to reach this Gem.
19
Turf Surf Finish Line Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Turf Surf Finish Line Banandium Gem Map Location
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Turf Surf Finish Line

Found at the end of the Turf Surf obstacle course of SL 1607.

SL 1609 Banana Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location
20
Cranky
Cranky
1x Banandium Gem 1x Banandium Gem
Cranky's Planet Core Rant

After listening to Cranky Kong Rant on a high ledge on SL 1609.
21
Rocked King K. Rool! Banandium Gem Overworld Location
Rocked King K. Rool! Banandium Gem Map Location
5x Banandium Gem 5x Banandium Gem
Rocked King K. Rool!

After defeating King K. Rool's boss fight. Pick these Banandium Gems up before you make your wish.
22
Halfway through the Harmoneel Banandium Gem Map Location
3x Banandium Gem 3x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
Halfway through the Harmoneel

Survive the thorny corridor, spike-ball hills, and the lift.
23
End of the Harmoneel Banandium Gem Overworld Location
End of the Harmoneel Banandium Gem Map Location
5x Banandium Gem 5x Banandium Gem (Post-Game)
End of the Harmoneel

Given after completing the final test.

Banandium Gems List and Locations

Planet Core Fossils

Fossils Map Overview

SL 1600-1602
SL 1604-1606
SL 1607-1609
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SL 1600 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 1 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 1 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 1

From the Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint, as you approach K. Rool's statue, this fossil can be found on a triangular stone to the right of the path.

8-Bit Barrel 2 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 2 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 2

From the Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint, you can find this fossil on the tip of a golden tendril nearby.

8-Bit Barrel 3 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 3 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 3

At the base of the K. Rool statue. Beware of the nearby Kremlins.

8-Bit Barrel 4 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 4 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 4

Embedded in a Kremlin's Dirt Armor behind K. Rool statue. Destroying the armor will dislodge the fossil for you to collect.

8-Bit Barrel 5 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 5 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 5

At the top of a stone pillar at the K. Rool statue's rear left end.

8-Bit Barrel 6 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 6 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 6

On the jagged cliffs at the K. Rool statue's rear right end.

8-Bit Items 1 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 1 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 1

In a cave on a separate land mass across the spiky terrain a short distance away from where the K. Rool statue is.

8-Bit Items 2 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 2 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 2

In the Golden Crown of the K. Rool Statue.

SL 1601 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 7 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 7 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 7

On a Triangular Rock atop the cliffs by the Warp Gong.

8-Bit Barrel 8 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 8 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 8

Hidden behind a wall on the of the cliffs opposite of the Style Shop.

8-Bit Barrel 9 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 9 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 9

Encased in crystal found around the cliffs opposite the Style shop.

8-Bit Barrel 10 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 10 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 10

On a wall where the stepped path ends behind the cliffs where the Fractone Fort Getaway is.

8-Bit Barrel 11 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 11 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 11

Visible after constructing the Fractone Fort Getaway.

8-Bit Barrel 12 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 12 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 12

Behind some crates at the base of the cliffs across the Stuff Shop.

8-Bit Barrel 13 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 13 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 13

On a ledge behind the cliffs on the other side of the Style Shop. You can activate the Shifty Stone so that you don't fall into spikes after pulling the Fossil out.

8-Bit Barrel 14 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 14 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 14

On the edge of a cliff near where the minecart station from SL1600 ends.

8-Bit Barrel 15 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 15 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 15

At the lowest platform at the base of where the minecart station from SL1600 ends.

8-Bit Barrel 16 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 16 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 16

Next to the Style Shop is a tunnel blocked by crystal. Dig through the crystal to find this and another fossil at the end.

8-Bit Barrel 17 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 17 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 17

Next to the Style Shop is a tunnel blocked by crystal. Dig through the crystal to find this and another fossil at the end.

8-Bit Items 3 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 3 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 3

At the bottom of the stepped path behind the Fractone Fort Getaway is a tunnel blocked by crystal. Clear the Crystal to find this fossil at the end.

SL 1602 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 18 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 18 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 18

On one of the thorny growths along the Gravel Gauntlet on 1602. You can also throw explosive gold at it before the gauntlet starts to dislodge it early.

8-Bit Items 4 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 4 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 4

On one of the thorny growths off to the right side of the Gravel Gauntlet on SL1602. Best to bring explosive gold on the gauntlet to easily dislodge the fossil from afar

SL 1603 Fossil Locations

There are no fossils in this sublayer.

SL 1604 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Items 5 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 5 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 5

As you descend SL 1604, you'll find a rotating detonator switch. Dive punching into it while it's pointed to the right will reveal and unearth this fossil.

SL 1605 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 19 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 19 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 19

On one of the Kremlins with thorny concrete armor in the clearing of Kremling Kamp. Use explosive Gold to destroy the armor and retrieve the fossil.

8-Bit Barrel 20 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 20 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 20

Near the cliff edges near the minecart station leading down to SL1606.

8-Bit Barrel 21 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 21 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 21

On the cliffs on the side where you arrive on Stompenclomper's arena.

8-Bit Items 6 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 6 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 6

On the same clearing as the Kremlings with Thorny Concrete armor are is a crystal-filled tunnel on the side of a cliff. Clear the crystals to find this fossil at the end of it.

SL 1606 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 22 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 22 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 22

On the cliffs surrounding the top entrance of Fractone Cradle

8-Bit Barrel 23 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 23 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 23

On the outside walls of Fractone Cradle.

8-Bit Barrel 24 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 24 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 24

Encased in Crystal found just outside the Fractone Cradle Getaway.

8-Bit Barrel 25 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 25 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 25

On a vein of gold slightly overhead of the Chip Exchange.

8-Bit Barrel 26 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 26 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 26

Behind some barrels on a ledge near the Style Shop.

8-Bit Barrel 27 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 27 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 27

On a wall near the Quiztone.

8-Bit Items 7 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 7 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 7

Amidst the Gold Tendrils crawling up from the inside of Fractone Cradle. You can dislodge it by throwing a chunk at it, or you can extract it directly.

8-Bit DK 1 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit DK 1 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit DK Fossil 8-Bit DK Fossil
8-Bit DK 1

There is a large opening at the base of Fractone Cradle where you can enter and find this fossil. It will be embedded into a wall with bombs around it. Detonate the bombs to dislodge this fossil.

SL 1607 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 28 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 28 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 28

After Surf Turfing through the first golden barrier on the Kremling Kuagmire, you'll find this fossil on the wall behind you.

8-Bit Barrel 29 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 29 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 29

As you Surf Turf through the Kremling Kuagmire, you'll find this fossil on a golden obstacle. Slam an enemy into it to dislodge the fossil.

8-Bit Items 8 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 8 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 8

Attached to the Armor of a Kremling on the Kremling Kuagmire. Slam one of the smaller explosive enemies into this Kremling to dislodge the fossil.

SL 1608 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Barrel 30 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 30 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 30

On the wall that you drop from to enter the Kremling Koliseum.

8-Bit Barrel 31 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 31 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel Fossil
8-Bit Barrel 31

On top of the cliffs on the left of the Kremling Koliseum.

8-Bit Items 9 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 9 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 9

As you ride the minecart into SL1608, this fossil can be found encased in crystal to your left. Throw a Boom Rock at it to dislodge this fossil.

SL 1609 Fossil Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

8-Bit Items 10 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Items 10 Fossil Map Location
8-Bit Items Fossil 8-Bit Items Fossil
8-Bit Items 10

Stuck on the Exploritone's body found just beneath the surface of SL1609.

All Fossil Locations

Planet Core Checkpoints

All Checkpoint Locations

Checkbox Overworld View Map Location

Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint Map Location
Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint (SL 1600)
This is the starting point of the Planet Core layer upon dropping down from the Forbidden Layer.

Fractone Fort Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fractone Fort Checkpoint Map Location
Fractone Fort Checkpoint (SL 1601)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1600.

Necky Skyway Checkpoint Overworld Location
Necky Skyway Checkpoint Map Location
Necky Skyway Checkpoint (SL 1602)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1601.

Klaptrap Krossing Checkpoint Overworld Location
Klaptrap Krossing Checkpoint Map Location
Klaptrap Krossing Checkpoint (SL 1603)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1602.

Kritter Krevasse Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kritter Krevasse Checkpoint Map Location
Kritter Krevasse Checkpoint (SL 1604)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1603.

Kremling Kamp Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kamp Checkpoint Map Location
Kremling Kamp Checkpoint (SL 1605)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1604.

Fractone Cradle Checkpoint Overworld Location
Fractone Cradle Checkpoint Map Location
Fractone Cradle Checkpoint (SL 1606)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1605.

Kremling Kuagmire Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Kuagmire Checkpoint Map Location
Kremling Kuagmire Checkpoint (SL 1607)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1606.

Kremling Koliseum Checkpoint Overworld Location
Kremling Koliseum Checkpoint Map Location
Kremling Koliseum Checkpoint (SL 1608)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1607.

Climactic Cliff Checkpoint Overworld Location
Climactic Cliff Checkpoint Map Location
Climactic Cliff Checkpoint (SL 1609)
Unlocked after riding the minecart down from Sublayer 1608.

Entry to the Heart of Gold Checkpoint Overworld Location
Entry to the Heart of Gold Checkpoint Map Location
Entry to the Heart of Gold Checkpoint (SL 1609)
This checkpoint can be found before entering the final boss area.

All Checkpoint Locations

Warp Gong Location

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 1601
Fractone Fort Warp Gong Warp Gong Overworld Location
Fractone Fort Warp Gong Map Location
Fractone Fort Warp Gong
Located at Fractone Fort beside the Stuff Shop.

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Planet Core Challenges

No Challenges in Planet Core

There are no challenge ruins in this sublayer.

List of Challenges

Planet Core Shops

Planet Core Style Shop

Style Shop Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 1601
Fractone Fort Style Shop Style Shop Overworld Location
Fractone Fort Style Shop Map Location
Fractone Fort Style Shop
SL 1606
Fractone Cradle Style Shop Style Shop Overworld Location
Fractone Cradle Style Shop Map Location
Fractone Cradle Style Shop

Available Outfits

Name Type Cost Effect
Golden BritchesGolden Britches Britches
8-Bit Barrel 1
 Reduces damage from thorns, spikes, and Banandium Mush by 10 percent.
Girded BritchesGirded Britches Britches
8-Bit Barrel 3
 Reduces damage from thorns, spikes, and Banandium Mush by 20 percent.
Soggy CravatSoggy Cravat Neckwear
8-Bit Items 1
 Fiery rain won't burn you, and lava will be cooled.
Monochrome Split FurMonochrome Split Fur Fur Color
8-Bit Barrel 2
 Stark black and white, striking a perfect balance.
Banandium-Gold FurBanandium-Gold Fur Fur Color
8-Bit Barrel 5
 Sparkly and shiny, like the purest of gold.
LadyLady's Dress Pauline Outfits
8-Bit Barrel 3
 Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent.
Arcade DressArcade Dress Pauline Outfits
8-Bit Barrel 2
 Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent.
Family DressFamily Dress Pauline Outfits
8-Bit Barrel 5
 Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent.

All Style Shop Locations

Stuff Shop Locations

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 1601
Fractone Fort Stuff Shop Stuff Shop Overworld Location
Fractone Fort Stuff Shop Map Location
Fractone Fort Stuff Shop
SL 1609
Climactic Cliff Stuff Shop Stuff Shop Overworld Location
Climactic Cliff Stuff Shop Map Location
Climactic Cliff Stuff Shop

All Stuff Shop Locations

Chip Exchange Location

Layer Overworld View Map Location
SL 1606
Fractone Cradle Chip Exchange Chip Exchange Overworld Location
Fractone Cradle Chip Exchange Map Location
Fractone Cradle Chip Exchange

How to Farm Banandium Chips

Cranky Kong Location

Sublayer 1609

Map / Overworld Image Video Directions
Cranky Kong 16 Cranky Kong Map Location

At the lowest sublayer of the Planet Core, just before the blocked rail track you’ll smash with Kong Bananza, look left.

All 17 Cranky Kong Locations

Planet Core Getaways

All Getaway Locations

Map Location Overworld Image
Getaway 66 Getaway Map Location
Planet Core (SL 1601) 		Getaway 66 Getaway Overworld Image
Fractone Fort Getaway
Getaway 67 Getaway Map Location
Planet Core (SL 1605) 		Getaway 67 Getaway Overworld Image
Kremling Kamp Getaway
Getaway 68 Getaway Map Location
Planet Core (SL 1606) 		Getaway 68 Getaway Overworld Image
Fractone Cradle Getaway
Getaway 69 Getaway Map Location
Planet Core (SL 1609) 		Getaway 69 Getaway Overworld Image
Climactic Cliff Getaway

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