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Donkey Kong Bananza

All 8-Bit Barrel Fossil Locations

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8-Bit Barrel is a type of Fossil that can be found at the Planet Core in Donkey Kong Bananza. See the map locations for all 31 8-Bit Barrel Fossils, what outfits you can buy with them, and more in this guide!

All Planet Core Fossils
8-Bit Barrel 8-Bit Items 8-Bit DK

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All 8-Bit Barrel Fossil Locations

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Fossil Layer Location
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 1
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 1 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 1 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 2
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 2 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 2 Fossil Map Location
From the Kremling Kourtyard Checkpoint, you can find this fossil on the tip of a golden tendril nearby.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 3
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 3 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 3 Fossil Map Location
At the base of the K. Rool statue. Beware of the nearby Kremlins.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 4
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 4 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 4 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 5
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 5 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 5 Fossil Map Location
At the top of a stone pillar at the K. Rool statue's rear left end.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 6
 Planet Core
(SL 1600)
8-Bit Barrel 6 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 6 Fossil Map Location
On the jagged cliffs at the K. Rool statue's rear right end.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 7
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 7 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 7 Fossil Map Location
On a Triangular Rock atop the cliffs by the Warp Gong.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 8
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 8 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 8 Fossil Map Location
Hidden behind a wall on the of the cliffs opposite of the Style Shop.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 9
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 9 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 9 Fossil Map Location
Encased in crystal found around the cliffs opposite the Style shop.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 10
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 10 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 10 Fossil Map Location
On a wall where the stepped path ends behind the cliffs where the Fractone Fort Getaway is.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 11
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 11 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 11 Fossil Map Location
Visible after constructing the Fractone Fort Getaway.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 12
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 12 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 12 Fossil Map Location
Behind some crates at the base of the cliffs across the Stuff Shop.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 13
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 13 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 13 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 14
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 14 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 14 Fossil Map Location
On the edge of a cliff near where the minecart station from SL1600 ends.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 15
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 15 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 15 Fossil Map Location
At the lowest platform at the base of where the minecart station from SL1600 ends.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 16
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 16 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 16 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 17
 Planet Core
(SL 1601)
8-Bit Barrel 17 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 17 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 18
 Planet Core
(SL 1602)
8-Bit Barrel 18 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 18 Fossil Map Location
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 Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 19
 Planet Core
(SL 1605)
8-Bit Barrel 19 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 19 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 20
 Planet Core
(SL 1605)
8-Bit Barrel 20 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 20 Fossil Map Location
Near the cliff edges near the minecart station leading down to SL1606.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 21
 Planet Core
(SL 1605)
8-Bit Barrel 21 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 21 Fossil Map Location
On the cliffs on the side where you arrive on Stompenclomper's arena.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 22
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 22 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 22 Fossil Map Location
On the cliffs surrounding the top entrance of Fractone Cradle
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 23
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 23 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 23 Fossil Map Location
On the outside walls of Fractone Cradle.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 24
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 24 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 24 Fossil Map Location
Encased in Crystal found just outside the Fractone Cradle Getaway.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 25
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 25 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 25 Fossil Map Location
On a vein of gold slightly overhead of the Chip Exchange.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 26
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 26 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 26 Fossil Map Location
Behind some barrels on a ledge near the Style Shop.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 27
 Planet Core
(SL 1606)
8-Bit Barrel 27 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 27 Fossil Map Location
On a wall near the Quiztone.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 28
 Planet Core
(SL 1607)
8-Bit Barrel 28 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 28 Fossil Map Location
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 Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 29
 Planet Core
(SL 1607)
8-Bit Barrel 29 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 29 Fossil Map Location
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 Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 30
 Planet Core
(SL 1608)
8-Bit Barrel 30 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 30 Fossil Map Location
On the wall that you drop from to enter the Kremling Koliseum.
8-Bit Barrel Fossil 8-Bit Barrel 31
 Planet Core
(SL 1608)
8-Bit Barrel 31 Fossil Overworld Location
8-Bit Barrel 31 Fossil Map Location
On top of the cliffs on the left of the Kremling Koliseum.

All Fossil Locations

All 8-Bit Barrel Fossil Outfits

Outfit Description Cost
Golden BritchesGolden Britches Reduces damage from thorns, spikes, and Banandium Mush by 10 percent. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x1
Girded BritchesGirded Britches Reduces damage from thorns, spikes, and Banandium Mush by 20 percent. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x3
Lv2:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x5
Lv3:
8-Bit Items8-Bit Items x3
Monochrome Split FurMonochrome Split Fur Stark black and white, striking a perfect balance. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x2
Banandium-Gold FurBanandium-Gold Fur Sparkly and shiny, like the purest of gold. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x5
LadyLady's Dress Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x3
Lv2:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x5
Lv3:
8-Bit Items8-Bit Items x3
Arcade DressArcade Dress Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x2
Family DressFamily Dress Extends all of your Bananza times by 20 percent. Lv1:
8-Bit Barrel8-Bit Barrel x5

All Outfits and How to Change Costumes

Donkey Kong Bananza Related Guides

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List of All Fossils

Lagoon Layer
DKB - Ammonite iconAmmonite DKB - Anomalocaris iconAnomalocaris DKB - Whale iconWhale
Hilltop Layer
DKB - Ammonite (alt color) iconAmmonite (alt color)
Canyon Layer
DKB - Leaf iconLeaf DKB - Trilobite iconTrilobite DKB - Triceratops iconTriceratops
Freezer Layer
DKB - Sea Lily iconSea Lily DKB - Preserved Bug iconPreserved Bug DKB - T-Rex iconT-Rex
Forest Layer
DKB - Beaver iconBeaver DKB - Pig iconPig DKB - Spider iconSpider
Resort Layer
DKB - Leaf (alt color) iconLeaf (alt color)
Tempest Layer
DKB - Frog iconFrog DKB - Anglerfish iconAnglerfish DKB - Swordfish iconSwordfish
Landfill Layer
DKB - Sea Lily (alt color) iconSea Lily (alt color)
Radiance Layer
DKB - Banana Bird iconBanana Bird DKB - Armadillo iconArmadillo DKB - Sea Urchin iconSea Urchin
Groove Layer
DKB - Beaver (alt color) iconBeaver (alt color)
Feast Layer
DKB - Old Tire iconOld Tire DKB - Cathode-Ray Tube iconCathode-Ray Tube DKB - Robot iconRobot
Fobidden Layer
DKB - Frog (alt color) iconFrog (alt color)
Planet Core
DKB - 8-Bit Barrel icon8-Bit Barrel DKB - 8-Bit Items icon8-Bit Items DKB - 8-Bit DK icon8-Bit DK

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