Donkey Kong Bananza: All Transformations And How To Unlock Them

DK in Donkey Kong Bananza has several different transformations with unique perks. Here are the details regarding how to unlock them.

Donkey Kong Bananza is now available (Image via Nintendo)
All transformations in Donkey Kong Bananza (Image via Nintendo)

Donkey Kong Bananza is Nintendo’s latest entry featuring the beloved big ape of the gaming community. The triumphant return of DK in the gaming space is further enhanced by a title that is brimming with new content, including various transformations for its main protagonist.

Indeed, Donkey Kong has a total of five transformations in the game, and each of them gives him unique perks and abilities for a limited period of time. In this article, we will discuss all of the different forms of DK in Donkey Kong Bananza and how you can get them.

All Dk Transformations in Donkey Kong Bananza and How To Get Them

Each transformation comes with different perks
Each transformation comes with different perks (Image via Nintendo)

As we mentioned, there are five transformations available for DK in Donkey Kong Bananza, with some animal-related themes. You can unlock and obtain all of them by visiting giant elders throughout your campaign run. Each of them will grant you special abilities temporarily, which you will need to progress through the main story as well as side objectives. Thus, finding them is relatively easy, and you won’t miss one even if you try.

Furthermore, it is also possible to switch between various forms quickly and seamlessly, so you can potentially chain some impressive combos. This aspect further enhances the gameplay and opens the door for more creative inputs from the players. Lastly, we have provided a comprehensive breakdown of all the different DK transformations in Donkey Kong Bananza below.

Kong Bananza

Become a stronger ape
Become a stronger ape (Image via Nintendo)

The Kong Bananza might be the simplest of the bunch, and it works just like its name suggests. With the help of this transformation, you will be able to turn Donkey Kong into a more powerful ape who can smash through various terrains without breaking a sweat. To unlock this ability, you will have to visit the Kong Elder during the early stages of the playthrough.

Zebra Bananza

Go faster with the Zebra
Go faster with the Zebra (Image via Nintendo)

The Zebra Bananza in Nintendo’s latest entry is quite helpful. Once activated, this transformation gives Kong the ability of a Zebra and makes him a speedster. Furthermore, with this ability, you will gain a lot of momentum quite quickly and will be able to run across crumbling platforms, ice, and water. Visit the Zebra Elder to unlock this form during the middle stages of Donkey Kong Bananza.

Ostrich Bananza

Take your place as the first Ostrich who can fly
Take your place as the first Ostrich who can fly (Image via Nintendo)

Ostriches might be flightless birds in the real animal kingdom, but in Donkey Kong Bananza, everyone’s favorite ape can indeed fly with the Ostrich Kong transformation. Other than that, you can also drop eggs on your enemies from above, which act as bombs. So, in simple terms, this form turns you into the first Ostrich that can fly and behaves like a bomber. Similar to the other transformations, you can unlock it by visiting the Ostrich Elder.

Elephant Bananza

It is a multitasking trunk (Image via Nintendo)

Out of all five transformations, the Elephant Bananza might be the most unique and fun one. As the name suggests, this transformation gives you the abilities of an Elephant. Moreover, once you are in this form, you can suck terrains in with your trunk and store them to use in various scenarios, such as puzzle solving, ziplining, or simply throwing them at enemies or to create new paths. Visit the Elephant Elder to unlock this transformation during the late game.

Snake Bananza

Reach higher places with the snake tail
Reach higher places with the snake tail (Image via Nintendo)

The Snake Bananza is the last of DK’s transformations in Donkey Kong Bananza. The perks of this form are quite simple. With it, you can use your long snake tail as a spring and jump higher than usual. Furthermore, it is also possible to charge jump and double jump with this Bananza. However, it doesn’t end there. You also unlock the glare ability with this transformation, which you can use to slow down fast-moving objects. Thus, it is crucial for platforming and puzzle solving in the late game. To unlock it, visit the Snake Elder.


Donkey Kong Bananza

We provide the latest news and create guides for Donkey Kong Bananza. Meanwhile, you can check out the following articles or catch us playing games on YouTube: