Unlock Every Hidden Banandium Gem in Donkey Kong Bananza’s Forest Layer – Ultimate Guide!
Discover Every Banandium Gem in Donkey Kong Bananza’s Forest Layer
If you’re diving into the Forest Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza, you’re in for a treat filled with flying ostriches, poisonous challenges, and tons of Banandium Gems to collect. This sixth layer is packed with secrets, and if you want to grab all the bananas here, you’ll need to master your ostrich abilities and navigate through tricky terrains like poisonous waters and thorny trees.
- Overview of Banandium Gem locations in the Forest Layer
- Tips for using ostrich powers to reach hidden bananas
- Details on battle challenges and secret areas
- Information on story progression and returning for hidden gems
Sublayer 600: The Heart of the Forest Layer
In Sublayer 600 alone, there are 39 Banandium Gems waiting for you. Right from the start, you’ll find a giant bunch of bananas on the woodland path. Many gems are hidden in clever spots—like behind walls, under leaves, or inside battle challenges where you’ll have to defeat enemies such as squeeloids and buzzoids.
Use seeds to create vine bridges and throw chunks of wood to manipulate platforms. For example, at the top of a giant tree, you can throw a chunk at a shifty cube to turn it into a platform and then reach a gem suspended in the air. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for flying enemies and poisonous waters that can make your journey tricky.
Some gems are rewarded for clearing specific challenges, like defeating a set number of thorns or completing battle courses such as the “Thorn-Forest Throwdown” or “Seed to Succeed.” Others require you to explore hidden tunnels or break through thorn walls. The Eggshell Hotel is another hotspot, with multiple gems hidden inside its floors and secret rooms.
Hidden and Story-Dependent Gems
Not all Banandium Gems are available on your first visit. Gems numbered 39 to 47 unlock after progressing further in the story or after completing the main campaign. Additionally, you can trade Banandium Chips and gold at the Forest Chip Exchange to get exclusive gems.
Sublayer 601: Marshes and Bouncy Platforms
Sublayer 601 adds 23 more Banandium Gems to your collection. Here, you’ll encounter mossy marshes and tricky bouncing platforms. After lowering the poison levels by defeating plants, new areas open up with hidden bananas beneath moving platforms or inside challenging courses.
The Rubbery Roost area features bouncing challenges where timing your jumps and using ostrich flutter abilities will help you reach high platforms. Battle challenges like “Bouncing Bites” require defeating enemies quickly, and you’ll also find clever uses of seeds to create bridges and access secret spots.
Sublayer 602: Deeper into the Forest
The deepest part, Sublayer 602, contains 10 Banandium Gems. Many are tied to story progression, like the banana bunch you get upon first entering Bramblenest Bog. Challenge courses here involve popping banana balloons, navigating pit seed puzzles, and feeding Growtones to earn rewards.
Exploration is key—use chunks to clear red vines and glide across platforms with your ostrich form. Combat challenges inside large wooden houses test your skills against munchoids, while secret paths lead to hidden gems nestled inside roots or thorny nests.
Helpful Guides and Additional Resources
If you’re enjoying the forest and want to explore other layers, there are guides available for the Canyon Layer, The Divide Layer, and Freezer Layer. Plus, you can check out detailed explanations about amiibo rewards, skill trees, and the different layers to fully master Donkey Kong Bananza.
For more detailed visuals and walkthroughs, you might find the following Twitch clip helpful for some of the Forest Layer challenges:
Forest Layer Banandium Gems Guide
Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned player, collecting every Banandium Gem in the Forest Layer is a rewarding challenge that showcases the best of Donkey Kong Bananza’s adventurous spirit.
