Want to unlock every DK outfit in Donkey Kong Bananza? Here’s the full guide to all fur colors, britches, neckwear, and helmets—plus fossil costs and upgrade tips.
Style Over Smash: DK’s Wardrobe Gets Serious
So DK’s not just out here smashing barrels—he’s smashing the fashion scene too. With 62 unlockable outfits (plus five defaults), Donkey Kong Bananza turns your fur-loving, terrain-punching gorilla into a full-blown trendsetter. And yeah, most of these looks aren’t just for the ‘gram—they come with stat boosts that can seriously shift your gameplay.
Let’s break down every single unlockable piece of gear in DK’s closet: fur colors, neckwear, britches, and that one lonely helmet. Oh, and don’t forget your fossils—you’re gonna need a ton.
Outfit System Basics
- You can change DK’s fur, britches, and neckwear individually.
- Fur Colors: Unlocked at any Style Shop, mostly for aesthetics (no stat boosts).
- Neckwear + Britches: Found in the 8 main Layer shops (Lagoon, Canyon, Freezer, Forest, Tempest, Radiance, Feast, Planet Core).
- Helmets: Just two. One’s default, the other is a story unlock.
Fossil Economy (For Neckwear & Britches)
| Gear | Base Cost | Upgrade 1 | Upgrade 2 |
| Neckwear | 1 common fossil | +3 common | +1 rare |
| Britches | 5 common fossils | +10 common | +3 rare |
There’s also 8 non-upgradable britches that only cost 1 common fossil each—perfect for the budget fashionista.
All DK Neckwear (Ties, Bows, Bolos & Cravats)
| Name | Effect | Where to Get |
| Classic Tie | The OG look. No effects. | Default |
| Treasure Tie | Boost treasure spawn (10–30%) while digging. | Lagoon (1 Anomalocaris) |
| Bananergy Tie | Gain more Bananergy from gold (25–100%). | Canyon (1 Trilobite) |
| Dig-It Neckerchief | Restores Bananergy while digging. | Freezer (1 Preserved Bug) |
| Battle Bow Tie | Restores Bananergy when KO’ing enemies. | Forest (1 Pig) |
| Apple-a-Day Tie | Apples heal more (25–100%). | Tempest (1 Frog) |
| Banandium Chip Bolo | Doubles Banandium Chip drop chance (20–40%). | Radiance (1 Armadillo) |
| Yum-Yum Tie | Eating food heals you more (even terrain food). | Feast (1 CRT) |
| Soggy Cravat | Makes you lava/fire resistant. Big AoE at higher levels. | Planet Core (1 8-Bit Barrel) |
| Invisibility Tie | Makes you invisible… to yourself. LOL. | Post-game: Speak to Poppy Kong after funding Grumpy Kong |
Pro Tip: The Yum-Yum Tie is OP for survival in food-heavy areas like Feast & Jungle layers.
All DK Fur Colors
These are cosmetic only—but let’s be real, half the fun is looking like a Fruit Roll-Up.
Layer-Based Furs
(Shop name in parentheses)
- Leaf-Green, Aqua-Blue (Lagoon – 5/10 Ammonites)
- Sunset-Red, Smoke-Black (Canyon – 5/10 Leaves)
- Cotton Candy-Pink, Sour Berry-Blue (Freezer – 5/10 Sea Lilies)
- Dusty Olive, Dusty Grape (Forest – 5/10 Beavers)
- Mango Gradient, Mallow Gradient (Tempest – 5/10 Frogs)
- Lemonade Gradient, Shiny Cyan (Radiance – 5/10 Banana Birds)
- Midnight Gradient, Guava Split (Feast – 5/10 Old Tires)
- Matcha Gradient, Macaron Gradient (Forbidden – 8 Frogs each)
- Banandium Gold, Monochrome Split (Planet Core – 5/2 8-Bit Barrels)
Special Gradients & Shiny Colors
- Banana Gradient, Wave Gradient, Dragon-Fruit, Shiny Magenta (Resort – 2/8/8/12 Leaves)
- Twilight, Candy, Shiny Red (Landfill – 2/8/12 Sea Lilies)
- Fractone, Flower, Shiny Silver, Monochrome Gradient (Groove – 2/8/12/8 Beavers)
Some of these fur shades are only available in late-game or optional shops (like Resort, Landfill, and Groove).
All DK Britches (Upgradable + One-Offs)
Upgradable Britches by Layer
| Name | Effect | Shop |
| Swimmin’ Britches | Swim speed boost (15–25%) | Lagoon |
| Traction Britches | Faster movement on mud/snow | Canyon |
| Hot-Pink Britches | Ice water damage resistance | Freezer |
| Poison-Proof Britches | Reduces poison water damage | Forest |
| Burn-Proof Britches | Lava/oil damage resistance | Tempest |
| Defense Britches | Enemy damage resistance | Radiance |
| Shock-Proof Britches | Shock resistance (electric surfaces) | Feast |
| Girded Britches | Spike & hazard protection | Planet Core |
One-Off Britches (Cosmetic Only)
Cost: 1 common fossil each
- Red Britches (Swim boost 10%)
- Dark-Blue Britches (Mud/snow speed 10%)
- Orange Britches (Ice water resist 10%)
- Yellow Britches (Poison resist 10%)
- Sky-Blue Britches (Lava/oil resist 10%)
- Black Britches (Enemy damage resist 10%)
- Purple Britches (Shock resist 10%)
- Golden Britches (Spike damage resist 10%)
These are solid early-game options before you invest in upgradeable pairs.
All DK Helmets
Only two helmets exist—and only one is actually “unlockable.”
| Name | Description | How to Get |
| None | Default look. Classic DK curl. | Default |
| Mining Helmet | Cosmetic safety gear from Ingot Isle. | Complete the main story |
Sorry, no equippable bananas or jungle crowns. Maybe in the sequel?
Outfit Checklist Highlights
- 62 unlockable DK outfits across fur, neckwear, and britches
- Fossils are the main currency: common + rare
- Upgrading neckwear and britches = big stat boosts
- Fur colors are purely visual, but worth collecting
- Some outfits only unlock post-game, so save those fossils
Bonus Tips
- Always grab fossils in each new Layer—you’ll need hundreds.
- Focus upgrades on gear that helps your Bananza style (combat vs puzzle vs exploration).
- Want max style + stats? Complete the Elders’ post-game content to unlock the Invisibility Tie and other meta gear.
Ready to style on the jungle and flex your fossil-fueled fashion sense? Whether you’re going for shiny silver drip or just need that dig-speed buff, DK Bananza gives you every reason to rock your best look.
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