Snag all three Banandium Gems in Spiked-Tide Slope with this slick Donkey Kong Bananza walkthrough. Get the hidden one too—no banana left behind.
Rolling Spikes and Hidden Bananas? Welcome to Spiked-Tide Slope
Spiked-Tide Slope is not here to babysit you. This early challenge course in Donkey Kong Bananza throws you straight into the chaos—and honestly, it’s kind of a banger. It’s got rolling hazards, destruction puzzles, and one very sneaky Banandium Gem that’s easy to miss unless you know where to look.
Located in the Hilltop Layer (SL200), you’ll find it chilling near that big ol’ banana-shaped mountain. Closest fast travel stops? Trailhead Getaway and Construction Site. Pack some patience—and maybe a helmet.
Banandium Gem #1 – Dodge, Duck, and Pillar Slam
Right off the bat, DK’s climbing up a hill with spiked balls chasing you like you owe them rent. Midway through that hill, the first gem is right there on the main path.
Survival Tip:
Use the R button like it’s your job—slam the ground to pop up protective pillars from the marked zones. Those spikes? Not your problem if you time it right.
Banandium Gem #2 – BOOM Goes the Veggie
The second gem is sitting pretty at the end of the course, just beyond the final spiked-ball gauntlet. But to get there, you’ll need to do a little gardening… with explosives.
How to Get It:
Yank the vegetables out of the dirt (seriously), and you’ll find throwable bombs. These aren’t just for show—use them to:
- Blow open a path through the environment
- Or carve trenches so the spiked balls roll out of your way
Either method works, just make it loud and effective. Once the way’s clear, the gem’s all yours.
Banandium Gem #3 – The Hidden MVP
Okay, now here’s the one that stumps even the pros. Right before you exit the course, drop down instead of walking out like a chump. There’s a secret little area below the final gem.
Here’s the move:
- Look for two vegetables. Pull them up for bombs (again, gardening is OP).
- Use one bomb to blow up the metal floor so the spiked balls drop into a pit.
- Use the other bomb to blow up the metal ceiling and open a climbing path.
Once you’ve platformed across the top, you’ll reach that hidden third gem.
Bonus Exit Hack: Punch the cracked pink wall to reveal a barrel launcher. Hop in and BOOM—you’re out.
Why These Gems Actually Matter
Beyond the whole “collect-a-thon” flex, Banandium Gems are how you beef up DK’s skill tree. More gems = more power = more shenanigans. Some upgrades even make platforming and puzzle-solving way easier. So yeah, if you plan to 100% Bananza (or just want DK to punch harder than a freight train), these are worth the trouble.
Final Thoughts from the Jungle
Spiked-Tide Slope is basically the tutorial’s evil cousin. It teaches you to:
- Respect hazards
- Master destruction mechanics
- Always check for secret drops
It’s chaotic, clever, and a total gem-hunt if you’re willing to explore. So next time you’re rolling through Hilltop Layer, don’t skip this one—gear up, blow stuff up, and grab every last shiny banana nugget.
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