Donkey Kong Bananza: All Cranky Kong locations

Donkey Kong Bananza is hiding loads of secrets in every single sub-layer, but if you don’t keep your eyes peeled (like a banana? Get it?), you might miss where Cranky Kong is hiding. Cranky Kong can be found in every level – even the short ones – and if you talk to him, he will reward you with a fresh new Banandium Gem.

If you want to find Cranky Kong in every level in Donkey Kong Bananza, just read through our guide below where we break down every Cranky Kong location in all levels and sub-layers, complete with maps and instructions on how to find each.

SL100 Lagoon Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On SL100 you can find Cranky Kong near the large spiralling pipe structure near the Reservoir Gateway getaway.

If you climb to the broken end of the pipe, you’ll be able to see Cranky on the floating island opposite.

SL200 Hilltop Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On the Hilltop Layer you can find Cranky toward the right side of the stage where a banana-shaped rock points toward a small floating platform.

You can use some fancy platforming tricks to make it over to the platform – it’s totally possible – but the easier way to get Cranky down is to throw a chunk at the bottom of the platform.

This will weigh it down, and bring Cranky crashing down to earth.

SL300 Canyon Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

Cranky is just hanging around out in the open on SL300.

He’s just ahead of the Neckreach Smokestack Exit fork, and located right next to the Mechaneck Isle Getaway.

SL400 The Divide Cranky location – DK Bananza

In SL400’s The Divide, Cranky is once again located on a floating platform. This is easy to access with the Snake Bananza, or you can throw a chunk at its underside to bring him down.

This is located directly above the Warp Gate, so it’s hard to miss as long as you look for it.

SL500 Freezer Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On SL500 of the Freezer Layer, you can find Cranky right at the top of the Zebra-shaped cooling tower. 

This is accessible from the Cooling Tower Top Floor fork. 

From the large circular room in the center of the cooling tower, break the ice to reveal the left path, which includes a ladder leading straight up to Cranky’s igloo.

SL600 Forest Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On SL600’s Forest Layer Cranky is simply sitting at the top of one of the nearby trees.

This tree is right next to Bellhop Burb, which is the small village where the Warp Gong is located. Nice and easy to find.

SL700 The Junction Cranky location – DK Bananza

This is another easy Cranky to find. He’s once again located on a floating platform that can be brought down with a chunk.

This one is just in front of and above where the Warp Gong is located.

SL800 Resort Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

Cranky is in a small sea cave in the Resort Layer, but as long as you know where he is, you can dig straight for him.

This is an easy Cranky to get, and he’s located behind the Warp Gong.

SL902 Tempest Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

Cranky Kong is located in the outdoor area of the sauna on Tempest Layer’s SL902.

From the Trunk-Dunk Hot Springs, head left to find the outdoor relaxation area, and you can find Crank on one of the sunlounger chairs here. Not like the sun is shining.

SL1000 Landfill Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

Once you get down to Landfill Layer’s Trashtopia where the Warp Going is located, look up and around the room and you’ll see a tunnel lit with red light.

This is where Cranky is hiding.

SL1100 Racing Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

In the Racing Layer, Cranky is hidden within the winner’s podium. 

If you go around the back and drop down, you’ll see a monkey ponder the wall, and an arrow pointing up. Break up through the earth and you’ll find Cranky Kong hiding inside, for some reason.

SL1203 Radiance Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

Make sure you’re on Radiance Layer SL 1203, and then head over to the Oasis Observation Deck fork near the gold tree.

Cranky is located on top of the twin snake sculptures here. You can smash off the metal brace at the bottom of each snake to make them easier to climb.

SL1300 Groove Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

In the Groove Layer you can find Cranky in the upper right room as you enter the main disco room.

You can only open the door if you can damage it, which not even the DK Bananza Charge Punch can do. Instead, the Elephant Banaza’s truck should be able to absorb the material, opening the door.

SL1401 Feast Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On the Feast Layer’s SL1401, you can find Cranky next to the square room with the melting floor, between the Cat-Scratch Kitchen and Waste-Oil Container forks.

When in the melting floor room, break the shelves and boxes to the rear of the room to find a new tunnel, and then go through the waterfall on your left to find where Cranky is hiding.

SL1500 Forbidden Layer Cranky location – DK Bananza

On the Forbidden Layer, Cranky is located on a floating island just before the Go-No-Further Gate fork. 

His island is just above the top level where you can throw chunks to make pathways, but you can climb up.

SL1609 Planet Core Cranky location – DK Bananza

Cranky is on the very bottom level of the Planet Core SL1609, near the Climactic Cliff fork.

He’s on the cliff just overlooking the Planet Core. It’s pretty incredible that he made it down here, honestly.

SL10 Ingot Isle Cave-In Cranky location – DK Bananza

When you finish the game you can return to Ingot Isle and find a bunch of brand new challenges. 

That includes a new Cranky banana to earn, and you can find him at the top of the red scaffold above where the Banandium Gem and Stuff Shops are.