Unlock a treasure trove of explosive power and exclusive style in Donkey Kong Bananza-just by scanning your amiibo collection! From unleashing fiery KONG tiles to unlocking Pauline’s dazzling Diva Dress that doubles music disc drops, every amiibo unlocks unique and game-changing rewards that will transform your jungle adventure on Nintendo Switch 2. Ready to see what surprises your amiibo hold? Dive into our complete guide to all amiibo rewards and unlocks in Donkey Kong Bananza.
Below we list what the amiibos do in Donkey Kong Bananza and how to use them, plus explain how to get the Diva Dress for Pauline.
Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo rewards and unlock list
In Donkey Kong Bananza, scanning amiibo offers various rewards and unlocks that enhance gameplay. The dedicated Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo unlocks Pauline’s special Diva Dress, which doubles the drop rate of music discs after defeating enemies, providing a valuable early-game boost. Other Donkey Kong-related amiibo-including figures from Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, and Super Nintendo World-grant four explosive golden KONG tiles, which can be thrown to clear obstacles and damage the environment. Amiibo from other Nintendo series also work, dropping giant terrain spheres with different elemental effects that aid progression by, for example, extinguishing lava or smashing barriers. Players can scan amiibo via the pause menu or at a specific Collectone NPC in the Resort Layer to access these unique rewards and boosts throughout the adventure.
Scanning different amiibo earn you slightly different rewards.
These Donkey Kong-related amiibo will give you four golden KONG tiles per scan, which function as explosive structures to help you clear out a path:
- Donkey Kong and Pauline
- Donkey Kong (Super Mario)
- Diddy Kong (Super Mario)
- Donkey Kong (Super Smash Bros.)
- Diddy Kong (Super Smash Bros.)
- King K. Rool (Super Smash Bros.)
Notably, the Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo will give you the Diva Dress, an outfit for Pauline that increases the drop rate of music discs. (See below for more on that, since it’s not just a reward for scanning the amiibo the same way these tiles are.)
Scanning non-Donkey Kong amiibo will give you various elemental balls that you can throw. That’s not as fun, but oh well.
How to use an amiibo in Donkey Kong Bananza
To use an amiibo in Donkey Kong Bananza, press the plus button to open the pause menu during gameplay and select the amiibo option. Then, tap your amiibo figure onto the NFC reader of your controller-this is located on the right stick of the right Joy-Con or the center logo area of a Pro Controller. Once scanned, you’ll receive in-game rewards such as explosive gold KONG tiles when using Donkey Kong series amiibos, or a random terrain sphere for other amiibos. For the special Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo, scanning it at a specific NPC named Collectone in the Resort Layer also unlocks Pauline’s Diva Dress outfit early, which doubles the drop rate of music discs after defeating enemies.
To scan amiibo in Donkey Kong Bananza, press the Plus button to open the main menu and then select the amiibo icon. Then, you just need to hold the amiibo against the right control stick on the Joy-Con or on the center of the Pro Controller, against the Nintendo Switch 2 logo to scan it.
How get the Diva Dress using Pauline’s amiibo
To get the Diva Dress for Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza using her amiibo, you need to reach the Resort Layer (around sub-layer 800) in the game, where you will find an NPC named Collectone who loves amiibo. When you interact with Collectone, select the option to show an amiibo and scan the Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo figure on your Nintendo Switch. This will instantly unlock Pauline’s Diva Dress outfit, which increases the chance of music discs dropping after defeating enemies. Along with the dress, you will also receive some golden KONG tiles to use in the game. This early unlock through the amiibo is a bonus, as the Diva Dress can also be obtained later by completing specific in-game challenges without the amiibo.
To actually get Pauline’s dress, you’ll need to find a specific NPC that kind of. looks like the amiibo itself. We found this amiibo on the Resort Layer (800), which is about halfway into the game. You can find them here:
What hidden rewards do special Amiibo unlock in Donkey Kong Bananza
Special Amiibo unlock hidden and valuable rewards in Donkey Kong Bananza, enhancing gameplay in unique ways:
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Donkey Kong and Pauline Amiibo (specifically made for Donkey Kong Bananza) unlocks the Diva Dress for Pauline immediately upon scanning. This dress doubles the drop rate of music discs in the game, providing a significant gameplay advantage.
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Donkey Kong-related Amiibo, including those from Super Mario, Super Smash Bros., and Super Nintendo World (Donkey/Diddy Kong Power-Up Bands), grant four golden KONG tiles per scan. These tiles are explosive and can be thrown to clear obstacles and enemies quickly, acting as powerful in-game tools.
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Scanning any other Amiibo from different franchises (e.g., Splatoon, Animal Crossing, Pokémon) spawns elemental spheres made of various materials like stone or ice. These spheres can be used as thrown weapons or to interact with the environment, though they are less flashy than the Donkey Kong-specific rewards.
Notably, while the Diva Dress can be unlocked without the Amiibo by playing through the game, the Amiibo allows early access to this coveted outfit. The explosive KONG tiles are a unique and recurring benefit from all Donkey Kong-themed Amiibo, rewarding fans with both nostalgia and practical combat advantages.
In summary, the main hidden Amiibo rewards are the Diva Dress for Pauline and the explosive golden KONG tiles, while other Amiibo yield useful but more generic elemental spheres.
What exclusive outfits can I unlock with certain Amiibo in Donkey Kong Bananza
The exclusive outfit you can unlock with certain Amiibo in Donkey Kong Bananza is Pauline’s Diva Dress. This special red dress is inspired by Super Mario Odyssey and scanning the Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo unlocks this outfit immediately. The Diva Dress also doubles the drop rate of music discs after defeating enemies, giving a gameplay advantage beyond just the cosmetic aspect.
Key details about the Diva Dress unlock:
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It is unlocked by scanning the Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo at the Collectone NPC location in SL 800 (Resort Layer).
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Although this dress can also be unlocked by playing through the game and completing the post-story mission, the Amiibo grants early access to it.
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No other exclusive outfits are unlocked by any other Amiibo; other Donkey Kong-themed Amiibo mainly provide golden explosive KONG tiles or elemental spheres instead of outfits.
In summary, Pauline’s Diva Dress is the only exclusive outfit tied directly to Amiibo scanning in Donkey Kong Bananza.
