Banjo
A friendly bear and the main playable hero.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move Banjo and Kazooie |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Use the current attack or ability |
Z | Crouch or activate moves that require the Z button |
C-Up | Change to or use the first-person camera where available |
C-LeftC-Right | Adjust the camera |
C-Down | Adjust the camera or use the context-sensitive camera function |
Combos and sequences
ZA | Perform a high jump from a crouch |
|---|---|
ZB | Perform a crouching attack |
Control notes
Some abilities replace or modify the standard action buttons.
The exact action available can depend on the character state, learned move, or nearby object.
How it plays
How does Banjo-Tooie play?
The game uses a third-person perspective. Banjo and Kazooie explore the Isle o' Hags, enter themed worlds through special portals, complete tasks, defeat enemies, and collect Jiggies, musical notes, Jinjos, Glowbos, and other items.
Players learn new moves from Jamjars, use Mumbo's magic and Mumbo Tokens, and sometimes transform Banjo into different forms. Many objectives require abilities learned later, so returning to earlier areas is part of normal progression. Cooperative two-player modes are also available outside the main adventure.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Banjo-Tooie?
Explore each world thoroughly, but do not insist on finishing every objective immediately. Many Jiggies and shortcuts depend on moves or events obtained later.
Keep track of doors, switches, isolated platforms, and passages that seem inaccessible. Visit Jamjars whenever possible, collect Glowbos for Mumbo, and use Banjo-Kazooie team moves to cover ground efficiently. In combat, learn which attack is safest for each enemy rather than relying on one move.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Kazooie
A sharp-tongued breegull who rides in Banjo's backpack and provides many attacks and movement abilities.
Gruntilda Winkydrill
The principal witch antagonist, seeking revenge after her defeat in the previous game.
Mumbo Jumbo
A shaman who uses Glowbos to perform magic and transformations.
Jamjars
Mumbo's brother, who teaches Banjo and Kazooie new abilities.
Bottles
A mole who returns as a ghost and provides information during the adventure.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Enter valid CHEATO codes in the Code Chamber within Mayahem Temple after finding the required CHEATO pagesUnlocks optional cheats such as infinite eggs and infinite feathers.
Advance through the main story and access multiplayer modeAdditional multiplayer content and characters become available as progression milestones are met.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Collect musical notes and learn moves regularly; both are essential for opening paths and progressing.
- 2
Use split-up pads and transformations to solve objectives that neither character can complete alone.
- 3
Revisit earlier worlds after major ability upgrades.
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