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|title=Krockhead Klamber
|image=[[File:Krockhead Klamber DKC2 screenshot.png]]
|image=[[File:Krockhead_Klamber.png|230px]]
|code=3 - 3
|code=3 - 3 (DKC2) <br> 2 - 8 (DKL2)
|world=[[Krem Quay]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|notes=This is the only level to feature Krochead Barrels.
|track=Bayou Boogie
|before=[[Glimmer's Galleon|<<]]
|before=[[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|<<]]
|after=[[Rattle Battle|>>]]
|after=[[Rattle Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|>>]]
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'''Krockhead Klamber''' is the thirteenth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. It is also the third area of [[Krem Quay]] in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', as well as the eighth level in [[Krem Cauldron]] in ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
'''Krockhead Klamber''' is the thirteenth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and the third area of [[Krem Quay]]. It is the second swamp level, after [[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Barrel Bayou]]. [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] have to quickly cross the swampy water by jumping from many [[Krockhead]]s, many of which have a pattern of emerging for a few seconds, then retreating into the water, and reemerging. Some Krockheads only appear when the [[Kong]]s jump at a [[Krockhead Barrel]], but they also retreat back into the water after a while. The swamp has many {{wp|Typha|cattail plants}} that Diddy and Dixie can grab onto, as well as large barrel platforms partially submerged in the swamp. There are also many [[Flitter]]s that the Kongs must jump from. [[Squitter]] appears in a Bonus Level, though he cannot continue with the Kongs in the main level due to the [[No Animal Sign]] that appears just outside the [[Bonus Barrel]].


This the second swamp level in both games, and it marks the first appearance of the [[Kutlass]] enemies. The [[Kongs]]' main challenge here is having to rely on [[Krochead]]s to be used as stepping stones to cross the water. However, most of the crocodiles only emerge from the surface of the water whenever a [[Krochead Barrel]] is hit. Hitting these barrels only causes them to stay above the surface for a limited amount of time, so [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] must cross the water with them quickly. There are also some Krocheads throughout the level that emerge without hitting any barrels, although they only stay at the surface for a few seconds. [[Kaboing]]s, [[Klinger]]s, [[Zinger]]s and [[Flitter]]s can also be found here, and on many occasions, the Flitters must be bounced on to cross small portions of the water. Other obstacles that must be used to cross the water include large barrels and vines that the heroes can grab onto. [[Squitter the Spider]] is located in this level, but only in one of its [[Bonus Level]]s.
==Layout==
[[File:Krockhead Klamber GBA throwing crate.png|thumb|left|Krockhead Klamber in the Game Boy Advance version]]
The Kongs begin the level in front of a pair of Zingers, who they can travel over with their [[team up]] move in order to reach a hidden area that consists of a [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]] containing a [[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] and a pit with a few Zingers and a Flitter above it. With their super-jump ability, the heroes can cross the pit to reach a platform that holds an arrow pointing to the left that is formed by bananas, which is followed by two more of groups of two Zingers that they must pass. A [[Banana Coin]] is between the two groups, and a treasure chest containing a [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]] follows them. There is also a [[Blast Barrel]] above the previous pit, and the primates can enter it to be shot back to the beginning of the level. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, the area's location was made more obvious to the player. In the original version, the Zingers are not heard or shown unless the Kongs look to the left.


Although the correct spelling of "Krochead" lacks a second K, this level's name is spelled with one.
If Diddy and Dixie head to the right from the starting point on the level, instead of traveling over the Zingers behind them, they come up to a [[DK Barrel]] that is guarded by a yellow Kutlass. A large area of water is ahead of here, and a pair of vines with a Flitter between them float on it. Some platforms that float at the surface of the water are also ahead of here; the first platform holds some bananas, the second carries a [[crate]], and the third supports a hopping Kaboing. The first two of the platforms are separated by a wide gap, but the Kongs can cross this gap by bouncing on a Flitter that flies over it. Once the heroes cross the platform with the Kaboing on it, they reach another two vines that surround a Flitter, who orbits the [[KONG Letters|letter K]]. Two more solid platforms follow these vines, and both of them support Kaboings. If the primates manage to pass these foes and travel ahead, they reach a vine that is guarded by a Zinger.
== Level Layout ==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2===
[[File:KrockheadKlamber365.png|thumb|190px|The Kongs prepare to pass over some Zingers in the hidden area with the DK Coin.]]
The Kongs begin the level in front of a pair of Zingers, who they can travel over with their [[Team-up]] move in order to reach a hidden area that consists of a [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]] containing a red [[Extra Life Balloon]] and a pit with a few Zingers and a Flitter above it. With their super-jump ability, the heroes can cross the pit to reach a platform that holds an arrow pointing to the left that is formed by bananas, which is followed by two more of groups of two Zingers that they must pass. A [[Banana Coin]] is between the two groups, and a treasure chest containing a [[DK Coin]] follows them. There is also an [[Auto Fire Barrel]] above the previous pit, and the primates can enter it to be shot back to the beginning of the level.


If Diddy and Dixie head to the right from the starting point on the level, instead of traveling over the Zingers behind them, they come up to a [[DK Barrel]] that is guarded by a yellow Kutlass. A large area of water is ahead of here, and a pair of vines with a Flitter between them float on it. Some platforms that float at the surface of the water are also ahead of here; the first platform holds some bananas, the second carries a [[crate]], and the third supports a hopping Kaboing. The first two of the platforms are separated by a wide gap, but the Kongs can cross this gap by bouncing on a Flitter that flies over it. Once the heroes cross the platform with the Kaboing on it, they reach another two vines that surround a Flitter, who orbits the [[K-O-N-G Letters|letter K]]. Two more solid platforms follow these vines, and both of them support Kaboings. If the primates manage to pass these foes and travel ahead, they reach a vine that is guarded by a Zinger.
[[File:Krockhead Klamber DKC2 shot.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Diddy Kong holds the second DK Barrel in the level]]
A quadruplet of Flitters are present near here, and one of them hovers over a Banana Coin. Diddy and Dixie must bounce on the insects in order to cross a portion of the swamp and reach an additional vine that is followed by some solid platforms. The first platform holds a DK Barrel, while the two ahead of it are jumped on by a Kaboing, who jumps back and forth with the two platforms. A Flitter also hovers over the third platform. Once the primates travel past this platform, they grab onto a vine that is followed by a Flitter, who is surrounded by a Zinger. While dodging the restless Zinger, they can bounce on the Flitter in order to reach another vine. An additional vine is ahead of it, and a Krockhead with the letter O above its head is between them. The Kongs can discover a third vine after here, and a Flitter being orbited by a Zinger is to the left of it. To the right of the vine, the primates can find a Flitter with a Zinger next to it and the final vine before the [[Star Barrel]], which hovers nearby above a Krockhead.


[[File:KrockheadKlamber165.png|thumb|left|200px|Diddy Kong holds the second DK Barrel in the level.]]
A long, solid area of land is ahead of here, and a Blast Barrel that can shoot them straight up into the air is next to it. The area of land holds a yellow Kutlass and a [[No Animal Sign]] with Squitter pictured on it. An arrow formed by bananas is also above the sign, and it points towards a hidden [[Bonus Barrel]]. If this is entered, the heroes reach a Bonus Level that contains Squitter. If they exit the bonus with Squitter and pass the No Animal Sign, the spider disappears and they are given a Life Balloon. If the duo continues from here, they reach a Krockhead Barrel that causes the two Krockheads in the water area nearby to stick their heads out. They must use the crocodiles to reach a pair of vines with a Banana Coin guarded by a Zinger between them. A DK Barrel is to the left of the first vine. After the primates pass the second vine and dodge a Zinger in mid-air, they land on a solid platform with a Krockhead Barrel and, in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version only, a [[golden feather]] above it. A Zinger hovers over the barrel and the feather.
A quadruplet of Flitters are present near here, and one of them hovers over a Banana Coin. Diddy and Dixie must bounce on the insects in order to cross a portion of the swamp and reach an additional vine that is followed by some solid platforms. The first platform holds a DK Barrel, while the two ahead of it are jumped on by a Kaboing, who jumps back and forth with the two platforms. A Flitter also hovers over the third platform. Once the primates travel past this platform, they grab onto a vine that is followed by a Flitter, who is surrounded by a Zinger. While dodging the restless Zinger, they can bounce on the Flitter in order to reach another vine. An additional vine is ahead of it, and a Krochead with the letter O above its head is between them. The Kongs can discover a third vine after here, and a Flitter being orbited by a Zinger is to the left of it. To the right of the vine, the primates can find a Flitter with a Zinger next to it and the final vine before the [[Star Barrel]], which hovers nearby above a Krochead.


If they hit the barrel, four Krockheads emerge from the water. The Kongs can use these nearby creatures to reach a vine that they can use to reach a solid platform that a Zinger guards. An additional platform follows here, and it holds a small crate that they can defeat enemies with. If the two friends continue from here, they reach a vine with a Klinger on it and another Krockhead Barrel that floats above the dangerous water. After they hit the barrel, a Krockhead appears under them. Some more Krockheads are ahead of here that appear after the barrel is touched, and a Flitter is between every two Krockheads. The letter N is also between the second and third Krockheads in the area. Soon, the primates reach a solid platform with a DK Barrel high above it. They can only reach the barrel if they use their team up move or jump to it from the vine found to the right, which holds a Klinger.


A long, solid area of land is ahead of here, and an Auto Fire Barrel that can shoot them straight up into the air is next to it. The area of land holds a yellow Kutlass and a [[No Animal Sign]] with Squitter pictured on it. An arrow formed by bananas is also above the sign, and it points towards a hidden [[Bonus Barrel]]. If this is entered, the heroes reach a Bonus Level that contains Squitter. If they exit the bonus with Squitter and pass the No Animal Sign, the spider disappears and they are given a red Extra Life Balloon. If the duo continues from here, they reach a Krochead Barrel that causes the two Krocheads in the water area nearby to stick their heads out. They must use the crocodiles to reach a pair of vines with a Banana Coin guarded by a Zinger between them. A DK Barrel is to the left of the first vine. After the primates pass the second vine and dodge a Zinger in mid-air, they land on a solid platform with a Krochead Barrel and, in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version only, a [[Golden Feather]] above it. A Zinger hovers over the barrel and the feather.
Another vine with a Klinger on it is near here, and it is followed by a quadruplet of Flitters that the heroes must bounce on to cross a small portion of the water area. The two friends can find a pair of vines after the section of Flitters, and one of these vines holds a Klinger. A Krockhead Barrel floats above the water next to the vines, and once it is touched, some Krockheads appear ahead above the water. Two of these Krockheads are guarded by Zingers, and a red Krockhead follows them that can fling the Kongs to a Krockhead Barrel located nearby. After they hit it, some more Krockheads appear, who can enable them to cross a portion of the water area and reach a pair of vines with a solid section of land next to them. An [[End of Level Target]] is on this land area, and a Zinger floats above it. If they hit the target, the level is completed; they can also win a prize from the target if they jump on it from the top of the previous vine. The prizes include a banana, a Banana Bunch, or the letter G.
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==Enemies==
The following enemies appear in the following quantities:


[[File:KrockheadKlamber265.png|thumb|200px|Diddy Kong jumps to a Krochead Barrel.]]
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If they hit the barrel, four Krocheads emerge from the water. The Kongs can use these nearby creatures to reach a vine that they can use to reach a solid platform that a Zinger guards. An additional platform follows here, and it holds a small crate that they can defeat enemies with. If the two friends continue from here, they reach a vine with a Klinger on it and another Krochead Barrel that floats above the dangerous water. After they hit the barrel, a Krochead appears under them. Some more Krocheads are ahead of here that appear after the barrel is touched, and a Flitter is between every two Krocheads. The letter N is also between the second and third Krocheads in the area. Soon, the primates reach a solid platform with a DK Barrel high above it. They can only reach the barrel if they use their Team-up move or jump to it from the vine found to the right, which holds a Klinger.
Flitter DKC2.png|[[Flitter]] (2)
Kaboing DKC2 gray.png|[[Kaboing]] (gray) (4)
Klinger DKC2.png|[[Klinger]] (10)
Krockhead DKC2 green.png|[[Krockhead]] (green) (20)
Krockhead DKC2 red.png|Krockhead (brown) (1)
Kutlass DKC2 yellow.png|[[Kutlass]] (yellow) (2)
Zinger DKC2 yellow.png|[[Zinger]] (yellow) (22)
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==Items and objects==
The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:


Another vine with a Klinger on it is near here, and it is followed by a quadruplet of Flitters that the heroes must bounce on to cross a small portion of the water area. The two friends can find a pair of vines after the section of Flitters, and one of these vines holds a Klinger. A Krochead Barrel floats above the water next to the vines, and once it is touched, some Krocheads appear ahead above the water. Two of these Krocheads are guarded by Zingers, and a red Krochead follows them that can fling the Kongs to a Krochead Barrel located nearby. After they hit it, some more Krocheads appear, who can enable them to cross a portion of the water area and reach a pair of vines with a solid section of land next to them. An [[End of Level Target]] is on this land area, and a Zinger floats above it. If they hit the target, the level is completed; they can also win a prize from the target if they jump on it from the top of the previous vine.
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===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
Banana Coin.png|[[Banana Coin]] (3)
The level begins on a long area of land with a DK Barrel above it. An area of water with two solid platforms above it is ahead of here, and a Zinger hovers between the platforms. Once the water area is crossed, the Kongs reach a small section of ground that supports a Neek. A Zinger hovers near here, and it is followed by two vines, one of which that holds a Klinger, and some platforms located in another pit full of water. The primates can discover two Flitters and some bananas once they reach the last of these platforms. If they bounce on the foes, they can cross a portion of the water and reach a pair of vines with the letter K and a Banana Bunch between them. A Klinger climbs along the second of the vines. Once they pass this foe and continue to the right, they reach some more platforms that they must use to cross the water area. A Flitter hovers over some of these platforms, and another Flitter is present slightly ahead of them. The duo must bounce on this foe in order to reach an additional platform that is positioned next to a vine and a large section of land. If the heroes jump from the top of the vine, they can reach a Flitter that they must bounce on to access a Bonus Barrel.
DK Barrel.png|[[DK Barrel]] (4)
Krockhead Barrel.png|[[Krockhead Barrel]] (5)
Red Extra Life Balloon DKC2.png|[[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] (red) (2)
Treasure Chest DKC2.png|[[Treasure Chest]] (2)
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Near the land area, they can discover a Krochead Barrel that they must touch in order to make some Krocheads appear out of the area of water ahead. They must jump along the heads of these crocodile foes in order to progress over the water. As they travel, a Flitter flies in their way. They encounter another Flitter farther ahead of here that they must bounce on to reach a Krochead located farther ahead of them. This Krochead is followed by a trio of vines. The vine in the center of the group holds a Klinger, while the final vine in the group is positioned next to a Banana Coin. Two platforms are near here that the primates can use to cross more of the water and reach a Krochead Barrel. After they hit the barrel, some Krocheads stick their heads out of the surface of the water, and they can be used as stepping stones. As the Kongs travel over a small portion of the water with them, a Zinger flies in their way. They also come up to the letter O, which can only be reached with their super-jump move. Soon, they reach a vine that is followed by a solid platform with a Kaboing on it. An area of land is after here, and the level's Star Barrel and a DK Barrel float above it.
===KONG Letters===
*'''K:''' Circled around by the third Flitter
*'''O:''' Shortly after the second DK Barrel, the letter O appears between two cattails, hovering just above the swamp water. A Krockhead can be used for a platform to reach the letter O.
*'''N:''' Just after the third Krockhead Barrel, the letter N is hovering above a Flitter, whom the Kongs must bounce on to reach the letter.
*'''G:''' One of the prizes at the End of Level Target.  


A Neek also walks along the long section of land, which is followed by a Zinger and a solid platform with a Krochead Barrel above it. If the Kongs touch this barrel, Krocheads appear in the water ahead of them. A wide gap separates the first two Krocheads, but it can be crossed if the heroes jump on the Flitter that hovers between them. Once they jump from the last of these Krocheads, they reach a vine with a Flitter after it. The enemy can be bounced on in order to reach the letter N and a vine that is positioned to the left of an additional Flitter. The primates can use this enemy to their advantage by bouncing on it in order to reach a Krochead Barrel and two solid platforms. After they activate the barrel, Krocheads appear ahead of the platforms. As they travel over the water with these creatures, they reach a pair of Flitters that they can use to bounce to another Krochead with an additional Flitter after it. They can bounce on this insect to reach a Krochead located next to a vine with a DK Coin next to it. To the right of this vine, the Kongs can discover a trio of platforms that are covered in hopping Kaboings. Once they pass these foes and continue slightly farther into the level, they reach an area of land that holds a Klomp and a Neek. The letter G and some bananas are also above it.
===Key items===
[[File:Krockhead Klamber DKC2 crate.png|thumb|Dixie carrying the chest containing the Video Game Hero Coin]]
*'''[[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]:''' At the very start, Diddy and Dixie must backtrack behind two vertically-stacked Zingers and then jump across a pit to land on another platform. There are two more pairs of vertically stacked Zingers, and the Kongs must use [[team up]] to pass them and grab the [[Treasure Chest]] containing the Video Game Hero Coin.
*'''[[Golden feather]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' After the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find a Zinger circling a Krockhead Barrel just after the second cattail. By jumping from the cattail, Diddy and Dixie can obtain the golden feather, which is floating above the Krockhead Barrel.
*'''[[Photograph]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' As the Kongs bounce on the last four Flitters in the level, they must bounce on the fourth and final one to obtain the [[photograph]]. Flitter is depicted in the photograph, which appears in the third page of the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|scrapbook]].
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==Bonus Level==
[[File:Krockhead Klamber Bonus Area.png|thumb|The Bonus Level of Krockhead Klamber]]
Krockhead Klamber has only one Bonus Level, listed by its type:
 
*'''''Destroy them All!''''': Just after the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find a group of [[banana]]s arranged as an upward-pointing arrow. Diddy and Dixie must use [[team up]] and follow the direction of the arrow to move up into a [[Bonus Barrel]]. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs must ride [[Squitter]] and use his web projectiles to defeat four [[Zinger]]s within 15 seconds. Some of the Zingers can only be reached from Squitter creating web platforms. After defeating every Zinger, the [[Kremkoin]] appears on the right side of the area.


At the end of the land section, the primates can discover a Krochead Barrel that they must touch to make more Krocheads emerge above the surface of the water. Before they can reach these Krocheads, they must first continue over some of another area of water, where there is a pair of platforms with a wide gap between them. In order to cross this gap, the heroes must bounce on the Flitter that flies between the two platforms. A vine with a Klinger on it follows these platforms, and a Banana Coin floats near the top of it. On the other side of the vine, the primates can find another pair of platforms with a Zinger between them. Once they pass another vine with a Klinger on it, they reach a Krochead that can hold them above the water. A Flitter is next to the Krochead, and it must be bounced on in order to reach another Krochead that is followed by an area of land. A spring is on this ground area, and if the heroes bounce the spring, they complete the level.
==Secrets==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2===
====K-O-N-G Letters====
*K: Near the beginning of the level, the primates come up to the third Flitter in the level, who hovers around the letter K.
*O: Shortly after the heroes pass the second DK Barrel in the level, they come up to a Krochead between two vines with the letter O above it.
*N: Immediately after the duo crosses the third Krochead Barrel in the level, they find the letter N above a Flitter, who they must bounce on to reach the letter.
*G: The letter G is one of the prizes that can be given from the End of Level Target. They must jump on this target from a nearby vine in order to win a prize from it. The prize they win from the target depends on when they hit it.
====Bonus Level====
[[File:KrockheadKlamber465.png|thumb|190px|The Kongs attack Zingers with Squitter in the Bonus Level.]]
*Almost immediately after passing the Star Barrel, the group can discover a Bonus Barrel above a [[No Animal Sign]]. An arrow formed by a group of bananas points up to the barrel. They can access this barrel if they use their Team-up move and toss one another into it. Once the heroes are sent to the [[Bonus Level]], they must defeat four Zingers scattered throughout a small area with the help of Squitter the Spider, who stands next to them as they begin the bonus. If the heroes manage to defeat all four Zingers within 15 seconds, a [[Kremkoin]] appears for them to grab before the remaining time runs out.
====DK Coin====
*At the very beginning of the level, the Kongs must look behind themselves to discover two Zingers. Carefully, they need to use their Team-up move and toss one another over them. From here, they must cross a pit using their super-jump ability, while dodging a few Zingers that float in their way. There are two groups of Zingers piled on top of each other ahead of here, and the Kongs must use their Team-up move again to travel past them, where a treasure chest containing a DK Coin is located.
====Golden Feather (Game Boy Advance version only)====
*Shortly after passing the Star Barrel, the heroes travel to the second Krochead Barrel, which is surrounded by a Zinger. The Golden Feather is directly above the barrel, and the Kongs can grab it with a simple jump.
====Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only)====
*As the Kongs bounce along the last set of Flitters in the level, they can find one of them with a [[photograph]] over its head. They have to defeat this insect to earn the photo. Once it is obtained, they are given a picture of a Flitter for the third page of their [[scrapbook]].
===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
====K-O-N-G Letters====
*K: Near the beginning of the level, the heroes reach a pair of vines, one of which that holds a Klinger, with the letter K and a Banana Bunch between them.
*O: After the heroes hit the second Krochead Barrel in the level and head over the pit with some of the Krocheads that emerge from the water, they can find the letter O between a pair a Krocheads. They must use their super-jump move to collect it safely.
*N: Shortly before the primates reach the second Krochead Barrel from the Star Barrel, they can find a vine with the letter N next to it.
*G: The letter G is located above a long platform positioned near the final Krochead Barrel in the level.
====Bonus Level====
*Almost immediately before the first Krochead Barrel, the heroes reach a vine with a Flitter hovering to the right of it. They must bounce off of the foe to land in a Bonus Barrel farther to the right. The barrel leads into a Bonus Level, where the group must use several [[Rotatable Barrel]]s to fire themselves across a wide abyss. If they safely reach the end of the stage without falling into the water or running out of time, a Kremkoin appears for them to grab. They have a time limit of 20 seconds to complete this bonus.
====DK Coin====
*Immediately before Diddy and Dixie arrive in the area containing the platforms cluttered with Kaboings, they should see a vine. They need to climb to the top of it and jump to the left to grab a hidden DK Coin.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
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File:KrockheadKlamber565.png|Dixie Kong touches a Krochead Barrel in the original version of the level.
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 Flitter.png|Dixie jumping at a Flitter at the start of the level
File:KrocheadKlamber165.PNG|Diddy jumps to a lily pad in the ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' version of the level.
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 first Krockhead Barrel.png|The Kongs at the first Krockhead Barrel
File:Krochead Klamber GBA 65.jpg|The Kongs ride Squitter in the Game Boy Advance version of the level.
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 shot 2.png|Diddy Kong jumps to a Krockhead Barrel
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 shot 3.png|The Kongs prepare to pass over some Zingers in the hidden area with the Video Game Hero Coin
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 shot 4.png|Dixie Kong hits a Krockhead Barrel
Krockhead Klamber DKC2 shot 5.png|One of the vines that the Kongs must use to progress
Krockhead Klamber.png|The Kongs and Squitter at the No Animal Sign
KrocheadKlamber-SNES-N.png|The N letter
KrocheadKlamber-SNES-G.png|The G letter
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==Names in Other Languages==
===Game Boy Advance===
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Krockhead Klamber GBA start.png|The start of the level
Krockhead Klamber GBA Star Barrel.png|Dixie holding onto a cattail before the Star Barrel
Krochead Klamber DKC2 GBA.png|The Kongs riding on Squitter just outside the Bonus Level
KrocheadKlamber-GBA-Feather.png|The location of the golden feather
Krockhead Klamber GBA Flitter bounce.png|Dixie bouncing off a Flitter
KrocheadKlamber-GBA-Photograph.png|The location of the photograph
Krockhead Klamber GBA Diddy boombox.png|Diddy celebrating on his boombox after hitting the End of Level Target
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=どろどろクロコジャンプ
|JapR=Dorodoro Kuroko Janpu
|JapM=Muddy Croc Jump
|Spa=Subida de Krock
|Spa=Subida de Krock
|SpaM=Krock Rise
|SpaM=Krock Rise
|Ger=Sumpf des Wahnsinns (SNES)<br />Krockhead-Kraxler (GBA)
|Fre=Crapahute des Croqueurs
|GerM=Swamp of Madness<br />Krockhead Clamber}}  
|FreM=Cruncher Battle
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|Ger=Sumpf des Wahnsinns (SNES)<br>Krockhead-Kraxler (GBA)
|GerM=Swamp of Madness<br>Krockhead Clamber
|Ita=Di Stelo in Stelo
|ItaM=From Stem to Stem
}}
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[[Category:Bodies of Water]]
[[Category:Forests and Jungles]]
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[[Category:Levels with Squitter]]
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Latest revision as of 12:31, April 1, 2024

Level
Krockhead Klamber
Diddy Kong jumping to some Krockheads in Krockhead Klamber from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Level code 3 - 3
World Krem Quay
Game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Music track Bayou Boogie
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Krockhead Klamber is the thirteenth level of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and the third area of Krem Quay. It is the second swamp level, after Barrel Bayou. Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong have to quickly cross the swampy water by jumping from many Krockheads, many of which have a pattern of emerging for a few seconds, then retreating into the water, and reemerging. Some Krockheads only appear when the Kongs jump at a Krockhead Barrel, but they also retreat back into the water after a while. The swamp has many cattail plants that Diddy and Dixie can grab onto, as well as large barrel platforms partially submerged in the swamp. There are also many Flitters that the Kongs must jump from. Squitter appears in a Bonus Level, though he cannot continue with the Kongs in the main level due to the No Animal Sign that appears just outside the Bonus Barrel.

Layout[edit]

Dixie Kong about to throw a crate at a Kaboing in Krockhead Klamber in the Game Boy Advance version
Krockhead Klamber in the Game Boy Advance version

The Kongs begin the level in front of a pair of Zingers, who they can travel over with their team up move in order to reach a hidden area that consists of a treasure chest containing a Life Balloon and a pit with a few Zingers and a Flitter above it. With their super-jump ability, the heroes can cross the pit to reach a platform that holds an arrow pointing to the left that is formed by bananas, which is followed by two more of groups of two Zingers that they must pass. A Banana Coin is between the two groups, and a treasure chest containing a Video Game Hero Coin follows them. There is also a Blast Barrel above the previous pit, and the primates can enter it to be shot back to the beginning of the level. In the Game Boy Advance version, the area's location was made more obvious to the player. In the original version, the Zingers are not heard or shown unless the Kongs look to the left.

If Diddy and Dixie head to the right from the starting point on the level, instead of traveling over the Zingers behind them, they come up to a DK Barrel that is guarded by a yellow Kutlass. A large area of water is ahead of here, and a pair of vines with a Flitter between them float on it. Some platforms that float at the surface of the water are also ahead of here; the first platform holds some bananas, the second carries a crate, and the third supports a hopping Kaboing. The first two of the platforms are separated by a wide gap, but the Kongs can cross this gap by bouncing on a Flitter that flies over it. Once the heroes cross the platform with the Kaboing on it, they reach another two vines that surround a Flitter, who orbits the letter K. Two more solid platforms follow these vines, and both of them support Kaboings. If the primates manage to pass these foes and travel ahead, they reach a vine that is guarded by a Zinger.

Krockhead Klamber
Diddy Kong holds the second DK Barrel in the level

A quadruplet of Flitters are present near here, and one of them hovers over a Banana Coin. Diddy and Dixie must bounce on the insects in order to cross a portion of the swamp and reach an additional vine that is followed by some solid platforms. The first platform holds a DK Barrel, while the two ahead of it are jumped on by a Kaboing, who jumps back and forth with the two platforms. A Flitter also hovers over the third platform. Once the primates travel past this platform, they grab onto a vine that is followed by a Flitter, who is surrounded by a Zinger. While dodging the restless Zinger, they can bounce on the Flitter in order to reach another vine. An additional vine is ahead of it, and a Krockhead with the letter O above its head is between them. The Kongs can discover a third vine after here, and a Flitter being orbited by a Zinger is to the left of it. To the right of the vine, the primates can find a Flitter with a Zinger next to it and the final vine before the Star Barrel, which hovers nearby above a Krockhead.

A long, solid area of land is ahead of here, and a Blast Barrel that can shoot them straight up into the air is next to it. The area of land holds a yellow Kutlass and a No Animal Sign with Squitter pictured on it. An arrow formed by bananas is also above the sign, and it points towards a hidden Bonus Barrel. If this is entered, the heroes reach a Bonus Level that contains Squitter. If they exit the bonus with Squitter and pass the No Animal Sign, the spider disappears and they are given a Life Balloon. If the duo continues from here, they reach a Krockhead Barrel that causes the two Krockheads in the water area nearby to stick their heads out. They must use the crocodiles to reach a pair of vines with a Banana Coin guarded by a Zinger between them. A DK Barrel is to the left of the first vine. After the primates pass the second vine and dodge a Zinger in mid-air, they land on a solid platform with a Krockhead Barrel and, in the Game Boy Advance version only, a golden feather above it. A Zinger hovers over the barrel and the feather.

If they hit the barrel, four Krockheads emerge from the water. The Kongs can use these nearby creatures to reach a vine that they can use to reach a solid platform that a Zinger guards. An additional platform follows here, and it holds a small crate that they can defeat enemies with. If the two friends continue from here, they reach a vine with a Klinger on it and another Krockhead Barrel that floats above the dangerous water. After they hit the barrel, a Krockhead appears under them. Some more Krockheads are ahead of here that appear after the barrel is touched, and a Flitter is between every two Krockheads. The letter N is also between the second and third Krockheads in the area. Soon, the primates reach a solid platform with a DK Barrel high above it. They can only reach the barrel if they use their team up move or jump to it from the vine found to the right, which holds a Klinger.

Another vine with a Klinger on it is near here, and it is followed by a quadruplet of Flitters that the heroes must bounce on to cross a small portion of the water area. The two friends can find a pair of vines after the section of Flitters, and one of these vines holds a Klinger. A Krockhead Barrel floats above the water next to the vines, and once it is touched, some Krockheads appear ahead above the water. Two of these Krockheads are guarded by Zingers, and a red Krockhead follows them that can fling the Kongs to a Krockhead Barrel located nearby. After they hit it, some more Krockheads appear, who can enable them to cross a portion of the water area and reach a pair of vines with a solid section of land next to them. An End of Level Target is on this land area, and a Zinger floats above it. If they hit the target, the level is completed; they can also win a prize from the target if they jump on it from the top of the previous vine. The prizes include a banana, a Banana Bunch, or the letter G.

Enemies[edit]

The following enemies appear in the following quantities:

Items and objects[edit]

The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:

KONG Letters[edit]

  • K: Circled around by the third Flitter
  • O: Shortly after the second DK Barrel, the letter O appears between two cattails, hovering just above the swamp water. A Krockhead can be used for a platform to reach the letter O.
  • N: Just after the third Krockhead Barrel, the letter N is hovering above a Flitter, whom the Kongs must bounce on to reach the letter.
  • G: One of the prizes at the End of Level Target.

Key items[edit]

Dixie Kong carrying the Treasure Chest containing the DK Coin of Krockhead Klamber
Dixie carrying the chest containing the Video Game Hero Coin
  • Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin: At the very start, Diddy and Dixie must backtrack behind two vertically-stacked Zingers and then jump across a pit to land on another platform. There are two more pairs of vertically stacked Zingers, and the Kongs must use team up to pass them and grab the Treasure Chest containing the Video Game Hero Coin.
  • Golden feather (Game Boy Advance version only): After the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find a Zinger circling a Krockhead Barrel just after the second cattail. By jumping from the cattail, Diddy and Dixie can obtain the golden feather, which is floating above the Krockhead Barrel.
  • Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only): As the Kongs bounce on the last four Flitters in the level, they must bounce on the fourth and final one to obtain the photograph. Flitter is depicted in the photograph, which appears in the third page of the scrapbook.

Bonus Level[edit]

Krockhead Klamber
The Bonus Level of Krockhead Klamber

Krockhead Klamber has only one Bonus Level, listed by its type:

  • Destroy them All!: Just after the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find a group of bananas arranged as an upward-pointing arrow. Diddy and Dixie must use team up and follow the direction of the arrow to move up into a Bonus Barrel. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs must ride Squitter and use his web projectiles to defeat four Zingers within 15 seconds. Some of the Zingers can only be reached from Squitter creating web platforms. After defeating every Zinger, the Kremkoin appears on the right side of the area.

Gallery[edit]

Super Nintendo Entertainment System[edit]

  • Dixie jumping at a Flitter at the start of the level

    Dixie jumping at a Flitter at the start of the level

  • The Kongs at the first Krockhead Barrel

    The Kongs at the first Krockhead Barrel

  • Diddy Kong jumps to a Krockhead Barrel

    Diddy Kong jumps to a Krockhead Barrel

  • The Kongs prepare to pass over some Zingers in the hidden area with the Video Game Hero Coin

    The Kongs prepare to pass over some Zingers in the hidden area with the Video Game Hero Coin

  • Dixie Kong hits a Krockhead Barrel

    Dixie Kong hits a Krockhead Barrel

  • One of the vines that the Kongs must use to progress

    One of the vines that the Kongs must use to progress

  • The Kongs and Squitter at the No Animal Sign

    The Kongs and Squitter at the No Animal Sign

  • The N letter

    The N letter

  • The G letter

    The G letter

Game Boy Advance[edit]

  • The start of the level

    The start of the level

  • Dixie holding onto a cattail before the Star Barrel

    Dixie holding onto a cattail before the Star Barrel

  • The Kongs riding on Squitter just outside the Bonus Level

    The Kongs riding on Squitter just outside the Bonus Level

  • The location of the golden feather

    The location of the golden feather

  • Dixie bouncing off a Flitter

    Dixie bouncing off a Flitter

  • The location of the photograph

    The location of the photograph

  • Diddy celebrating on his boombox after hitting the End of Level Target

    Diddy celebrating on his boombox after hitting the End of Level Target

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese どろどろクロコジャンプ
Dorodoro Kuroko Janpu
 Muddy Croc Jump

French Crapahute des Croqueurs
 Cruncher Battle
German Sumpf des Wahnsinns (SNES)
Krockhead-Kraxler (GBA)
 Swamp of Madness
Krockhead Clamber
Italian Di Stelo in Stelo
 From Stem to Stem
Spanish Subida de Krock
 Krock Rise
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Uncle Kong
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