Illuminoid

Illuminoid
Appears in	Donkey Kong Bananza (2025)
Relatives Gloominoid

“Above, you fought ssscorpions that are vulnerable to light, yesss? Alasss, Serpent Sands is overrun with the opposite kind—ssscorpions that are made strong by the light!”

—Snake, Donkey Kong Bananza

Illuminoids are arthropodic enemies in Donkey Kong Bananza, first appearing in SL 1203 of the Radiance Layer. They are monsters created by Void Co. that resemble scorpions made of a red, extremely durable material called Bright Ore. Their long tails feature a stinger at the tip which is shaped like a spiked ball resembling the sun, and can extend a considerable distance.

Illuminoids remain completely stationary until they spot Donkey Kong, after which they will move towards him. They attack by quickly thrusting their tails forward, damaging Donkey Kong if connects. Because they are made of Bright Ore, which cannot be destroyed through normal means, Donkey Kong must lure Illuminoids into a spot where they are covered in shade. When not exposed to sunlight, they become weak and immobile, allowing Donkey Kong to easily defeat them with a punch or Roll Attack.

Battle Challenges

• Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 4: Gloominoid & Illuminoid ×5
• Forbidden Layer Battle Challenge 1: Illuminoid ×4

Gallery

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  An Illuminoid in its vulnerable state

Naming

The English name is based on the word "illuminate", a verb referring to supplying or brightening with light, which refers to their strength coming from sunlight. The name includes the "-oid" suffix that is shared by most enemies found in the Underground World, in reference to the Void Company which created them.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Italian	Illuminoide	Portmanteau of illuminare ("to illuminate") and the suffix -oide ("-oid")
Spanish	Iluminoide	Portmanteau of iluminación ("illumination") and the suffix -oide ("-oid")