Trapantuloid
| Trapantuloid | |
|---|---|
 Screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza | |
| Appears in | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) |
Trapantuloids are arachnid enemies in Donkey Kong Bananza, first appearing in the Radiance Layer. They are spider-like creatures created by the Void Company. They are shaped like cages and contain gold or a balloon. When idle, Trapantuloids stand still, occasionally looking around or cleaning their face. When Donkey Kong is noticed by a Trapantuloid, it will extend two poles of varying terrain (such as sand or Liftoff Ore), and begin to chase him. When Donkey Kong is in range, it will charge up its poles and unleash a spinning attack that damages him on contact. The poles are vulnerable to being destroyed by nearby terrain (destroying the terrain in the process) or attacks from Donkey Kong; however, a Trapantuloid can regenerate its poles when charging another attack. Trapantuloids are invulnerable in most areas, with the spider web-like cage bars bearing damaging spikes. They can be defeated by attacking the terrain on their tops, causing them to explode and release the gold inside.
In the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, a statue of a Trapantuloid can be collected and placed on the south side within the North Cave of DK Island. An Emerald Perk called "Trapantuloid Demolisher" can appear during an Emerald Rush, which increases the amount of emerald ore that appears after defeating a Trapantuloid.
Battle Challenges[edit]
- Radiance Layer Battle Challenge 3: Trapantuloid ×3
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of a Trapantuloid
The Trapantuloid statue from the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
The Trapantuloid Demolisher Perk's icon, depicting a stylized Trapantuloid
Naming[edit]
"Trapantuloid" is a portmanteau of "trap", referring to their cage-like shape, and "tarantula", which refers to their arachnid basis. Their name also includes the "-oid" suffix that many enemies in the Underground World share, referencing the Void Company, their creator.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | トラプチュラ Torapuchura |
Portmanteau of the English words "trap" and "tarantula" | [1] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 陷阱笼蛛 Xiànjǐnglóng Zhū (Mandarin) Haahmjihnglùhng Jyū (Cantonese) |
Cage Trap Spider | [2] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 陷阱籠蛛 Xiànjǐnglóng Zhū (Mandarin) Haahmjihnglùhng Jyū (Cantonese) |
Cage Trap Spider | [3] | |
| Dutch | Trapantuloid | - | [4] | |
| French (European) | Cagentuloïd | Portmanteau of "cage", tarentule ("tarantula"), and the suffix -oïde ("-oid") | [5] | |
| Italian | Tarantoide | Portmanteau of tarantola ("tarantula") and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [6] | |
| Korean | 트랩튤라 Teuraeptyulla |
Transliteration of Japansese name | [7] | |
| Polish | Klatkająkoid | Portmanteau of klatka ("cage"), pająk ("spider"), and the suffix "-oid" | [8] | |
| Portuguese (Brazilian) | Armadilhoide | From armadilha ("trap") and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [9] | |
| Russian | Камерахнойд Kamerakhnoyd |
Portmanteau of камера (kamera, "cell"), the Latin root arachno- ("arachnid"), and the suffix -ойд (-oyd, "-oid") | [10] | |
| Spanish | Tramparantuloide | Portmanteau of trampa ("trap"), tarántula ("tarantula") and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ 「ドンキーコング バナンザ 完全攻略本」 (Donkey Kong Bananza Kanzen Kōryakubon). ambit ND (Japanese). Page 572.
- ^ 这里是BO叔叔 (September 14, 2025). 【BO叔】《咚奇刚：蕉力全开》DLC《绿宝石淘金》雕像全收集全流程实况直播录像（持续更新中）. Simplified Chinese. Retrieved February 25, 2026 from Bilibili.
- ^ AMU Game Channel (July 25, 2025). 咚奇剛:蕉力全開 劇情攻略 (20) 沙漠的地層-地下1200、1201、1202層【共36個蕉鑽石】 (40:35). Traditional Chinese. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ MEGA album of Dutch Donkey Kong Bananza screenshots
- ^ OcariKnights (September 10, 2025). Le chant du serpent - Donkey Kong Bananza #33 (25:42). French. Retrieved November 16, 2025 from YouTube.
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (August 5, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live 10]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ 김용녀 (July 25, 2025). 동키콩 바난자 [14화 DK! 비트를 줘! 새로운 바난자야!] (51:31). Korean. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ In-game name. Donkey Kong Bananza (Ver. 1.5.0). Nintendo. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ Single Multiplayer (September 17, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza (1:24:06). Brazilian Portuguese. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ Trueku (August 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza / Донки Конг Бананза [SWITCH 2 Прохождение #9 СВЕТОТЕНЬ] (44:46). Russian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ RockDevil (July 21, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza - Juego Completo en Español Latino - NS2 4K60 HDR (12:13:12). Spanish. Retrieved from YouTube.
