Nid

Nids are large spider-like creatures encountered in the game Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and in its Game Boy sequel Donkey Kong Land III. Like Arich, the name "Nid" comes from the word "arachnid." According to the game's credits, Nids belong to the "Terrorfirma Tuff Guys" enemy class.

Nids are only encountered in the area Kremwood Forest, where they are featured prominently in the level "Springin' Spiders". Nids spend most of their time hopping either up and down in place or in arcs. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong can take advantage of a Nid's hopping by leaping on the plank of wood located on the spider's back. The Nid will then allow the Kongs to reach greater heights.

While yellow Nids constantly hop, almost never stopping, purple Nids only start hopping when the Kongs jump on their plank. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong must be careful when utilizing a Nid as the arachnid can cause the Kongs to end being knocked into an enemy, like a Buzz.

Yellow Nids were eliminated for Donkey Kong Land III, and only purple Nids remain (although because of the graphical limitations, Nids really have no true color). Other than that, the Nids' purpose has remained the same.

Nids often break barrels, even when they are in a Kong's hands.

Trivia

 * The credits of Donkey Kong Land III list Nids in the "Baddies" group, although in this game, it is not possible to be harmed while utilizing Nids.