Red-Hot Rotationsis a Challenge Course discovered on theFreezer LayerofDonkey Kong Bananza,which at first seems a little bit of a contradiction. However, since one of the defining features of the Freezer Layer is the bubbling lava beneath the surface that must be cooled or avoided at all costs, it actually feels pretty thematically aligned.

As with a lot of these Challenge Courses, thefirst and last Banandium Gem are a matter of convenience. Thefirstis located in themiddle, fairlyunmissablealong the main path, and thelastis at theend, rightbefore the exit. It’s that tricky one in between that might cause some issues, but luckily, we’re here to help.

Where To Find The Missing Banandium Gem In Red-Hot Rotations

Thesecond Banandium Gemis the tricky one here, and it comesright at the end of the course. When you reach thefinal platformand can see the Banandium Gem waiting to be claimed,run straight acrossfrom where you justclimbed upand you’ll find asecret ledge below.

Drop downhere and wait for there to be agap in the lava. If you goimmediately, you should be able tocatch the one you just climbed up. Grab the wall when it’s clear, thenshimmy along to the rightwith the lava rotations until you reach thehidden alcove. In here, you’ll find thesecret Banandium Gem, plus a barrel cannon to take you back to the roof.

How To Complete Red-Hot Rotations

If you’re struggling to simply get the ball rolling on Red-Hot Rotations, we’re here for that too. The trick is, you simply have to get the ball rolling. See what we did there?

Throughout the level, there arerotating circles of lava. These discs will either be on thefloor, orspinning around columns. Near them, you’ll also havestone sphere enemiesthat spin up to speed then ram into you.Hit these enemies onceto reveal theirgold core,thenhit them againsend themthrough the lava, clearing a path.

Once this is done, you just have torun into the newly safe patchesof floor or wall and make your way to the next location until you’veclimbed to the top of the tower.