Best Strategies for Speedrunning DKC2 : Donkey Kong

Best Strategies for Speedrunning DKC2

For anyone interested in speedrunning Donkey Kong Country 2, here's a breakdown of the optimum routes. Focus on chaining your rolls for maximum speed and snipe those enemies off-screen to avoid slowdowns.

World 1: Mainbrace Mayhem is a run killer, perfect your corner jumping. World 2: Lava Lagoon, the seal timing is crucial, don't rush it. World 3: Bramble Blast, study the barrel routes closely. The DK coin here can trip you up if you're not careful.

Also, save frames by taking damage in key spots to blast through enemies instead of avoiding them. Master Dixie's helicopter spin and remember, practice makes perfect. Anyone who's serious about getting into the DKC2 speedrun scene, hit me up for more in-depth strats.

Submitted 1 year ago by KongQuestMaster

ugh damage boosting always gets me, I either overdo it and lose a life or miss the enemy entirely and slow down. How do you guys get so precise with it??

1 year ago by CrankyKong22

Hit me up if you wanna race! I've been hovering around 50th on the leaderboards and looking to break into the top tier. Maybe we can exchange some strategies and help each other improve!

1 year ago by ChimpChampion

For 'Bramble Blast', memorization is your friend. You can save significant time by knowing which barrels auto-fire and timing your moves instead of just reacting. Also, consider the warp barrel in 'Target Terror'; it's risky but can cut down your time massively.

1 year ago by BrambleScramble

Man, DKC2 takes me back. I don't speedrun but watching the runs on GDQ is always a blast. Big respect to you guys that can blaze through those levels like it's nothin'. Keep that roll chain going!

1 year ago by RarewareFanatic

lmao imagine speedrunning a kid’s game. go play a real challenge like Dark Souls 😆

1 year ago by DKC2-Trollster

Thanks for this, just starting out with speedrunning and every tidbit helps! Lava Lagoon’s been brutal tho, my timing's all over the place 😅

1 year ago by SpeedyDiddy

Solid advice, but don't forget to optimize your Kong switches. The switch at the start of 'Hot-Head Hop' can save crucial seconds if done right.

1 year ago by RollMaster101

Awesome breakdown! Been grinding Mainbrace Mayhem for days, corner jumping is the devil 😂. Any tips to maintain momentum there? And yeah, Dixie's spin is OP!