Termite Banjo

Termite Banjo is the first transformation of Banjo-Kazooie and is found in the first world of the game, Mumbo's Mountain. It requires 5 Mumbo Tokens and can only be used in Mumbo's Mountain and the area outside of the world in Gruntilda's Lair.

This transformation's main use is to climb steep slopes that even the Talon Trot ability cannot climb. Its main usage is to climb to the top of Ticker's Tower to collect a Jiggy, and to collect the Witch Switch Jiggy on top of the world's entrance in Gruntilda's Lair. In addition, Termite Banjo sinks to the bottom of any bodies of water and does not require oxygen to breathe. It can also allow you to fall from higher place without suffering from fall damage.

As a termite, the Tickers do not attempt to hurt Banjo, although he still gets injured from touching them. The Tickers show interest in Banjo's shorts and backpack and insist that he gives it to them.