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|game=''[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]''
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|world='''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>[[Mayahem Temple]]<br>'''''Nuts & Bolts''''':<br>[[Banjoland]]
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|icon=[[File:BT XBLA Golden Goliath icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]}}
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{{quote|The mighty shiny one sleeps until his services are required once again...|[[Informational Signpost]]|[[Banjo-Tooie]]}}
The '''Golden Goliath''' is a recurring character in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]].


The '''Golden Goliath''' is a large, golden statue of an anthropomorphized tiger found in [[Mayahem Temple]]. He remains dormant and buried in the ground with only his head visible until [[Mumbo Jumbo]] casts the [[Summon]] spell on him, rising him up and giving control of his body to the player for 75 seconds. During this time, the Golden Goliath can wade through quicksand to collect treasures and has a kicking attack which is powerful enough to blow open large stone doors, bust boulders, and completely demolish those annoying [[Sput Sput]]s, although they respawn as soon as the Goliath is returned. (The Goliath is only required to open the stone doors and get a certain [[Jiggy]], although he can destroy objects that could otherwise only be destroyed with the [[Bill Drill]] and [[Grenade Eggs]].) He also has a limited ability to jump, which isn't of much use, and is impervious to damage. Most enemies will run around in fear when the Golden Goliath moves around.
==Biography==
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', the Golden Goliath can be found in the [[Mayahem Temple]], near the [[Mayan Kickball Tournament]]. It is initially dormant, buried into the ground with the only body part visible being his head. However, he can be awakened with [[Mumbo Jumbo]]'s [[Summon]] [[spell]], granting control over the statue for seventy-five seconds. While being controlled, the Golden Goliath can perform a powerful kick and do a short jump, with the latter being mostly used to simply get through small stair steps near the world's entrance and exit. Many enemies, such as the [[Moggie]]s, will run away from the Golden Goliath when he gets near them.  


Once the 75 seconds are up, the Golden Goliath will power down and return to his resting place. The player can also stand on the podium and press {{B}} to to switch back to Mumbo immediately.
With his kick, the Golden Goliath is capable of destroying [[Sput Sput]]s and large boulders. It can also open ways to the [[Code Chamber]], [[Prison Compound]] and [[Jade Snake Grove]], making them accessible for [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]]. The latter also has a [[Jiggy]] inside only obtainable with the Golden Goliath, as he is one of the few characters to be able to safely get across quicksand.


In [[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]], a statue modeling the Golden Goliath's head can be found in [[Banjoland]], next to the [[Mumbo's Mountain]] Stonehenge.
When the time limit is up, he will lose his energy and go back to where he was first found. Mumbo can still use the [[Mumbo Pad]] next to the statue to summon him again, however.


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Inside the world's [[Mumbo's Skull]], a [[Informational Signpost]] hinting at the Golden Goliath's functionality can be found.
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===''Nuts & Bolts''===
[[File:Golden Goliath head N&B.png|thumb|200px|left|The Golden Goliath's head in Banjoland.]]
{{Quote|The Golden Goliath was brought to life by a little Mumbo magic in Banjo-Tooie's first world, Mayahem Temple. The Goliath had an almighty kick, great for opening up blocked-off areas.|[[Infopost]]|[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]}}
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', an exhibit of the Golden Goliath can be found in [[Banjoland]] in a Mayahem Temple-focused area, near a [[Stony]] Kickball stadium and a [[Targitzan]] exhibit.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:06, December 10, 2023

The Golden Goliath is a recurring character in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

“The mighty shiny one sleeps until his services are required once again...”
Informational Signpost, Banjo-Tooie

BiographyEdit

Banjo-TooieEdit

In Banjo-Tooie, the Golden Goliath can be found in the Mayahem Temple, near the Mayan Kickball Tournament. It is initially dormant, buried into the ground with the only body part visible being his head. However, he can be awakened with Mumbo Jumbo's Summon spell, granting control over the statue for seventy-five seconds. While being controlled, the Golden Goliath can perform a powerful kick and do a short jump, with the latter being mostly used to simply get through small stair steps near the world's entrance and exit. Many enemies, such as the Moggies, will run away from the Golden Goliath when he gets near them.

With his kick, the Golden Goliath is capable of destroying Sput Sputs and large boulders. It can also open ways to the Code Chamber, Prison Compound and Jade Snake Grove, making them accessible for Banjo and Kazooie. The latter also has a Jiggy inside only obtainable with the Golden Goliath, as he is one of the few characters to be able to safely get across quicksand.

When the time limit is up, he will lose his energy and go back to where he was first found. Mumbo can still use the Mumbo Pad next to the statue to summon him again, however.

Inside the world's Mumbo's Skull, a Informational Signpost hinting at the Golden Goliath's functionality can be found.

Nuts & BoltsEdit

 
The Golden Goliath's head in Banjoland.
“The Golden Goliath was brought to life by a little Mumbo magic in Banjo-Tooie's first world, Mayahem Temple. The Goliath had an almighty kick, great for opening up blocked-off areas.”
Infopost, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, an exhibit of the Golden Goliath can be found in Banjoland in a Mayahem Temple-focused area, near a Stony Kickball stadium and a Targitzan exhibit.