Split-Up

Split-Up

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Game(s)	Banjo-Tooie Banjo-Tooie (Xbox Live Arcade)
World(s) learned	Witchyworld
Button(s)	Template:A while on Split-up Pads
Uses	Separating Banjo and Kazooie

The most anticipated move of Banjo-Tooie, the Split Up ability can be learned in the game's third world, Witchyworld, just behind the big-top tent. When you find a pair of Split-up Pads, have Banjo step on the Banjo pad and press Template:A, and Kazooie will leap out of her backpack onto the Kazooie pad, putting the player in control of the bear. In order to switch to Kazooie, stand on the Banjo pad again and press Template:A, and do the same with Kazooie on the Kazooie pad to switch back. Certain spots will also have colorful sparkles, called Swap Clouds, which will allow the player to switch between characters by pressing Template:A while standing in them. To rejoin the pair at any time, simply have one run into the other. You cannot leave a world (or an Isle o' Hags area) while the bear and bird are still split up.

An obvious advantage of splitting up is that both characters can now learn their own set of moves to fit a greater variety of situations. Also, each character has their own attributes. Banjo alone can still swim underwater, hang on edges, and climb objects, while he only learns one attack but multiple "utility" moves. Kazooie retains her ability to fire Eggs, fly, Shock Jump Spring, and use footwear, as well as learns new offensive moves. Lacking Banjo's weight also improves her agility and performance.

Certain switches encountered in later worlds can only be activated when a certain character stands on them. Such switches often come in pairs which must be activated simultaneously, and are accompanied by Swap Clouds so the player can switch between characters.

Jamjars' Rhyme

Separate skills

are what you lack,

so let's get Kazooie

out of your pack!

Find your pads

is what you do,

pressing Template:A

makes one become two!