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|image=[[File:SteelBarrel DKC.png|150px]]<br>A Steel Keg from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
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{{quote2|Unlike regular [[barrel]]s, steel kegs are basically unbreakable. Once you throw one, it will keep on rolling, knocking out any enemies it runs into.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' manual, page 17}}  
{{quote2|Unlike regular [[barrel]]s, steel kegs are basically unbreakable. Once you throw one, it will keep on rolling, knocking out any enemies it runs into.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' manual, page 17}}  


A '''Steel Keg'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 17.</ref> (also known as a '''Steel Barrel'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' instruction booklet, pages 19 and 25.</ref>) is a type of [[Barrel]] seen in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. This metal barrel is one of the most powerful weapons used by members of the [[Kong Family]]. The Steel Keg can be picked up and thrown in the same manner as a normal wooden Barrel; however, the Steel Keg does not break upon contact with an enemy or a wall. Instead, the metal barrel will keep on rolling, bounce off walls, and continue to roll on the ground until it falls into a gap or hits a powerful baddie. The Steel Keg will destroy almost any enemy it rolls into; as such, it can be used to take on entire chains of baddies. The [[Kong]]s can even [[jump]] on top of the barrel and ride with the weapon as it plows through enemies. Steel Kegs are also reusable, as a Kong can pick up a thrown barrel as it rolls by (and thus carry the barrel to a new location and throw it again). Steel Kegs are found scattered throughout [[Donkey Kong Island]] and the [[Northern Kremisphere]].
A '''Steel Keg'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 17.</ref> (also known as a '''Steel Barrel'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' instruction booklet, pages 19 and 25.</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Land III'' instruction booklet, page 18.</ref>) is a type of [[Barrel]] in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], made of steel. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' / ''Donkey Kong Land''===
[[File:Steel Keg DKC.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Steel Keg DKC.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Steel Keg Roll.gif|thumb|[[Donkey Kong]] rolling on a Steel Keg.]]
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Steel Kegs are found as early as the first level, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can usually find a Steel Keg by falling onto a ground patch from a height.
Steel Kegs first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' as rare items, first seen in [[Jungle Hijinxs]]. They are usually found in the ground, covered by soft patches of dirt. Falling onto the dirt from a high location will sometimes reveal a Steel Keg.
 
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Steel Kegs can be picked up and thrown like regular Barrels, although Steel Kegs are more durable because they do not break from hitting a wall or enemy. Upon hitting a wall, the Steel Keg ricochets, and it continues to roll until it falls into a gap or by hitting one of the stronger enemies. The Steel Keg defeats almost every enemy that it rolls into; as such, it can be used to defeat entire chains of baddies. The [[Kong]]s can even [[jump]] on top of a rolling Steel Keg as it travels on the ground and defeats enemies. Steel Kegs can be reused, as a Kong can pick up a thrown barrel as it rolls by (and thus carry the barrel to a new location and throw it again). Steel Kegs do not appear in many levels; at the start of both Jungle Hijinxs and [[Orang-utan Gang]], the Kongs can throw a Steel Keg and ride it through a portion of the level.
 
Steel Kegs also appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' and have the same purpose as in ''Donkey Kong Country''.


===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' / ''Donkey Kong Land III''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' / ''Donkey Kong Land III''===
Returning from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Steel Kegs are needed to defeat [[Koin]]s in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. The [[Kremling]]'s [[DK Coin]] shield deflects any weapon thrown at it. As such, a Koin can only be attacked from behind; however, it always hold its shield between itself and the Kongs. Since the Steel Keg does not break upon hitting a wall, the Kongs can bounce the metal weapon off a wall behind a Koin to destroy it and claim its DK Coin.
Steel Barrels do not appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', but they return in both ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Steel Barrels are much more prevalent than in the first game and are found in every level except boss levels.


The Kremlings known as [[Bazuka]]s are the only known enemies that use Steel Kegs in combat. Some Bazukas fire Steel Kegs out of their bazooka-like weapons. A Kong hit by a fired Steel Keg runs away from its partner (or lose a [[Extra life|life]] if alone). However, the Kongs can jump on top of the metal barrels and not be injured. In fact, the Kongs often need to hop from barrel to barrel to cross large gaps and iron melting furnaces.
[[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] are required to use a Steel Keg to defeat a [[Koin]] for its [[DK Coin]]. The Koin is always facing the Kongs, holding a shield to protect himself from frontal attacks. The lead Kong must pick up a nearby Steel Barrel and throw it at a wall behind Koin. The Steel Barrel bounces off the wall and rolls behind into Koin, who is defeated and leaves behind a DK Coin.
 
Some [[Bazuka]]s blast out Steel Barrel from their cannon. If the lead Kong gets hit by one, the player loses that Kong. Dixie and Kiddy usually have to jump from the Steel Barrels to cross large gaps and reach the other side. Sometimes the Bazukas are firing [[TNT Barrel]]s, which the Kongs can change to Steel Barrels by jumping at a [[Switch Barrel]]. At the bottom of the [[Krematoa]] level [[Criss Kross Cliffs]], there is a Bazuka blasting Steel Barrels upward.  
 
In ''Donkey Kong Land III'', Steel Barrels appear in most levels. They are still required to defeat a Koin and obtain its DK Coin, although in underwater levels, the DK Coin appears by itself, which means that Steel Barrels do not appear in every level. The Kongs cannot ride on top of a Steel Barrel in the game.


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:DK64 Steel Keg.png|frame|left]]In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', three Steel Kegs appear in a mill in [[Fungi Forest]]. [[Chunky Kong]], the only Kong who can carry them due to his strength, needs to destroy these three barrels using a grinder (within a [[Time Limit]]) to obtain a [[Golden Banana]]. The Steel Kegs somehow explode upon hitting the grinder.
[[File:DK64 Steel Keg.png|thumb|150x150px|A model of a Steel Keg from ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', three Steel Kegs appear in a mill in [[Fungi Forest]], and they are larger and heavier than in previous games. [[Chunky Kong]] is the only Kong with the strength to carry the Steel Kegs. He must pick up each Steel Keg and throw them into a grinder within a [[Time Limit|time limit]], to obtain a [[Golden Banana]]. Somehow the Steel Kegs explode when they crash into the grinder.


===''Donkey Konga''===
===''Donkey Konga''===
[[File:Steel Keg (bash k. rool).png|100px|thumb|Steel Keg in ''[[Donkey Konga]]''.]]
Steel Kegs also appear in ''[[Donkey Konga]]'', where one is used in the unlockable mini-game, [[Bash K.Rool]]. It was renamed to "Barrel Hammer" in the game. In the ''{{wp|Whac-A-Mole}}'' mini-game, the player's objective is to whack the Barrel Hammer onto [[King K. Rool]]'s head. Despite its name, the Barrel Hammer is not connected to a hammer handle but rather to metal chains capable of lifting it up and down.
Steel Kegs also appear in ''[[Donkey Konga]]'', where one is used in the unlockable mini-game, [[Bash K.Rool]]. It was renamed to "Barrel Hammer" in the game. In the ''{{wp|Whac-A-Mole}}'' mini-game, the player's objective is to whack the Barrel Hammer onto [[King K. Rool]]'s head. Despite its name, the Barrel Hammer is not connected to a hammer handle but rather to metal chains capable of lifting it up and down.


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===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
Steel Kegs appear in the racing game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They appear once again as obstacles, though renamed '''Iron Barrels'''. In this game, they can be destroyed, but only while the player is invincible.
Steel Kegs appear in the racing game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They appear once again as obstacles but are renamed '''Iron Barrels'''. Racers can destroy an Iron Barrel while invincible.


===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
Steel Kegs appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', as obstacles instead of items. These Steel Kegs float in the air and can block passages and can only be destroyed by using [[Diddy Kong]]'s [[hammer]], detonating a [[TNT Barrel]] near it, or throwing a [[Bomb]] at it.
Steel Kegs appear as obstacles in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They float in the air, blocking pathways, and Steel Kegs can be destroyed by either using [[Diddy Kong]]'s [[hammer]], detonating a [[TNT Barrel]] near the Steel Keg, or by throwing a [[Bomb]] at it.
 
==Official profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*'''Super Nintendo Entertainment System instruction booklet:''' ''"Unlike regular barrels, Steel Kegs are basically unbreakable. Once you throw one, it will keep on rolling, knocking out any enemies it runs into. You can also throw one of these barrels against a wall and jump on top of the rebound. You'll be in for a wild ride if you can pull off this move!"''
*'''Game Boy Advance instruction booklet:''' ''"Roll steel kegs to take out several enemies at a time. You can also bounce one off a wall, then hop onto it for a smooth ride"''
 
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
*'''Game Boy Advance instruction booklet:''' ''"Throwing one of these is a fantastic way to clear and area of enemies. And they're reusable, too, if you're careful!"''
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Steel Keg Roll.gif|Artwork of Donkey Kong rolling on a Steel Keg from ''Donkey Kong Country''
SteelKegDKL.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Land''
Steel Keg (bash k. rool).png|''Donkey Konga'' sprite (Bash K.Rool mini-game)
</gallery>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:59, September 16, 2019

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A Steel Keg[1] (also known as a Steel Barrel[2][3]) is a type of Barrel in the Donkey Kong franchise, made of steel. They first appear in Donkey Kong Country.

History

Donkey Kong Country / Donkey Kong Land

A steel keg from Donkey Kong Country.

In Donkey Kong Country, Steel Kegs are found as early as the first level, Jungle Hijinxs. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can usually find a Steel Keg by falling onto a ground patch from a height.

Steel Kegs can be picked up and thrown like regular Barrels, although Steel Kegs are more durable because they do not break from hitting a wall or enemy. Upon hitting a wall, the Steel Keg ricochets, and it continues to roll until it falls into a gap or by hitting one of the stronger enemies. The Steel Keg defeats almost every enemy that it rolls into; as such, it can be used to defeat entire chains of baddies. The Kongs can even jump on top of a rolling Steel Keg as it travels on the ground and defeats enemies. Steel Kegs can be reused, as a Kong can pick up a thrown barrel as it rolls by (and thus carry the barrel to a new location and throw it again). Steel Kegs do not appear in many levels; at the start of both Jungle Hijinxs and Orang-utan Gang, the Kongs can throw a Steel Keg and ride it through a portion of the level.

Steel Kegs also appear in Donkey Kong Land and have the same purpose as in Donkey Kong Country.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Donkey Kong Land III

Steel Barrels do not appear in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2, but they return in both Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III. Steel Barrels are much more prevalent than in the first game and are found in every level except boss levels.

Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong are required to use a Steel Keg to defeat a Koin for its DK Coin. The Koin is always facing the Kongs, holding a shield to protect himself from frontal attacks. The lead Kong must pick up a nearby Steel Barrel and throw it at a wall behind Koin. The Steel Barrel bounces off the wall and rolls behind into Koin, who is defeated and leaves behind a DK Coin.

Some Bazukas blast out Steel Barrel from their cannon. If the lead Kong gets hit by one, the player loses that Kong. Dixie and Kiddy usually have to jump from the Steel Barrels to cross large gaps and reach the other side. Sometimes the Bazukas are firing TNT Barrels, which the Kongs can change to Steel Barrels by jumping at a Switch Barrel. At the bottom of the Krematoa level Criss Kross Cliffs, there is a Bazuka blasting Steel Barrels upward.

In Donkey Kong Land III, Steel Barrels appear in most levels. They are still required to defeat a Koin and obtain its DK Coin, although in underwater levels, the DK Coin appears by itself, which means that Steel Barrels do not appear in every level. The Kongs cannot ride on top of a Steel Barrel in the game.

Donkey Kong 64

The Steel Keg in Donkey Kong 64.
A model of a Steel Keg from Donkey Kong 64

In Donkey Kong 64, three Steel Kegs appear in a mill in Fungi Forest, and they are larger and heavier than in previous games. Chunky Kong is the only Kong with the strength to carry the Steel Kegs. He must pick up each Steel Keg and throw them into a grinder within a time limit, to obtain a Golden Banana. Somehow the Steel Kegs explode when they crash into the grinder.

Donkey Konga

Steel Kegs also appear in Donkey Konga, where one is used in the unlockable mini-game, Bash K.Rool. It was renamed to "Barrel Hammer" in the game. In the Whac-A-Mole mini-game, the player's objective is to whack the Barrel Hammer onto King K. Rool's head. Despite its name, the Barrel Hammer is not connected to a hammer handle but rather to metal chains capable of lifting it up and down.

Two Steel Kegs appear in the background of Challenge mode, on the bottom screen next to Rambi. The Steel Kegs have a display attached displaying the song number that the player is on.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Steel Kegs appear in the racing game Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. They appear once again as obstacles but are renamed Iron Barrels. Racers can destroy an Iron Barrel while invincible.

DK: Jungle Climber

Steel Kegs appear as obstacles in DK: Jungle Climber. They float in the air, blocking pathways, and Steel Kegs can be destroyed by either using Diddy Kong's hammer, detonating a TNT Barrel near the Steel Keg, or by throwing a Bomb at it.

Official profiles

Donkey Kong Country

  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System instruction booklet: "Unlike regular barrels, Steel Kegs are basically unbreakable. Once you throw one, it will keep on rolling, knocking out any enemies it runs into. You can also throw one of these barrels against a wall and jump on top of the rebound. You'll be in for a wild ride if you can pull off this move!"
  • Game Boy Advance instruction booklet: "Roll steel kegs to take out several enemies at a time. You can also bounce one off a wall, then hop onto it for a smooth ride"

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

  • Game Boy Advance instruction booklet: "Throwing one of these is a fantastic way to clear and area of enemies. And they're reusable, too, if you're careful!"

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet, page 17.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet, pages 19 and 25.
  3. ^ Donkey Kong Land III instruction booklet, page 18.