Klump

This article is for the species of Kremling. For the character from the Donkey Kong Country animated series, click here.

Klump is a large, obese member of the Kremling Krew. He typically is used as a ground troop.

Although he has appeared in multiples in some games, it is confirmed that Klump is an individual as he is referred to as "Klump the Kremling" in the manual of Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong 64. The player's guide for Donkey Kong Country also suggests that he is one Kremling. He is also one of K. Rool's generals according to the manual of Donkey Kong 64.

History

Donkey Kong Country/Land series

Donkey Kong Country

A Klump with an "A" letter in the Game Boy Color version of Donkey Kong Country.

Klump first appears in Donkey Kong Country as a semi-common enemy. Due to his helmet, Klump cannot be hurt by some attacks (such as Diddy Kong jumping on him). Klump can only be harmed by either a frontal attack (such as Diddy's cartwheel), Donkey Kong jumping on him, or by having a barrel thrown at him.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest an enemy similar to Klump called Kannon appears. According to the manual, this enemy is Klump dressed like a pirate. Kannons also appear in Donkey Kong Land 2.

Donkey Kong Country TV series

In the Donkey Kong Country animated series a Klump, aptly named General Klump, is one of King K. Rool's generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump was actually a big softy on the inside.

Donkey Kong 64

Klump make a reappearance in Donkey Kong 64. Here, he is much larger and has an odd pinkish colouration. He can attack the Kongs physically and throw unripe, green grenades. He can also be seen eating his orange grenades, which is comically followed by an explosion in his stomach, causing him to burp. Although the Kongs can attack Klump, he can only be defeated by using a shockwave attack or an orange grenade.

Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast

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Klump in Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast.

Klump is a character in the game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. His appearance has changed, as he wears a bucket on his head, green camo pants, and is dark brown in color, as well as being larger than King K. Rool. He is a rival for Lanky Kong as suggested by their stats.

Levels

Donkey Kong Country

• Jungle Hijinxs
• Torchlight Trouble
• Trick Track Trek
• Elevator Antics
• Blackout Basement
• Platform Perils

Gallery

• Klump side.gif
• Klump2.jpg

  Donkey Kong Country

Trivia

• The beta version of Donkey Kong Country had Klumps being immune to Donkey Kong's jump attacks. In the final game, Klumps were only immune to Diddy Kong's jump attacks, while Donkey Kong can defeat them with any attack method.