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'''Kasplats''' are enemies who exclusively appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They are large, muscular [[Kremling]]s, similar to [[Krusha]]s (which they are mistakenly referred to as by the [[Prima Games]] guide<ref>Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. ''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima Official Game Guide. Page 16.</ref>) from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They are [[King K. Rool]]'s bodyguards, of whom he entrusted to guard the [[blueprint]]s from [[Snide]] and the [[Kong]]s. All Kasplats wear a leather jacket, sunglasses, and have a tuft of hair on their head.

==Description==

Kasplats attack by slamming on the ground, unleashing a shockwave in the process. They can also punch the active [[Kong]] if they approach them. The Kongs are required to defeat Kasplats, as each one drops a [[blueprint]] upon being defeated (this does not occur if [[Chunky Kong]] flattens a Kasplat while in [[Hunky Chunky]] mode). Every Kasplat has a different hair color, which is linked to a certain Kong. It also determines the color of both their blueprints and their produced shockwaves. If the appropriate Kong obtains the Kasplat's blueprint and later revisits the revived Kasplat, its hair color turns white. However, its shockwaves retain the color that it previously had.

Kasplats are quite resilient, often requiring players to deliver multiple hits to defeat them. However, the Kongs can defeat a Kasplat in a single hit by using their [[Super Slam|shockwave attack]] or musical instrument move. Alternatively, five [[Orange]]s can defeat one. On a side note, some direct attacks can cause a Kasplat to fall down, but it will get back up afterward.

In the "Castle Intro" (a cutscene that plays just before the Kongs enter [[Creepy Castle]]), a purple-haired Kasplat is shown attempting to flee out of [[Crocodile Isle (Donkey Kong 64)|Crocodile Isle]], hoping that K. Rool (whom it calls "fatso") does not discover it losing many of the blueprints. Through a surveillance system, K. Rool hears Kasplat, and as Kasplat is running through the hallway, it runs into a large, red [[Klaptrap]] (presumably sent out by K. Rool), which munches its jaws, possibly eating the Kasplat afterward.

Kasplats appear in some of the [[Battle Arena Pad|Battle Arena]]s except for those in [[Jungle Japes]], [[Angry Aztec]], and [[Gloomy Galleon]], as well as in the minigames [[Mad Maze Maul]] and [[Stash Snatch]]. They are also an enemy in multiplayer, where their attack can occasionally be used by a Kong if they collect a question mark or an Orange.

Every level features five Kasplats, except for [[Hideout Helm]], which does not feature any Kasplats.

*'''[[Donkey Kong]]:''' Inside [[Hideout Helm]]'s lobby on a small platform.

*'''[[Diddy Kong]]:''' Inside [[Creepy Castle]]'s lobby behind a locked gate that can be opened by shooting a [[Target Switch|Coconut Switch]].

===[[Jungle Japes]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' In a cave to the left of the central area near the X mark and the boulder.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' In a cave to the right of the central area near the minecart ride's exit.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' To the left of the entrance to the storm area.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' In the same cave as DK's Kasplat, just a little higher up.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' After destroying the X mark and entering the underground cave, on a small platform to the right of the Bat statue's head.  

===[[Angry Aztec]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' Near the start of the level on a thin and curved rocky platform surrounded by quicksand. Donkey Kong needs to both use his [[Coconut Shooter]] to open up this area, and use his [[Strong Kong]] ability to get to the Kasplat.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' On the rooftop of the temple in [[Candy Kong|Candy's]] area. Diddy needs to use his [[Cranky's Kong Barrel|Rocket Barrel]] on top of a nearby palm tree to reach it.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' Inside the [[Llama]]'s Temple. Lanky needs to use [[Bananaport Pad]] 2 to reach it.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' Inside the cave where [[Cranky's Lab]] is found, near the [[Hunky Chunky]] barrel.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' Inside his section of the Temple with Five Doors.

===[[Frantic Factory]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' On a small platform near the top of the Production Room.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' On the ground floor of the Production Room.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' On the upper level of the R&D Room.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' Near a pole in the Storage Room that leads to the DK Arcade machine.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' In the Testing Department next to the tower of ABC blocks.

===[[Gloomy Galleon]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' On a pile of gold coins in the treasure room. DK needs to use Bananaport Pad 4 to reach it.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' In a small alcove behind the lighthouse, near a  [[Music Pad|Triangle Pad]].

*'''Lanky Kong:''' Near the beginning of the level, in the cavern with the [[Kannon (cannon)|Kannon]] and a [[Kannonball]].

*'''Tiny Kong:''' On a small alcove in Cranky's area, near Bananaport Pad 3.  

*'''Chunky Kong:''' Above the Music Pads near [[Funky's Store]].

===[[Fungi Forest]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' Behind the barn surrounded by thorny bushes. Can only be obtained at night.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' Inside the giant mushroom on the mid floor.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' Underneath the tree were the [[Owl (character)|Owl]] lives.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' On a balcony outside the giant mushroom near the lower level.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' On a balcony outside the giant mushroom near the top. It is intended for Chunky to reach the Kasplat at night, but it is possible to reach during the day.

===[[Crystal Caves]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' On a small cliffside near the ice castle.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' In a small cave opposite of [[Funky's Store]]. Diddy needs to use Bananaport Pad 4 to reach it.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' On top of a large pillar near Funky's Store. Lanky needs to use Bananaport Pad 5 to reach it.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' Near the Bananaport Pad 2 in Candy's area.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' On top of the igloo with the Music Pads.

===[[Creepy Castle]]===

*'''Donkey Kong:''' Inside the tree near the beginning of the level.

*'''Diddy Kong:''' In the dungeon where Funky's Store is found.

*'''Lanky Kong:''' Near Bananaport Pad 2 on the path past the drawbridge.

*'''Tiny Kong:''' On a small platform to the left of the entrance to the dungeon where Funky is found.

*'''Chunky Kong:''' South of [[Candy's Music Shop]], in the dungeon where she is found.

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