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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: All the puzzle pieces in the Cannon Cluster
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: All Kong Letters in Cannon Cluster
How do you find yourself in the middle of another world Donkey Kong Country returns in HDyou'll arrive at the Cannon Cluster, a level that requires you to dodge lots of opposing cannonballs from pirate ships. You'll also need to make sure to pick up some puzzle pieces and Kong letters as you go through the level.
There are a total of seven puzzle pieces and 4 Kong letters in this level, with some hiding in areas you might not expect. If you're struggling to find every piece in the Cannon cluster level, this guide will give you all the answers you need.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: All the puzzle pieces in the Cannon Cluster
In the Cannon cluster level in the second world, there are a total of seven puzzle pieces that you must obtain. Here is where they can be placed in order.
Puzzle piece no. 1
At the very beginning of the level, use your ground pound ability on the first one Barrel Peg that you see This will make the next peg to the right and then you'll want to ground the pound to back up the original peg pop. Then the first piece of the puzzle will appear.
Puzzle piece #2
After dodging the first few cannon bites, jump onto the platform and then the second one. In the middle there will be a Pink flower you can inflate. This reveals a piece of the puzzle.
Puzzle Piece #3
Right after the second part of the cannonballs, you'll notice a peg on the ground in the sand. Use the ground pound ability, which will cause a new peg to appear behind you Wooden platform. Get to the top of the pin and use it to reach the puzzle piece high up on the right.
Puzzle Piece #4
Just after the treasure chest, an earth pound on a peg in front of you. Then get to the top of the pin before windmilland throw it up and raise the platform behind you. Jump to the top and use the barrel to reach the bonus room. Make sure you grab everything in the room to get a piece of the puzzle.
Puzzle Piece #5
In the middle of the next part of the cannonballs you will see two cages with some crabs. Use the ground ability on them and a puzzle piece will appear.
Puzzle Piece #6
Right after going through the next section of Cannonballs, you'll notice a puzzle piece hidden under a platform. Grab it DK Barrel Next to the pig checkpoint and throw it on the wall. Then jump over and grab the puzzle piece.
Puzzle Piece #7
After the second to last section of cannonballs, you'll notice a barrel on the ground. Go ahead and defeat the crabs in front of you before you catch it. Then go back and grab the barrel. Hold the barrel as you go through the last section of cannonballs and throw it at the wall on the right. This will lead you astray Another bonus room This will require you to take everything on the screen to get a piece of the puzzle.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: All Kong Letters in Cannon Cluster
As always, there are four Kong letters that you will need to obtain in the Cannon Cluster. Use this section to find them all.
Kong letter to
Right after the first part of the Cannonballs and after you grab the second piece of the puzzle, you'll find a Kong letter K under a platform with an enemy flying just below it. Use yours Role ability Go back towards the letter K, which will also take out the enemy, then jump to the other side.
Kong letter about
Right after the bonus room with the fourth piece of the puzzle, you'll reach another part of the cannonballs. You will find O At the top of the platform above the cash chest.
Kong letter n
Soon after you reach the first checkpoint, jump over the moving pieces of the ship. Now jump on the upper part of the crate And make sure you don't break it. Use it to jump up and grab the letter n above.
Kong letter g
After the second to last part of Cannonballs, you will see the letter G at the top. Jump to the top cage on the right, and use them to catch G.