Tonics Locations Guide

In Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair their are 62 Tonics. These are collectables that allow you to change your gaming experience, by either making it easier or harder or by applying some visual changes to the game. Check out our Tonics Locations Guide to get help finding them.

You will only be able to find Tonics in the Overworld, either in the wild or by solving clues given to you by swinging signs, they are basically rewards for exploring and unlocking new areas. Once you have found a Tonic you will need to purchase it using Quills from the 'Tonics' menu. You can get a decent amount of Quills in as little time as possible by replaying Chapter 1 and/or 2. Once you have purchased a Tonic you can use it in any level as many times as you want.

1.) Catchee:

This Tonic is given to you for free by Vendi after speaking to her for the first time.

2.) Thick Skin:

You will be able to find this Tonic In the forest northwest of Chapter 6, in an alcove inside a 'hidden' path through some trees.

3.) More Checkmates:

Found underground, near the sign south of Vendi. Use the nearby bomb bush to reveal the entrance, then another to blow up the rock on the ledge. It's inside.

4.) Less Checkmates:

Enter the shipwreck and roll against the wall to drop the Tonic from the shelf.

5.) Ticktockticktock:

6.) Tick...Tock:

This Tonic can be found back at the entrance to the Impossible Lair, climb the bee tents to the ledge above, and follow the path north. Only available after collecting a certain number of the Beetallion.

7.) Slo-Mo:

If you go to the left of the lake there is a Pagie sitting on a tree trunk. Completing its challenge opens a path, leading directly to this Tonic.

8.) Tri-Twirl:

Rehydrate all the flowers in the area after Chapter 3. Then return to Chapter 3 entrance and head straight north. Follow the path left, then south, and drop down on the ledge to the right.

9.) Super Buddy Slam:

After unlocking the fourth switch in the castle/fort area near Tri-Twirl, the Tonic will drop from the ceiling.

10.) Super Sonar:

in the same area where you collected Upside Down, talk to the sign and then head back to the main forest area with the blue enemies and the cage with the Tonic inside. Buddy Slam right in front of the cage to reveal the key that opens it.

11.) Tough Twirl:

12.) Torpedo:

Once you have filled the river bed with water in the lighthouse area, drop the bridge down and then use a bomb on the sandcastle near the bridge to reveal a sign. The patch of sand the sign refers to is south of here. Use the picture below to know exactly where to look

13.) Googly Eyes:

You will find this Tonic by going south-east of Gasping Glade, near the river gate.

14.) Broken Controller:

Inside Rampo's mouth after bombing his teeth to release the water flow for Chapter 5's State Change.

15.) Run Faster:

Position the crate in the lake next to the waterfall and freeze the lake. Then, enter it and jump on the flowers to reach the Tonic.

16.) Run Even Faster:

All the way to the right in the secret area is a fake wall you can blow up with a berry bomb.

17.) Roll Faster:

Enter the alcove behind the lake’s waterfall and kill all enemies to uncage the Tonic. To be able to enter the alcove, the lake must not be frozen.

18.) Roll Even Faster:

All the way to the left in the secret area is a hidden bomb berry bush. Buddy Slam as shown in the picture below, then enter the nearby alcove and move the crate to access the Tonic.

19.) Spider-Cham:

Grab the bomb berry from the ledge south of the Tick...Tock Tonic and throw it at the destructible block directly above the book for Chapter 2. The Tonic is sitting on the floor inside, along with one of the switches necessary to get Super Buddy Slam.

20.) H2Go:

After the Pagie challenge that gives you access to the switch that operates the bridge with the book on top, you will have access to a new area to the right as well. Here is a bomb berry bush. Grab a bomb and cast it at the stone blocks preventing you from entering the area below.

21.) Snow Problem:

Water the scorch berry bush near Nimbo and use it to destroy the brambles nearby. Enter the now accessible area, and smack the switch (one of the four you need for Super Buddy Slam).

22.) Sounds Like Secrets:

Once you have 1,000 Quills unlock the key cage found near the underground entrance left of the desert area. Use the key to unlock the door near one of the talking vents. Access the area and place the pipe piece back to its place. This will cause the other pipe pieces outside to come out of their locked positions. Use a water berry to quench the nearby fire, then head outside. Now you can enter the chimney and grab the Tonic from the shelf.

23.) Secret Sonar:

Buddy Slam on the triangle of rocks below multiple times to lower some ledges and access the Tonic.

24.) T.W.I.T. Coin Banker:

Near Vendi after the first Pagie challenge.

25.) Quill Banker:

Buddy Slam the first honeycomb near the impossible lair book.

26.) Quill Magnet:

Have the cannon shoot the bridge near Shipwreck Creek, then Buddy Stomp, the now lowered bridge.

27.) Quillsplosion:

In the area where Chapter 11 is (you can warp to it from the map), use a water berry on the seed above the entrance.

28.) Flower Hour:

In the forest area with the three blue enemies and the cage, take the tunnel on the right. Drop the crate down below and let the fans carry it around. Then, push it on the switch to deactivate the two fans above it. Now you’ll be able to walk up the path as indicated by the arrow below and collect the Tonic at the end.

29.) 4th Tonic Ssslot!:

This Tonic can be collected after giving Trowzer 30 T.W.I.T. Coins at his place.

30.) Res Colours:

Use the swings as you would to unlock Chapter 10's State Change. It's on the right side of the area.

31.) Res Resolution:

In the same area where you unlocked the State Change for Ropeburn Bridge, on a ledge near a swinging platform on the left of the area.

32.) GB Colours:

If you climb the shipwreck in Shipwreck Creek and flick the helm you will reveal a hidden platform that leads you to the Tonic.

33.) GB Resolution:

Talk to the sign north of the shipwreck in Shipwreck Creek and then go Buddy Slam onto the towels.

34.) VHS:

This Token can be found on a ledge on the right of the second swing area. Use a swing for momentum.

35.) Derrorim:

Right of the shipwreck in Shipwreck Creek.

36.) Upside Down:

In the forest area, in the building next to the No Yooka sign. Enter and roll against the wall to drop the Tonic.

37.) Painted:

This tonic can be found underwater near the lighthouse.

38.) Felt Tip Outline:

Buddy Slam the shadow of the flag closest to the lake in the area with Nimbo.

39.) Rainbow:

40.) Dot Matrix:

Enter the area the fisherman was blocking after talking to him. After you exit the area, jump in the water and swim to the bottom to get the Tonic.

41.) Comic:

Move the pipe near the chapter 9 book to the south east corner near an open window. Roll into it to get the Tonic.

42.) Gritty Comic:

Buddy Slam the right-hand tip of the fence in front of Nimbo the Cloud in the lake area

43.) Shadow Stingdom:

Once you have found the sign for this Tonic you need to give it 50 Quills. To access the sign, you need to first lower Trowzer’s second paywall. Then, enter the forest, interact with the Pagie and complete its challenge to defog the area. Use a bomb berry on the stones on the right blocking the path leading to the bridge. Here, take some fire berries and throw them at the stinging plants found north of where you are to access the sign. Now use the pictures below to identify the area where the Tonic is.

44.) Spotlight:

45.) Yooge Head:

South of Vendi is a sign. You need 10 Quills for him to give you the clue. Then, Buddy Slam the fern in the picture below to reveal the Tonic.

46.) Yooman:

This Tonic can be found directly left of the Chapter 6 book, under the bridge. You can see smoke from it clipping through the ground above the area.

47.) No Tailee:

Talking to the sign north of the desert area will give you the coordinates to where this Tonic is. The Tonic is revealed if you Buddy Slam the upper left-hand corner of this small area.

48.) Cartoony:

Buddy Slam the moving dunes in the lighthouse to reveal a Pagie. Complete its challenge, and the nearby dock will lift. Save the shopping cart form the sharks at the end of the pier by throwing stuff at them, and you will receive a Tonic.

49.) Shadow Puppets:

50.) Golden Try:

This Tonic is given to you as an award upon completing the Impossible Lair on first try without bees. This can be achieved on a new save if you’ve already collected at least one bee. This is NOT required for the Platinum trophy.

51.) Chameleon Colors:

East of Chapter 14 are some stairs, followed by a bridge. Hit the switch on the bridge and jump down the resulting hole. Solve the simple bomb puzzle inside and drag the crates to lower the Tonic.

52.) Blockbuster Film:

On the ledge that unlocks the Chapter 3 State Change, Buddy Slam off the right side of the ledge next to the sign.

53.) Arthouse Film:

Buddy Slam the moving bit of ground next to the ice berry bush beside Nimbo.

54.) Saturated Film:

Buddy Slam the ground below the vine to the eastern end of the second desert area.

55.) Gritty Film:

If you go all the way to the right of the desert area where the bridge switches are there is a secret area that can be accessed if you position the bridges a certain way. Enter the area and Buddy Slam on the right patch of grass (the eye of the giant).

56.) Vintage Film:

After unlocking the gate in the forest, go through the tunnel and drop the crate to move it onto the switch that lowers the bridge. Cross the bridge, then talk to the sign. Give him the required Quills for a new clue. Then, go north from here and Buddy Slam on top of most north fan as shown in the picture below.

57.) Sepia Film:

Buddy Slam the moving dirt next to the talking wind pipe immediately after entering the area.

58.) Black & White Film:

Hop up the tree trunks after finishing Chapter 7.

59.) Noir Film:

South of Vendi, all the way to the south, is an area with a crate. Drag the crate near the hole in the wall, then activate the switch near Chapter 2 (where the waterfall is) to make the water flow in the opposite direction, then go back to the area where you moved the crate. Jump on the crate to enter a new area. Exit this area to find the Tonic on top of a red and wooden platform.

60.) Negative Film:

In the bottom left-hand corner of the secret area; you need to stop the cart first.

61.) Cinematic Ratio:

In the vicinity of Chapter 5's book. Follow the clues given by the sign to the left.

62.) TV Ratio:

In Shipwreck Creek, talk to the sign in the bottom left-hand corner. Then, Buddy Slam the patch of grass right behind him to reveal the Tonic

Check out our Overworld Bee Team Guards Locations guide to find out where to rescue the 8 hidden bees in the Overworld.