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{{Boss
{{Infobox Boss
|name= Dodongo
|type=  
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|image= [[File:DodongoFSA.png|300px]]
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|caption= A Dodongo from ''Four Swords Adventures''
{{Media
|Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Dodongo Artwork.png
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Dodongo Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Dodongo Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Dodongo Sprite.png
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|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FSA}}
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|other= {{BSTLoZ}}
|OoS= Male<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoS |guide= Versus |page= 20 {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}</ref>
|dungeon= [[Level-2 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-2]] {{ExpGame|TLoZ}} {{Exp|First Quest}}<br>[[Level-3 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-3]] {{ExpGame|TLoZ}} {{Exp|Second Quest}}<br>[[Level-8 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-8]] {{ExpGame|TLoZ}} {{Exp|Second Quest}}<br>[[Snake's Remains]] {{ExpGame|OoS}}<br>[[Tower of Flames]] {{ExpGame|FSA}}
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|game= TLoZ, OoS, FSA
|other= BSTLoZ
|dungeon=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= [[Level 2]] <small>(First Quest)</small>, [[Level 3]] <small>(Second Quest)</small>
|OoS= [[Snake's Remains]]
|FSA= [[Tower of Flames]]
}}
|habitat=  
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|health=  
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|weakness= [[Bomb]]s<br>[[Power Bracelet]] {{ExpGame|OoS}}
|weakness= {{List|[[Bomb]]s, [[Power Bracelet]] {{Exp Game|OoS}}}}
|reward= [[Heart Container]]
|reward= [[Heart Container]]
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|TLoZ= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda/Underworld/Quest 1/Dungeon 2#Boss|Dodongo}}
|OoS= {{StrategyWiki|The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Woods of Winter and Snake's Remains#BOSS: Dodongo|Dodongo}}
}}
}}
'''Dodongos''' are a recurring [[Boss]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}. They are reptilian monsters that resemble a {{Wp|Triceratops}} or a {{Wp|Rhinoceros}}.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= A giant rhinoceros.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref>
|voiceactor=
}}
{{Term/Store|Dodongo|Dodongos|Series, TLoZ|plural}} are a recurring [[Boss]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 175 {{Exp Game|TLoZ}}}}</ref> They are saurian monsters that resemble a {{Wp|Ceratopsidae|ceratopsid dinosaur}} or a {{Wp|rhinoceros}}.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= A giant rhinoceros.|game= TLoZ|page= 37}}</ref>


==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
==Characteristics==
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{TLoZManual|Dodongo|A giant rhinoceros. It hasn't got so much attacking power, but it bounces off attacks with its thick hide.}}
{{Manual|TLoZ|Dodongo|A giant rhinoceros. It hasn't got so much attacking power, but it bounces off attacks with its thick hide.}}
[[File:TLoZ Dodongo Sprite.png|left|64px]]
In {{TLoZ}}, a single Dodongo appears as the [[Boss]] of {{Term|TLoZ|Level 2|link}} of the First Quest. In addition, Dodongos appear in a group of three as the Boss of {{Term|TLoZ|Level 3|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 8|link}} of the [[Second Quest]]. Each group guards a fragment of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. Dodongos also appear in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 5|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 7|link}} of the First Quest as well as {{Term|TLoZ|Level 1|link}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Level 4|link}}, and Level-8 of the Second Quest. [[Link]] must use [[Bomb]]s to defeat Dodongos, either by placing two Bombs in their mouth or by Bombing their side and hitting them once with his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. If they are defeated with a Sword, Link is rewarded with four Bombs. When defeated with Bombs, Dodongos may drop either a [[Heart]], a [[Fairy]], or one [[Rupee]].{{Note|If {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the {{Term|TLoZ|Recorder|link}}, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb|link}}, then it will drop four {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a {{Term|TLoZ|Fairy|link}}. After the 16th enemy, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating {{Plural|TLoZ|Armos|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Keese|link}}, or {{Plural|TLoZ|Gel|link}} will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= n.a. |published= n.d. |retrieved= August 17, 2017 |url= http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops |title= Forced Drops |site= redcandle.us}}</ref>}} After defeating the whole group, Link is rewarded with a [[Heart Container]].
In {{TLoZ}}, Dodongos appear as [[Boss]]es three times. They appear in groups of three in [[Level-2 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-2]] of the First Quest as well as [[Level-3 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-3]] and [[Level-8 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-8]] of the [[Second Quest]]. Each group guards a fragment of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]]. [[Link]] must use [[Bomb]]s to defeat the Dodongos, either by placing two Bombs in their mouth or by Bombing their side and hitting them once with his [[Swords of The Legend of Zelda|Sword]]. If they are defeated with a Sword, Link is rewarded with four Bombs. When defeated with Bombs, Dodongos may drop either a [[Heart]], a [[Fairy]] or one [[Rupee]].{{Note|If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Recorder, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keeses or Gels will not be counted.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|author=n.a.|published=n.d.|retrieved=August 17, 2017|url=http://redcandle.us/The_Legend_of_Zelda#Forced_drops|title=Forced Drops|site=redcandle.us}}</ref>}} After defeating the whole group, Link is rewarded with a [[Heart Container]].


===''Oracle of Seasons''===
==={{OoS|-}}===
[[File:dodongooos.png|left|64px]]
In {{OoS}}, Dodongo appears as the Boss of [[Snake's Remains]]. Link must equip the [[Power Bracelet]] to pick up and throw Dodongo into [[Floor Spikes]] after Bombing it.
In {{OoS}}, Dodongo appears as the Boss of [[Snake's Remains]]. Link must equip the [[Power Bracelet]] to pick up and throw Dodongo into [[Floor Spikes]] after Bombing it.
{{Clear}}


===''Four Swords Adventures''===
==={{FSA|-}}===
Dodongos appear as a Boss in {{FSA}} in the [[Tower of Flames]].
Dodongos appear as a Boss in {{FSA}} in the [[Tower of Flames]]. They attack by emitting streams of [[Fire]] from their mouths. Later in the game, they are also found in the [[Realm of the Heavens (Stage)|Realm of the Heavens]].


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{BSTLoZ|-}}===
===''BS The Legend of Zelda''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:BSDodongo.gif|left|32px]]
[[File:BSTLoZ Dodongo Sprite.png|left|32px]]
Dodongos appear as a Boss in [[BS The Legend of Zelda]].
Dodongos appear as a Boss in {{BSTLoZ}}.
{{Ambig|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
|enBr=
|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|ドドンゴ|Dodongo}}
|jaM=
|zhS= {{Romanize|多东哥|Duōdōnggē}}
|zhSM=
|zhT=
|zhTM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|fi=
|fiM=
|frC= Dodongo {{ExpGame|OoT3D|MM3D}}
|frCM=
|frF= Dodongo
|frFM=
|de= {{De|Dodongo}}
|deM=
|hu=
|huM=
|it= Dodongo {{ExpGame|OoT3D}}
|itM=
|ko= {{Romanize|도동고|Dodongo}}
|koM=
|no=
|noM=
|pl=
|plM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL= Dodongo {{ExpGame|TLoZ|OoT3D|MM3D}}
|esLM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:TLoZ Dodongo Artwork.png|Artwork of a Dodongo from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TLoZ Dodongo Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Dodongo Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:TLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:OoS LinkCarryingDodongo.png|Link carrying Dodongo from {{OoS|-}}
File:OoS LinkCarryingDodongo.png|Link carrying Dodongo from ''Oracle of Seasons''
File:FSA Tower of Flames 5.png|Dodongos from {{FSA|-}}
File:Dodongos FSA.jpg|Dodongos from ''Four Swords Adventures''
File:BSTLoZ Dodongo Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:Tower of Flames FSA6.png|Dodongos from ''Four Swords Adventures''
File:BSTLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:BSTLoZ Dodongo Bombed Sprite 2.png|A Dodongo after being Bombed from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
== See also ==
* [[Dongorongo]]
* [[King Dodongo]]


{{Notes}}
{{Notes}}
{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
{{Bosses|TLoZ}}
{{Bosses|TLoZ}}
{{SaurianEnemy}}
{{Categories
 
|Dodongos, Reptilian Enemies
[[Category:Bosses in The Legend of Zelda]]
|bosses= TLoZ, OoS, FSA, BSTLoZ
[[Category:Bosses in Oracle of Seasons]]
}}
[[Category:Bosses in Four Swords Adventures]]
[[Category:Bosses in BS The Legend of Zelda]]

Latest revision as of 21:06, 17 April 2024

This page is about the Boss named "Dodongo". For the enemy of the same name, see Dodongo.

Dodongos are a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.[2] They are saurian monsters that resemble a ceratopsid dinosaur or a rhinoceros.[3]

Characteristics

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Dodongo
A giant rhinoceros. It hasn't got so much attacking power, but it bounces off attacks with its thick hide.

In The Legend of Zelda, a single Dodongo appears as the Boss of Level 2 of the First Quest. In addition, Dodongos appear in a group of three as the Boss of Level 3 and Level 8 of the Second Quest. Each group guards a fragment of the Triforce of Wisdom. Dodongos also appear in Level 5 and Level 7 of the First Quest as well as Level 1, Level 4, and Level-8 of the Second Quest. Link must use Bombs to defeat Dodongos, either by placing two Bombs in their mouth or by Bombing their side and hitting them once with his Sword. If they are defeated with a Sword, Link is rewarded with four Bombs. When defeated with Bombs, Dodongos may drop either a Heart, a Fairy, or one Rupee.[note 1] After defeating the whole group, Link is rewarded with a Heart Container.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Dodongo appears as the Boss of Snake's Remains. Link must equip the Power Bracelet to pick up and throw Dodongo into Floor Spikes after Bombing it.

Four Swords Adventures

Dodongos appear as a Boss in Four Swords Adventures in the Tower of Flames. They attack by emitting streams of Fire from their mouths. Later in the game, they are also found in the Realm of the Heavens.

Other Appearances

BS The Legend of Zelda

Non-Canon Information
BSTLoZ Dodongo Sprite.png

Dodongos appear as a Boss in BS The Legend of Zelda.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNames
Japan
Japanese
ドドンゴ (Dodongo) (TLoZ)[7]
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 多东哥 (Duōdōnggē) (TLoZ)[9]
  • 多东哥 (Duō dōng gē) (OoS)[9]
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Dodongo (TLoZ)
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Dodongo (TLoZ)[8]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Dodongo (TLoZ | OoS)[5][6]
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Gallery

  • A Dodongo from The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Dodongo after being Bombed from The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo after being Bombed from The Legend of Zelda

  • A Dodongo after being Bombed from The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo after being Bombed from The Legend of Zelda

  • Link carrying Dodongo from Oracle of Seasons

    Link carrying Dodongo from Oracle of Seasons

  • Dodongos from Four Swords Adventures

    Dodongos from Four Swords Adventures

  • A Dodongo from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • A Dodongo after being Bombed from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo after being Bombed from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • A Dodongo after being Bombed from BS The Legend of Zelda

    A Dodongo after being Bombed from BS The Legend of Zelda

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ If Link defeats 10 enemies without getting hit or teleporting with the Flute, then the 10th enemy defeated will drop five Rupees. However, if the 10th enemy is defeated with a Bomb, then it will drop four Bombs. If Link defeats 16 enemies without getting hit or teleporting, then the 16th enemy will drop a Fairy. After the 16th enemy, Link must get hit and reset the counter to zero in order to achieve this effect again. Defeating Armos, Like Likes, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 20 (OoS)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175 (TLoZ)
  3. ↑ "A giant rhinoceros." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
  4. ↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Sconfiggi Dodongo!" (Defeat Dodongo!) — Level 8 (The Legend of Zelda) (NES Remix, Italian localization)
  6. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 175
  7. ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 190
  8. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 175
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