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|dungeon = [[Goron Temple]]
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'''Dongorongo''' is a [[Dodongo]]-like [[boss]] in {{PH}}, and resides in the fifth dungeon, [[Goron Temple]].
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==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
|title= Armored Lizard<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Dongorongo, Armored Lizard}}|Game Screen|PH}}</ref>
[[File:Dongorongo Strategy.png|left|thumb|Sending a Bombchu into a stunned Dongorongo's mouth]]
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Link enters a room with quicksand surrounding the center platform. Link cannot cross the quicksand, as there is no bridge. However, [[Gongoron]] comes out of a hole in the wall behind Dongorongo and offers help to Link. The objective is to dodge the fireballs that Dongorongo blasts from his mouth and to avoid him when he charges at Gongoron. When the young goron dodges the charge attack and Dongorongo bashes his head against the wall, he gets stunned for a few seconds, Gongoron can slam him from his side into a state where he is stunned for several seconds, which can be done by either tapping the boss's back rapidly, or by simply rolling Gongoron around to Dongorongo's side, as well. During this [[Critical Point]], Link must send a Bombchu into Dongorongo's mouth, which will then explode inside of him.
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{{Term|PH|Sword|link}} attacks on blue crystal,
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{{Term/Store|Dongorongo||Series, PH}} is a {{Term|PH|Dodongo|link}}-like {{Term|PH|Boss|link}} in {{PH}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 175}}</ref> It resides in the fifth {{Term|PH|Dungeon|link}}, {{Term|PH|Goron Temple|link}}.


As a word of caution, Link must occasionally take control of himself during Gongoron's battle against the boss as he can be attacked by monsters that assist the beast.
==Characteristics==
[[File:Dongorongo Strategy.png|left|thumb|Sending a {{Term|PH|Bombchu}} into a stunned {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s mouth]]
In the first phase of the battle, {{Term|PH|Link|link}}'s path is blocked by a strip of quicksand that prevents him from crossing. However, {{Term|PH|Gongoron|link}} comes out of a hole in the wall behind {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} and offers help to {{Term|PH|Link}}. The objective is to dodge the fireballs that {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} blasts from its mouth and to avoid it when it charges at {{Term|PH|Gongoron}}. If the young {{Term|PH|Goron|link}} dodges the charge attack, {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} will bash its head against the wall, briefly stunning it. When this happens, {{Term|PH|Gongoron}} can slam it onto its side to further stun it, which can be done by either tapping the {{Term|PH|Boss|link}}'s back rapidly or by simply rolling {{Term|PH|Gongoron}} around to {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s side. During this time, {{Term|PH|Link}} must send a {{Term|PH|Bombchu|link}} into {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s mouth to damage it. {{Term|PH|Link}} must occasionally take control of himself during the battle, as {{Plural|PH|Eye Slug|link}} will spawn throughout the battle and attempt to attack him.


After three Bombchus, Dongorongo falls down, a bridge appears and Gongoron walks out of the room. However, just as Link crosses the bridge, Dongorongo wakes up, and some of its armor breaks revealing a large blue crystal, which is his [[Critical Point|weak point]]. Dongorongo will attempt to inhale Link and when he does this, the hero must throw a Bomb into his mouth. Once incapacitating the boss again, Link proceeds to attack his weak point until he stands up again. Repeating this a few times results in the true defeat of Dongorongo.
After successfully being fed three {{Plural|PH|Bombchu}}, {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} briefly rears up before collapsing, and a bridge appears and {{Term|PH|Gongoron}} walks out of the room. However, just as {{Term|PH|Link}} crosses the bridge, {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} regains consciousness and some of the armor on its back breaks to reveal a large blue crystal, which is its weak point. {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} will then begin to spit fireballs at {{Term|PH|Link}} and occasionally inhale to breathe fire at him. While it is inhaling, the hero must throw a {{Term|PH|Bomb}} into its mouth and, after incapacitating the {{Term|PH|Boss}} again, attack its weak point until it stands up. Repeating this a few times results in the true defeat of {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Dongorongo is somewhat similar in appearance to the Pokémon [[bp:Bastiodon|Bastiodon]] and [[bp:Heatran|Heatran]], from the ''Pokémon'' series.
*Just as the {{Plural|TWWHD|Boko Baba|link}} from {{TWW}} are thought to have evolved from {{Plural|Series|Deku Baba|link}}, it is possible that {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} is an evolutionary descendant of the classic {{Term|Series|Dodongo|link}}.
*Just as the [[Boko Baba]]s from {{TWW}} are thought to have evolved from [[Deku Baba]]s, it is possible that Dongorongo is an evolutionary descendant of the classic Dodongo.
*The crystalline growth on {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s back is almost identical to the {{Term|PH|Crimsonine|link}} barring the color, suggesting that the {{Term|PH|Pure Metal|link}} may have somehow been extracted from it or another member of its species. However, {{Term|PH|Zauz|link}} mentions that there is only one of each {{Term|PH|Pure Metal}} in the world.
*The crystalline growth on Dongorongo's back is almost identical to the [[Pure Metal#Crimsonine|Crimsonine]] barring the color, suggesting that the Pure Metal may have somehow been extracted from it or another member of its species. However, [[Zauz]] mentions that there is only one of each Pure Metal in the world.
*{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s roar upon defeat is the same as the one heard when {{Term|TWWHD|Molgera|link}} is defeated in {{TWW|-}}, although slowed down slightly and cut short by a few seconds.
*The method to defeat Dongorongo is strikingly similar to the method used on [[King Dodongo]] from ''Ocarina of Time''.
*When Dongorongo is defeated, the sound it makes before falling over is the same as the one made by the dying [[Molgera]] in ''The Wind Waker'', although slowed down slightly and cut short by a few seconds.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Dongorongo's name is most likely a cross between "Dodongo" and "Goron" because it possesses the lizard-like body of a Dodongo, and the rock-formations of a Goron. The name is also one letter off from [[wikipedia:Rongorongo|Rongorongo]], a mysterious script found on stone tablets on Easter Island, perhaps owing to the tribal nature of the Gorons.
{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}}'s name is most likely a cross between "{{Term|Series|Dodongo|link}}" and "{{Term|Series|Goron|link}}" because it possesses the lizard-like body of a {{Term|Series|Dodongo}}, and the rock formations of a {{Term|Series|Goron}}. The name is also one letter off from [[wikipedia:Rongorongo|Rongorongo]], a mysterious script found on stone tablets on Easter Island, perhaps owing to the tribal nature of the {{Plural|PH|Goron}}.
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|jaM= Heavy Mobile Ankylosaur: Bongorongo
|esL= Dongorongo, Lagarto Blindado
|esLM= Dongorongo, Armored Lizard
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Dongorongo 1.png|Dongorongo's first form
File:PH Dongorongo Model 2.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} with its weak point exposed
File:Dongorongo 2.png|Dongorongo with his weak point exposed
File:Dongorongo Title.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} appears
File:Dongorongo Title.png|Dongorongo appears
File:Dongorongo Attack.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} breathes fire at {{Term|PH|Link|link}}
File:Dongorongo Attack.png|Dongorongo breathes fire at Link
File:Dongorongo Knock.png|{{Term|PH|Gongoron|link}} tipping {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} over
File:Dongorongo Knock.png|Gongoron tipping Dongorongo over
</gallery>
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==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Dodongo|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Goron Temple|link}}
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 15 April 2024

Dongorongo is a Dodongo-like Boss in Phantom Hourglass.[2] It resides in the fifth Dungeon, Goron Temple.

Characteristics

Sending a Bombchu into a stunned Dongorongo's mouth

In the first phase of the battle, Link's path is blocked by a strip of quicksand that prevents him from crossing. However, Gongoron comes out of a hole in the wall behind Dongorongo and offers help to Link. The objective is to dodge the fireballs that Dongorongo blasts from its mouth and to avoid it when it charges at Gongoron. If the young Goron dodges the charge attack, Dongorongo will bash its head against the wall, briefly stunning it. When this happens, Gongoron can slam it onto its side to further stun it, which can be done by either tapping the Boss's back rapidly or by simply rolling Gongoron around to Dongorongo's side. During this time, Link must send a Bombchu into Dongorongo's mouth to damage it. Link must occasionally take control of himself during the battle, as Eye Slugs will spawn throughout the battle and attempt to attack him.

After successfully being fed three Bombchus, Dongorongo briefly rears up before collapsing, and a bridge appears and Gongoron walks out of the room. However, just as Link crosses the bridge, Dongorongo regains consciousness and some of the armor on its back breaks to reveal a large blue crystal, which is its weak point. Dongorongo will then begin to spit fireballs at Link and occasionally inhale to breathe fire at him. While it is inhaling, the hero must throw a Bomb into its mouth and, after incapacitating the Boss again, attack its weak point until it stands up. Repeating this a few times results in the true defeat of Dongorongo.

Trivia

  • Just as the Boko Babas from The Wind Waker are thought to have evolved from Deku Babas, it is possible that Dongorongo is an evolutionary descendant of the classic Dodongo.
  • The crystalline growth on Dongorongo's back is almost identical to the Crimsonine barring the color, suggesting that the Pure Metal may have somehow been extracted from it or another member of its species. However, Zauz mentions that there is only one of each Pure Metal in the world.
  • Dongorongo's roar upon defeat is the same as the one heard when Molgera is defeated in The Wind Waker, although slowed down slightly and cut short by a few seconds.

Nomenclature

Dongorongo's name is most likely a cross between "Dodongo" and "Goron" because it possesses the lizard-like body of a Dodongo, and the rock formations of a Goron. The name is also one letter off from Rongorongo, a mysterious script found on stone tablets on Easter Island, perhaps owing to the tribal nature of the Gorons.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
重機動鎧竜　ボンゴロンゴ (Jūkido Gairyū Bongorongo)[4]Heavy Mobile Ankylosaur Bongorongo
Canada
FrenchCA
Stégoronsaure, Lézard Blindé[8] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Stégoronsaure, lézard blindé[6] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Bongorong, die Panzerechse[5] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Dongorongo, rettile corazza[3] 
Latin America
SpanishLA
Dongorongo, Lagarto Blindado[7] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Dongorongo[9]
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Gallery

  • Dongorongo with its weak point exposed

    Dongorongo with its weak point exposed

  • Dongorongo appears

    Dongorongo appears

  • Dongorongo breathes fire at Link

    Dongorongo breathes fire at Link

  • Gongoron tipping Dongorongo over

    Gongoron tipping Dongorongo over

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Dongorongo, Armored Lizard" — Game Screen (Phantom Hourglass)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175
  3. ↑ "Dongorongo, rettile corazza" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  4. ↑ "重機動鎧竜　ボンゴロンゴ" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  5. ↑ "Bongorong, die Panzerechse" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  6. ↑ "Stégoronsaure, lézard blindé" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  7. ↑ "Dongorongo, Lagarto Blindado" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  8. ↑ "Stégoronsaure, Lézard Blindé" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  9. ↑ "Dongorongo" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
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