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{{Term/Store|Dongorongo||Series, PH}} is a [[Dodongo]]-like [[Boss]] in {{PH}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 175}}</ref> It resides in the fifth dungeon, [[Goron Temple]].
{{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}}.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
[[File:Dongorongo Strategy.png|left|thumb|Sending a Bombchu into a stunned Dongorongo's mouth]]
[[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, 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 [[Critical Point]], Link must send a Bombchu into Dongorongo's mouth to damage it. Link must occasionally take control of himself during the battle, as [[Eye Slug|Eye Slugs]] will spawn throughout the battle and attempt to attack him.
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 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 [[Critical Point|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 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==
*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.
*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}}.
*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.
*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.
*Dongorongo's roar upon defeat is the same as the one heard when [[Molgera]] is defeated in {{TWW|-}}, although slowed down slightly and cut short by a few seconds.
*{{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.


==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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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:PH Dongorongo Model 2.png|Dongorongo with its weak point exposed
File:PH Dongorongo Model 2.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} with its weak point exposed
File:Dongorongo Title.png|Dongorongo appears
File:Dongorongo Title.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} appears
File:Dongorongo Attack.png|Dongorongo breathes fire at Link
File:Dongorongo Attack.png|{{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} breathes fire at {{Term|PH|Link|link}}
File:Dongorongo Knock.png|Gongoron tipping Dongorongo over
File:Dongorongo Knock.png|{{Term|PH|Gongoron|link}} tipping {{Term|PH|Dongorongo}} over
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Revision as of 21:51, 3 March 2024

Dongorongo is a Dodongo-like Boss in Phantom Hourglass.[1] 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.

TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 重機動鎧竜 ボンゴロンゴ (Jūkido Gairyū Bongorongo) Heavy Mobile Ankylosaur Bongorongo
France FrenchEU Stégoronsaure, Lézard Blindé Stégoronsaure, Armored Lizard
Germany German Bongorong, die Panzerechse Bongorong, The Armor Lizard
Italy Italian Dongorongo, Rettile Corazza Dongorongo, Armored Reptile
Korea Korean 중기갑공룡 봉고론고
Latin America SpanishLA Dongorongo, Lagarto Blindado Dongorongo, Armored Lizard

Gallery

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175