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{{Enemy
{{Infobox|enemy
|name = Dodongo
| image   = [[File:Dodongo-LoZ-Art.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:OoTDodongo.png]]
| threat  = 3
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| caption = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]''
|habitat = [[Dodong's Cavern]]
| attack  = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>{{H|1}} Fiery Breath<br/>{{H|.5}} Tail Whip
|weapon = [[Bombs]]
| game   = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
| location = '''''The Legend of Zelda'''''<br/>[[Level 2: The Moon]]<br/>[[Level 5: The Lizard]]<br/>[[Level 7: The Demon]]
'''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Dodongo's Cavern]]
'''''Majora's Mask'''''<br/>[[Termina Field]]
'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Snake's Remains]]
'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Crescent Island]]
'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>[[Tower of Flames]]<br/>[[Realm of the Heavens (Stage)|Realm of the Heavens]]
'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Goron Mines]]<br/>[[Bridge of Eldin Cavern]]<br/>[[Lake Hylia Cavern]]<br/>[[Cave of Ordeals]]
| weapon = [[Bomb]]s<br/>[[Sword]]<br/>[[Bow]]<br/>[[Arrow]]<br/>[[Bomb Arrow]]
| related = [[King Dodongo]]<br/>[[Baby Dodongo]]<br/>[[Big Dodongo]]
}}
}}


These giant lizards are slow moving and bulky, but watch out because they do a lot of damage if you're not careful. They're primary attack is to breathe fire at you, which makes them sit still for awhile. By getting close, you can make them do this, then quickly circle around and smack their tail (the only place they're vulnerable). They'll howl and spin around quickly, so get out of the way or else their tail will hit you. Circle around and repeat the process. You can even do a jump attack on their tail with a Deku Stick to take them out in one hit! If you can position yourself right, you can throw a Bomb or Bomb Flower in front of them and they'll swallow it, destroying them in one go!
'''Dodongos''' are recurring enemies in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. In the early games, they look very similar to a [[Wikipedia:Triceratops|Triceratops]], but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', they appear more reptile-like.


{{Cat|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Enemies}}
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
{{Main|Dodongo (The Legend of Zelda)}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', Dodongo is a boss that is encountered in [[Level 2: The Moon]], [[Level 5: The Lizard]], and [[Level 7: The Demon]].
 
==''Ocarina of Time''==
[[File:Dodongo-OoT.png|left|250px|thumb|Dodongo from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Dodongos are slow moving and bulky, but watch out because they can do a lot of damage if you are not careful. Their primary attack is to breathe fire at [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]], which makes them sit still for a while. By getting close, you can make them do this, then quickly circle around and smack their tail (the only place they are vulnerable). They will howl and spin around quickly, so get out of the way or else their tail will hit Link. Circle around and repeat the process. You can even do a jump attack on their tail with a [[Deku Stick]] to take them out in one hit. If Link positions himself right, he can throw a bomb or [[Bomb Flower]] in front of them and they will swallow it, destroying them at once. The other way to defeat them is to simply shoot them with the [[Slingshot]] between their attacks. They are primarily found in [[Dodongo's Cavern]], where [[Baby Dodongo]]s and [[King Dodongo]] can also be found.
 
==''Majora's Mask''==
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==''Oracle of Seasons''==
{{Main|Dodongo (Oracle of Seasons)}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', Dodongo is a boss that is encountered in the second dungeon, [[Snake's Remains]]. [[Dimitri]] also appears in this game.
 
==''Oracle of Ages''==
The only Dodongo in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' is [[Dimitri]], a Dodongo who allows [[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Ages|Link]] to ride on his back, allowing him to travel through water. He is met on [[Crescent Island]] after completing the third dungeon, [[Moonlit Grotto]], when two [[Tokay]] mistake him for a fish and plan to eat him. After rescuing him from the Tokay by trading him for some ember seeds, Link rides on Dmitri's back to get back to the land of [[Labrynna]]. Link can choose Dimitri as his companion and call him with [[Dimitri's Flute]]. Dimitri can also go up waterfalls.
 
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
[[File:Dodongo-Sprite-FSA.png|left|Dodongo sprite from Four Swords Adventures]]The Dodongos first appear as the boss of the [[Tower of Flames]] stage and [[Death Mountain|Level 3]] as well. After picking up the bombs in the previous rooms, the [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Links]] can place one in front of the open mouth of a Dodongo. After the Dodongo swallows the bomb, it will explode inside, damaging it. After three bomb explosions, the Dodongo will die.
 
A more powerful Dodongo can be found as the boss of the [[Realm of the Heavens (Stage)|Realm of the Heavens]], known as a [[Big Dodongo]]. Level 2 bombs must be used to defeat this Dodongo, which are obtained on the same screen as the boss fight. It is defeated in the same way as regular Dodongo.
 
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:DodongoTP.png|right|200px|Dodongo from Twilight Princess]]
The Dodongos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' are first spotted in the [[Goron Mines]], and then in most of the hidden Caverns that are found around [[Hyrule]], including the [[Bridge of Eldin Cavern]] and the [[Lake Hylia Cavern]]. In this game, they are more reptile-like than previous appearances.
 
They can be defeated by attacking their tail, which is their weak spot. A few goods hits with the [[Ordon Sword]] will defeat them. Alternatively, [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can shoot an arrow into their mouth with his [[Hero's Bow|bow]]. This will defeat them in one shot. Also, a [[Bomb Arrow]] shot at them will also defeat them instantly.
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
{{Non-Canon|section}}
===''The Faces of Evil''===
[[File:Dodongo-CDi.png|right|Dodongo sprite from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon]]
In this game, the Dodongo is found in the fourth dungeon, Glutko. Dodongos can be quite deadly. They will walk slowly up to Link and deliver a head smash, nailing Link with their spiky horn on top of its nose. This will take a full heart of damage and the recovery time is little to none between hits. The key to defeating the Dodongo is to kneel and slash a few times, and then quickly retreat. Keep going in and out, hitting the Dodongo 2-3 times each time, while avoiding his horn.
 
===''The Wand of Gamelon''===
Dodongos can be found in Dordung Cave, Shutoy Lake, and Reesong Palace. They look like and act the same as they did in ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]''.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths=160 heights=90>
File:Dodongo-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:Dodongo-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Dodongo-Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:OoTDodongo.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoT-KingDodongo-Artwork.png|Artwork of [[King Dodongo]] from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Dodongo TP.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Tower of Flames Dodongos.jpg|Battling the Dodongos in the [[Tower of Flames]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
</gallery>
 
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{{Listbox|Ocarina of Time Enemies}}
{{Listbox|Majora's Mask Enemies}}
 
{{Cat|Iconic Enemies}}
{{Cat|Ocarina of Time Enemies}}
{{Cat|Majora's Mask Enemies}}
{{Cat|Four Swords Adventures Mini-Bosses}}
{{Cat|Twilight Princess Enemies}}
{{Cat|The Wand of Gamelon Enemies}}

Revision as of 13:09, September 23, 2024

Dodongo

Dodongos are recurring enemies in The Legend of Zelda series. In the early games, they look very similar to a Triceratops, but in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess, they appear more reptile-like.

The Legend of Zelda

Main article: Dodongo (The Legend of Zelda)

In The Legend of Zelda, Dodongo is a boss that is encountered in Level 2: The Moon, Level 5: The Lizard, and Level 7: The Demon.

Ocarina of Time

Dodongo from Ocarina of Time
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Dodongo
Watch out for its fiery breath!
Use (Z) Targeting techniques!

In Ocarina of Time, Dodongos are slow moving and bulky, but watch out because they can do a lot of damage if you are not careful. Their primary attack is to breathe fire at Link, which makes them sit still for a while. By getting close, you can make them do this, then quickly circle around and smack their tail (the only place they are vulnerable). They will howl and spin around quickly, so get out of the way or else their tail will hit Link. Circle around and repeat the process. You can even do a jump attack on their tail with a Deku Stick to take them out in one hit. If Link positions himself right, he can throw a bomb or Bomb Flower in front of them and they will swallow it, destroying them at once. The other way to defeat them is to simply shoot them with the Slingshot between their attacks. They are primarily found in Dodongo's Cavern, where Baby Dodongos and King Dodongo can also be found.

Majora's Mask

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What?! Don't you know about
the Dodongo? It moves slowly, so
you can circle around to its
backside. Got that?

Oracle of Seasons

Main article: Dodongo (Oracle of Seasons)

In Oracle of Seasons, Dodongo is a boss that is encountered in the second dungeon, Snake's Remains. Dimitri also appears in this game.

Oracle of Ages

The only Dodongo in Oracle of Ages is Dimitri, a Dodongo who allows Link to ride on his back, allowing him to travel through water. He is met on Crescent Island after completing the third dungeon, Moonlit Grotto, when two Tokay mistake him for a fish and plan to eat him. After rescuing him from the Tokay by trading him for some ember seeds, Link rides on Dmitri's back to get back to the land of Labrynna. Link can choose Dimitri as his companion and call him with Dimitri's Flute. Dimitri can also go up waterfalls.

Four Swords Adventures

Dodongo sprite from Four Swords Adventures

The Dodongos first appear as the boss of the Tower of Flames stage and Level 3 as well. After picking up the bombs in the previous rooms, the Links can place one in front of the open mouth of a Dodongo. After the Dodongo swallows the bomb, it will explode inside, damaging it. After three bomb explosions, the Dodongo will die.

A more powerful Dodongo can be found as the boss of the Realm of the Heavens, known as a Big Dodongo. Level 2 bombs must be used to defeat this Dodongo, which are obtained on the same screen as the boss fight. It is defeated in the same way as regular Dodongo.

Twilight Princess

Dodongo from Twilight Princess

The Dodongos in Twilight Princess are first spotted in the Goron Mines, and then in most of the hidden Caverns that are found around Hyrule, including the Bridge of Eldin Cavern and the Lake Hylia Cavern. In this game, they are more reptile-like than previous appearances.

They can be defeated by attacking their tail, which is their weak spot. A few goods hits with the Ordon Sword will defeat them. Alternatively, Link can shoot an arrow into their mouth with his bow. This will defeat them in one shot. Also, a Bomb Arrow shot at them will also defeat them instantly.

Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

The Faces of Evil

Dodongo sprite from The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon

In this game, the Dodongo is found in the fourth dungeon, Glutko. Dodongos can be quite deadly. They will walk slowly up to Link and deliver a head smash, nailing Link with their spiky horn on top of its nose. This will take a full heart of damage and the recovery time is little to none between hits. The key to defeating the Dodongo is to kneel and slash a few times, and then quickly retreat. Keep going in and out, hitting the Dodongo 2-3 times each time, while avoiding his horn.

The Wand of Gamelon

Dodongos can be found in Dordung Cave, Shutoy Lake, and Reesong Palace. They look like and act the same as they did in The Faces of Evil.

Gallery

Iconic Enemies[edit][hide]
[[Enemies]]
Ocarina of Time Enemies[edit][hide]
Common
Overworld
Child
Adult
Traps
Majora's Mask Enemies[edit][hide]
Termina Field
Romani Ranch
Woodfall
Snowhead
Great Bay
Ikana
Ikana Graveyard
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