Dodongo (Boss)

This article 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 instruction booklet

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

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

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

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names
Japanese	ドドンゴ (Dodongo) ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)}^[7]
Chinese^SISimplified	多东哥 (Duōdōnggē) ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda \| OoSOracle of Seasons)}^[9]
Dutch	Dodongo ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)}
French^EUEuropean	Dodongo ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)}^[8]
Italian	Dodongo ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda \| OoSOracle of Seasons)}^[5]^[6]
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Gallery

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
Link carrying Dodongo from Oracle of Seasons
Dodongos from Four Swords Adventures
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

Notes

↑ 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, Keese, or Gels will not be counted.^[4]

References

↑ Official The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Ages Perfect Guide, Versus Books, pg. 20 ^{(OoSOracle of Seasons)}
↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 175 ^{(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)}
↑ A giant rhinoceros. (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37)
↑ n.a., Forced Drops , redcandle.us, published n.d., retrieved August 17, 2017.
↑ Sconfiggi Dodongo! (Defeat Dodongo!) — Level 8 (NES Remix, Italian version)
↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 175
↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 190
↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 37
↑ 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 175