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| − | |name = Dodongo |
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| − | |image = [[File:MMDodongo.png|150px|Official artwork of Dodongo in Majora's Mask]] |
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| − | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (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 Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' |
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| − | |habitat = Caves, dungeons |
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| − | |weapon = [[Bomb]]s |
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| − | '''Dodongos''' (ドドンゴ) are large, lizard-like enemies that are usually found in caves and mountainous environments, in several, sporadic titles spanning ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', known for their consistent vulnerability to [[Bomb]]s.<ref name="Quote4">{{cite|Oh, this isn't good. I brought my bombs all this way, and then I dropped 'em. I was gonna use them on the monsters around here. You should watch out for them. I mean, if they can toast me, they're sure to burn you to a crisp.|Goron|Four Swords Adventures}}</ref> |
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| + | :''Not to be confused with the [[Thieves]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.'' |
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| − | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | [[File:Dodongoloz.png|left]] |
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| − | The Dodongo has changed much in terms of appearance and little in behavior over subsequent titles, going from a [[Wikipedia:Triceratops|Triceratops]]/rhinoceros-like look in ''The Legend of Zelda''<ref name="Quote1"> {{Cite manual|quote=A giant rhinoceros. It hasn't got so much attack power, but it bounces off attacks with its thick hide.|game=The Legend of Zelda (Game)|page= 37|}}</ref> to that of a bipedal lizard in the ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'' era to more of a gecko-like visual in ''Twilight Princess'', although King Dodongo of ''Ocarina of Time'' is still referred to as the "Infernal Dinosaur", despite its lizard-like appearance. Physically, these creatures have very tough hides, ribbed with scales that serve two purposes: as protection from any type of attack, and as hard covers that insulate the animal from the harsh, volcanic climate in which it resides.<ref name="Quote1"/> In that same vein, Dodongo also have very large mouths in proportion to their body. These grand cavities, while vital for scavenging and eating, also function as the species' primary vulnerable site, as the rest of their body is covered in thick, impregnable scales. These scales, however, can prove useful around Hyrule, for example, Gorons use them to make their heat-resistant Goron tunics, one of which Link can purchase in ''Ocarina of Time''.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Fashioned from a sporty blend of Dodongo hide and Bomb Flower fibers, the Goron Tunic allowed Link to survive the intense heat generated within Death Mountain Crater.|url=http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/g.jsp|title=The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia|site=Zelda.com|type=jsp}}</ref> Strangely enough, however, in ''A Link to the Past'', the Dodongos' relatives, called [[Kodongo]], do not have these armor-like scales. |
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+ | [[File:Photo12.gif|frame|right|[[Photo Album|Photo]] of Link the thief]] |
| + | If [[Link]] stole something from [[Koholint Island]]'s [[Town Tool Shop]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', he would be called '''"THIEF"''' instead of the player's chosen name for the rest of his journey, even by the Great [[Wind Fish]]. If Link sets foot again in the Shop, the [[Characters in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening#Shop Keeper|shop owner]] would kill him using a magical electric attack, similar to one used by [[Agahnim]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. To steal an item, the player must pick up an item, but just walk out the shop's door instead of taking it to the owner. This is a cheaper way of obtaining the 980-[[Rupee]] [[Bow]]. |
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| − | However, in titles such as ''Majora's Mask'' and ''Twilight Princess'', but not exclusively, the tail of the Dodongo functions as a secondary weak spot - Link must strike the tail with his sword in order to vanquish the being, causing the foe to explode in ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', respectively.<ref name="Quote2">{{cite|'''Baby Dodongo:''' Watch out for its leaping attack! It will explode after it's defeated!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Titles such as ''Oracle of Ages'', ''Oracle of Seasons'', and ''Four Swords Adventures'' focus on the mouth as the only site of attack,<ref name="Quote3"/> in comparison, while ''The Legend of Zelda'' incorporates a Dodongo with a weak underbelly. After using the Bomb as the primary weapon against these foes, often a single stab at the injured Dodongo body would be sufficient enough to defeat it. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening#Ports and Remakes|Link's Awakening DX]]'', the [[Characters in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening#Photographer|Photographer]] happens to take a [[Photo Album|photo]] of the very moment Link sneaks out of the shop. |
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| − | While these enemies are often hard to defeat, they are quite slow moving creatures,<ref name="Quote3"/> easily avoided or confunded into showing their weak backside or revealing their mouth. Dodongos have been known to leap small distances and breathe fire as well, pausing for a beat with their mouths open wide before unleashing a bellow of lava.<ref name="Quote2"/><ref name="Quote3"/><ref>{{cite|'''Dodongo:''' Watch out for its fiery breath! Use (Z) Targeting techniques!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', after scooping the necessary refills in a [[bottle]] in [[Trill's Shop]] in [[Faron Woods]], Link is excpeted to pay for the his refill near [[Trill]] in a box he provides. If Link leaves without paying, the bird will label Link as a "thief" and peck him every time he enters his store.<ref>{{cite|Hey! THIEF! STOP!|Trill|Twilight Princess}}</ref> Link can come back to the store anytime and scoop Trill's wares without payment, however, the bird will stop pecking Link when he finally pays for what he took. |
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| − | ==Varieties== |
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| − | ===As a Boss=== |
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| − | [[File:Fsa-dodongo.gif|left|The King Dodongo in ''Four Swords Adventures'']] |
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| − | Dodongos seem to make quite the popular boss, appearing in several titles to date as such, the most prevalent being ''Ocarina of Time'', where the massive [[King Dodongo]] makes an appearance at the end of the [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. A Dodongo makes a boss appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda'' as well, and as such in ''Four Swords Adventures'', in the ''Oracle'' titles and in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' , where they all fall victim to the popular strategy used to defeat them in most other games: through use of the Bomb.<ref name="Quote3"/> Unlike Dodongos of ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask'', more than one Bomb must be used to vanquish these foes, and rightly so, as they are not only bigger, but stronger than their commonplace counterparts. Exclusively in ''Oracle of Seasons'', Link must equip the [[Power Bracelet]]s to hoist the boss into a [[Spiked Floors|spiked floor]] after assaulting it with a Bomb. Like in all Zelda games, the Dodongo boss, and all bosses in general, will drop a plot-specific item upon defeat that must be obtained to continue the game's story. |
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| − | [[File:Jbabadongo.png|right|100px|Baby Dodongos from ''Ocarina of Time'']] |
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| − | The '''Baby Dodongo''' (ベビードドンゴ, ''Bebii Dodongo'') is a fairly harmless but annoying foe which can be easily defeated by simply using the sword, found in [[Dodongo's Cavern]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. These enemies will burrow up underground, moving quickly and directly as Link whenever he is in close proximity. Once defeated, it will explode.<ref>{{cite|'''Baby Dodongo:''' Watch out for its leaping attack! It will explode after it's defeated!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> This explosion can be used strategically against soft or rock walls in the place of Bombs. There is also a [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]] version of the Baby Dodongo that is considerably smaller, taking fewer hits to kill, this is probably because they are younger then the baby dodongo in previous games. |
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| − | ===Dimitri=== |
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| − | Not all Dodongos, however, are hostile creatures. In ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', there is a benevolent Dodongo in [[Spool Swamp]] by the name of [[Dimitri]], who co-operates with and helps Link in [[Holodrum]] and [[Labrynna]]. Dimitri is a river dodongo, and like his name implies, he can swims across deep water and up waterfalls to help Link gain access to previously outlying areas. Due to the type of dodongo Dimitri is, he doesn't breath fire like his wild counterpart but he still has the large mouth, great for eating Links foes. In order to reach him, the [[Strange Flute]] and the [[Dimitri's Flute]] are needed, especially to summon him at will in both games. |
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| − | [[File:Dimitri.png|left|100px|Dimitri]] |
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| − | In ''Oracle of Ages'', Dimitri is first found on [[Crescent Island]] after obtaining the third [[Essences of Nature|Essence of Nature]] from the [[Moonlit Grotto]], being pestered by some [[Tokay]], mistaking him for a "Red Fish". They ask Link if they can have his [[Mystical Seeds|Ember Seeds]] to eat in return for the fish, and flee after suffering from heartburn. Afterwards, Dimitri thanks Link and helps by returning him to mainland Labyrnna. |
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| − | In ''Oracle of Seasons'', Dimitri is first found being attacked by the [[Great Moblin|Great Moblin's]] henchmen after the second dungeon. If Link pays them a total of 80 Rupees, they will leave him alone. Dimitri will then thank Link and join him, turning the Strange Flute into Dimitri's Flute. He also has a second encounter, in which he is being pestered by children whilst Link is searching for the [[Zora's Flippers]], but can only be seen if Link has [[Ricky's Flute|Ricky's]] or [[Moosh's Flute]] instead. |
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| − | ===Size Variation=== |
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| − | In ''Majora's Mask'', not only are Dodongos larger and stronger than their ''Ocarina of Time'' counterparts, there are two types of Dodongos in the area: there are smaller versions of Dodongos in the North-East area of Clock Town that grow to larger sizes as they migrate to the North-West section of the town. In said title, the Dodongos strangely reward Link with large quantities of cash upon defeat: the Big Dodongo yields a Purple [[Rupee]] when destroyed, and as for a regular Dodongo, 20 Rupees is the prize. Also in ''Majora's Mask'', in [[Termina Field]] near the entrance to [[Ikana Canyon]], there lies a grotto that contains two Big Dodongos. After they are defeated, Link obtains 100 Rupees(dropped by the foes) and a Heart Container from a chest nearby. |
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| − | ==Weaknesses== |
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| − | Across the series, the primary weakness exploited in this species is in the use of explosives. Link has two options: he can throw Bombs into their mouths, and can even leave the Bomb near the creature, exploding to deal external damage, and sometimes to stun. In the case of external explosion, this method often stuns the Dodongo, leaving it up to Link to go in with his trusty sword to finish off the foe. However, the most successful way to annihilate these enemies lies in the internal digestion of such Bombs, where damage infliction is certain.<ref name="Quote3">{{cite|The problem is those things have skin as hard as rock. Even with my strength, it's a waste to hit them. I can't even make a dent! But then it came to me! They may be tough on the outside but weak on the INSIDE! So right when they open their mouths to breathe fire, gulp! And then... BLAMMO! What a great idea! ...But then I dropped my bombs in the lava!|Goron|Four Swords Adventures}}</ref> In ''Twilight Princess'', shooting an arrow directly aimed into the throat of a Dodongo will cause them internal damage, like putting a bomb in their mouth, thus killing them instantly. Interestingly, the tails of the dodongos seen in ''Majora's Mask'' and ''Twilight Princess'' are vulnerable to attack as well. |
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| − | *In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Link can also beat the dodongo with only one bomb. This comes in especially handy when Link is short on bombs, battling multiple Dodongos later in the game or both. It takes a bit of precision, but Link can lay a single bomb near the foe, as close to its path as possible without causing it to swallow the explosive. If placed correctly, the bomb will stun the creature, freezing it in place. Sometimes Link can even stun multiple Dodongos with one bomb. |
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| − | *A Dodongo also makes an appearance in "[[The Moblins Are Revolting (TV episode)|The Moblins Are Revolting]]" episode of [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|The Legend of Zelda TV series]]. |
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| − | *The Dodongo variants of ''Majora's Mask'' are the foes used to measure the strength of the many [[Swords of Majora's Mask|weapons in ''Majora's Mask'']], due primarily to their unparalleled vitality. This species is also affected by every single weapon in the game, save for the [[Deku Link|Deku Spin Attack]], making them perfect for comparing [[Weapon Strength#Majora's Mask|weapon strengths]]. |
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| − | *The Dodongos in ''Twilight Princess'' are the only Dodongos that can walk on ceilings. |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | File:DodongoLoZ.png|The Dodongo sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''. |
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| − | File:BSDodongo.gif|The foe as seen in ''BS The Legend of Zelda''. |
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| − | File:Dodongo1.jpg|A Dodongo in-game from ''Majora's Mask''. |
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| − | File:Baby-dodongo.png|The Baby Dodongo as seen in ''Ocarina of Time''. |
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| − | File:dodongooos.png|The Dodongo as seen in ''Oracle of Seasons''. |
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| − | File:Drop the dodongo.jpg|A Dodongo in Link's grasp as seen in ''Oracle of Seasons''. |
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| − | File:Dodongos_FSA.jpg|Three Dodongos as seen in ''Four Swords Adventures''. |
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| − | File:Tower of Flames FSA6.png|Group of Dodongos in the [[Tower of Flames]] in ''Four Swords Adventures''. |
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| − | File:TP - Dodongo.png|A Dodongo from ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | {{Youtube|oyFwUZYl6ek|250|''The Legend of Zelda''}} |
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| − | {{Youtube|-z41Btz8mf8|250|''Oracle of Seasons''}} |
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| − | *[[Dodongo Snakes]] |
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| − | *[[Dongorongo]] |
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| − | *[[King Dodongo]] |
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Revision as of 17:02, 18 June 2010
- Not to be confused with the Thieves from A Link to the Past.
Photo of Link the thief
If Link stole something from Koholint Island's Town Tool Shop in Link's Awakening, he would be called "THIEF" instead of the player's chosen name for the rest of his journey, even by the Great Wind Fish. If Link sets foot again in the Shop, the shop owner would kill him using a magical electric attack, similar to one used by Agahnim in A Link to the Past. To steal an item, the player must pick up an item, but just walk out the shop's door instead of taking it to the owner. This is a cheaper way of obtaining the 980-Rupee Bow.
In Link's Awakening DX, the Photographer happens to take a photo of the very moment Link sneaks out of the shop.
In Twilight Princess, after scooping the necessary refills in a bottle in Trill's Shop in Faron Woods, Link is excpeted to pay for the his refill near Trill in a box he provides. If Link leaves without paying, the bird will label Link as a "thief" and peck him every time he enters his store.[1] Link can come back to the store anytime and scoop Trill's wares without payment, however, the bird will stop pecking Link when he finally pays for what he took.
References
- ↑ "Hey! THIEF! STOP!" — Trill (Twilight Princess)