Route at a glance

Dodongo’s Cavern

Open the main hall

Get the Bomb Bag

Open the giant skull

King Dodongo

1

Open the main hall

Use bomb flowers to break walls and activate the giant staircase/eyes. Work both sides of the central room.

2

Get the Bomb Bag

After the Lizalfos and bomb-flower rooms, cross the upper bridges and obtain the Bomb Bag. This lets you trigger switches without relying on plants.

3

Open the giant skull

Drop bombs into both eye sockets from the bridge above. The skull’s mouth opens to the lower route.

4

King Dodongo

When he inhales, throw a bomb into his mouth, slash after it explodes, then hug the inner wall while he rolls. Repeat.