How to Beat King Dodongo in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

King Dodongo is one of the early bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and can be a challenging opponent for players who are not familiar with his attack patterns. Here are some tips on how to beat King Dodongo:

1. Bomb his mouth: The key to defeating King Dodongo is to bomb his mouth when it is open. You can do this by throwing a bomb at him or laying a bomb on the ground and waiting for him to walk over it. When King Dodongo inhales to prepare for his fire attack, he will leave his mouth open for a few seconds, giving you a chance to toss a bomb inside.

2. Dodge his attacks: King Dodongo has two main attacks. He can either charge at you or breathe fire. To avoid his charge, move out of the way at the last second. To avoid his fire attack, run away or hide behind one of the pillars in the room.

3. Use your shield: Your shield is a useful tool in this battle. You can use it to block King Dodongo's fire attack and his rolling attack.

4. Use your sword: Once you have bombed King Dodongo's mouth, he will fall over, giving you a chance to attack him with your sword. Repeat this process until he is defeated.

5. Use the bombs around the room: There are several bomb flowers located around the room. You can use these to your advantage by throwing them at King Dodongo or using them to refill your bomb supply.

6. Use Din's Fire: If you have unlocked Din's Fire, you can use it to deal damage to King Dodongo when he is not vulnerable to bomb attacks.

By following these tips, you should be able to defeat King Dodongo and progress through the game. Good luck!