MH3: Cha-Cha Guide

Description
Cha-Cha (チャチャ) is a lost kid from the Shakalaka tribe, making his first appearance in Monster Hunter 3, helping you along your adventure in single player. It describes itself as a "proud wondering lone-wolf cha-champion of the great Shakalaka Tribe". Its name is similar to the Shakalaka's Japanese name, Chachabu (チャチャブー). It most likely gets its name by the sounds it make: "cha". Cha-Cha carries a staff and wears a variety of masks. Each mask will give Cha-Cha a completely different ability and personality. You first encounter this creature on the 2 star urgent quest where it is attacked by numerous Jaggis. By fending off these monsters, Cha-Cha will befriend you. From there on, Cha-Cha will aid you during your quests, much like the Felyne Comrades of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. Hunters can interact with Cha-Cha by performing gestures, giving it certain items, or by beaconing. As your Cha-Cha grows and gains experience fighting new monsters, it will learn new abilities such as elemental attacks and resistances. The number of abilities you are able to equip on Cha-Cha depends on its Mastery Level with a mask. Some masks may not have any ability slots at all, but as Cha-Cha uses the mask more often, it may increase in slots. Cha-Cha is also able to perform a variety of dances giving the hunter and itself power/status boosts, similar to the absent Hunting Horn.

Status Menu Descriptions:

Lv: Cha-Cha's current level (30 max). Levels are gained from battle experience. Increases attack and defense power. Courage: Cha-Cha's courage level (20 Max). The higher the courage level, the braver Cha-Cha will be in when it is in battle; attacking monsters more effectively. Health: Cha-Cha's hitpoints (HP). 100 Max, but can be increased up to 150 with meat items. Attack: Cha-Cha's attack power. Will increase as levels are gained. Attrib: If applicable, the element or special status attack on Cha-Cha's weapon. A corresponding ability must be equipped. Defense: Cha-Cha's defense power. Will increase as levels are gained. Mask Type: Displays the current mask that is equipped. Mask Lv: The Master Level that Cha-Cha has with a mask (5 Max). Levels are gained depending on how long Cha-Cha uses a certain mask. Each mask has its own level. Equipped Ability: Shows the current abilities that are equipped on Cha-Cha. Number of skill slots will depend on the Mask and its current Mastery Level. Recovery: The time is takes for Cha-Cha to recover after falling in battle. Can be slow/normal/quick depending on which mask is equipped. Dance Skills: Shows the resulting dance effects from the two dance combinations.

Meat Effects
Various types of meat can be given to Cha-Cha that will raise his health, stamina, or even cause it to become angry. To feed ChaCha, simply find the item in your pouch select it and choose the 'give' option.

Dances
Dance Combinations

"Where did Cha-Cha go?"
After clearing the 4★ urgent, you will notice that Cha-Cha is no where to be found. This is normal and part of the storyline. Upon completion of the first 2 quests listed under 5★, Cha-Cha will return.