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Not to be confused with Buzz Blobs.

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Chuchus, formatted as ChuChus in The Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks, and known simply as Chus in Twilight Princess, are recurring enemies in Template:LZS. They are gelatinous creatures of living slime or jelly, often depicted with facial features.

Chuchus come in a wide variety of colors and types, with some having different traits and behaviors depending on their color. Red, Green, Blue, Yellow and Purple Chuchus are among some of the most common types of Chuchus in the series, with Red being the most common. Beginning with The Wind Waker, some Chuchus, such as the Blue and Yellow kind, are capable of producing electricity as a defense mechanism. This makes them similar to the Buzz Blob, another slime-like enemy with a similar shape that is also electrified. Chuchus are relatively simple enemies to defeat; a simple slash with the Sword usually being all that is required to take down most varieties. The electrified types usually require to be stunned first before attacking.

In a couple games, Chuchus also leave behind Chu Jelly when defeated. Chu Jelly is valued as an ingredient that can craft restorative Potions that can replenish health or other vitals depending on its color. In The Wind Waker, Chu Jelly is an ingredient that cannot be used on its own, but in Twilight Princess, a Bottle can be used to scoop up the remains of a defeated Chu to collect drinkable Chu Jelly.

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Majora's Mask

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Green Chuchu from Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Chuchus appear as bottom-heavy blobs of transparent jelly with large, grinning mouths full of crooked teeth and round eyes on stalks. They move around by slowly oozing along the ground, but once they see Link, they attack by hopping towards him in an attempt to knock him down. However, they can be easily defeated with one or two hits with the Sword. Chuchus are characterized as appearing either Green, Red, Yellow or Blue. Depending on their color, they contain various items inside their bodies which are dropped as they are defeated. Chuchus will shortly respawn after being destroyed, making fighting them a quick means of restocking on supplies in little time.

Green Chuchus and Red Chuchus are commonplace to Termina Field, and carry Magic Jars and Hearts in their bodies, respectively. Yellow Chuchus contain Arrows, and usually appear near puzzles or enemies that require the Bow. Blue Chuchus are the rarest, and only appear in the Great Bay Temple. They hold no items inside them; instead they can be frozen and used as a stepping stone by freezing them with the Ice Arrows, allowing Link to reach higher places. Tatl explains this by stating they are "just blob(s) of water." In Majora's Mask 3D, the Blue Chuchus sparkle, further indicating that they can be frozen.

The Wind Waker

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Various ChuChus from
The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, ChuChus take on a much different form that would become their most common depiction: they are top-heavy blobs of jelly with bulbous, yellow-green eyes that move by crawling or hopping on their pseudopod-like feet at their base. This appearance greatly resembles Buzz Blobs, an earlier slime enemy with a similar shape. When they appear, they make a distinctive chattering sound. If left alone, ChuChus melt into a tiny, slow-moving puddle, but immediately start hopping after Link when he approaches. Some ChuChus will ambush Link by dropping from above. ChuChus in The Wind Waker come in various colors, each with their own traits and sometimes unique Chu Jelly. They come in Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and a newer type called a Dark ChuChu, which is dark purple in color. ChuChus live on many islands across the Great Sea, including dungeons and most notably, Pawprint Isle, an island famous for its ChuChu population.^[1]^[2] Several ChuChus drop Chu Jelly when defeated, which can also be stolen from them with the Grappling Hook. Chu Jelly can be given to Doc Bandam on Windfall Island, a man studying ChuChus and their jelly,^[3] to craft new Potions as well as make free servings in exchange.

Red ChuChu

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Red ChuChus are among the first and most common encountered, and can be found as early as Pawprint Isle and Dragon Roost Cavern, as well as Forest Haven and the Earth Temple and Wind Temple. They are the lowest form of ChuChu that possess no unique traits, and are thus the easiest to slay. Their attack deals little damage, although they can be tricky in groups (though rarely forming any more than three at a time). As basic as they are, they are valued as they can be slain for Red Chu Jelly, which can make health-replenishing Red Potions.

Green ChuChu

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Green ChuChus are the second most common, and can be found on Pawprint Isle, Forest Haven, the Forbidden Woods, and the Earth and Wind Temples. They behave like and are often found with their lower relative, the Red ChuChu. They, however, possess the ability to shrink into a puddle to evade Link's attacks. When defeated, they drop Green Chu Jelly. Link can give Doc Bandam 15 Green Chu Jellies to craft Green Potions, making them available for purchase.

Blue ChuChu

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Blue ChuChus are an extremely rare type of ChuChu,^[2] with only 23 Blue ChuChus appearing in total throughout the Great Sea. They are found scattered on various islands. Blue ChuChus are highly electrified, and will shock Link if he attempts to attack one. As they are constantly electrified, they must first be stunned before being attacked, with items such as with the Deku Leaf or the Boomerang. Alternately, they can be attacked with Bombs or Arrows. They drop the most valuable and rarest kind of Jelly: Blue Chu Jelly. If Link gives 15 Blue Chu Jellies to Doc Bandam, Blue Potions will become available for purchase. Blue ChuChus, however, will only ever drop their Jelly Spoils once.

Yellow ChuChu

Yellow ChuChus are another type that possess the ability to electrify themselves, but unlike Blue ChuChus, they do not keep their bodies electrified at all times and will periodically drop their electric guard. They are even rarer than Blue ChuChus, as they only appear on Pawprint Isle and in the Tower of the Gods. They can be stunned to make defeating them easier, or attacked with Bombs or Arrows. They do not drop any Chu Jelly whatsoever.

Dark ChuChu

Dark ChuChus are a unique type distinguished by their dark, purple coloration. They inhabit dark areas devoid of light, namely the Earth Temple and Ganon's Tower. Unlike other ChuChus, they cannot be harmed by ordinary weapons; attempting to do so results in the creature simply breaking up and regenerating. Instead they are highly weak to light - if they come into direct light, they will instantly turn to stone. One can be lured into a light source or else have light hit it. Picking up and throwing a petrified Dark ChuChu will shatter the stone and defeat it, or alternately, it can be smashed with the Skull Hammer. Petrified Dark ChuChus can be used as temporary weights in certain puzzles. For this reason, they often respawn after being defeated. They do not last long in stone form, however, and will eventually liquidize. They do not leave behind any Chu Jelly.

The Minish Cap

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In The Minish Cap, Chuchus have an identical appearance and behavior to those in The Wind Waker. Most Chuchus emerge from the ground as tiny puddles, then pop up to leap at Link to attack. They also come in various colors and varieties, each with different traits and characteristics. They are among some of the most common and weakest enemies, and can be found all over Hyrule.

Green and Red Chuchus are the most common, being especially common to the Minish Woods and Mt. Crenel, respectively. They are the most basic varieties, and attack simply by jumping. Green Chuchus tend to appear alone, while Red Chuchus are often found in small groups. Blue Chuchus, like those in The Wind Waker, have bodies that are constantly electrified. They can be attacked with Bombs or Arrows from afar, or alternately stunned with other items, such as the Boomerang. They are much rarer and are not native to any particular region.

Spiny Chuchus are purple Chuchus that possess a unique trait: they shoot out thorns from their body when Link is near. These spikes protect them from a wide assortment of attacks, and will remain in this state until Link backs away, when the Chuchu will pursue after him. To defeat them, Link must either be quick to attack or stun them first. A Bomb is powerful enough to penetrate their defenses. Arrows can also be shot at them from afar. They appear at Mt. Crenel, and also act as the mini-bosses of the Cave of Flames.

Red Chuchus also come in an additional variant called a Rock Chuchu, which wears a rock helmet over its face. They appear in Veil Falls. These Chuchus do not jump, and their mask protects them from almost any attack. Their helmets can be destroyed by throwing a stone at them, turning them into regular Red Chuchus. A Bomb can also be used to defeat them instantly.

Link also encounters two giant Chuchus as bosses, known as Big Chuchus. These enemies are normal Chuchus, but appear much larger as Link is Minish sized when they are encountered. A Big Green Chuchu appears as the boss of Deepwood Shrine, and a Big Blue Chuchu appears as the mini-boss of the Temple of Droplets. These large Chuchus are fought by sucking up their jelly with the Gust Jar, although the same will not work on other Chuchus when Link is normal sized.

Twilight Princess

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Purple Chu from Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Chuchus are simply known as Chus, and are little more than large, amoeba-like blobs of opaque jelly. They slide and powerfully leap to move and attack. Like previous incarnations, Chus come in various colors, including Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, and a very rare variant called a Rare Chu. While little else sets apart between them, Chus have the ability to split and merge. A large Chu will split into two smaller Chus when attacked, similarly to a Zol dividing into Gels when struck, and will keep splitting until they are too small to do so. Chus appear in several places, including the entrance way of the Lakebed Temple, the Snowpeak Ruins, and in hidden Caves.

When Chus are defeated, they dissolve into a puddle which can then be scooped up into a Bottle to collect Chu Jelly. Unlike Chu Jelly of The Wind Waker, their remains can be used immediately as a drinkable solution. They have various different effects depending on the color of the Jelly.

When two Chus of different colors collide, they will merge together and form a single, larger Chu. The new Chu will retain the color of the more common one (from least to most common: Rare, Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple). The exception to this is when a Blue and a Yellow Chu merge — which is only possible in the Cave of Ordeals — which will create a Green Chu in the Wii version, or a Purple Chu in the GameCube version. Green Chus cannot be encountered in the GameCube version, and the Green Chu Jelly has no associated text and no effect when drunk.

Rare Chus are a significantly rare variety that are pearl-colored and sparkle. They appear anywhere where Chus are, but the chances of finding one are incredibly slim. The only certain places to find them are the Cave of Ordeals, inside a small cavern in Death Mountain, and inside three hidden Caves accessed via a dig spot: one under a tree at Snowpeak, another in the Gerudo Desert, and another beneath the barn in Ordon Ranch. Rare Chus are highly valuable as they leave behind Rare Chu Jelly, which has the same effect as Great Fairy's Tears. However, not only are they hard to find, but they are also the first to be targeted by Purple Chus to merge. If a Rare Chu and any other Chu merge, the new Chu will become the other color, canceling out the Rare Chu. Additionally, if Link already has Rare Chu Jelly, any Rare Chus set to appear will be replaced with Yellow Chus.

Phantom Hourglass

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Rock ChuChu from Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, ChuChus appear similarly to their The Wind Waker and The Minish Cap incarnations. They are a common sight throughout the World of the Ocean King and can be found on many islands and inside dungeons. Generally, ChuChus are slow-moving enemies that pop out of the ground when Link is near. Most can be easily defeated with just the Sword or the most basic items. They come in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow colors, as well as the Rock ChuChu variant.

Red and Green ChuChus are the most basic and are encountered early on. The Red kind are the most common of all, and can be found in mountainous regions as well as most dungeons, while Green ChuChus only appear in the Temple of Courage. Yellow and Blue ChuChus, like previous incarnations, are electrified and will shock Link if he strikes one. Yellow ChuChus will periodically drop their electrical barriers, but Blue ChuChus remain electrified. They can be stunned with items such as the Boomerang to disable their barriers, or alternately attacked with Arrows or Bombs from afar.

Rock ChuChus are similar to their The Minish Cap incarnation, as they wear rock helmets that protect them from most attacks. This ChuChu variety likes to hide beneath large rocks, busting out whenever Link draws near. It can be destroyed with a Bomb, its helmet pulled off with the Grappling Hook, or smashed with the Hammer.

Spirit Tracks

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Ice ChuChu from Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, ChuChus appear mostly the same as in Phantom Hourglass, but come in a few different variants. ChuChus in this game come in Red, Yellow and Purple colors, as well as two new variants called Ice ChuChus and Helmet ChuChus. As with the previous game, ChuChus are basic enemies that pop out of the ground and move slowly. They are among some of the most common and weakest enemies found throughout Hyrule, and can be found in all four of its regional Realms. With the exception of the Ice ChuChu, all other ChuChus can be found in the Ocean Temple.

Red ChuChus are the most basic and common variety, appearing as early as the Tunnel to the Tower of Spirits. Yellow ChuChus are an electrified variant, and must be stunned first to interrupt their electric field before attacking. The Whirlwind, Boomerang and Whip can all be used to stun them.

Ice ChuChus are white ChuChus that produce an icy mist. They are native to the Snow Realm of Hyrule. Their mist prevents them from being attacked directly as it will freeze Link instantly, requiring the screen to be rubbed with the stylus to thaw him out. Like Yellow ChuChus, they can be stunned first to remove their defense mechanism, rendering them safe to attack.

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Helmet ChuChu from Spirit Tracks

Purple ChuChus are another electric variant, but are more dangerous as their electricity is not disabled when they are stunned, and items such as the Boomerang and Whip do not affect them. The most creative way to defeat them is to strike them with a sharp object grabbed by the Whip, such as a thorn or the blade from a fish statue found in the Ocean Temple. Arrows and Bombs can also defeat these, as well as Phantom Zelda's sword. Purple ChuChus appear in the Ocean Temple and the Tower of Spirits.

Helmet ChuChus are Red ChuChus that are similar to Rock ChuChus as they wear protective helmets, only except now their helmets are made of iron and have three horns. Their helmets are not easily destroyed, and must be pulled off using the Whip. The helmet can then either be thrown back at the ChuChu to defeat it or thrown away to finish it off with the Sword. Its helmet can also be thrown to damage other enemies as well. They appear in the Ocean Temple.

Skyward Sword

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Green Chuchu from Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, Chuchus appear as blobs of jelly with dripping mouths and bulging eyes. They slowly crawl after Link when they spot him, and sometimes emerge from the ground. Chuchus come in various sizes, ranging from large to very small. Like Zols and the Chus of Twilight Princess, when they are struck with the Sword, they will split into smaller Chuchus. Although similar, the enemies are not as simple as previous incarnations, and must be dealt with accordingly - if struck horizontally with the Sword, a Chuchu will split horizontally, only for the top Chuchu to fall right on top of the other, causing them to merge back into their larger size. As such, they must be attacked with a vertical slash to split and distance them from each other to prevent them from merging. Bombs are also very effective, as they are absorbed into any Chuchu that touches them and will destroy any size of Chuchu upon exploding. If two Chuchus merge, they will form a Chuchu one size larger than the bigger of the two, regardless of the size of the smaller. Like Gels, small Chuchus can also grab a hold of Link's foot and slow him down until they are shook off.

Four variations of Chuchus exist in Skyward Sword, with some found in both Skyloft and various regions of the Surface. These include Green, Blue, Red, and Yellow Chuchus. Although while they share the common colors of previous incarnations, the traits of each Chuchu are now slightly different. Green and Blue Chuchus do not have any particular abilities, although the green ones are found on land while the blue kind are found underwater. Red Chuchus are usually found at the Eldin Volcano area and can ignite Link on contact with their extremely high body temperature. Yellow Chuchus are native to the Lanayru Desert region and retain their electrified bodies. They are capable of releasing an electric discharge, a defense which they tend to use after being split.

While Chu Jelly does not appear in Skyward Sword, Chuchus may sometimes drop Jelly Blobs after being defeated, which can be used to craft certain items.

Non-Canon Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Hyrule Warriors Series

ChuChu appears as enemies in the Hyrule Warriors series. Unlike other enemies, normal attacks are ineffective against them. They can be instantly defeated by using the Hammer or by being caught in a Special Attack. They attack by swinging around their head after deflecting base attacks.

Trivia

The chattering that ChuChus make in The Wind Waker are actually the overlaying clips of two Japanese men arguing, sped up and played in reverse.^[4]

Etymology

Chu is Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound one makes when giving a kiss, hence the Fishman's reference at Pawprint Isle, which otherwise makes little sense in English: "Do you know what a ChuChu is, small fry? No, I'm not talking about the sound you make when you kiss someone!"^[1] The name may have once been a reference to the Chuchus' prominent lips in Majora's Mask.

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
Language		Chuchu	Red Chuchu	Green Chuchu	Blue Chuchu	Yellow Chuchu	Purple ChuChu
	Japanese	Template:Japanese	Template:Japanese	Template:Japanese	Template:Japanese	Template:Japanese	Template:Japanese
	French	Blobs	Blob rouge	Blob vert	Blob bleu	Blob jaune
	German	Schleim	Roter Schleim	Grüner Schleim	Blauer Schleim	Gelber Schleim	Violetter Schleim
	Italian	Chu Chu	Chu Chu Rosso	Chu Chu Verde	Chu Chu Blu	Chu Chu Giallo
	Spanish^EU	Chuchu
	Spanish^LA	Chuchu	Chuchu rojo	Chuchu verde		Chuchu amarillo

Gallery

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Red Chuchu in Majora's Mask
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Yellow Chuchu in Majora's Mask
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Blue Chuchu in Majora's Mask
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Green Chuchu from The Minish Cap
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Rock Chuchu in The Minish Cap
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Spiny Chuchu from The Minish Cap
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Spiny Chuchu with thorns stuck out
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Blue Chu in Twilight Princess
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Yellow Chu in Twilight Princess
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Rare Chu in Twilight Princess
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Red ChuChu from Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks
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Green ChuChu from Phantom Hourglass
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Yellow ChuChu from Phantom Hourglass
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Blue ChuChu from Phantom Hourglass
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Purple ChuChu from Spirit Tracks
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Blue ChuChu in Skyward Sword
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Red Chuchu in Skyward Sword
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Yellow Chuchu in Skyward Sword
Green Chuchu being split in Skyward Sword
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Yellow Chuchu from Hyrule Warriors Legends

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Do you know what a ChuChu is, small fry? No, I'm not talking about the sound you make when you kiss somone! I'm talking about ChuChus! They're those slimy, monster-like puddles of goo that turn into blobs of jelly, stand up, and start jumping at you like crazy when you came near them. Well, in any case, there's lots of them on that island over there, so if you see any, I'd avoid them. They can get...nasty. Now that I think about it, every once in a while I see the potion brewer who lives on Windfall Island come here... Now why would he do that, fry?" — Fishman (The Wind Waker)
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "This is an extremely rare color of Chu Jelly! ...Perhaps it indicates a new breed!? What a fascinating jelly development! I've never seen one of this particular hue on Pawprint Isle, a small atoll famous for its robust Chu population..." — Doc Bandam (The Wind Waker)
↑ "It's been ten years since I began my now legendary studies of the Chu Jelly." — Doc Bandam (The Wind Waker)
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[Name-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Do you know what a ChuChu is, small fry? No, I'm not talking about the sound you make when you kiss somone! I'm talking about ChuChus! They're those slimy, monster-like puddles of goo that turn into blobs of jelly, stand up, and start jumping at you like crazy when you came near them. Well, in any case, there's lots of them on that island over there, so if you see any, I'd avoid them. They can get...nasty. Now that I think about it, every once in a while I see the potion brewer who lives on Windfall Island come here... Now why would he do that, fry?" — Fishman (The Wind Waker)

[Blue_ChuChu_Rarity-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "This is an extremely rare color of Chu Jelly! ...Perhaps it indicates a new breed!? What a fascinating jelly development! I've never seen one of this particular hue on Pawprint Isle, a small atoll famous for its robust Chu population..." — Doc Bandam (The Wind Waker)

[3] "It's been ten years since I began my now legendary studies of the Chu Jelly." — Doc Bandam (The Wind Waker)

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Contents

Characteristics and Weaknesses

Majora's Mask

The Wind Waker

Red ChuChu

Green ChuChu

Blue ChuChu

Yellow ChuChu

Dark ChuChu

The Minish Cap

Twilight Princess

Phantom Hourglass

Spirit Tracks

Skyward Sword

Non-Canon Appearances

Hyrule Warriors Series

Trivia

Etymology

Gallery

See Also

References

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+:''Not to be confused with [[Buzz Blob]]s.''
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-|caption = Dungeon Map and Compass Artwork
+|caption = Red Chu from ''Twilight Princess''
-|game = Every [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Legend of Zelda'' game]] except ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
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-'''Maps''' play a major part in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They often show detailed representations of places Link can explore. There are mainly World Maps and Dungeon Maps used for exploring their respective areas, but there are certain maps that serve other purposes.
+'''Chuchus''', formatted as '''ChuChus''' in {{TWW}}, {{PH}}, and {{ST}}, and known simply as '''Chus''' in {{TP}}, are recurring enemies in {{LZS|Series}}. They are gelatinous creatures of living slime or jelly, often depicted with facial features.
-==Uses==
-Maps are obviously used for navigation, but their uses have become increasingly elaborate as the ''Legend of Zelda'' series progressed. They have been used in every game with exception of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''. Maps detail the layout of the Overworld or a Dungeon and  always show Link's current location.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Map! You can use it to see your current position and the rest of the dungeon (Press X).|N/A|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Using the Map Screen, you can view the entire overworld of Koholint Island and check your current location.|game=Link's Awakening|page=11}}</ref> As with Dungeon Maps, World Maps are often blank until an area is explored or a full Map of an area is obtained. In many ''Legend of Zelda'' titles, maps can only be viewed on a subscreen, but in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', a very simplistic mini-map could be viewed in the [[HUD]].<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Once Link steps inside the underground labyrinths the above ground radar at the top left of the screen turns into the radar of the labyrinths. What's more, if Link has the map of the labyrinths, then the map also will be displayed on the radar.|The Legend of Zelda|32}}</ref> This is similar to the Map used during gameplay of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''. The mini-map mechanic did not return until ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', in which it only shows the area Link is currently traveling and his position in accordance to the map, as well as where he entered from.<ref>{{Cite|There is a map displayed at the bottom right of the screen. The yellow arrow shows your current position and direction you are facing. The red mark shows where you entered the area from.|Know-It-All Brother|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The mini-map returned in every console title until ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' displayed Maps on the top screen of the [[Nintendo DS]] with the ability to move them to the touchscreen to write notes and draw paths.<ref>{{Cite|How about we write it on our map? To do that, tap the Map icon, then scribble to your heart's content!|Ciela|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref> Despite their similarities, World Maps and Dungeon Maps often have distinct differences.
+Chuchus come in a wide variety of colors and types, with some having different traits and behaviors depending on their color. '''Red''', '''Green''', '''Blue''', '''Yellow''' and '''Purple Chuchus''' are among some of the most common types of Chuchus in the series, with Red being the most common. Beginning with ''The Wind Waker'', some Chuchus, such as the Blue and Yellow kind, are capable of producing electricity as a defense mechanism. This makes them similar to the [[Buzz Blob]], another slime-like enemy with a similar shape that is also electrified. Chuchus are relatively simple enemies to defeat; a simple slash with the [[Sword]] usually being all that is required to take down most varieties. The electrified types usually require to be stunned first before attacking.
-===World Map===
-[[File:Smith map.png|thumb|left|Map of Hyrule as featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']]
-In the ''Legend of Zelda'' series, using maps has become essential to traveling around the Overworld. ''The Legend of Zelda'' only displayed a plain gray square on screen, which represented the Overworld. A flashing red rectangle indicated Link's location.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=...Look at the top left of the main screen. You see a little map there. This is Link's radar. You can use it to check roughly where he is.|game=The Legend of Zelda|page=27}}</ref> Full World Maps have been available during gameplay since ''A Link to the Past'' Often times, key locations will be marked on World Maps, such as towns and Link’s next destination.<ref>{{Cite|That mark on your map must be your destination.|CastleGuard|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|On the Map Subscreen, you will also see a flashing dot showing you which way you should go next.|Kaepora Gaebora|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> In ''A Link to the Past'' and every game since ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', it is sometimes possible to magnify an area of the World Map to get a keener look at the layout. When [[warping]] is possible, some of the titles in the series would display the World Map to show where Link can warp to. The World Map is not always used only for navigation; in ''Four Swords'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the World Map is used for selection different stages. The World Map of ''Skyward Sword'' allowed Link to place light [[Beacon]]s to guide the way to a chosen destination. There are diverse methods of obtaining and using World Maps throughout the series.
+In a couple games, Chuchus also leave behind [[Chu Jelly]] when defeated. Chu Jelly is valued as an ingredient that can craft restorative [[Potion]]s that can replenish health or other vitals depending on its color. In ''The Wind Waker'', Chu Jelly is an ingredient that cannot be used on its own, but in ''Twilight Princess'', a [[Bottle]] can be used to scoop up the remains of a defeated Chu to collect drinkable Chu Jelly.
-Sometimes, Link begins an adventure with a full World Map. In ''A Link to the Past'', the World Maps were available in their entirety from the start.<ref>{{Cite|I see you brought a map so you don’t get lost. (Press the X Button to see your map).|Guard|A Link to the Past}}</ref> [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'']]'s World Map starts out blank, but an atlas in the [[Mabe Village]] [[Library|library]], accessible early on, reveals every location on Koholint.<ref>{{Cite|'Atlas Of Koholint Island' / You can move the cursor and look up the name of a place...|Library Book|Link's Awakening}}</ref> Though only a level select screen, ''Four Swords''' map can also be wholly viewed from the start, with a few minor additions as the game progress.
+{{OTOC}}
-Most commonly, the areas of the World Map had to be filled in. ''Link’s Awakening'' included an World Map with a grid. Each section of the grid is obscured until explored. For the first time in the series, each location on the World Map is labeled, as with every map in future titles.<ref>{{Cite|The dark parts of the map are places you have not yet visited. Move the cursor and press the A Button to get more information about an area, or to replay the message you got there...|Library Book|Link's Awakening}}</ref> ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' use the same mapping system.<ref>{{Cite|Press SELECT to view the map. Move the cursor and press A to see place names. Dark regions are ones you have not yet visited.|Know-It-All Bird|Oracle of Seasons}}</ref> Similarly, the World Map of ''Ocarina of Time'' shows only places that have been visited, though a grid is not in place.<ref>{{Cite|If you are lost and don't know which way to go, look at the Map. The areas you have explored will be shown on the Map.|Kaepora Gaebora|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Much like in this title, ''Four Swords Adventures'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and ''Skyward Sword'' also mark new regions on the map when Link first enters them. New [[World of the Ocean King#Islands|Islands]] and [[Train Station]]s in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks'' can also be viewed through the World Map only after they are discovered.<ref>{{Cite|Look there! That island isn't marked on our charts, Link! And it looks like we can dock there! There! I've just added the isle to your chart! Why not set a course for it?|Ciela|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref>
+{{clear|left}}
+==Characteristics and Weaknesses==
-Sometimes, parts of the World Map could only be viewed by earning them first. Maps for each region in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' must be purchased from [[Tingle]], even if a region has already been explored.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Initially, the entire map will be covered in clouds, but as you purchase maps of areas, the clouds covering these areas will lift, revealing that area on the world map.|game=Majora's Mask|page=36}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Will you buy one of Tingle's maps?|Tingle|Majora's Mask}}</ref> The [[Sea Chart]] in ''The Wind Waker'' can only be updated with images of islands by tossing [[Fishman|Fishmen]] [[All-Purpose Bait]].<ref>{{Cite|I don't know where you got your mitts on that Sea Chart you got there... But it looks to me like it's pretty much got nothing but seas drawn on it!|Fishman|The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|If you see a fish leaping out of the water when you sail near an island, sail up to it and spread bait out on the water's surface. Trust me, this is good advice, fry.  See, the baiting process allows you to get a chart of the island, along with any info that might be of use to you.|Fishman|The Wind Waker}}</ref> [[Smith]] gives Link a World Map early in ''The Minish Cap'', though its regions on the Map must be uncovered as described earlier.<ref>{{Cite|You got a map of Hyrule! Now, you'll never get lost!|N/A|The Minish Cap}}</ref>
+===''Majora's Mask''===
+{{Tatl|Green Chuchu|That's a '''Green Chuchu'''. It's nothing to be afraid of...It usually has something in its stomach that's of use.}}
+{{Tatl|Red Chuchu|That's a '''Red Chuchu'''. It's nothing really to be afraid of! It's not unusual to find something in its stomach that might be of use.}}
+{{Tatl|Yellow Chuchu|It's a '''Yellow Chuchu'''. That's nothing to sweat about. It usually has something in its stomach that's of use...}}
+{{Tatl|Blue Chuchu|'''Blue Chuchu'''... This doesn't have anything inside of it, so it's really just a blob of water.}}
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Greenchuchu.png|size=110px|align=right|caption=Green Chuchu from ''Majora's Mask''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{MM}}, Chuchus appear as bottom-heavy blobs of transparent jelly with large, grinning mouths full of crooked teeth and round eyes on stalks. They move around by slowly oozing along the ground, but once they see [[Link]], they attack by hopping towards him in an attempt to knock him down. However, they can be easily defeated with one or two hits with the Sword. Chuchus are characterized as appearing either Green, Red, Yellow or Blue. Depending on their color, they contain various items inside their bodies which are dropped as they are defeated. Chuchus will shortly respawn after being destroyed, making fighting them a quick means of restocking on supplies in little time.
-While useful, the World Map was not necessary to move forward in most Zelda games. However, they were crucial for exploration in both ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''. No region of the Overworld in ''Phantom Hourglass'' could be explored until Link had a Sea Chart for that area, each of which could be found in the [[Temple of the Ocean King]].<ref>{{Cite|You got the Northwestern Sea chart! Now you can explore a new area of the sea!|N/A|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref> Together, the World Map was separated into quadrants. This is much like the [[Rail Map]] in ''Spirit Tracks'', which had also had four parts, one for each of the four realms. A part of the Rail Map must be attained from the [[Spirit Tower]] to visit the Realm detailed on it.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Forest rail map! Some of the lost Spirit Tracks on it are reappearing!|N/A|Spirit Tracks}}</ref> To travel across either of these Overworlds, a course must be charted on the Maps themselves.<ref>{{Cite|Tap the Feather Pen icon to access your navigation chart. Just draw a line and the ship will follow that exact path.|Linebeck|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|There's something strangely powerful about the rail map you recovered. If you trace your stylus over the tracks, it will set a path to your destination! Go on and try it, Link!|Anjean|Spirit Tracks}}</ref>
+Green Chuchus and Red Chuchus are commonplace to [[Termina Field]], and carry [[Magic Jar]]s and [[Heart]]s in their bodies, respectively. Yellow Chuchus contain [[Arrow]]s, and usually appear near puzzles or enemies that require the [[Bow]]. Blue Chuchus are the rarest, and only appear in the [[Great Bay Temple]]. They hold no items inside them; instead they can be frozen and used as a stepping stone by freezing them with the [[Ice Arrow]]s, allowing Link to reach higher places. [[Tatl]] explains this by stating they are "just blob(s) of water." In {{MM3D}}, the Blue Chuchus sparkle, further indicating that they can be frozen.
-===Dungeon Map===
-[[File:DungeonMap.png|100px|left]]
+===''The Wind Waker''===
-Dungeon Maps have been used in nearly every game of the ''Legend of Zelda'' series aside from ''The Adventure of Link'', ''Four Swords'', ''Four Swords Adventures'', and ''A Link Between Worlds''. They are usually found in [[Treasure Chest]]s. Once obtained, a Dungeon Map will allow Link to see every room of every floor in the dungeon it was found in, with the illuminated rooms showing where he has already visited and blank ones to show where he has not been.<ref>{{Cite|You found the Dungeon Map! [..] Blue chambers are places you have already visited. Your current location is the flashing room. Move [the control stick] up and down to select a floor to view.|N/A|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> This gives clues on where Link should go next and where hidden rooms might be found. For a Map to show all of a Dungeon's contents, it should often be used in conjunction with a [[Compass]], which will reveal locations of a Dungeon's [[Boss]]; since ''Link's Awakening'', it has also revealed the location of Treasure Chests.<ref>{{Cite|You've got the Compass! Now, you can see where the chests and Nightmare are hidden!|N/A|Link's Awakening}}</ref> Before the Dungeon Map is obtained, a makeshift Map can be used to show rooms Link has already seen. This is the only way to receive Dungeon Maps in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''. The Dungeon Map was not an item in these titles, but the Map of an entire floor is available upon entering it, so each floor had to be explored to view the full Map. These games also lacked the Compass, so Treasure Chests could not be found by using one; Link instead had to pay [[Gossip Stone]]s to reveal the treasures on each floor of Dungeon for the cost of twenty [[Rupees]].<ref>{{cite|The number of treasure chests left here...is... [var]! It'll cost you 20 Rupees to see where treasure lies.|Gossip Stone|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref> In ''Skyward Sword'', as there was no Compass in its Dungeons either, finding a Dungeon Map would reveal the location of all Treasure Chests and the Boss.
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Chuchu.png|size=200px|align=right|caption=Various ChuChus from<br>''The Wind Waker''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{TWW}}, ChuChus take on a much different form that would become their most common depiction: they are top-heavy blobs of jelly with bulbous, yellow-green eyes that move by crawling or hopping on their pseudopod-like feet at their base. This appearance greatly resembles Buzz Blobs, an earlier slime enemy with a similar shape. When they appear, they make a distinctive chattering sound. If left alone, ChuChus melt into a tiny, slow-moving puddle, but immediately start hopping after Link when he approaches. Some ChuChus will ambush Link by dropping from above. ChuChus in ''The Wind Waker'' come in various colors, each with their own traits and sometimes unique Chu Jelly. They come in Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, and a newer type called a '''Dark ChuChu''', which is dark purple in color. ChuChus live on many islands across the [[Great Sea]], including dungeons and most notably, [[Pawprint Isle]], an island famous for its ChuChu population.<ref name="Name">{{Cite|Do you know what a ChuChu is, small fry? No, I'm not talking about the sound you make when you kiss somone! I'm talking about ChuChus! They're those slimy, monster-like puddles of goo that turn into blobs of jelly, stand up, and start jumping at you like crazy when you came near them. Well, in any case, there's lots of them on that island over there, so if you see any, I'd avoid them. They can get...nasty. Now that I think about it, every once in a while I see the potion brewer who lives on Windfall Island come here... Now why would he do that, fry?|Fishman|TWW}}</ref><ref name="Blue ChuChu Rarity">{{Cite|This is an extremely rare color of Chu Jelly! ...Perhaps it indicates a new breed!? What a fascinating jelly development! I've never seen one of this particular hue on Pawprint Isle, a small atoll famous for its robust Chu population...|Doc Bandam|TWW}}</ref> Several ChuChus drop Chu Jelly when defeated, which can also be stolen from them with the [[Grappling Hook]]. Chu Jelly can be given to [[Doc Bandam]] on [[Windfall Island]], a man studying ChuChus and their jelly,<ref>{{Cite|It's been ten years since I began my now legendary studies of the Chu Jelly.|Doc Bandam|TWW}}</ref> to craft new Potions as well as make free servings in exchange.
+{{Figurine|TWW|ChuChu|Habitat: Varied<br>Spoils: Chu Jelly<br>There are ChuChus of many different colors, all with their own distinct characteristics. In general, they are most susceptible to projectile weapons.|[[File:ChuChu Figurine.png|130px]]}}
+====Red ChuChu====
+{{Tingle|Red ChuChu|A '''Red ChuChu'''!<br><br>Pulverize it and collect red Chu Jelly!}}
+[[File:Red ChuChu TWW.png|60px|right]]
+Red ChuChus are among the first and most common encountered, and can be found as early as Pawprint Isle and [[Dragon Roost Cavern]], as well as [[Forest Haven]] and the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] and [[Wind Temple]]. They are the lowest form of ChuChu that possess no unique traits, and are thus the easiest to slay. Their attack deals little damage, although they can be tricky in groups (though rarely forming any more than three at a time). As basic as they are, they are valued as they can be slain for [[Red Chu Jelly]], which can make health-replenishing [[Red Potion]]s.
+====Green ChuChu====
+{{Tingle|Green ChuChu|A '''Green ChuChu'''!  Pulverize it and collect some green Chu Jelly!}}
+[[File:Green ChuChu TWW.png|50px|right]]
+Green ChuChus are the second most common, and can be found on Pawprint Isle, Forest Haven, the [[Forbidden Woods]], and the Earth and Wind Temples. They behave like and are often found with their lower relative, the Red ChuChu. They, however, possess the ability to shrink into a puddle to evade Link's attacks. When defeated, they drop [[Green Chu Jelly]]. Link can give Doc Bandam 15 Green Chu Jellies to craft [[Green Potion]]s, making them available for purchase.
+{{clear}}
+====Blue ChuChu====
+{{Tingle|Blue ChuChu|It's a wiggly-giggly '''Blue ChuChu'''!  You'll get shocked if you use your sword! Stun it with your boomerang, maybe? You might also try using a Tingle Bomb!
+----
+:''(After obtaining the Bow)''
+That's a wiggly-giggly '''Blue ChuChu'''! You'll go numb if you use your sword on it. You can handle it easily with an arrow! Or just use a Tingle Bomb!}}
+[[File:Blue ChuChu TWW.png|80px|right]]
+Blue ChuChus are an extremely rare type of ChuChu,<ref name="Blue ChuChu Rarity"/> with only 23 Blue ChuChus appearing in total throughout the Great Sea. They are found scattered on various islands. Blue ChuChus are highly electrified, and will shock Link if he attempts to attack one. As they are constantly electrified, they must first be stunned before being attacked, with items such as with the [[Deku Leaf]] or the [[Boomerang]]. Alternately, they can be attacked with [[Bomb]]s or Arrows. They drop the most valuable and rarest kind of Jelly: [[Blue Chu Jelly]]. If Link gives 15 Blue Chu Jellies to Doc Bandam, [[Blue Potion]]s will become available for purchase. Blue ChuChus, however, will only ever drop their Jelly [[Spoil]]s once.
+{{clear}}
+====Yellow ChuChu====
+{{Tingle|Yellow ChuChu|It's a wiggly-giggly '''Yellow ChuChu'''!  You'll get shocked if you cut it with your sword!  Stun him with your Boomerang, perhaps?  You might try a Tingle Bomb as well!
+----
+:''(After obtaining the Bow)''
+It's a wiggly-giggly '''Yellow ChuChu'''!  If you hack it with the sword, you'll go numb!  But you can bring it down easily with an arrow!  Or use a Tingle Bomb!}}
+[[File:Yellow ChuChu TWW.png|100px|right]]
+Yellow ChuChus are another type that possess the ability to electrify themselves, but unlike Blue ChuChus, they do not keep their bodies electrified at all times and will periodically drop their electric guard. They are even rarer than Blue ChuChus, as they only appear on Pawprint Isle and in the [[Tower of the Gods]]. They can be stunned to make defeating them easier, or attacked with Bombs or Arrows. They do not drop any Chu Jelly whatsoever.
+{{clear}}
+====Dark ChuChu====
+{{Tingle|Dark ChuChu|Looks like a '''Dark ChuChu'''!<br><br>You can't do anything to it right now!
+----
+:''(After obtaining the Mirror Shield)''
+It's the nasty '''Dark ChuChu'''! Use light to turn it to rock, then toss it! It'll shatter!}}
+[[File:Purple ChuChu TWW.png|50px|right]]
+'''Dark ChuChus''' are a unique type distinguished by their dark, purple coloration. They inhabit dark areas devoid of light, namely the Earth Temple and [[Ganon's Tower (The Wind Waker)|Ganon's Tower]]. Unlike other ChuChus, they cannot be harmed by ordinary weapons; attempting to do so results in the creature simply breaking up and regenerating. Instead they are highly weak to [[light]] - if they come into direct light, they will instantly turn to stone. One can be lured into a light source or else have light hit it. Picking up and throwing a petrified Dark ChuChu will shatter the stone and defeat it, or alternately, it can be smashed with the [[Skull Hammer]]. Petrified Dark ChuChus can be used as temporary weights in certain puzzles. For this reason, they often respawn after being defeated. They do not last long in stone form, however, and will eventually liquidize. They do not leave behind any Chu Jelly.
+{{clear}}
+===''The Minish Cap''===
+[[File:Chuchu TMC.gif|100px|right]]
+In {{TMC}}, Chuchus have an identical appearance and behavior to those in ''The Wind Waker''. Most Chuchus emerge from the ground as tiny puddles, then pop up to leap at Link to attack. They also come in various colors and varieties, each with different traits and characteristics. They are among some of the most common and weakest enemies, and can be found all over [[Hyrule]].
+Green and Red Chuchus are the most common, being especially common to the [[Minish Woods]] and [[Mt. Crenel]], respectively. They are the most basic varieties, and attack simply by jumping. Green Chuchus tend to appear alone, while Red Chuchus are often found in small groups. Blue Chuchus, like those in ''The Wind Waker'', have bodies that are constantly electrified. They can be attacked with Bombs or Arrows from afar, or alternately stunned with other items, such as the Boomerang. They are much rarer and are not native to any particular region.
+'''Spiny Chuchus''' are purple Chuchus that possess a unique trait: they shoot out thorns from their body when Link is near. These spikes protect them from a wide assortment of attacks, and will remain in this state until Link backs away, when the Chuchu will pursue after him. To defeat them, Link must either be quick to attack or stun them first. A Bomb is powerful enough to penetrate their defenses. Arrows can also be shot at them from afar. They appear at Mt. Crenel, and also act as the mini-bosses of the [[Cave of Flames]].
+Red Chuchus also come in an additional variant called a '''Rock Chuchu''', which wears a rock helmet over its face. They appear in [[Veil Falls]]. These Chuchus do not jump, and their mask protects them from almost any attack. Their helmets can be destroyed by throwing a stone at them, turning them into regular Red Chuchus. A Bomb can also be used to defeat them instantly.
+Link also encounters two giant Chuchus as bosses, known as [[Big Chuchu]]s. These enemies are normal Chuchus, but appear much larger as Link is [[Minish|Minish sized]] when they are encountered. A Big Green Chuchu appears as the boss of [[Deepwood Shrine]], and a Big Blue Chuchu appears as the mini-boss of the [[Temple of Droplets]]. These large Chuchus are fought by sucking up their jelly with the [[Gust Jar]], although the same will not work on other Chuchus when Link is normal sized.
+{{Figurine|TMC|Chuchu|Appear in various areas. Chuchus come in many colors. Each color is a little different, but ranged weapons work well against all.|[[File:Chuchus TMC.gif]]}}
+{{Figurine|TMC|Rock Chuchu|Appears in various areas. These tough Chuchus have rocky heads. It will be hard to damage them until you can knock that rock off.|[[File:Rock Chuchu Figurine.gif]]}}
+{{Figurine|TMC|Spiny Chuchu|Appears in various areas. These Chuchus project spikes from their bodies at the first sign of danger. Try a well placed bomb. They lurk in caves, ready to pop out of the ground and fend off intruders with their spikes.|[[File:Spiny Chuchu Figurine.gif]]}}
+===''Twilight Princess''===
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Purple Chu.png|size=170px|align=right|caption=Purple Chu from ''Twilight Princess''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{TP}}, Chuchus are simply known as Chus, and are little more than large, amoeba-like blobs of opaque jelly. They slide and powerfully leap to move and attack. Like previous incarnations, Chus come in various colors, including Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, and a very rare variant called a '''Rare Chu'''. While little else sets apart between them, Chus have the ability to split and merge. A large Chu will split into two smaller Chus when attacked, similarly to a [[Zol]] dividing into [[Gel]]s when struck, and will keep splitting until they are too small to do so. Chus appear in several places, including the entrance way of the [[Lakebed Temple]], the [[Snowpeak Ruins]], and in hidden [[Cave]]s.
+When Chus are defeated, they dissolve into a puddle which can then be scooped up into a Bottle to collect [[Chu Jelly]]. Unlike Chu Jelly of ''The Wind Waker'', their remains can be used immediately as a drinkable solution. They have various different effects depending on the color of the Jelly.
+When two Chus of different colors collide, they will merge together and form a single, larger Chu. The new Chu will retain the color of the more common one (from least to most common: Rare, Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple). The exception to this is when a Blue and a Yellow Chu merge — which is only possible in the [[Cave of Ordeals]] — which will create a Green Chu in the [[Wii]] version, or a Purple Chu in the [[Nintendo Gamecube|GameCube]] version. Green Chus cannot be encountered in the GameCube version, and the Green Chu Jelly has no associated text and no effect when drunk.
+'''Rare Chus''' are a significantly rare variety that are pearl-colored and sparkle. They appear anywhere where Chus are, but the chances of finding one are incredibly slim. The only certain places to find them are the [[Cave of Ordeals]], inside a small cavern in [[Death Mountain]], and inside three hidden Caves accessed via a dig spot: one under a tree at [[Snowpeak]], another in the [[Gerudo Desert]], and another beneath the barn in [[Ordon Ranch]]. Rare Chus are highly valuable as they leave behind [[Rare Chu Jelly]], which has the same effect as [[Great Fairy's Tears]]. However, not only are they hard to find, but they are also the first to be targeted by Purple Chus to merge. If a Rare Chu and any other Chu merge, the new Chu will become the other color, canceling out the Rare Chu.  Additionally, if Link already has Rare Chu Jelly, any Rare Chus set to appear will be replaced with Yellow Chus.
+===''Phantom Hourglass''===
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Rock ChuChu.png|size=70px|align=right|caption=Rock ChuChu from ''Phantom Hourglass''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{PH}}, ChuChus appear similarly to their ''The Wind Waker'' and ''The Minish Cap'' incarnations. They are a common sight throughout the [[World of the Ocean King]] and can be found on many islands and inside dungeons. Generally, ChuChus are slow-moving enemies that pop out of the ground when Link is near. Most can be easily defeated with just the Sword or the most basic items. They come in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow colors, as well as the Rock ChuChu variant.
+Red and Green ChuChus are the most basic and are encountered early on. The Red kind are the most common of all, and can be found in mountainous regions as well as most dungeons, while Green ChuChus only appear in the [[Temple of Courage]]. Yellow and Blue ChuChus, like previous incarnations, are electrified and will shock Link if he strikes one. Yellow ChuChus will periodically drop their electrical barriers, but Blue ChuChus remain electrified. They can be stunned with items such as the Boomerang to disable their barriers, or alternately attacked with Arrows or Bombs from afar.
+Rock ChuChus are similar to their ''The Minish Cap'' incarnation, as they wear rock helmets that protect them from most attacks. This ChuChu variety likes to hide beneath large rocks, busting out whenever Link draws near. It can be destroyed with a Bomb, its helmet pulled off with the [[Grappling Hook]], or smashed with the [[Hammer]].
+===''Spirit Tracks''===
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Ice ChuChu.png|size=70px|align=right|caption=Ice ChuChu from ''Spirit Tracks''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{ST}}, ChuChus appear mostly the same as in ''Phantom Hourglass'', but come in a few different variants. ChuChus in this game come in Red, Yellow and Purple colors, as well as two new variants called '''Ice ChuChus''' and '''Helmet ChuChus'''. As with the previous game, ChuChus are basic enemies that pop out of the ground and move slowly. They are among some of the most common and weakest enemies found throughout Hyrule, and can be found in all four of its regional [[Realm]]s. With the exception of the Ice ChuChu, all other ChuChus can be found in the [[Ocean Temple]].
+Red ChuChus are the most basic and common variety, appearing as early as the [[Tunnel to the Tower|Tunnel to the Tower of Spirits]]. Yellow ChuChus are an electrified variant, and must be stunned first to interrupt their electric field before attacking. The [[Whirlwind]], Boomerang and [[Whip]] can all be used to stun them.
+'''Ice ChuChus''' are white ChuChus that produce an icy mist. They are native to the [[Snow Realm]] of Hyrule. Their mist prevents them from being attacked directly as it will freeze Link instantly, requiring the screen to be rubbed with the stylus to thaw him out. Like Yellow ChuChus, they can be stunned first to remove their defense mechanism, rendering them safe to attack.
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:Helmet ChuChu.png|size=70px|align=right|caption=Helmet ChuChu from ''Spirit Tracks''|captionalign=center}}
+Purple ChuChus are another electric variant, but are more dangerous as their electricity is not disabled when they are stunned, and items such as the Boomerang and Whip do not affect them. The most creative way to defeat them is to strike them with a sharp object grabbed by the Whip, such as a thorn or the blade from a fish statue found in the Ocean Temple. Arrows and Bombs can also defeat these, as well as [[Phantom Zelda]]'s sword. Purple ChuChus appear in the Ocean Temple and the [[Tower of Spirits]].
+'''Helmet ChuChus''' are Red ChuChus that are similar to Rock ChuChus as they wear protective helmets, only except now their helmets are made of iron and have three horns. Their helmets are not easily destroyed, and must be pulled off using the Whip. The helmet can then either be thrown back at the ChuChu to defeat it or thrown away to finish it off with the Sword. Its helmet can also be thrown to damage other enemies as well. They appear in the Ocean Temple.
+===''Skyward Sword''===
+{{Fi|Green Chuchu|These creatures prefer exceptionally damp environments. They will encompass and digest anything they can absorb into their gelatinous bodies.
+As they have no genders, they are believed to increase their population by dividing themselves into several smaller-sized Chuchus.}}
+{{Fi|Blue Chuchu|This is a rare, aquatic Chuchu. Known for attaching itself to unaware victims, its gelatinous body will clog your air pipe, literally taking your breath away.
+It is exceedingly dangerous to allow one of the larger specimens to stick to you for any length of time.}}
+{{Fi|Red Chuchu|The red Chuchu has an exceedingly high body temperature. Avoid all physical contact, or your clothing and shield may burst into flames.
+In the event you are set on fire, I recommend you quickly extinguish the flames by performing a roll.}}
+{{Fi|Yellow Chuchu|Yellow Chuchus are capable of generating electricity for short bursts of time. As with other Chuchus, I suggest you remain on guard.
+If you make contact with this type of Chuchu when it is charged, it will give you a shock. Then it will attempt to feed on you. This is not pleasant.}}
+{{ImageCaption|image=File:GreenChuchuSS.png|size=130px|align=right|caption=Green Chuchu from ''Skyward Sword''|captionalign=center}}
+In {{SS}}, Chuchus appear as blobs of jelly with dripping mouths and bulging eyes. They slowly crawl after Link when they spot him, and sometimes emerge from the ground. Chuchus come in various sizes, ranging from large to very small. Like Zols and the Chus of ''Twilight Princess'', when they are struck with the Sword, they will split into smaller Chuchus. Although similar, the enemies are not as simple as previous incarnations, and must be dealt with accordingly - if struck horizontally with the Sword, a Chuchu will split horizontally, only for the top Chuchu to fall right on top of the other, causing them to merge back into their larger size. As such, they must be attacked with a vertical slash to split and distance them from each other to prevent them from merging. Bombs are also very effective, as they are absorbed into any Chuchu that touches them and will destroy any size of Chuchu upon exploding. If two Chuchus merge, they will form a Chuchu one size larger than the bigger of the two, regardless of the size of the smaller. Like Gels, small Chuchus can also grab a hold of Link's foot and slow him down until they are shook off.
+Four variations of Chuchus exist in ''Skyward Sword'', with some found in both [[Skyloft]] and various regions of the [[Hyrule|Surface]]. These include Green, Blue, Red, and Yellow Chuchus. Although while they share the common colors of previous incarnations, the traits of each Chuchu are now slightly different. Green and Blue Chuchus do not have any particular abilities, although the green ones are found on land while the blue kind are found underwater. Red Chuchus are usually found at the [[Eldin Volcano]] area and can ignite Link on contact with their extremely high body temperature. Yellow Chuchus are native to the [[Lanayru Desert]] region and retain their electrified bodies. They are capable of releasing an electric discharge, a defense which they tend to use after being split.
+While Chu Jelly does not appear in ''Skyward Sword'', Chuchus may sometimes drop [[Jelly Blob]]s after being defeated, which can be used to craft certain items.
+==Non-Canon Appearances==
+{{Noncanon|start}}
+===''Hyrule Warriors'' Series===
+ChuChu appears as enemies in the {{HW}} series. Unlike other enemies, normal attacks are ineffective against them. They can be instantly defeated by using the [[Hammer]] or by being caught in a [[Special Attack]]. They attack by swinging around their head after deflecting base attacks.
+{{Noncanon|end}}
 ==Trivia==
+*The chattering that ChuChus make in ''The Wind Waker'' are actually the overlaying clips of two Japanese men arguing, sped up and played in reverse.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= 1jim3bob|published= August 18, 2013|retrieved= February 1, 2016|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p33g_wkgGuw|title= Chuchu arguments|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref>
-In ''Ocarina of Time'', the dungeon map artwork when it is grabbed out of a treasure chest always shows a map of [[Dodongo's Cavern]].
-==Gallery==
+==Etymology==
+Chu is Japanese {{wp|onomatopoeia}} for the sound one makes when giving a kiss, hence the [[Fishman]]'s reference at Pawprint Isle, which otherwise makes little sense in English: "Do you know what a ChuChu is, small fry? No, I'm not talking about the sound you make when you kiss someone!"<ref name="Name"/> The name may have once been a reference to the Chuchus' prominent lips in ''Majora's Mask''.
-<gallery>
-File:LinkMapLoZArt.png|Link reading a Map in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''
-File:In the Dungeon.jpg|Link with Map and Compass in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
-File:Minish Link.png|Link reading a Map in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
-File:PH Link 01.png|Link drawing a Map in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
-</gallery>
+{{Names Table
-===World Map===
+|align=left
-<gallery>
+|name1= Chuchu
-File:Hyrule-Map-LoZ.jpg|Map of Hyrule from ''Legend of Zelda'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Adventure of Link]]'' from the ''Legend of Zelda'' [[Valiant Comics]]
+|name2= Red Chuchu
-File:Hyrule AoL 1.gif|Map of Hyrule from ''The Adventure of Link''
+|name3= Green Chuchu
-File:Hyrule Light World map.png|In-game [[Hyrule]] map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
+|name4= Blue Chuchu
-File:Dark World Map.png|In-game [[Dark World]] map from ''A Link to the Past''
+|name5= Yellow Chuchu
-File:Kohilint Island map 2.png|In-game [[Koholint Island]] map from ''Link's Awakening'' (without boundaries)
+|name6= Purple ChuChu
-File:Hyrule Map OoT.jpg|Better quality version of the in-game Hyrule map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
-File:Termina.jpg|Better quality version of the in-game [[Termina]] map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
-File:Holodrun Map.png|In-game map of [[Holodrum]] from ''Oracle of Seasons''
-File:Subrosia Map.png|In-game map of [[Subrosia]] from ''Oracle of Seasons''
-File:Labrynna Present Map.png|In-game map of present [[Labrynna]] from ''Oracle of Ages''
-File:Labrynna Past Map.png|In-game map of past Labrynna from ''Oracle of Ages''
-File:FS Overworld.png|In-game Hyrule map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''
-File:Great Sea Chart.jpg|Better quality version of the in-game [[Great Sea]] map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
-File:Fsa map.png|In-game Hyrule map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
-File:Hyrule Minish Cap.png|In-game Hyrule map from ''The Minish Cap''
-File:Hyrule TP Map.png|In-game Hyrule map from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
-File:PH Sea Map.png|In-game map of [[World of the Ocean King]] from ''Phantom Hourglass''
-File:Hyrule Rail Map.png|In-game map of Hyrule featured in ''Spirit Tracks''
-File:SS Map.png|In-game map of Hyrule featured in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
-</gallery>
+|ja1= {{Japanese|チュチュ|Chuchu||3}}
-===Dungeon Map===
+|ja2= {{Japanese|レッドチュチュ|Reddo Chuchu|Red Chuchu|3}}
+|ja3= {{Japanese|グリーンチュチュ|Gurīn ChuChu|Green Chuchu|3}}
+|ja4= {{Japanese|ブルーチュチュ|Burū Chuchu|Blue Chuchu|3}}
+|ja5= {{Japanese|イエローチュチュ|Ierō Chuchu|Yellow Chuchu|3}}
+|ja6= {{Japanese|紫チュチュ|Murasaki Chuchu|Purple ChuChu|3}}
+|esS1=Chuchu
+|esS2=
+|esS3=
+|esS4=
+|esS5=
+|esS6=
+|esL1=Chuchu
+|esL2={{exp|Red Chuchu|Chuchu rojo}}
+|esL3={{exp|Green Chuchu|Chuchu verde}}
+|esL4=
+|esL5={{exp|Yellow Chuchu|Chuchu amarillo}}
+|esL6=
+|fr1= Blobs
+|fr2= {{exp|Red Blob|Blob rouge}}
+|fr3= {{exp|Green Blob|Blob vert}}
+|fr4= {{exp|Blue Blob|Blob bleu}}
+|fr5= {{exp|Yellow Blob|Blob jaune}}
+|fr6=
+|de1= {{de|Schleim}}
+|de2= Roter Schleim
+|de3= Grüner Schleim
+|de4= Blauer Schleim
+|de5= Gelber Schleim
+|de6= Violetter Schleim
+|it1= Chu Chu
+|it2= Chu Chu Rosso
+|it3= Chu Chu Verde
+|it4= Chu Chu Blu
+|it5= Chu Chu Giallo
+|it6=
+|chS1= 啾啾
+|chS2= 红啾啾
+|chS3= 绿啾啾
+|chS4= 蓝啾啾
+|chS5= 黄啾啾
+|chS6= 紫啾啾
+}}
+==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:DungeonMapLoZArt.png|Artwork of a Dungeon Map from ''The Legend of Zelda''
+File:MM RedChuchu.png|Red Chuchu in ''Majora's Mask''
-File:MapLoZ.png|Dungeon Map sprite in ''The Legend of Zelda''
+File:Yellow Chuchu.png|Yellow Chuchu in ''Majora's Mask''
-File:ALTTP_Map.png|Artwork of a Dungeon Map from ''A Link to the Past''
+File:MM BlueChuChu.png|Blue Chuchu in ''Majora's Mask''
-File:Dungeon Map Sprite LttP.gif|Dungeon Map sprite in ''A Link to the Past''
+File:ChuChu Green.gif|Green Chuchu from ''The Minish Cap''
-File:LA Dungeon Map.png|Dungeon Map sprite in ''Link's Awakening''
+File:ChuChuRock.gif|Rock Chuchu in ''The Minish Cap''
-File:Dungeon_Map.png|Dungeon map official artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
+File:SpinyChuchu.gif|Spiny Chuchu from ''The Minish Cap''
-File:MM DungeonMap.png|Dungeon Map image from ''Majora's Mask''
+File:ChuChuSpiny.png|Spiny Chuchu with thorns stuck out
-File:Dungeon Map MC.gif|Dungeon Map sprite in ''The Minish Cap''
+File:Blue Chu.png|Blue Chu in ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Dungeon Map TMC.png|Artwork of a Dungeon Map from ''The Minish Cap''
+File:Yellow Chu.png|Yellow Chu in ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Dungeon Map SS.png|Map sprite in ''Skyward Sword''
+File:Rare Chu.png|Rare Chu in ''Twilight Princess''
-File:Map Game & Watch.png|Artwork of a Dungeon Map from Game & Watch ''Zelda''
+File:Red ChuChu PH.png|Red ChuChu from ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''
+File:Green ChuChu.png|Green ChuChu from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Yellow ChuChu.png|Yellow ChuChu from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Blue ChuChu.png|Blue ChuChu from ''Phantom Hourglass''
+File:Purple ChuChu PH.png|Purple ChuChu from ''Spirit Tracks''
+File:BlueChuChuSS.png|Blue ChuChu in ''Skyward Sword''
+File:SS Zol.png|Red Chuchu in ''Skyward Sword''
+File:YellowChuChuSS.png|Yellow Chuchu in ''Skyward Sword''
+File:Gel SS.jpg|Green Chuchu being split in ''Skyward Sword''
+File:HWL Yellow Chuchu.png|Yellow Chuchu from ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''
 </gallery>
+==See Also==
-{{Refbar}}
+*[[Buzz Blob]]
-<br>
+*[[Chu Jelly]]
-{{Names
+*[[Chu Worm]]
-|en= Dungeon Map
+*[[Gel]]
-|enM=
+*[[Zol]]
-|ja= {{Japanese|チズ|Chizu}}{{exp|The Legend of Zelda}}
-|jaM= Map
+{{Ref}}
-|es=
-|esM=
-|esL= Mapa de la mazmorra {{exp|Link's Awakening (3DS VC manual), Ocarina of Time 3D, Oracle games (3DS VC manuals), Skyward Sword}}
-|esLM=
-|fr= Carte du Donjon
-|frM=
-|de= {{de|Labyrinthkarte}}
-|deM=
-|it=
-|itM=
-|ko=
-|koM=
-|chS= {{Chinese|迷宫地图|Mígōng Dìtú}}
-|chSM= Dungeon Map
-}}
-{{CommonItems}}
+{{Enemies}}
+{{SlimeEnemy}}
+{{FireEnemy}}
+{{SandEnemy}}
+{{ElectricEnemy}}
+{{IceEnemy}}
-[[Category:Items]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Majora's Mask]]
+[[Category:Enemies in The Wind Waker]]
+[[Category:Enemies in The Minish Cap]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Phantom Hourglass]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Spirit Tracks]]
+[[Category:Enemies in Skyward Sword]]