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Is flying or driving better Mario Kart?

Generally speaking your speed on the ground will be faster than your speed in the air, and therefore you will want to get back on the ground as quickly as possible.
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Does drifting in Mario Kart make you faster?

Drifting doesn't make your speed go faster, instead it slows you down. But while turning left or right if you drift, you save a lot time compared to not drifting which can give you a lead over your opponents.
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Do wheels make a difference in Mario Kart 8?

Wheels up! Each part you choose as a player, including gliders and tires, affect things like a setup's speed, handling, and turbo “boost” among other things.
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What is the best glider in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

The MKTV parafoil is a great glider that helps keep the Kart's weight down and lets you speed through any track you choose.
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Who is the fastest character in Mario Kart 8?

Wario, Circuit Special Kart, Metal Tires & Wario Wing

At 4.75, Wario has the highest possible character speed in the game, making him a go-to for speed-focused kart configurations. Adding the Circuit Special kart and the Metal tires adds an extra 1.0 speed at the cost of acceleration, handling, and traction.
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Who is the fastest character in Mario Kart?

You might not believe it, but Bowser has the fastest speed stat in the game along with Wario.
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Is it faster to fly in Mario Kart 8?

Flying through these hoops will grant a small boost of speed. However, if you choose your kart customizations correctly, you can gain an air speed that is equal, or nearly equal to your ground speed.
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Is speed or acceleration better in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Speed: Pretty self-explanatory, the higher your speed, the faster you'll go. Acceleration: The higher your acceleration stat, the faster you'll reach your top speed. Weight: The weight of your vehicle and racer dictates whether you'll knock someone out of the way, or get knocked out of the way when you hit another ...
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Are heavier characters faster in Mario Kart 8?

Each character in Mario Kart 8 belongs to one of three different weight classes: Light, Medium and Heavy. As you'd expect, lighter characters have lower overall speed but also much faster acceleration, while heavier characters get off the grid more slowly but have a zippier maximum speed.
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Do wheelies make you go faster Mario Kart?

A wheelie is a technique that can be used only on a bike in Mario Kart Wii. Wheelies slightly increase the speed of the player's bike, but if they bump into an object or opponent while performing one, it cancels and the player loses speed. The player also drops any items deployed out.
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Is drifting faster than just turning?

Is drifting really fast? That depends. Around a corner it is not the fastest way, as a straight line will propel you faster, since there are no interruptions, but drifting can be as fast as around a corner as driving around a corner in a traditional way.
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What is the hardest character to get in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart: 10 Most Difficult Characters To Unlock In The Series, Ranked
  • Metal Mario - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Waluigi - Mario Kart DS. ...
  • Lakitu - Mario Kart 7. ...
  • Petey Piranha & King Boo - Mario Kart Double Dash!! ...
  • Rosalina - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Dry Bowser - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • Funky Kong - Mario Kart Wii. ...
  • R.O.B. - Mario Kart DS.
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How to do sharp turns in Mario Kart?

As you enter a turn, hit the R button and hold it to slide. This will allow you to turn more sharply and, if performed successfully, will offer up a speed boost.
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Do you want more or less traction in Mario Kart?

When traction is high, the kart's tires have a better grip on the road surface and as a result, the kart slides less and makes tighter turns. When traction is low, the kart's tires don't have as much of a grip and the kart will slide and make wide, loose turns as a result. In most courses, there is maximum traction.
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How do you glide in Mario Kart without falling?

The easiest thing to keep in mind when you start out gliding is being conscious of which directional button you're pressing. Don't worry about pressing up or down on the directional pad. At first, only use left or right to make sure you're heading in the right direction for a smooth landing.
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Why do people hop in Mario Kart 8?

In Mario Kart 8, there is an exploit in which the player can hop repeatedly from left to right to gain extra speed from a boost.
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Do gliders matter in Mario Kart 8?

The selected glider slightly affects the weight and acceleration stats, as well as the hidden air speed and air handling stats.
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Can you outrun a blue shell in Mario Kart 8?

Thanks to a combination of using dash panels on the track and the coins they have in their possession by chance, the player is able to gain enough speed to outrun the blue shell for almost a full lap.
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Who is the slowest racer in Mario Kart 8?

what is the slowest car combo in Mario Kart? a deluxe or. look no further, here it is. the character Baby Rosalina.
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Is Mario Kart 8 a skill or luck?

Yes. I've played Mario kart 8 dozens of times and as someone who thoroughly enjoys racing games Mario kart is 95% luck 2.5% skill and 2.5% strategy. In first place the only power ups you get are coins (useless) or a green shell, which Is mostly useless unless you're skilled enough to use it against incoming red s...
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What is the best combination in Mario Kart?

Mario Kart 8: Best Kart Combo Builds, Ranked
  • 3 Rosalina, P-Wing, Cyber Slick Tires, & Bowser Kite.
  • 4 Bowser, Landship, Azure Roller Tires & Hylian Kite. ...
  • 5 Bowser, B Dasher, Gold Tires, & Super Glider. ...
  • 6 Toadette, Flame Rider, Ancient Tires & Flower Glider. ...
  • 7 Baby Daisy, Biddybuggy, Azure Roller Tires, & Paper Glider. ...
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What is the slowest Mario Kart?

Morton Koopa Jr.

For instance, Morton has the lowest handling stats (2.5) and the slowest Mini-Turbo speed (2.75) of the entire weight class.
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