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Mario Kart World
List of Techniques
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Here is a list of Techniques you can perform to achieve victory in Mario Kart World. Check out the list of all techniques, how to execute them, and the standard returning techniques.
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List of All Techniques
New Techniques
| Technique | How to Execute |
|---|---|
| Charge Jump | Hold down the drift button while driving straight to charge it. Release the button to perform a charge jump. |
| Rail Sliding | The rails around the map can now be driven on. They can be accessed by performing a charge jump or by approaching them from a higher elevation. |
| Wall Riding | You can now drive on walls by jumping from a rail to the wall, performing a charge jump, or using a feather. Mini-Turbos charge much faster during a wall ride. |
| Rewind | Return to a previous position by pressing or holding down the D-Pad Down button. Can only be used during singleplayer play. |
Drifting Techniques
| Technique | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Drift | Hold the R button to slide around corners while charging up Mini-Turbos. |
| Mini-Turbo | Provides a short boost, which can be accumulated during a drift. Blue sparks will appear on your kart as the mini-turbo charges. |
| Super Mini-Turbo | It is a longer version of the mini-turbo, which is achieved by holding a drift for a longer duration. It can be identified by the blue sparks transforming into orange. |
| Ultra Mini-Turbo | The mini-turbo with the longest duration is easily identified by its distinct pink color. This can be achieved by holding the drift and letting your sparks turn from orange to pink. |
| Snaking | Chain short drifts from side to side on straightaways to continuously activate Mini-Turbos. |
Drifting Guide: How to Drift Like a Pro
Jump Boost and Tricks
| Technique | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Jump Boost (Trick) |
Press the R button right before launching off a ramp to perform a trick and gain a small speed boost. |
| Charge Jump | Hold down the drift/hop button while driving straight and release it to perform up a large hop and a trick. |
| Wall Jump | Hop off a wall to perform a trick and receive a small boost. |
| Bounce Trick | Press the hop button right after bouncing off another player to perform a trick and gain a boost. |
Standard Techniques
| Technique | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Rocket Start | Press and hold the acceleration button at the right moment during the starting countdown to launch ahead with a boost. |
| Drift | Hold the R button to slide around corners while charging up Mini-Turbos. |
| Mini-Turbo | Provides a short boost, which can be accumulated during a drift. There are 3 classifications of Mini-Turbos which you can get by holding your drift for longer. |
| Slipstream | Provides a speed boost when the player stays behind another player for a duration. Once the visual effect disappears and the character continues to follow another player, the Slipstream activates. |
| Jump Boost | Triggers a small boost when you press R just before leaving a ramp or bump. |
| Spin Turn | Hold both the gas and brake buttons to quickly change the direction you're using. Most helpful in battle or non-racing modes. |
| Drift Brake | Tap the brake button while drifting to reduce speed and take tighter turns while still charging a boost. |
| Quick Item Select | After picking up an item, you can press L during the roulette section to stop it, which allows you to choose the desired item if your reflexes are fast enough! |
| Lakitu Rocket Dash | Release the A button when falling off a track before timely pressing the A button again after being rescued by Lakitu for a short boost to recover momentum! |
| Bagging | Purposefuly staying in lower ranks to get better items, then striking at the right moment to secure first place. |
| No Item Shorcut (NISC) | Take shortcuts without using items but with techniques instead like Charge Jumping and Wall Riding! |
| Frontrunning | The general strategy to stay in the lead. Generally requires track knowledge and skill. |
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