Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 includes a total of 42 different characters, featuring new additions such as King Boo, Dry Bones, Bowser Jr., Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy, and Gold Mario, although the latter character can only be unlocked by winning all the cups in Grand Prix mode in the 200cc category.

It is important to know that, although it is not clearly shown in the selection menu, each of the characters will significantly affect aspects such as: acceleration, speed, weight, handling and grip.

The cast of characters is divided into three categories: Light, Medium and Heavy, although there will also be differences within them.

These pilots are small in size and their weight helps to have greater versatility, enhancing aspects such as handling or acceleration.

Next, we will list all those in this category from lightest to heaviest.

Group 1 (very light)
Baby Peach and Baby Daisy.

Group 2 (very light 2)
Baby Estela and Lemmy.

Group 3 (very light 3)
Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Bones and Mii Amiibo.

Group 4 (lightweights)
Koopa, Lakitu and Bowsy.

Group 5 (Lightweight 2)
Toadette, Wendy and Cinnamon.

Group 6 (Lightweight 3)
Toad, Shy Guy and Larry.

These drivers are slightly larger than the previous ones and have a more balanced statistic, falling between the heavy and light weight classes. These drivers offer the most conservative options, while also allowing for greater versatility in racing. As with the light weight class, the medium weight class includes drivers of varying weights.

Group 1 (light middleweights)
Peach Felina, Inkling girl and Villager.

Group 2 (light middleweights)
Peach, Daisy and Yoshi.

Group 3 (media)
Mario Tanuki, Inkling Boy, and Villager.

Group 4 (media)
Luigi and Iggy.

Group 5 (heavyweights)
Mario, Ludwig and Mii Amiibo.

The Heavyweight category offers a stronger and more resilient type of pilot, although they are also somewhat more difficult to control. As with the previous categories, Heavyweight characters also vary in weight.

Group 1 (heavyweights and lightweights)
Estela, King Woo and Link.

Group 2 (light heavyweights)
Waluigi, Donkey Kong and Roy.

Group 3 (heavyweights)
Wario and Bowsitos.

Group 4 (heavyweights)
Silver/Gold Mario and Rose Gold Peach.

Group 5 (very heavy)
Bowser, Morton and Mii Amiibo

BANANA
We can release it at any time and the vehicle that touches it will skid and lose time.
You can place it on the back of the car by pressing L to protect yourself from enemy shell attacks.

BANANA TRIO
Three bananas rotate around your vehicle, and while you can release them at any time, you can't use them for protection. However, if an opponent passes close by and hits a banana, it will have the same effect as if you had released it.

GREEN SHELL
It travels in a straight line and repeatedly crashes into the scenery until it breaks. If it hits an opponent, it flips their vehicle and causes them to lose time. You can press L to place it on the back of your vehicle and use it as a shield.

TRIO OF GREEN SHELLS
Three green shells rotate around the vehicle, and while you can launch them at any time, they don't offer the option of using them for protection. However, if an opponent passes nearby and collides with a green shell, it will have the same effect as if you had launched it.

BILL BALA
Bill Bala turns you into a giant bullet that automatically travels the track for a while, knocking over all the rivals it collides with.

BLOOPER
The squid launches ink at all vehicles ahead, hindering the pilots' vision as they cannot see the entire screen due to the black ink covering it.

RAY
The beam attacks all pilots, causing them to spin uncontrollably and reducing their size and speed for a short time. It will not affect pilots using a Superstar or a Bullet Bill.

SUPERSTAR
The Superstar makes you invincible for a period of time and increases your speed. Vehicles you collide with will flip over.

RED SHELL
The red shell chases the vehicle directly in front of us and flips it over. You can use L to attach it to the back and use it as a shield.

RED SHELLS TRIO
Three red shells rotate around the vehicle, and while you can launch them at any time, they don't offer any protection. However, if an opponent passes nearby and collides with a red shell, it will have the same effect as if you had launched it.

BLUE SPIKED SHELL
This blue shell flies directly at the leading vehicle and not only unleashes a devastating attack on the first-placed car, but also strikes any other drivers who get in its way. The blue shell will always target the first-placed car at the time it was launched, so if the leader drops in position, they will still be targeted.

BOB-OMB
It's a bomb that explodes shortly after being thrown or if a vehicle hits it, causing any drivers within its blast radius to flip over. You can press L to place it on the back of the vehicle for protection.

BOB-OMB
It's a bomb that explodes shortly after being thrown or if a vehicle hits it, causing any drivers within its blast radius to flip over. You can press L to place it on the back of the vehicle for protection.

TURBO MUSHROOM
The mushroom allows for a burst of speed, ideal for use if we have been attacked or to shorten the route.

TURBO MUSHROOM TRIO
Three mushrooms that rotate around us and that we can use one by one by pressing L. If an opponent passes close enough without colliding, they can use one of our turbos.

GOLDEN TURBO MUSHROOM
This special mushroom activates a turbo boost for a certain period of time when L is pressed.

FIRE FLOWER
This item allows you to launch fireballs for a short time by pressing L. If they hit a vehicle, it will spin out of control. The fireballs will bounce several times before disappearing.

BOOMERANG FLOWER
This flower allows you to throw a boomerang up to three times, causing the rival vehicle to spin out of control if it is hit.

PIRANHA PLANT
The Piranha Plant appears in front of the vehicle for a short time and bites any rivals it encounters. The carnivorous plant also provides a speed boost each time it snaps.

SUPERHORN
The Super Horn emits a powerful sound that shocks all opponents and sends them spinning. This special horn can stop shells and attacks.

CRAZY EIGHT
This special item includes a total of 8 different items that will rotate around us and we can use them individually by pressing L right when it is in front of us.

CURRENCY
The Coin gives you two coins that will be used to unlock new vehicles and accessories.

FEATHER
This new item is only available in Battle Modes and allows you to jump to avoid bananas or shells. In some modes, you can use the feather to hit your opponent's balloons.

BOO
The second new item is the Boo ghost. This makes our vehicle invisible, so certain obstacles like bananas or shells won't affect us. We'll also steal an item from our enemies and get one ourselves.

Karts are the classic choice, offering greater stability and control; however, performance varies considerably among them. This edition features: Standard Kart, Pipe Frame, Mach 8, Steel Driver, Cat Cruiser, Circuit Special, Tri-Speeder, Badwagon, Prancer, Biddybuggy, Landship, Sneeker, Sports Coupe, Gold Standard, Mercedes-Benz GLA, W25 Silver Arrow, 300 SL Roadster, Blue Falcon, Tanooki Kart, B Dasher, Streetle, P-Wing, and Koopa Clown.

Motorcycles offer greater maneuverability, but also require more precise control. This new edition includes: Standard Bike, Comet, Sport Bike, The Duke, Flame Rider, Varmint, Mr. Scooty, Jet Bike, Yoshi Bike, Master Cycle, and City Tripper.

It's a middle ground between the handling of go-karts and the versatility of motorcycles. The selection is smaller, but with some very interesting options: Standard ATV, Wild Wiggler, Teddy Buggy, Bone Rattler, Inkstriker, and Splat Buggy.

Tires are an essential part of any vehicle, and we need to carefully consider not only how they affect overall performance but also the type of control they offer. Choosing a wide tire provides greater stability but significantly reduces maneuverability, while a narrow tire is much less safe but more agile. Therefore, we must pay close attention to these aspects to ensure we find a vehicle suited to our needs.

The available wheels are: Standard, Monster, Roller, Slim, Slick, Metal, Button, Off Road, Sponge, Wood, Cushion, Blue Standard, Hot Monster, Azure Roller, Crimson Slim, Cyber ​​Slick, Retro Off-Road, Gold Wheels, GLA, Triforce and Leaf.

Each of them will also have unique characteristics in speed on land, water, air and antigravity, acceleration, weight, handling on land, water, air and antigravity, grip and turbo.

The last element that affects vehicle control is the kite: here we find a rich catalog of objects that will affect speed and handling on land, water, air and antigravity, acceleration, weight, grip, speed and turbo.

Among the available options we find: Super Glider, Cloud Glider, Wario Wing, Waddle Wing, Peach Parasol, Parachute, Parafoil, Flower Glider, Bowser Comet, Glider, MKTV Glider, Gold Glider, Hylian Comet and Paper Glider.

Mushroom Cup:
Mario Kart Stadium
Water park
Sweet Ravine
Don Pisotón Ruins

Flower Cup:
Mario Circuit
Toad Port
Twisted Mansion
Shy Guy Falls

Star Cup:
Sunny Airport
Dolphin Cove
Electrode
Wario Summit

Special Cup:
Sky Route
Dunas Huesitos
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Trail

Shell Cup:
Wii Moo-Moo Meadow
GBA Mario Circuit
DS Cheep Cheep Beach
N64 Toad Highway

Banana Cup:
GCN Dry Desert
SNES Donut Meadow 3
N64 Royal Track
3DS Jungle DK

Leaf Cup:
DS Wario Stadium
GCN Sorbet Earth
3DS Musical Highway
N64 Yoshi Valley

Centella Cup:
DS TicTac Watch
3DS Piranha Plant Pipes
Wii Grumpy Volcano
N64 Rainbow Trail

Egg Cup:
GCN Yoshi Circuit
Excitebike Stadium
Dragon Route
Silent City

Triforce Cup:
Wario's Wii Mine
SNES Rainbow Trail
Polar Base
Hyrule Circuit

Animal Cup:
GCN Baby Park
GBA Cheese Land
Magic Forest
Animal Crossing

Campana Cup:
3DS Koopa City
GBA Listón Route
Campana Metro Station
Great Blue

Golden Turbo Cup:
Paris Boulevards Tour
3DS Toad Circuit
N64 Chocolate Mountain
Wii Coconut Center

Copa Felina Fortuna:
Tokyo Circuit Tour
DS Champion Hills
GBA Celestial Garden
Ninja Mansion

Turnip Cup:
TOUR Visit to New York
SNES Mario Circuit 3
N64 Kalimari Desert
DS Pinball Waluigi

Propeller Cup:
Sydney Non-Stop Tour
GBA Snowy Land
Wii Mushroom Gorge
Frozen Skies

Roca Cup:
London Tour
GBA Boo Lake
3DS Riqui-Roque Mountain
Wii Forest Path

Moon Cup:
Vertigo Berlin Tour
DS Peach's Garden
Village of Gifts
3DS Rainbow Trail

Fruit Cup:
Amsterdam Accelerated Tour
GBA Riverside Park
Wii Summit DK
Yoshi Island

Boomerang Cup:
Bangkok Sunset Tour
DS Mario Circuit
GCN Waluigi Stadium
TOUR Acceleration in Singapore

Feather Cup:
Artenian Journey Tour
GCN Daisy Cruise
Wii Moonlight Circuit
Bathing area

Cherry Cup:
Full Tour in Los Angeles
GBA Western Nature Reserve
Wii Koopa Hill
Vancouver Tour

Acorn Cup:
Rome Under the Moon Tour
GCN Mountain DK
Daisy Circuit Wii
Piranha Plant Ruins

Peaks Cup:
TOUR Walk through Madrid
3DS Rosalina's Glacier
SNES Bowser's Castle 3
Wii Rainbow Trail