Mario Kart World: All Stats Explained

Different characters have different stats, which affect their racing potential in Mario Kart World. Here is a breakdown of all of them.

Knowing stats is crucial to winning races in Mario Kart World (Image via Nintendo)
Knowing stats is crucial to winning races in Mario Kart World (Image via Nintendo)

In the few short days since its release, Mario Kart World has already received praise and acclaim from fans. It improves on everything that made the series so beloved while adding new features such as open-world racing.

One feature carried over from previous Mario Kart games is the existence of stats. Different characters in the game have different stats that influence their racing style. This guide will explain all the different stats in Mario Kart World and what they do.

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What Are the Different Stats in Mario Kart World?

There are four stats you should know about (Image via Nintendo)
There are four stats you should know about (Image via Nintendo)

Characters in Mario Kart World have four stats. They are as follows:

  • Speed – Determines the max speed of the vehicle.
  • Acceleration – Determines the rate of acceleration.
  • Weight – Affects vehicle collisions.
  • Handling – Determines how sharply the vehicle can turn.

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Here is a more detailed explanation of each of the stats in Mario Kart World:

Speed

Bowser has a high speed stat (Image via Nintendo)
Bowser has a high speed stat (Image via Nintendo)

The Speed stat determines the max speed that your character can reach. While it is an important stat, it is not the be-all and end-all of the game. It is mostly useful during long stretches of straight road. Generally, heavyweight characters tend to have higher max speeds.

Acceleration

Acceleration becomes useful in lots of turns (Image via NIntendo)
This stat becomes useful when faced with lots of turns (Image via Nintendo)

Acceleration determines how fast you can reach your top speed. This stat lets you get faster in less time and recover more quickly from being slowed or stopped by hazards and items. As a result, Acceleration is arguably the most important stat.

Weight

Collisions are inevitable (Image via Nintendo)
Collisions are inevitable (Image via Nintendo)

Weight affects the outcome of collisions between vehicles. Heavier vehicles are less affected by collisions and can knock away lighter vehicles. Although it is not that useful in general, it becomes quite valuable in game modes with more players, where collisions are fast and frequent.

Handling

Control and make tight turns easier with handling (Image via Nintendo)
Control your vehicle more easily and make tight turns with handling (Image via Nintendo)

Handling determines the precision of your turns and how well you can control your drifts. It is very useful on more complex tracks where sharp and precise turns are common. Because of this, this stat is one of the best overall.


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