Blue Shells. The bane of every front-runner in Mario Kart World. Just when you’re feeling untouchable in first place, BOOMโhere comes that spiky blue menace to ruin your moment.
But guess what? Blue Shells arenโt totally unstoppable. With the right strategy (and a little bit of timing), you can avoid them altogether and keep cruising toward that win.
Hereโs everything you need to know to dodge Blue Shells and stay on top.
1. Use a Mushroom at Just the Right Moment
One of the classic methods to dodge a Blue Shell is by boosting out of its blast radius using a Mushroom. Hereโs how it works:
- Wait until the Blue Shell locks onto you and starts circling above your kart.
- Just as it tilts upward and prepares to dive-bomb you, use your Mushroom to speed away.
- If timed right, youโll zoom out of the danger zone and leave the Blue Shell eating dust.
Heads-up: You canโt pull this off with drift turbos or wall ridingโonly a Mushroom will do the trick.
2. Blow It Up With a Super Horn
Donโt feel like dodging? Just blast the Blue Shell to pieces.
- If youโve got a Super Horn, hold onto it when you’re in first place.
- As soon as the Blue Shell hovers above you, use the Super Horn and its shockwave will destroy it instantly.
This is by far the most satisfying way to deal with a Blue Shell. Just make sure you donโt waste the item before you need it.
3. Use the Rewind Function (Single Player Only)
This one’s more of a backup plan, but still useful:
- If youโre playing solo, you can use the Rewind Function to undo a Blue Shell hit.
- Rewinding resets your kartโs position on the track just before the hit, which can help avoid losing coins or your lead.
The downside? It breaks your momentum and could mess up your position. But heyโbetter than a full-on explosion, right?
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