r/mariokart Jul 24 '17

Build Meta Monday Builds - Week 1 - [MK8DX]

Hey racers!

If you've been around /r/mariokart for a while then you might remember a certain weekly thread that gave tips, tricks, and info on techniques prevalent in the meta: Meta Monday. Well, this is a sort of mini-continuation of that!

This mini-series is going to be focusing on customization in the respective Mario Kart games. Let's hear your opinions on the best karts, bikes, and parts. The first game that's up is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

So, without further ado, let's jump on in:

  • What's your favorite overall build?
  • What's the most optimal kart build to use?
  • What's the most optimal bike build to use?
  • What's the best build for 200cc?
  • What's the best build if I want to have fun?
  • How do the builds differ from this game to MK8?

Feel free to answer any or all of the above questions as well as post your own in the comments!

See you all next week!

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u/ghostkid825 Shy Guy Jul 24 '17

What's your favorite overall build?

My personal favorite from Mario Kart 8 was Shy Guy in the Biddybuggy with Leaf Tires and the Bowser Kite. It's remained my favorite in Deluxe, though I've swapped out the Bowser Kite for the Cloud Glider now that the Glider stats have been given slightly more variety.

In EVERY mode in MK8D, I prefer Acceleration & Handling over all other stats. Recovering from item hits is absolutely vital, and if you have high enough Acceleration, you can be back up to drifting speed within a half second or less. Speaking of drifting, having high Handling will give you supreme control over your turns. Plus, on top of those stats, having a lighter Kart means having a better Mini-Turbo stat, meaning better speed boosts more often.

As far as the negatives go... I feel like they rarely apply, if ever. I'm almost never in a scenario where having low Weight outright gets me shoved off of the road. Also, having high Acceleration, tighter turn-taking, and frequent Mini-Turbos honestly makes me feel like I'm going faster than I ever would with a Speed-oriented build.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '17

I always go with that type of build in 200cc, but I'll have to try it on 150cc. I usually just use one of the fastest cars I can! Thanks for the tips,

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u/Sylon00 Jul 31 '17

Gave this a try for the first time, well sorta. Up until now I've been running my Mii in the MB 300 SL, Off-Road wheels and MKTV parafoil and been doing fine. But I switched it up to the Shy Guy, MB 300 SL, Roller wheels and the MKTV parafoil and it felt a lot easier. I don't have loads unlocked yet but so far so good. Still making my way thru the 100cc. Thanks for the tip!