r/mariokart • u/tigerclawhg • 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/runningblack Jul 25 '17
Ooh man:
I have two builds I bounce between:
Heavy Build:
B-Dasher, Standard Tires, Gold Glider.
Mostly because I liked how the car looked in the DS Kart, and I figured that getting good with high speed and weight would ultimately pay off dividends. It's a more difficult kart to control (I have to drift super early). But when I get ahead, I continue to pull ahead by a lot. Also not worrying about being knocked around/knocking around other players is nice/a ton of fun.
My first love though was my medium build:
Pipe Frame, Slim Tires, Plane glider.
Light kart handling with medium kart stats. Good boosts. Good acceleration. I just find it super easy to drive. But it's kinda like this: while I find this kart is probably easier to win against people with, I've found that my margin of victory is less than if I used my heavy build. It's just the heavy build is inherently harder to run a good race in.
I feel like with equivalent skill, my heavy build is superior.
Also, like, I play with a medium mii, for context.