Learn how to draft in Mario Kart Double Dash to get a boost equivalent to a Star. Useful in higher difficulties.
Drafting is a technique available in Mario Kart Double Dash due to an improved physics engine. To perform a draft, drive a short distance directly behind another racer. You will notice air moving to the sides. If you maintain this position for a few seconds, a shield-like effect will appear in front of your character. This grants you a boost equivalent to a Star for a few seconds, as long as the shield is active.
Tips
- Drafting is particularly useful in higher difficulties where opponents are grouped closely together and you need to overtake them.
- Maintain a position directly behind another racer to trigger the drafting effect.
- The boost lasts for a few seconds while the shield is visible.
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