Learn how to use and defend against the Bob-omb item in Mario Kart Wii. Explodes after 5 seconds or when karts are near.
Position Received: 4th-8th place.
How to use: You can drop a Bob-omb behind you by pressing L. To throw it ahead, press L+Up. To dangle it behind you, hold L. A Bob-omb explodes when other karts are near by, or it will detonate after about five seconds. When it does, it creates a huge explosion worthy of taking out several karts at a time. Where you place it is up to you – if there are loads of karts ahead then throw it ahead, otherwise just drop it behind. Another handy side effect is that it'll destroy the items of those involved in the explosion.
Defending Against: If you see a Bob-omb, drive around it as much as you can. It detonates after it flashes red several times, but drive around it anyway even if it isn't going to go off soon.
- Use the Bob-omb's explosion to take out multiple opponents at once.
- Destroying opponents' items can give you a significant advantage.
- Be aware of the detonation timer and proximity trigger.
- Always try to maneuver around a Bob-omb, even if it appears safe.
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