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Mission 5-8
Super Mario Kart

Mission 5-8

Race as Luigi against Mario in Super Mario Kart Mission 5-8. Use Triple Mushrooms and Stars from item boxes to win.

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Race as Luigi against Mario in Super Mario Kart Mission 5-8. Use Triple Mushrooms and Stars from item boxes to win.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the race with a turbo boost.
  2. 2
    Draft off Mario for an added boost.
  3. 3
    Avoid the Goombas on the uphill section.
  4. 4
    Collect the first item box.
  5. 5
    If you receive Mushrooms, use the first two.
  6. 6
    When you reach the piranha plant pipe in the dirt, use the last Mushroom boost to cut across the dirt as a shortcut.
  7. 7
    Grab the second item box.
  8. 8
    Power slide around the upcoming curve.
  9. 9
    If you received a Star, use it when you start reaching the piranha plants in the road to cut through them easily.
  10. 10
    If you have Mushrooms, use them but steer clear of the plants.
  11. 11
    For the final two curves, power slide around them to win.
Tips
  • Both item boxes can drop Triple Mushrooms and Stars.
  • Drafting off Mario can provide an extra boost.
  • Using a Mushroom boost on the dirt shortcut near the piranha plant pipe is effective.
  • A Star can be used to easily pass through piranha plants.
  • Power sliding is recommended for the final two curves.

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