How to Use Second Items in Mario Kart 8

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To use second items in Mario Kart 8, you need to have a Boomerang Item, which allows you to switch between items, with the Boomerang passing to the second item until you use it, and this can be done up to three times. The Boomerang Item is the only way to utilize second items in Mario Kart 8, providing a strategic advantage by allowing players to hold onto an item while still being able to use another.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. How do you throw items behind you in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch? To throw an item backwards, hold the Left Stick down and press the ZL/L button, launching the chosen item behind the player to hit anyone trying to overtake.
2. What is the Item Box in Mario Kart? An Item Box gives you one of many items when you drive through it, with better items awarded if you are lower in rank, and if you are in first place, you will probably only get Green Shells, Red Shells, and Fake Item Boxes.
3. How do you use items in Mario Kart 8? To use items, just hold down the item button and you’ll drag the item behind you, with the ability to drag bananas, green and red shells, and bob-ombs, but be careful when dragging a bob-omb as it could explode if hit.

Item-Related Questions

4. What does the Ghost item do in Mario Kart 8? The Ghost (Boo) power-up returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, allowing you to steal an item from a random opponent and turn the racer temporarily invisible, which can be helpful when overtaking enemies with powerful offensive items.
5. What is frantic items in Mario Kart? Frantic means the items you get will generally be more powerful relative to your position, increasing your chances of getting the most powerful items for your race position.
6. What is the rarest item in Mario Kart 8? The Boo item cannot steal the Crazy 8, which is the rarest item in the game, with its name likely coming from the card game Crazy Eights.

Gameplay Questions

7. How to do a trick in Mario Kart 8? To perform a trick, shake your controller or tap the R trigger the instant you leave a ramp, receiving a speed-boost afterwards, but be careful not to hop too early.
8. What is Auto-Accelerate in Mario Kart 8? Auto-Accelerate is a new feature that makes the vehicle automatically accelerate to the fastest speed possible, which can be turned on when customizing your vehicle or during a race by pressing R.
9. How do you keep items in Mario Kart? To keep an item, press and hold the button you use to throw the item instead of tapping it, allowing the item to stay behind you until you release it.

Customization and Progression

10. What is the fastest setup in Mario Kart 8? The fastest setup in Mario Kart 8 includes karts like Luigi’s Inkstriker, Wario’s Circuit Special, and Toadette’s Mach 8, among others, each with their unique characteristics.
11. How do you use coins in Mario Kart Deluxe? Coins are collected to unlock karts and parts, with each coin adding to an overall coin count, and parts are unlocked for every 50 coins and then every 100 coins after reaching certain milestones.
12. How do you use the Grand Star ticket in Mario Kart? Star tickets can be exchanged for 1 Grand Star each, used to unlock new cups and open Tour Gifts by tapping “Star Ticket” on an unopened gift.

Troubleshooting

13. Why am I so slow in Mario Kart 8? Check for a low battery, as indicated by the “gas” icon, and ensure the kart is fully charged, and also be mindful of the in-game environment that could be affecting your speed.
14. Can you steal items in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Yes, you can steal an item from someone else by physically colliding with an item to get its effects, but avoid hitting bombs, and you can also run over items on the track to grab them.
15. What does the red exclamation mark mean on Mario Kart 8? The red exclamation marks on the kart selection screen indicate that some kart parts are brand new and are waiting for you to use them for a race, providing an opportunity to try out different combinations.