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Is it tricky for you to dodge a spiny shell with a boost? Well, it's all about timing.
Steps
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1Get an Item Box.
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2If it's a Mushroom, wait for a siren and the picture of the Spiny (blue) shell. The siren will get progressively quicker as it approaches you.
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3It will appear above you, then it will spin. Wait for it to stop above you.
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4As it comes down, quickly use your speed boost.
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5If timed right, you should have escaped!
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I reverse into second place in Solo VS and Grand Prix to dodge it?
Community AnswerNo. -
QuestionHow do I dodge a red shell?Community AnswerGet the item box, and get at least 1 or 3 bananas and put them behind you. As soon as it comes it'll hit the banana.
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QuestionCan the mini turbo on manual be used instead of a mushroom?
SwertyqCommunity AnswerNo. If you use a mini turbo you will not gain enough speed, you will still get hit. -
QuestionHow do you dodge a blue shell?
HagukananTop AnswererThere aren't many things you can do to dodge the shell. There are rumors that if you get the timing right, you can use a mushroom to get away from it before it hits the ground, but I personally have found that to be false. In Mariokart 8 (Wii U) and Mariokart 8 Deluxe (Switch), the Super Horn item can be used to block the blue shell.
Warnings
- If you get shrunk, you will lose the mushroom boost.Thanks!
