FULL Beginner Guide | Tips to Help You WIN at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

[@Shortcat321]

How to pick a good combo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWtfauLdpiGnqM Thanks everyone for waiting patiently as I worked on this video! It took forever but I'm glad I had such a big backlog of recorded races to show examples from. This guide is more than enough to help you get over 10,000 VR online, so keep practicing if you're not there yet! I will be working on the Pro guide soon, which includes lots of other tips and tricks like soft drifting, glider vectoring, kusaan slides, hopping tech, more item and racing strategy, etc. I'll be watching the comments here so leave a question and I'll try to answer it!

[@MusteredInAbottle]

Looking forward to the pro guide

[@sirtacocat9788]

didnt you say youd link your video on inward in the description? maybe im stupid but it isnt there

[@pga0412]

I commented on one of your videos, I believe the front running only one, I said you should make a tips and tricks video for mk8d. Did I inspire you to make this video or did you decide to make it yourself

[@KrisPeter]

Thank you. I'd love to see tips on how to break incoming red shells on walls or other items.

[@fionamolloy8885]

thanks short

[@SevoraLF]

500 hours on this game over the years and I’ve learned some new things. Great guide.

[@Eddie-w3o2d]

He taught us how to solve a Rubik's cube, helped us get faster times, and now helped Mario kart players get more wins.

[@oroblast]

Brooooooo i knew that i heard his voice somewhere i finally figured that it's jperm lmao

[@divertedgamer1050]

What?

[@Eddie-w3o2d]

@@divertedgamer1050 jperm was a youtuber that made Rubik's cube tutorials and he stopped uploading. And short cat and jperm sound exactly the same and there from the same country so people think they are the same person.

[@ghXstfacefps]

​@@Eddie-w3o2di mean, its obviously him, but there is no need to reassure that everytime, he got burnout from cubes, just let him enjoy mk

[@gregkaybill2162]

I really want jperm back. He I got sub 12 on 3x3 from watching him

[@gsalex1235]

"go to bed and try again when the japaneses are sleeping" LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@RockyLaRosa]

Problems🤨

[@gsalex1235]

@@RockyLaRosa duh

[@Akariasaurusz]

I realized playing online when its 6pm in Japan isnt a good idea

[@gsalex1235]

@@Akariasaurusz LMAO

[@RedPiece0601]

I have the same timezone with Japan:(

[@knoathing]

34:05 it's also worth noting that you can also use Y to accelerate, and some people find it easier to roll from that to B or X than A since you're able to work better with the length of your thumb instead of having to try and use the edge to press more buttons

[@frizzyrascal1493]

I’ve always used Y lol

[@paullogemann7512]

good note, i also prefer Y for acceleration since driving 200cc

[@Toxodos]

and honestly auto accelerate isn't too bad, you can still brake if you need to. I guess if you bag a lot it can get annoying, and for really precise stuff you wanna be able to let off the gas but not brake, but I like not having to press down a button for basically the entire race

[@robinfox4440]

It's so hard to believe this channel is only 7 months old! It's like watching a veteran KZbinr with millions of subs. Love this channel, thank you so much for reinvigorating my interest in Mario Kart ^^

[@foobguy]

hes got another channel called j perm

[@alsolii]

@@foobguy i feel stupid not knowing that lol. i watch both and didn't realize...

[@TwoKilosSiika69]

​@@alsolii Not confirmed, but likely

[@JasonHolman-tn6on]

@@TwoKilosSiika69 they literally sound identical, you dont need confirmation

[@TwoKilosSiika69]

@@JasonHolman-tn6on Yes, It is probraly the same person, but as long as it isn't confirmed by either one of the creators, it is not confirmed

[@kairotae5249]

You're honestly a treasure to any community you join

[@BudzxP]

You put SO MUCH EFFORT INTO THIS, I hope this will blow up, from beginner to pro, this video will definetely enhance everyone's skill and knowledge. Great job🏅

[@IronBlaze77]

Thank you, Shortcat! One of the best Mario Kart 8 Deluxe KZbinrs around!

[@dani8876]

Yes and troy

[@austinrollins6819]

Shortcat really is one of the best that isn't overly enthusiastic/clickbaity

[@skeeto_04]

One of?

[@NebuIize]

That statement is wrong. Shortcat is not one of the best Mario Kart KZbinrs. He is THE BEST Mario Kart KZbinr

[@mackspowers5522]

One of the best? He is the best

[@iceheart_115]

On the start up boost, the way I figured out the timing on the longest boost was actually by watching Lakitu's lights. What I do is start holding A immediately after the 2nd light comes on, and it usually works. So that could be something to try if the number movement thing isn't helpful to some people like me. =P

[@zacharylandrum4789]

How did I NEVER think to do that?! Nearly 10 years later, I'm still learning so much about this game, thanks for the tip!

[@SweetMelaninn]

Same. Always done it like that. Can't do any other way

[@lojodamojo84]

the way I've always done it is hold A as soon as the lights starts and then release and hold again after 1

[@alivetoadstool1289]

I was a noob and didn’t know how to time the boost so I just looked at the best players screen and it was right after 2 or 2 so I got boosts everytime

[@yilsa]

I think this will really help a lot of people! Put it this way: It's just what we were waiting for from an epic creator like you! Keep up the good work!

[@kbcre8ng]

I usually look at Lakitu's light for timing the start up because it's usually more accurate. Just press and hold A or Y as soon as the middle light turns red. It takes practice but its usually much better in the long run

[@MorbidlyObeseTyreese]

You scripted this so well Shortcat! Both precise and concise teaching! Honestly you should consider being a teacher because you're so good at it. It was a pleasure watching this, truly!

[@CatBattler223]

Yeah he’s extremely good at explaining Rubik’s cubes and stuff on his main channel J perm. Probably one of my favorite youtubers of all time

[@imri1273]

😂​@@CatBattler223

[@dakotahernandez9511]

A note on breakaways, once you build up a small/decent-sized lead, it becomes much easier to stay in first than when you just passed someone to take first. This is because you only have one person attacking you (the person in 2nd) compared to fighting everyone in the lobby when you're in a middle spot. At this point, your only major threats are blue shells and red shells; as long as you consistently pick up a protection item, you can only be hit by a red if the person in second pulls two red shells which is pretty uncommon unless your lead gets so big that 2nd/3rd place can pull triple reds.

[@dbzcollector9963]

The only person attacking you is 2nd? Wow you’re a very lucky person cause when I try front running the only person attacking me is everyone lol cause 99% of the time I get blue shelled back to Mariokart 64 and then come all the red shells 🤣🤣. What’s worse is I can never get good defense items it’s usually always a coin or a banana which are both useless against a blue shell lol and when I block a red shell there’s always more than one 🤣💀

[@dakotahernandez9511]

@@dbzcollector9963 I'm sure blue shell dodging will be covered in the next video but having a banana is actually GOOD against a blue shell. If a blue shell is coming, throw your banana forward and drive into it just before the blue shell hits you. If your timing is decent the invincibility after getting hit will be enough to completely ignore the blue shell. You'll still spin out from the banana hit, but it's better than getting blue shelled.

[@dbzcollector9963]

@@dakotahernandez9511 I always panic when I see the blue shell coming so I forget to do stuff like that or I get the timing wrong lol but even if I manage to dodge it I always get hit with triple red shells immediately afterwards 🤣

[@dakotahernandez9511]

@@dbzcollector9963 yeah it took me a while to start actually remembering to do it in-game. As for the reds, sometimes you just get unlucky. I’d say just keep cycling your items and go for super horn or double protection

[@ChrisDaGamer]

21:12 Actually, in online play, it can. If you are on a laggy connection and the game doesn't know what item to give you, it will default to a coin. Even when you already have one or grab a double item box. Normally the item selection animation will play for much longer than normal when this happens. But in all other cases it will never give you two coins.

[@Shortcat321]

True! And then a red shell comes for you even though everyone else should also be getting coins and mushrooms

[@mipmop6969]

True, and the game also defaults to a single mushroom in that scenario when you're not in first, although those races usually dont end up mattering because i always just disconnect afterwards anyways. the boo also defaults to a single mushroom when it cant steal anything

[@ChrisDaGamer]

​@@mipmop6969 interesting, didn't know the game had any other item defaults ( expect the boo that was mentioned in the video i think ) ​

[@K5ito0]

You're the reason I bought mario kart deluxe recently. Now I play it like 24/7. I really appreciate your Videos they are always fun to watch thx😄

[@K5ito0]

Sorry for my bad English😅

[@nolanclark8723]

@@K5ito0Your english is great!

[@itszaque]

Just getting into playing this game more seriously online, the timing couldn't be more perfect!

[@BuilderBasti]

Little hint: If you find it difficult to comfortably press X while holding A, you can also use Y as the accelerator :D Random fun fact: You can also use the right stick to accelerate/brake

[@Shortcat321]

I personally find it harder to spam B for brake drifting if I use Y to accelerate, and using A to accelerate makes brake drifting easier

[@blixten635real]

@@Shortcat321 huh, in smm2 I hold y to run and press b to jump. Maybe I should change the acceleration to y..

[@loadingname4947]

I would love to see a comparison of stats to make it easier to choose a combo that works well. If I can suggest one to start, it would be invincibility. I looked up the combos for the highest (Baby Rosalina, GLA, Off-Road tires, and Hylian Kite) and lowest (Peach, Biddybuggy, Roller, and Paper Glider) and would love to see them both used in the same video for direct contrast. The other stats too would make great videos. Also, keep up the great work, really informative and great content.

[@Shortcat321]

Great idea!

[@zacharylandrum4789]

When one of my closest friends gets Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I'll link them this video so they can get a basic crash course on the game. This is very informative and sums up the core basics of the game better than I ever could to them. Great guide, Shortcat! Keep up the great work!

[@Tiger-ov4do]

You deserve every bit of fame

[@TheBestEver99999]

26:03 “Good luck not getting hit by my triple green shells while I’m kicking my internet router“ -Shortcat, 2024 💀💀💀🗿

[@Audrey-hh7yq]

Got me rolling on the floor

[@1draigon]

I don’t even play the game online 😭 But shortcat’s shorter videos (not these long explanatory ones) are actually so entertaining

[@drift3426]

I very much know how to play mario kart 8 deluxe but watching/listening to these kinds of videos is still cool, it always feels like everyone has something that I didn't know about

[@notaboxofjuice]

Your videos got me back into MK and this is by far the best guide I've seen while looking for ways to introduce my friends who are new to the game!

[@BBTfnC]

As someone who recently started to get better, I wish I had this when I began. I still learned a lot a got to fill a page with information on my notebook. Can't wait for the next upload!

[@dread.champloo1368]

Shortcat trying not to constantly make the best mario kart 8 deluxe content: impossible

[@Astartic.]

This guy would be great at Rubik's cube tutorials

[@CrazyCuber0]

Hé is his name jperm he left cubing and we dont know when hes comin back

[@rt5834]

​@@CrazyCuber0r/woooooosh

[@jeremyblackwater439]

@@CrazyCuber0😂”we don’t know when he’s coming back”😂

[@mishpuff167]

this is one of the most straightforward and informative tutorials for mk8dx ever. my guy really did all of this without shrooms

[@SkyeB7]

He first taught us to solve a cube, now he's teching us how to be Mario Kart pros!

[@gympy88]

I don't even own a switch. I literally can't even play this game, and I still was excited to watch this. The information was really well presented and since I spend so much time watching your videos, having a better idea of what is happening made this super worth it.

[@Glue_sniffer28]

IMO Mk8dx definitely needs more controller options. It’d be so convenient to be able to set accelerate to right trigger (so it’s easier to press while also using other buttons like x). I also think it’d be cool if auto-accelerate had a button that lets you stop accelerating (e.g acceleration is still automatic, but you can hold “a” to stop accelerating), which would be cool bc you’d spend less time holding the button but could still choose when to stop accelerating.

[@lunchtreyy]

You could get the Power A controller with programmable paddles and put drive on that?

[@salbains4535]

But, you can…

[@shieldlesscap6124]

You can remap the Switch pro controller itself so

[@woohoorandom]

I bought MK8DX because of you (+Troy) very recently, haven't played MK since wii. It's a lot of fun, your shorts and longer videos are helping a lot! Can't wait to watch this too :)

[@tokothegecko]

This is the best general guide for this game I've seen on YT yet, well done! Can't wait for the next one :D

[@tecnicoyt]

37 minutes of shortcat just talking about mario kart strategy - my favourite thing in the world 😊

[@mossyfriends1911]

all these years of playing MK8U and I JUST now learn that you don’t have to shake the entire goddamn console to do a trick 😐

[@nonexistent9197]

Man where was this guy when I first started playing 9 and a half years ago

[@mrnecrotic]

making speedcubing content

[@skwebjacob]

You're super good at making tutorials! I hope maybe he'll teach us how to pseudo slot next

[@AColdCuber]

Yeh ii really wanna learn that

[@markbless419]

32:42 For anyone still not convinced of bagging, two things: 1) He has a video comparing bagging to frontrunning, and the results may surprise you. 2) Keep in mind that, on many of the bagging tracks he mentioned, there are several other people doing the same thing, which makes it even harder. Even practicing the bagging tracks against CPUs often doesn't help because CPUs don't do it. It's a lot harder when 8/12 people are right there with you

[@kumamarru5492]

I finally got this game after binging your channel for months. While I was saving up I was crunching numbers in the stat calculator and settled on a good combo for Roy, since he's my fav. I'm rocking Mr Scooty with rollers and parachute (haven't unlocked cloud gliders yet). Even not knowing the lines, I can beat the CPUs every time by just following the tips I've absorbed by watching your videos. I'm going to time trial some tracks so I can stop falling off and bumping into walls, but I can't wait to get into online play.

[@Shortcat321]

Good luck!! You'll have so much fun 😊that's a good combo too

[@anhuynh1993]

I been watching your content for a while now and recently went to New Orleans for a bachelor party, one of our drinking games was drunk Mario kart… let’s just say that by the end of it I didn’t have as many drinks as the others thanks for your videos haha😅🙏🏻

[@DrBunneh]

I just subbed earlier after seeing your shorts thinking I should come back and learn some tips at some point, and you immediately drop everything I need. Thank you for this!

[@nellobarto]

After watching your videos for a while I've finally decided to buy Mario kart, and it's arriving in two days... So I guess this is well timed !

[@Tk-qm8ud]

This is awesome timing! I’ve been using your videos lately to figure out how to get better at this game. Having everything in one place is so helpful!

[@Mohamed58290]

This game’s design is so smart I have never seen like it in a racing game They make the game more difficult for experienced players and give the new player a chance to compete with others

[@Hello.69420]

Playing mk8 deluxe for over 5 years and still learnt something. Thanks shortcat

[@str4wb3rry13]

The best and most thorough guide!! You certainly didn't take any shortcats with this video! Cant wait for the advanced guide! For the advanced guides, anyway you could overlay controller inputs to better visualize timing so I can optimize my finger tricks? 🤔😉🤫

[@EliTheFri]

Best mario kart youtuber alive. Thank you for entertaining me and helping me get through tough days!!!!

[@Gimmy27]

12:17 😂😂😂 I laughed so hard at baby mario bullying bowser

[@devo6704]

Appreciate it man, i'm pretty sure I'm not the only one you convinced to buy MK8DX in 2023 or start playing the game again lol

[@CuppaJoe313]

33:40 Or, hear me out, Fat Boy 2 Nuclear Boogaloo

[@isabitt]

Haven’t even watched it yet but I’m so excited!! I always try to get some tips from your usual videos even though I’m a beginner because I really like the way you play and comment throughout the video, but a video exclusively about tips? From Shortcat? Let’s go!!

[@june_buggi3]

This is such an amazing guide dude! Can’t wait for the next one! I (naïvely) considered myself pretty good at this game up until i started playing online lmao. I got super comfortable playing 200cc and got all cocky thinking I got this game figured out, but have been so deeply humbled everytime I play online. I’ve got a lot to learn still and I’m having a great time learning from you! So glad I found your channel!!

[@Shortcat321]

First it's "wait I'm not that good" and then it's "wait I have so much to learn!" And that's an amazing feeling. I'm glad you're taking up the challenge!

[@_slare]

As someone who really struggles online due to lack of experience, this video is insane and (probably) will really help me in the future

[@FourFinger.]

Nice one shortcat! I think this should be a great guide for beginners just starting out.

[@ritaboulton5663]

This helped my nan to get better at this game. THANKS

[@AlexT412]

Even as a pro player, i learned MULTIPLE things that i never knew, such as bullet bill extentions, i learned a bunch, thanks for taking your time to make this video

[@Fool-lh9lf]

I just got into the more competitive side of Mario Kart 8 and was wondering if it is considered more optimal or the same to use d-pad/directional buttons instead of joystick since some people tell me to use joystick instead. Great videos btw, love all of them.

[@twhylerm]

joystick is definitely more optimal because you can’t soft drift with a dpad

[@burnt-potatoes]

Wait you can use the d-pad

[@Fool-lh9lf]

Instead of soft-drifting I alternate the d pad left and right to get more or less the same results when I have to make a turn that requires it but I can definitely see how joystick could be better@@twhylerm.

[@twhylerm]

@@Fool-lh9lf mini turbos charge slower that way…

[@Fool-lh9lf]

Interesting... so I've been handicapping myself.

[@BrandonChen-sdef123]

Extra tip: the blue shell will always follow the path that the person it is targeting took

[@RickyRicoto]

'go to bed when the Japanese players are sleeping' brought back months of trauma from being relentlessly crushed

[@FunBottleGames]

Good guide I am a pretty good player I can say. What I need to learn is using the back mirror because if I don’t people will snipe me and I don’t know what items they have.

[@EastbayEdits]

Please cover the best way to use gliders, ive been trying to replicate what you do in your videos but it feels slower than going normal 😭

[@Sam-dd8cl]

Been binge watching your vids for the last couple days, you're funny and sympathetic. Keep up the great work ma man

[@Davmz91]

This video is sooo good! Your "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" content is always fun and informative, but I believe this is one of your best videos so far. I'm really looking forward for the next guide.

[@blixten635real]

Watched the entire video even though I knew most of the things. It was still awesome!!

[@Tierotrix]

Best tutorial for mk8dx on earth

[@ArgZagone]

Hi Shortcat, I really like your videos! I have a little challenge for you : Win by using the combos that can be seen on the loading screen before starting a race (the silhouettes that can be seen scrolling at the bottom of the screen with the Mariokart logo) Also, you can't bag ! That's it ! Good luck !

[@mrping2603]

Good visual examples, very informative!

[@dylanbillen1]

cant wait for the next guide, ive got the basics down, but i really need to learn the more advanced techniques

[@SpanishGarbo]

In this video I learned that the piranha plant can eat the blooper and the ghost only works with players ahead of you. I would've included that some items have a max number at play like shocks and bullets. Also there is a time minimum between the start of the race/last time used and when you can get that item (again).

[@Borderline_Psycho]

After watching a few of your previous videos and listening to your commentary, I smoked my friend who occasionally plays mk8 compared to me who haven't touched a mk game since Wii.

[@Man-tini]

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! BAGGING HAS BEEN NERFED AS OF NOVEMBER 6 2023!

[@aquawrld]

Thank you Shortcat! Now I know the best ways to win in Mario kart 8 deluxe!

[@timmeeexx1998]

Ahhh so this is why he didnt upload for a while. Anyways get me some W's for shortcat

[@oddapple5621]

J Perm? This channel is sick, thanks so much!

[@FranklinMaquin]

This kid named William keeps on beating me so I decided to watch this video.

[@mondooowadalover]

your videos are so perfect to have in the background while i draw, and even though watching people rage at mario kart is fun (poofesure) you laughing everything off is a nice change ^^ i’m happy i discovered your channel

[@syn3rgyz]

the lag is why I don't play online

[@jernfuglen]

Cheeseland is one of the tracks that have given me the most trouble, appearantly because I have always tried to stay in first place. Thanks for the tip.

[@zettte_mk-sweden]

You sound exactly like Jperm

[@andrewmarin3941]

he IS jperm

[@fabbyszn3127]

howd you know i just got into this game? Perfect timing from you!

[@cheesybob691]

Is this jperm. He sounds like jperm

[@BlueThunderO7]

Bro, I cannot thank you enough for making this video cuz I have 2 friends I'm gonna send this to and have them watch cuz at the moment, they are absolutely terrible at Mario Kart, but hopefully they'll learn a few things from this video so again, thank you 😃

[@AColdCuber]

You are j perm!

[@cujfab8962]

went back to heavy switch use cause of hospital stuff, trying your showcases makes playing a whole lot more interesting again, ty for your work

[@Unlimited-Void7]

Thanks shortcat or should I call you by your real name Dylan wang 🤨

[@notroderkeskibididop]

J perm😊

[@thebartender1886]

This video alone was worth it for me with the 200cc differences part. I have been struggling on 200cc rainbow road for almost a year and a half but that mini turbo cancel thing is mind blowing. Thank you so much

[@rocketmontages7720]

Are u J perm?😊

[@grandmasterafro]

I recently just got back into MK8DX so your timing for this video could not have been more perfect, awesome vid!

[@sarabrowning1515]

are j perm?

[@internlisa5508]

I rebought the game yesterday. I always regretted selling my game, but when I played yesterday I immediately knew why I sold it in the first place. Even the computer in 100 cc beat me. After watching your guide, I got immediately better. Now I have 3 stars on every 100cc course (not expansion) Thank you so much for the guide :)

[@zombiechameleon614]

Atleast we dont have to learn chinese for this one

[@larry5289]

I didn’t know about the early item and I’ve played so much of this game. Always learning from shortcat

[@CuteDoggo2060]

15:14 I haven’t done that method in a while. I first used it in Mario Kart 7, and my early days of 8 Deluxe, but I stopped when my dad told me is was a bad idea (I think). I always knew it was smart to go back to not get hit.

[@Gleißschotter]

Are you JPerm ???????😢

[@yoshivolk5831]

The rubix cube guy?

[@andrewmarin3941]

yo wtf y is he jperm whut

[@vanezavilchez7662]

They sound really similar 😰

[@Gleißschotter]

@@yoshivolk5831 Yes

[@yoshivolk5831]

@@Gleißschotter he is

[@pickkle169]

man, i wish i had someone like you to teach me how to solve a rubiks cube

[@edgaru4324]

My 8 year old sister stands no chance

[@TK1117]

"Good luck not running into my triple green shells while I am kicking my internet router" That took me a second to understand, but if you could sum up MK8D in a sentence, that would be it.

[@LONGplays1]

J perm

[@djroscurro9859]

People say bagging feels cheap or it's bad game design, but I personally kinda like it. Adds another layer to the race other than just trying to stay in front

[@TheTundraTerror]

Dude, you've been here for half a year and yet have excellent production.