The BEST Shortcuts You Must Know for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online

This is how to do ALL of the best shortcut strategies in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 150cc, on all 96 tracks which includes the DLC Booster Course Pass Waves 1-6! These are all the most important and biggest shortcuts to learn to help you win more races online.
We have some crazy shortcuts here like the Mushroom Gorge gap jump shortcut, DK Summit double shortcut, Snow Land gap jump, and more!
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Shortcuts for every track Playlist: • Shortcuts in Mario Kar...
0:00 Snow Land
1:02 Mushroom Gorge
1:44 DK Summit
2:37 Rock Rock Mountain (Alpine Pass)
3:32 Hyrule Circuit
4:27 Big Blue
5:14 Rainbow Road
5:34 Mount Wario
5:48 DK Mountain
6:40 Squeaky Clean Sprint
7:01 Yoshi's Island
7:50 Dragon Driftway
8:26 Mute City
9:50 Piranha Plant Cove
11:21 GBA Mario Circuit
12:16 Waluigi Stadium
13:08 Mario Kart Stadium
14:29 Cheese Land
15:39 Dry Dry Desert

[@hikuke]

Thank you so much for this!

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you!! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@EmeraldPlayz1089]

hi

[@timmeeexx1998]

I have been watching since last summer 😊

[@fonderbasson9231]

It has been exactly one year since you posted your first Mario Kart video. Congrats Man!🎉🎉 Here’s to another year of great Mario Kart Videos.

[@vespineyt]

:)

[@ipostrandomclips]

He should do another can I wait

[@Shortcat321]

It has been an awesome year! I hope I only get 1st place for the next year!

[@JustSooRandom]

@@Shortcat321yeah that would be great

[@mehulsd]

Face reveal

[@Shortcat321]

Yes it's finally happening, I am actively working on the pro guide!! (That's why there have not been as many videos lately) I figured that a shortcut guide is probably just as important as the pro guide for anyone who wants to win more online. Leave a comment if you have questions!

[@ThebedwarsEditmaker]

first

[@purpleblazeofficial1416]

Shortcat I have a wired pro controller that has no motion sensor so I can do motion glider hahahahah

[@Funny-Luggo]

Second​@@ThebedwarsEditmaker

[@Levin238]

Why do you sound like the yter jperm

[@MaxBurgesDay]

Finally can't wait for it

[@Ufo3208_]

My dad wonders how I keep beating him at Mario kart, so Ima just start to tell him that I've been studying a very small domesticated tiger

[@Nascarhey]

You got a dad?

[@aayan9829]

@@Nascarheysheesh what’s wrong with you

[@MilesGonzaloMorales.]

Shortcat is living proof that size doesn't matter 😎

[@forksterr]

why does “living” sound so off lol

[@vespineyt]

What?

[@Shortcat321]

Maybe being short just means I'm better in other areas

[@forksterr]

@@Shortcat321 ok buddy 😭😭 lmao

[@jettblankenship5585]

@@Shortcat321 LMAO

[@AnnoyedMountain-on3lv]

Remeber guys, If you suck at MK8DX a childrens party game also rated for LITERAL 3 YEARS OLDS. Shortcats and his handy Shortcats are here for us

[@MayoOverlord]

I'm just learning everything to beat my little brother even harder.

[@noelthemighty]

Mario Kart is like a Pixar movie. They're made for kids but they always stick in a couple jokes only the adults will get. Mario Kart is a party game for kids, but there's also a bunch of advanced tech and difficult shortcuts to master

[@PickoYT_]

I like how we have some context and thoughts behind how doing the shortcuts. This video helped a lot

[@Jabinmk8]

I already know these shortcuts, but you explain it like a teacher and I love it.

[@tiredhuman277]

no one could have predicted the consequences of your shorts coming up on my feed a couple weeks back… single-handedly rekindled my love for mario kart and you’re the reason i’m genuinely considering buying myself a switch (i use my sister’s rn) like???

[@curtisstrole8886]

Dude, if I could give this video multiple likes, I would. There have been only 2 tracks that I have struggled getting shroomless cuts down on: Yoshi's circut and mute city. After this video specifically calls out releasing the mini turbo early on mute city (much earlier than I ever was), I can now do both mute city and yoshi's circut! Thank you so much for this and all your other very helpful videos. It means a lot!

[@Shortcat321]

Congrats on getting it!! The mute city cut is so satisfying once you can get it consistently. I can never get the Yoshi circuit shroomless waterfall cut, if that's what you're talking about. (Well, about 10% of the time I get it)

[@curtisstrole8886]

@@Shortcat321 ya, im only at about 40%, idk if i would have the balls to try it online lol

[@amirPenton]

The effort that went into this is evident and honestly it’s the perfect format for this type of video. The extra details on each shortcut are super appreciated, and I love how you show it first/talk about it generally before getting into specifics. The amount of detail was just perfect, I have no questions after watching this.

[@brianfagergren12]

Video idea: you’re not allowed to do shortcuts in online races

[@PaperMarioBros]

I love this channel so much… You are definitely one of my favorite KZbinrs now!

[@LbeansW]

I’ve been subscribed to you for a few weeks now and just watching a little over a dozen of your vids has helped me improved in Mario Kart! Thank you so much for being so helpful ❤

[@bigboytrashy739]

i love seeing your videos shortcat. i’ve grown so much as a player since i’ve started watching you and im so thankful to you!! never stop uploading

[@bitcringeyinnit]

Thanks Shortcat, I've already been applying what I've seen from your videos but this in depth tutorial will be very helpful for me!

[@King_Boo_88]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for uploading! It has always been a joy to watch your amazing videos!

[@Cubinginatree]

Hey short cat I love your channel! You inspired me to try Mario Kart online with your amateur guide and I’m loving it!

[@Girlilla-n-4eyes]

The number of times that I thought “oh I’m doing that wrong too” while watching this video 😂 Thank you 👍

[@blaccademia]

I’ve seen you in so many Mario kart comments

[@Girlilla-n-4eyes]

@@blaccademia Lol yeah I watch way too many mk videos. 😂 We must watch the same stuff! You’ve got good taste in content my friend 👊😎 Until we meet again lol 👋

[@codyjones4606]

Love your vids Shortcat! Discovered your channel recently and have been racing better ever since. We were in the same lobby a few days ago and I even managed to beat you a couple of times lol. GGs, friend!

[@joshuagoldberg7747]

Thanks so much Shortcat. Lately I’ve been trying to nail these shortcats, and I’ve been able to do them thanks to you.

[@KhalylSteward]

I was just thinking I need to get better at the most important short cuts like the gap jump and stuff and you just so happen to post this today. Thank you though, this video is really helpful and explained everything perfectly 👍

[@WindStreak_]

Discovering the DK Summit Gap Jump back on the Wii instantly made it my favourite track, even though I ended up only being able to do the first half of it. Thanks for sharing all of these huge shortcuts!

[@KrowsVeil]

It’s been so long since you posted 😢 I’m so happy you are back man ❤

[@yeeeeeeeooooooowwwwch]

i think these are some of the cleanest shortcuts ive ever seen, amazing job shortcat

[@jacoblinde7486]

These videos helped me get back into this game. Great work, you've earned a new subscriber.

[@flavored_1]

Great informative video shortcat!

[@Witheredbonnie295]

J perm solves the rubik's cube, Now Shortcat teaches us how to be better in mk8dx!

[@soykiokin]

I'm getting so much better at this game thanks to seeing your videos. If I hadn't found this channel I wouldn't even be playing this game, I didn't even know mario kart was this complex. Thanks shortcat ❤❤❤.

[@str4wb3rry13]

I love this format! It would be cool to do a complete track breakdown. All strats for a track: shortcats details, item strats, running vs bagging strats and metas!

[@Underscored_Pawn]

Happy one year Anniversary @Shortcat321 ! Cheese Land was so fun with all the bagging strats in mind. Thanks for the free 1st place! 😁

[@Shortcat321]

That's awesome!! Congrats on learning how to REALLY play the game 😊

[@Gnawy]

I was just about to search for the ones I need individually. Life saver.

[@Naturenerd1000]

Awesome- You've definitely been perfecting these shortcuts and strats for years.

[@Shortcat321]

Some of these have only existed for a few months. But the more you practice these shortcuts, the easier it will be to learn new shortcuts! I actually started playing at the end of 2021 at my friend's house, and I didn't own the game until March 2023!

[@Nyxalos]

@shortcat321 Cameron's house?

[@knowledgeciaran]

​@@Shortcat321I got the game in 2018 and I lost my old switch, don't ask me how and then I bought a new switch. Thanks to your channel, I started getting serious and I even played with you for one race. November 2023, and now I would say that I have a high chance of playing with you again because I have 20,000vr.

[@ZanyZapples]

these have helped me get first in so many races, the mushroom gorge gap cut is the most fun to do as well! thanks for making this video!

[@TheBigSmqch]

For the mushroom gorge gap jump, you can also take the glider and swoop down as fast as you can and you can still get a good alignment

[@BadmanYT-1254]

I needed this!

[@ricardol.1223]

Thank you Shortcat for your content

[@xSpottyx]

Real

[@Shortcat321]

That you ricardol.9996 for your comment

[@anthonyanimation3996]

​@Shortcat321 Did you mean to say thank you?

[@knowledgeciaran]

​@@Shortcat321*thank you

[@Kirb_lol]

Hey shortcat, I know you’re probably not reading the comments anymore but I would like to say thank you since your funny videos helped me get past depression. Here’s to another year of shroomless shortcats!

[@Shortcat321]

That's great to hear! I'm glad you're finding your way through it!

[@TermNon]

I also agree with the comment above, as your videos are very entertaining and you're shown me many tips and tricks that I always use! ​@@Shortcat321

[@MulzyGD1]

From teaching us how to slove rubix cubes, to cool shortcuts! Nice video!

[@Bryan.Hernandez]

I'm sure Shortcat's favorite scene from the Mario movie was when Mario took a shroomless shortcut on rainbow road lol

[@nineteen5941]

I love your channel so much. You are a huge inspiration and have great content

[@GBTplays]

Man i could watch shortcat do shortcuts for ages

[@fireboii5378]

This really helped me get my race rank up thank you shortcat!

[@Gladiator6]

I would love more Mario cart tutorials these are awesome!

[@mooxy1909]

You got me back into mario kart, thank you so much :)

[@aquawrld]

Been a great year bud! ❤

[@TheQuackertheduck]

Thank you, Shortcat! I actually searched "Best Shortcuts Mario Kart 8" just yesterday and this pops up today, how glorious!

[@Mikkogaming97]

Shortcat, you need to make a video about ranking all 96 tracks in mariokart from worst to best, I would really enjoy seeing that!

[@Mikkogaming97]

(I have a feeling you would put cheese land at #1)

[@Mikkogaming97]

If you do this idea, I will be very happy! I would be excited to see what your favorite and least favorite tracks are. (Hopefully I’m not the only one that thinks dry dry desert is good)

[@shironeko1843]

You have no idea how many times I've failed the Mount Wario gap jump because everyone wanted to do it at the same time, we bump into each other and no one makes it 😂😂😂

[@Mushroomelixir]

Happy one year of Short Cat, I loved every second of it

[@StarLordTv13]

This video is great thanks so much Shortcat! Any idea when the pro guide will come out?

[@HamsterFurtif]

Great video! Would you consider making a video listing the bullet extension zones?

[@neville1311]

Didn't even realize we needed this video until now

[@dogboyton3166]

6:05 I’ve seen you do that one before, but I didn’t know if you needed DiddyBuggy levels of mini-turbo to get that mini-turbo trick. As a Luigi Inkstriker main, I’m now glad to know I can do it too

[@Shortcat321]

For your combo (and king boo), the most important things are to trick off the very right side of the first ramp, and do a left trick while facing slightly left. This gives you a better angle to charge your MT, and also the left trick is a counter trick so you won't turn as sharply when you drift!

[@am_g07]

Congrats on exactly one year making videos!

[@summertwo]

Almost 2 years I haven’t played Mario kart, now I feel like I have many things to learn after watching this video.

[@onebear6504]

This is secretly a shortcut tier list and I am loving it xD

[@Geesus1215]

Thanks for this video

[@r-channelgaming]

Thanks to you I know how to do almost all the shortcuts. In this video, we see all the shortcuts in just one video.

[@fmalovegirl98]

I'm a casual gamer, who has only played mario kart on wii (with automatic settings bc the less buttons I need to use the better (finger joint issues complicate things) lmao) and probably won't get a switch / get to play mario kart 8 deluxe (bc I don't have ppl in my life who have a switch), I'm still subscribed to you because a) your voice is nice and calm & b) you are so positive while gaming and I love that! I enjoy watching the game footage and have your vids on the background while I'm working on my school projects etc. You are such a great player and I hope your channel will grow even more! 💖 keep up with the good work! ^u^

[@Shortcat321]

Thank you so much :)

[@joegru7280]

very helpful!

[@gaellechampault7088]

Hey shortcat, , great video like always ❤, also i didn't see you talking about it, but if you didn't know, the motion glider trick on the gamecube controller is also possible on a wire pro controller, anyways, looking forward to the pro guide !

[@lol10067]

Thanks shortcat for teaching me these shortcut

[@AidenS.435]

Great vid! It helped me a lot🙂Thanks Jperm-uhhh I mean Shortcat

[@ETHA2409]

Yoooo! A new shortcat-video!!!

[@BrutalBishop]

Hi shortcat! I love your vids and content and this looks super helpful. I personally don’t have mk8 or the console for it and I’m trying to grind on mkw. Do you think you could make an in depth vid like this teaching all of those shortcuts as well for mkw? It seems essential at the level I’m reaching but I don’t know the best way to practice or all of the details. A few of these tracks are almost identical on mkw

[@nathanh2523]

pro guide soon! content worth waiting for

[@Conqueror_Seme]

At the end of a near-17 min video, I wasn't expecting to get hype at the very end! "..1 mushroom blah blah... OR! YOU GO TO THE RIGHT..." Shortcat is bestcat

[@Benji-pv3sd]

Instead of using the GameCube controller, I use another controller that also doesn’t have a motion sensor and it does the same job. I bought Mario kart on my switch and then forgot about it but after I started watching your vids I picked up the game again. Keep it going you are my fav content creator rn.🎉🎉

[@autismandgaming4532]

Our Lord and Saviour King Boo Teddy returned to us

[@Sam-hy9rp]

King boo is my favorite character, I really love her

[@alan-tairov]

​@@Sam-hy9rpits a him

[@xBrayL]

Thank you this might just be what I need to get better

[@Grokhnar]

I like you. One part educational, one part entertainment.

[@juanmanuelaraujo7399]

You and hendrix are my senseis im getting better at mario kart thanks to u guys great results im getting

[@absolutelynothing500]

was gonna ask for tips for going into a tournament but this helps

[@HolyPapaya]

You are the reason why i play mario kart. Thank you so much

[@anxiodine]

One thing I've been noticing for while is you seem to hop over the boost panels before (at least some) cannons or glider sections, is it faster and/or help w alignment after the cannon, or is there no particular reason? Love your videos btw, always hyped to see new stuff from you and I rewatch your vids a lot :D

[@matsboswijk4985]

Yeah on some it is faster to do it that way. Makes the glider come out faster which saves a tiny bit of time. It's on the so called cannon gliders I believe.

[@karlhans6678]

Yay! Just in time for another J Perm upload!

[@NotaCubing]

Yep

[@Cre4tor.]

Nice one ❤

[@Chris_s_World]

happy 300K subs!

[@supa_cult]

Well played Sir ;)

[@snkbt]

great video! can you show us the best tips for solving a rubik’s cube next?

[@ecubed6035]

Nice vids. 😀

[@RushTornad0]

How is this guy the goat of both the speedcubing and Mario kart KZbin community?

[@mattberenger5102]

I have learnt a lot after watching only a few minutes, OMG I thought I was good at this game before 😂

[@Goombster1]

I was literally looking for a video like this yesterday cause I wanted to know all the best shortcuts 💀💀

[@badr1ck]

thank you so much

[@rasberrydefender1930]

Finally I gave the Hyrule Curcuit one a practice and yeah, the fast one is hard, but there is still room, like you can skip the big part of the gras without needing the mini turbo trick out of the castle😅

[@dirtyrainbow2501]

You’re coming in clutch for my Mario kart tournament coming up!!!!!!!

[@SwissCuberReady4Cubing]

Love you!

[@orizingaming]

I started watching Mario Kart 8 Deluxe videos to dominate my friends and family. Now, I'm training for events... I have to thank you Shortcat.

[@KoakiDulest]

I would love to see what you do in double dash! My coworkers and I do Lan parties for DD all the time and I'd kill for some tricks lol.

[@stephenmendoza7745]

Besides the gap jump, there is another short in Mushroom Gorge where you use a mushroom to boost to the left a bit after the starting line and there is a low mushroom that will bounce you up and onto the next mushroom

[@danilopavicevic1618]

Congrats on one year of KZbin.oh wait

[@LouisG403]

Wish I had this before I recorded my last video, some of these would have come in handy 😂😂

[@interesting9039]

Hi shortcat! Love your videos! Do you think you could do a video where you try playing online mario kart wii?

[@TrustCuber]

Great Content! J perm!

[@ethans9615]

I don’t even play this game, but I love your videos!

[@AneeshDeshpande-wf1ir]

Thank you

[@SingleShotGamer]

I really wish some shortcut videos would have an input overlay, so I can see timing and stick angles in real time. would make practicing these so much more comprehensive.

[@terdfergeson23]

The final Mario kart stadium cut can be done shroomless every time. I hold my drift longer so that I’m boosting off the ramp and just hug the line of the wall as you go around and you can land in a drift if you do it right. I also play with tilt controls always on though