All characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Weight classes & types

If you’re wondering who to play while cruising your way to victory inMario Kart8 Deluxe, we’ve got a full list of all characters in the game alongside their particular strengths and weight classes to aid in your decision.It’s been almost four years sinceMario Kart8 Deluxe was released, and it’s still providing fans withnew and exciting DLC tracksto race with family and friends as you fly towards the finish line.With so many familiar characters to pick from in this Mario spinoff, our list of all characters and their types will help you choose your favorite racer in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

How many characters are there in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

Currently, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers a roster of42 charactersto choose from, including all DLCs and extra content. Each racer fits into a particular character weight class depending upon their appearance, which lends itself to a certain style of play overall.

This means thatheavier charactershavehigher speedthan other class counterparts,medium charactersfit more of anall-rounderstyle of play, and thelightest charactershavebetter handlingandacceleration— also making them easy targets for pushing off of tracks.

Some in-game characters from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

List of all Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Characters

If you’re a new player or even a seasoned veteran of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, choosing the right racer to use that favors certain tracks can be a hard decision to make.

Below, we’ve listed every playable character in the game with their weight classes and particular strengths to help you decide who to take into your next Cup.

All available characters in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

So, there you have it — that’s all of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe characters you’re able to play as along with their weight classes and racing strengths.Make sure to check out our guides, full of the latest tips and tricks:Fastest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe build

Inkling Boy character in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe