Mario Kart World Characters List: Every Racer Confirmed So Far

Weight Classes & How They Matter

In Mario Kart, weight determines how your kart handles, accelerates, and reaches top speed. Unlike in Mario Kart 8, you can’t swap kart parts here,  so your racer’s class is the only determining factor shaping your stats. 

Here’s how the weight spectrum breaks down:

• Featherweight & Very Light (Babies, Para-Biddybud, Goomba, etc.): Tiny rockets with blistering acceleration and tight handling. Perfect for beginners or players who want to drift around corners like maniacs. Just be ready to get body-checked into the abyss by bigger racers.

• Light & Medium-Light (Toad, Shy Guy, Yoshi, Peach, Monty Mole, etc.): Quick, forgiving, and balanced — a sweet spot between control and speed. Great for casuals who want fun handling without being tossed around too much.

• Medium & Medium-Heavy (Mario, Luigi, Pauline, Rosalina, King Boo, etc.): The all-rounder zone. Steady stats and solid recovery make them reliable picks. You won’t outspeed a heavyweight on straightaways, but you’ll handle curves and collisions better.

• Heavy & Very Heavy (Bowser, DK, Wario, Waluigi, Cow, Chargin’ Chuck, etc.): Slow to start, tough to control, but devastating once they’re rolling. These are the bullies of the track — perfect for players who love high-speed chaos and don’t mind trading finesse for raw power.

TL;DR: Pick Featherweights if you want agility, Heavies if you want brute force, or stick to the middle if you want consistency.

Tips for Choosing Your Racer

If you’re serious about Mario Kart World, selecting your racer is just about going for your favorite colors or letting childhood nostalgia do the picking (though Yoshi gang forever). Different characters and their weight classes can give you subtle advantages depending on your playstyle.

• If you’re new to Mario Kart… Stick with lightweights like Toad or Baby Peach. They’re easy to handle, accelerate quickly, and let you recover fast after getting smacked by shells.

• If you’re a chaos agent…Go heavyweight with Bowser, Wario, or DK. You’ll be slow off the line, but once you’re moving, you’re basically a semi-truck. Bumping smaller karts into lava is part of the fun.

• If you just want balance… Grab a medium-weight like Mario, Peach, or Yoshi. You won’t dominate any single stat, but you’ll always feel consistent. Great for casual races or when you’re testing out new tracks.

• If you want to show off… Pick a newcomer or unlockable outfit (Rocky Wrench, Coin Coffer, Kamek’s transformations). Nothing tilts a lobby faster than losing to a character they haven’t even unlocked yet.

Tip: Your kart, tires, and glider choices also tweak your stats. So don’t just pick your main, build a combo that fits your style (stay tuned for that guide next!). 

Best Racers By Playstyle

Ready to Race? 

With fan-favorites, deep-cut newcomers, and a few secrets tucked away, Mario Kart World has a racer for everyone. All that’s left is to pick your main, hit the track, and prove who really rules Rainbow Road. 🏁