Mario Kart World Features the Series' Largest Roster of Items

While many players are concerned with what characters and courses will be in Mario Kart World, the true chaos lies in the series’ items.

Mario Kart World is shaping up to be the most ambitious installment in the series. The game boasts the largest racer count in a single race, an open-world design, new game modes, and of course, a varied collection of items.

Many players are eager to see which characters and courses will be included in the game. However, the true pandemonium lies in the series’ items. Mario Kart World features a long list of items that racers can use to strike opponents and safeguard themselves. Among these items, fan favorites and classics like the Spiny Shell are returning, and new ones such as the Coin Shell and the Crystal Ball have been added. The roster of items in Mario Kart World is the largest in the series yet, pairing nicely with the largest number of racers in a single race featured in this latest entry.

Items play an important role in Mario Kart and the series as a whole. They transform a normal race into the exciting genre Nintendo has capitalized on with each new generation of games. Mario Kart World looks to be the most ambitious entry yet thanks to its increased roster, open-world design, new game modes, and of course, its items.

We’ve seen a large number of items thanks to the reveal trailer, Nintendo Treehouse Showcase, and Mario Kart World Direct. We have listed every item confirmed for Mario Kart World so far below.

All Items in Mario Kart World

Many new items make their debut in Mario Kart World. The Coin Shell can be fired forward, striking multiple opponents if it comes into contact with them and dropping coins in its wake. The Crystal Ball summons Kamek which can have various effects. Another new one, the Ice Flower, fires off ice that can slow opponents. Learning these new weapons is crucial to claiming first place in Mario Kart World.

With even more racers and items than ever before, Mario Kart World promises to be the most chaotic and heart-pounding entry yet. With almost 30 different items to collect and the ability to hold two items at once returning, players will need to stay on their toes if they want to claim first place. Whether you are playing Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, or Free Roam, Mario Kart World’s items will make or break your finish.