In MoonKarts, your choice of Driver isn’t just cosmetic—it influences your entire race strategy. Each Driver brings a distinct personality, visual design, and set of performance modifiers that affect speed, handling, health, and acceleration. Picking the right one can give you the subtle edge needed to dominate races.
Driver Lineup: Who’s on the Grid
At launch, MoonKarts includes eight unique Drivers from the Alpha Centauri pack. Each is crafted with a style that reflects their racing approach:
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Blaze – The Speed Demon: Fast, fiery, aggressive. Blaze’s stats favor speed and boost-style performance.
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Aurora – The Graceful Acrobat: Elegant, smooth, precise—designed for players who prize control in curves and drifting.
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Spark – The Electric Maverick & Surge – The High Voltage Racer: Both electrifying in look and feel. Spark is unpredictable and flashy; Surge brings raw electrical power.
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Drift – The Master Drifter: Built to hug the corners, chase perfect angles, and win races on finesse more than straight-line speed.
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Blaster – The Explosive Enforcer & Rumble – The Heavyweight Brawler: These two lean into power—Blaster with explosive visuals and aggressive attitude; Rumble with brute strength and dominance.
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Titan – The Unstoppable Juggernaut: The big, armored character typified by durability and resilience. Excellent when you want to survive tough tracks and attacks.
Performance Modifiers: More Than Just Looks
Every Driver affects your foundational stats from the moment you pick them, particularly at level 1. Key stats influenced include:
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Speed — how fast you go on straightaways.
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Handling — how sharply you can turn, how you manage curves.
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Health — how much damage you can absorb.
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Acceleration — how quickly you pick up speed after slowing down. moonkarts.gitbook.io
Some Drivers trade off one stat for another; for example, a Driver might be exceptional at handling but slightly weaker in speed or acceleration. It’s about matching your style and the track. Use the modifiers wisely.
Choosing Drivers Like a Pro
To get the most out of the Drivers:
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Match your Driver to the track — tracks with many tight turns favor Drivers with high handling or drift skills; long straights reward pure speed.
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Think about your racing style — aggressive overtakes? Go for power and speed. Tactical, corner-by-corner control? Choose precision.
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Upgrade and experiment — as you level up, see how modifiers interact with your kart, accessories, and other build components.
Drivers in MoonKarts aren’t just “pick and go” characters—they’re tools in your strategic toolkit. When chosen well and paired with the rest of your build, they don’t just race—they define your performance.