Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best games to play with family and friends. It would be hard to not have played this game with over 55 million units sold. Whether you are a casual player or die hard fan, it can be hard to choose the best kart combination for your favorite characters. Currently there are 45 characters to play (46 if you include the Mii) and each fall into a different weight class.
There are three different weight classes and each one has a subclass to it. The three main weight classes are light, medium and heavy. The subclasses are very light, medium heavy, and very heavy. Some characters also share the same stats as each other so they share the best kart combination. With a plethora of kart combinations choosing it can be confusing to choose the right one. In this guide we will be going over the best kart combination for every very light character.
Make sure to check out our other guides for the best kart combinations in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for every weight class:
MARIO KART 8 DELUXE | BEST KART COMBINATIONS FOR EVERY MEDIUM WEIGHT CHARACTER
MARIO KART 8 DELUXE | BEST KART COMBINATION FOR EVERY HEAVY WEIGHT CHARACTER
Very Light Characters
Very light characters are the lightest and have the best stats in acceleration, handling, and traction. Although they do not have the fastest top speed, they can reach their top speed faster than any other class. Their handling is especially helpful when racing in 150cc and up. Very light characters are also great for drifting and getting those mini turbos.
Baby Peach and Baby Daisy
Speed: 2.5
Acceleration: 4
Weight: 2
Handling: 5
Traction: 4.25
Miniturbo: 4
Baby Peach Kart Combination.
Baby Peach and Baby Daisy made their first appearance in the Mario Kart Wii. They excel in acceleration and handling so their setup will prioritize those stats. The best kart combination for Baby Peach and Baby Daisy is the Biddybuggy pair with the Rollers and Paper Glider. This is a very common set up you will see for multiple characters but that is for good reason. It is a tried and true combination that gets to top speed fast and excellent at taking tight corners. This kart is also one of the best for mini turbos to help get back to top speed.
Baby Rosalina and Lemmy Koopa
Speed: 2.5
Acceleration: 4.25
Weight: 2
Handling: 5.75
Traction: 3.75
Miniturbo: 4
Lemmy Kart Combination
Baby Rosalina and Lemmy Koopa made their first appearance in Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U. Like any other light character, these two are great at acceleration and have the best handling in the game. The best Kart combination for Baby Rosalina and Lemmy Koopa is the Mr. Scooty paired with the Azure Roller and Bowser Kite. Although this setup has a low top speed, the acceleration and handling are almost unmatched. With this combination players will have no problems making tight turns and drifting past the competition.
Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Dry Bones
Speed: 2.75
Acceleration: 4.25
Weight: 2.25
Handling: 4.5
Traction: 4
Miniturbo: 4
Baby Mario Kart Combination
Baby Mario and Baby Luigi made their first appearance in Mario Kart Double Dash. Dry Bones made his first appearance in Mario Kart DS. The three of them are the most well-rounded out of the very light characters so they are more versatile. However, we will be going with a familiar setup. One of the best kart combinations for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Dry Bones is the Biddybuggy paired with the Rollers and Cloud Glider. Again this kart focuses on acceleration and handling and has great mini turbos. The only downside to this kart is that it does not add much of the needed weight to the characters.
Light Characters
Lightweight characters also excel in acceleration, handling, and traction. However, they are slightly heavier and have a faster top speed. Again their handling and miniturbos are perfect for 150cc and up for their easy controls. The acceleration is also great for getting back up to the stop speed after being hit or falling off a track. Overall the light weight characters are slightly more well rounded that their very light counterparts.
Koopa Troopa, Lakitu, Bowser Jr
Speed: 3
Acceleration: 4
Weight: 2.5
Handling: 4.5
Traction: 4.25
Miniturbo: 3.75
Koopa Kart Combination
Koopa Troopa made his first appearance in Super Mario Kart. Lakitu made his first playable appearance in Mario Kart 7. Bowser Jr made his first appearance in Mario Kart: Double Dash. All three of them have great stats in acceleration, handling, and traction and set the standard for the weight class. The best kart combination for Koopa Troopa, Lakitu, and Bowser Jr is the Pipe Frame paired with the Button Roller and Airplane Glider. This set up puts on the needed weight for the characters while still emphasizing their acceleration and handling.
Toadette, Wendy, Isabelle
Speed: 3
Acceleration: 4.25
Weight: 2.5
Handling: 4.25
Traction: 3.5
Miniturbo: 3.75
Toadette Kart Combination
Toadette made her first appearance in Mario Kart: Double Dash. Wendy and Isabelle made their first appearance in Mario Kart 8. They all have one of the best stats in acceleration but have the lowest stat in traction for the lightweight class. The best kart combination for Toadette, Wendy, and Isabelle is the City Tripper paired with the Retro Off-Road, and Waddle Wing. This set up focuses on the acceleration and handling for each character while having good miniturbos as well. The Waddle Wing also gives some much needed weight to these characters.
Toad, ShyGuy, Larry
Speed: 3.25
Acceleration: 4
Weight: 2.75
Handling: 4.25
Traction: 4
Miniturbo: 3.75
Toad Kart Combination
Toad made his first in Super Mario Kart. ShyGuy made his first playable appearance in Mario Kart DS however, he was only accessible through the DS Download Play feature. His first appearance where he was an unlockable character was in Mario Kart 7. Larry made his first appearance in Mario Kart 8. They are heaviest in the light weight class and the highest top speed. The best kart combination for Toad, ShyGuy, and Larry is the Biddybuggy paired with the Roller Wheels and Paper Glider. Here we are again with this tried and true setup. Again this kart is excellent for handling and acceleration and the Rollers are perfect for traction. The extra weight on these characters add to their top speed to pass by opponents who might be using this kart.
