Rocket Start Guide - Mario Kart Wii | AntMag

Perform a Rocket Start in Mario Kart Wii by timing your accelerate button press on the second countdown for a boost at the start of the race.

Perform a Rocket Start in Mario Kart Wii by timing your accelerate button press on the second countdown for a boost at the start of the race.

Perform a Rocket Start in Mario Kart Wii by timing your accelerate button press on the second countdown for a boost at the start of the race.

Perform a Rocket Start in Mario Kart Wii by timing your accelerate button press on the second countdown for a boost at the start of the race.

Perform a Rocket Start in Mario Kart Wii by timing your accelerate button press on the second countdown for a boost at the start of the race.

Mario Kart Wii

Rocket Start

Master the Mario Kart Wii Rocket Start for an advantage. Learn the precise timing on the second countdown to get a boost.

By teroqim·Originally published: September 2008·Updated Feb 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
As the race begins and the countdown appears (3, 2, 1, GO!), watch for the second countdown.
2
Press and hold the Accelerate button when the hand graphic is pointing at 11 o'clock on this second countdown.
3
If performed correctly, you will achieve a Rocket Start, granting you a boost off the line.

Tips

The margin for error between a Rocket Start and a Dud Start is quite thin, so practice is required.
Once mastered, the Rocket Start is an invaluable technique for gaining an early advantage.

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