Learn how to use and defend against the Spiny Blue Shell in Mario Kart Wii. Received in 4th-8th place.
Position Received: 4th-8th place.
How to use: Fire the Spiny Blue Shell with the L button. It will fly to first place and explode, creating an explosion that affects nearby karts. If the first-placed kart is close when you have a Spiny Blue Shell, wait until they are further away to avoid being caught in the explosion yourself. The Spiny Blue Shell also destroys the items the target is carrying.
Defending Against: If a Spiny Blue Shell is heading towards you, there is little you can do. Dispose of your items just before it hits, as it will destroy them. If you hear it coming and other karts are behind you, you can try to drop back to catch them in the blast radius. With luck, the shell might hit them instead. You can also avoid getting hit by using a Star item. Otherwise, you will most likely get hit, so try not to get too annoyed when this happens frequently.
- Dispose of your items just before a Spiny Blue Shell hits you to prevent them from being destroyed.
- If other karts are behind you when a Spiny Blue Shell is approaching, you can try to drop back to catch them in the blast radius.
- Using a Star item can help you avoid getting hit by a Spiny Blue Shell.
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