Mario Kart World players in first place should avoid using the Blue Shell. Also known as the Spiny Shell, the Blue Shell can turn the tide of a race, but can backfire if misused.

As much as I've been enjoying Mario Kart World 's new Knockout Tours, it's hard to deny that they can be very unforgiving. Getting hit with a blue shell typically results in you getting run over ...

It’s a similar pain to getting nailed by a Blue Shell, but something feels worse. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s actually quite possible to avoid the Blue Shell entirely in Mario Kart World.