Now that 5 new power-ups have joined maybe it's time to rank all of them and give some thoughts.
18- (NEW) Petal
I don't think this one is gonna stay in the game since no one seems to understand it but in my opinion it lacks power, I can see no benefit from taking it at any point of the race as it stands right now.
17- Miracle
It is what it is, you're not going anywhere if you're lucky enough to get Deal or Lucky Drop but is it worth it to get an item valid just for a 12% of the legs? Only if Connor's hosting an event.
16- Colfector
Not sure if this one used to be good but it's the worst money item right now, only good if you already saved enough money to make a good profit from it (I'd only take it if I'm paired to a gamebot)
15- Opportunities
It's a survival item, weak but balanced and useful as it is, gives you quick money and the re-rolls are really useful if you're trying to get a game changer power up that could help you win the race. Only taking it when I'm really low funds.
14- Inspiration
I think Equaliser being here hurts every other points item. Inspiration used to be good but again, only if your partner can single handedly carry you because otherwise you'd rather get money items and hop onto a bike that would give you more points than your partner's 1020 in Starfall. Good item, just not strong at this point.
13- Headstart
It is way weaker than it used to be but it's still good for carrying your Team at the beggining, however as the game advances it turns useless. I'm only getting this one when my partner is 100% nuking me anytime and I don't want to spend all my money.
12- Eternal Bond
This one is the only item that will really help someone who is just BAD, nukes got all the right to race but babes you better get this thing or you're never gonna have a chance. Low on my personal ranking because I've seen it break the game several times, 35% extra for free every round in exchange of your partner's nuke which doesn't really make an impact on your final score feels unfair to me in a DUOS game. I never picked it, but I've suggested a few teammates to get it.
11- Reckless Joyride
Great for your economy, just a bit depressing that by getting this one you're assuming you're gonna have a poor race. This one feels really OG and it's 100% balanced and fair to me, just not really exciting.
10- (NEW) Evil Eye
Super fun to watch, extremely good for the drama, but too random and unbalanced as it is right now. I'm sure we will see this one again, but hopefully with a bit less chaotic outcome.
9- (NEW) Mimic
Copying your partner's score up to 3 times when you're a nuke it's a huge advantage, even if I like the idea, it feels too overpowered and it's 100% gonna end Eternal Bond as we know it. I'd like this item to stay, but to me it needs a nerf.
8- Equaliser
As it stands, the main item of Woke Race, it's hard to see any pair playing without it. I feel it's pretty balanced, just a bit boring to me because I can't really feel how much impact it really has on the scores sometimes, but it obviously does. It's not my main pick cause I don't even know if it works for Finales and I like to play to win, but if you wanna get your team there you can't ignore this one.
7- (NEW) Rewind
This is the one that could kill Miracle and it's useful for way more challenges, being able to repeat your Archery, Deal, Lucky Drop, Puzzler, Relics, Water Tank... Even your Chain Pop or Match 3 if you got stuck and flopped, it's just a really good one to me. Not sure if I'll pick it, but I loved it.
6- Hubris
I know this one is gonna be controversial but you can build a really strong economy on Hubris and overspending and recovering your money thanks to this. It's risky and could lead you to bankrupt soon (specially if you're a flop or you get too many luck challenges), but there's one thing even more dangerous than overspending to win which is having a low score and go home. I barely ever pick this one because it's not the easiest way to build a strong economy, but love the idea.
5- Blood Money
This is what killed Hubris and it did for a reason. It's super strong at the beggining, allows you to overspend and instantly recover and it's really balanced as it loses power as the race advances, so it never feels broken. The reason why it's not higher is basically that it loses a lot of power if you don't get it as first item, so don't you even think to take this one as your 3rd power up because you're gonna end up broke.
4- (NEW) Jaded Soul
Needs a rework but I love the idea, it's not really strong right now but I think it's really fun that you can just bet on another player and get benefit for it. Idk, it's my guilty pleasure and it's new, so I'm gonna overrank it.
3- Helicopter
OG Woke Race this is for the Teams who know they're fighting for the win. I'm not sure if the 65>60 nerf was too much for it but I love the spirit of this one cause it's for WINNERS. You'll see me pick this one in most Final 5s I ever reach.
2- Lifesaver
This one is the main game changer, you can build your whole game strategy on having two of these and even win thanks to a right use of them. First round lifesaver gives you a ticket then your partner gets another one as 2nd item and you can walk from F9 to F6 with some of the most embarrassing scores you'll ever see on this page. As I'm talking it probably sounds way overpowered but if you played race you'll know it's not as easy and it requires a really good strategy to make it work and the only way it's gonna make an impact for the endgame is when you're able to save money around it.
1- Dimitra's Stilettos
Cunty AF item, cocky enough to earn money by racing around the world with those heels. If your partner is good enough you can quickly become rich and slay the first part of the race while serving looks. I would say it's a bit overpowered, but with Archery and Puzzler being included and Starfall, Water Tank, Codebreaker and Relics existing there's not that much chance to walk anymore so it really depends on how lucky you get with the comps set. Get it everytime you can have unless you know your partner is gonna kill you every chance they get.
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