Complete Character Guide
Master every character in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with our comprehensive guide covering abilities, stats, and racing strategies.
Character Overview
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features an incredible roster of characters from across the Sonic universe, each with unique abilities and racing styles. Understanding each character's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for dominating the competition.
Whether you prefer speed, power, or technique, there's a character that matches your racing style. Let's dive into the complete character breakdown to help you choose the perfect racer for your needs.
Speed Characters
Speed characters excel in straight-line speed and acceleration, making them perfect for tracks with long straightaways and minimal technical sections.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Speed: 95/100
Acceleration: 90/100
Handling: 85/100
Special Ability: Boost Rush - Temporary speed boost with invincibility
Sonic is the ultimate speed character, perfect for players who love high-speed racing and can handle his slightly loose handling.
Shadow the Hedgehog
Speed: 92/100
Acceleration: 88/100
Handling: 88/100
Special Ability: Chaos Control - Slows down time for other racers
Shadow offers a balanced approach to speed racing with better handling than Sonic and a unique time manipulation ability.
Power Characters
Power characters focus on strength and durability, making them excellent for aggressive racing and taking hits from other racers.
Knuckles the Echidna
Speed: 75/100
Acceleration: 70/100
Handling: 80/100
Special Ability: Ground Pound - Destroys obstacles and stuns nearby racers
Knuckles is perfect for players who prefer a more aggressive racing style and want to disrupt the competition.
Big the Cat
Speed: 60/100
Acceleration: 55/100
Handling: 70/100
Special Ability: Heavy Weight - Immune to most attacks and can push through obstacles
Big is the ultimate tank character, perfect for beginners who want to focus on racing without worrying about attacks.
Technique Characters
Technique characters excel in handling and precision, making them ideal for technical tracks with tight turns and complex layouts.
Tails the Fox
Speed: 85/100
Acceleration: 90/100
Handling: 95/100
Special Ability: Flight - Can hover over obstacles and shortcuts
Tails is perfect for technical tracks and players who prefer precision over raw speed.
Amy Rose
Speed: 80/100
Acceleration: 85/100
Handling: 90/100
Special Ability: Hammer Spin - Deflects incoming attacks and provides temporary speed boost
Amy offers a balanced approach with excellent handling and a defensive special ability.
Special Guest Characters
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features several special guest characters from other franchises, each bringing unique abilities to the racing experience.
Mega Man
Speed: 88/100
Acceleration: 85/100
Handling: 87/100
Special Ability: Mega Buster - Ranged attack that can target multiple opponents
Mega Man brings his iconic Mega Buster to the racing world, offering a unique ranged attack ability.
Miku Hatsune
Speed: 82/100
Acceleration: 88/100
Handling: 92/100
Special Ability: Vocal Boost - Musical notes provide speed boosts to nearby allies
Miku's musical abilities provide support to teammates while maintaining excellent handling and acceleration.
Character Selection Tips
Choosing the right character depends on your racing style and the track you're competing on:
- Speed Tracks: Choose Sonic or Shadow for maximum speed on straight sections
- Technical Tracks: Pick Tails or Amy for better handling through tight turns
- Combat-Heavy Races: Select Knuckles or Big for aggressive racing and durability
- Team Races: Consider Miku for her support abilities or Mega Man for ranged attacks
Mastering Character Abilities
Each character's special ability has a cooldown period, so timing is crucial. Here are some tips for maximizing your character's potential:
- Learn the cooldown times for each character's special ability
- Use abilities strategically rather than immediately when available
- Consider the track layout when choosing your character
- Practice with different characters to find your perfect match