# a MixBots: Your Racing Champions

**MixBots** are the core of your racing experience in **Racer 1**. These are your racing companions, each with a unique combination of traits that impact your performance on the track. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned racer, your **MixBot** evolves with you, offering new opportunities for strategy and competition.

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#### **Traits & Performance**

Each **MixBot** has different traits that affect how it performs on the track:

* **Acceleration**: How fast your MixBot reaches top speed. Essential for quick starts and recovering from hits.
* **Durability**: Represents your MixBot’s **health**. Higher durability means you can absorb more damage and stay in the race longer.
* **Max Speed**: The fastest your MixBot can go when **unaffected by obstacles or debuffs**.
* **Willpower**: Determines how **long you’re affected by negative effects** like stuns or slows. Higher willpower means **faster recovery**.

#### **Curious Which MixBot Parts Affect a Certain Stat?**

You can easily identify how each **MixBot body part** affects your stats using the **MixBot Stat Calculator**. Below is a table that shows exactly which body parts affect which stats:

| **MixBot Part** | **Max Speed** | **Acceleration** | **Durability** | **Willpower** |
| --------------- | ------------- | ---------------- | -------------- | ------------- |
| **SLUG**        | +1            | -1               |                |               |
| **HUNTR**       |               | +1               | -1             |               |
| **GRNT**        |               |                  | +1             | -1            |
| **WZRD**        | -1            |                  |                | +1            |
| **LZRD**        | +1            |                  |                | -1            |
| **FINK**        | -1            | +1               |                |               |
| **KNG**         |               | -1               | +1             |               |
| **MNSTR**       |               |                  | -1             | +1            |

#### Ready to get your first MixBot?

Head to [Magic Eden](https://magiceden.io/marketplace/mixbots) and check out the MixBots. Then, enter the parts into the **MixBot Stat Calculator** tool to instantly calculate stats for **Max Speed**, **Acceleration**, **Durability**, and **Willpower**.

[Use the MixBot Stat Calculator here!](https://mixmob.gitbook.io/mixmob-player-guide/the-game/a-mixbots-your-racing-champions/mixbot-stat-calculator)

#### **Base Unit Bots vs. NFT MixBots**

* **Base Unit Bots (BUBs)**: These are the free MixBots that every player gets to start racing with. They have standard traits, but they do not belong to any faction. **BUBs** still allow you to enjoy the game but without access to faction-based abilities.
* **NFT MixBots**: These are unique, tradable MixBots with better stats, exclusive faction abilities, and distinct appearances. **NFT MixBots** enhance your racing capabilities and can be purchased or traded on secondary markets like Magic Eden and Tensor.

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#### **Factions & Powers**

Only **NFT MixBots** belong to a faction, which provides an exclusive active card and passive skill. Faction membership is an important part of your strategy in **Racer 1**, as it offers special abilities that can help give you the competitive edge.

* **Faction Membership**: Every **NFT MixBot** is a part of one of three factions, each offering its own **active card** and **passive skill**. These faction-based abilities provide strategic advantages in races.
* **Customization & Strategy**: By owning an **NFT MixBot**, you gain access to these faction abilities, which can influence your tactics during races. Whether you want a defensive advantage, an offensive boost, or a balance of both, your faction choice is a key component of your racing strategy.

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#### **Ongoing Evolution**

**MixBots** are always evolving. With future updates planned, we’ll introduce new faction abilities, customization options, and MixBot upgrades. The game’s evolution ensures that your **MixBot** continues to grow with you, keeping the competition fresh and exciting.

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[**Learn About MixBot Factions**](https://mixmob.gitbook.io/mixmob-player-guide/the-game/a-mixbots-your-racing-champions/factions-unique-abilities-and-strategies) – *Click to learn more.*