# 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**.

Base Unit Bots vs. MixBots: What’s the Difference?

* **Base Unit Bots (BUBs)**: Your **starter MixBot**, available for free. These **standard** bots let you jump into the action but **do not** belong to a faction.
* **NFT MixBots**: These are unique bots with better stats, exclusive faction abilities, and distinct appearances. MixBots enhance your racing capabilities and can be acquired by earning **MixPoints**, opening **MixPods**, progressing through the **BattlePass**, or purchasing them with **MXM**.

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#### **Factions & Powers**

Only **MixBots** belong to a **faction**, giving them **exclusive active cards and passive skills** that can change the tide of any race.

* **Strategic Advantages** – Each **faction** grants a unique **ability** that affects racing style, allowing for **offensive, defensive, or balanced** gameplay.
* **Customization** – MixBots are designed to evolve, with future updates bringing **new faction abilities, customization options, and upgrades**.

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#### **Ongoing Evolution**

MixBots are constantly evolving. Future updates will bring new faction abilities, deeper customization options, and upgrade paths—ensuring your MixBot grows alongside you, keeping the competition fresh and dynamic.

> **Want to explore the different factions?**\
> **📖** [**Learn About MixBot Factions**](/mixmob-player-guide/the-game/a-mixbots-your-racing-champions/factions-unique-abilities-and-strategies.md)


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