# Movement & Advanced Combat Mechanics

In **MixMob: Racer 1**, movement is all about **lane-based strategy**. Unlike traditional racing games where you control every aspect of your position, here, you’ll focus on navigating **3 lanes** to outmaneuver opponents and avoid obstacles. With automatic acceleration, you can fully focus on timing your lane changes, setting up attacks, and using your cards to outsmart your competition.

As you race, your **positioning** and **lane management** are key. Each lane holds opportunities and challenges, so the strategic decisions you make—whether you’re dodging attacks or setting up your next card—will determine your success.

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Automatic Acceleration & Lane Movement

Speed is always in motion, thanks to **automatic acceleration**. With no need to manage your speed manually, you can dedicate your focus entirely to lane switching. There are only **3 lanes** to work with, and **timing** your lane changes to avoid obstacles, grab power-ups, or set up your next move is crucial. Your ability to read the track and predict the actions of your opponents will be your best weapon.

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**Rear View Camera**

Want to keep an eye on what’s behind you? Use the **Rear View Camera** to look behind you while you race.

* On PC: Press the **R** key.
* On Mobile: Tap the **Camera icon**.

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**Core Boost**

Activate your **Core Boost** to temporarily speed up at the cost of some health.

* On PC: Press **W** or the **Up Arrow key**.
* On Mobile: Tap the **Rocket icon**.

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**Card Activation**

Use cards to gain powerful effects during the game!

* On PC: Click the **left mouse button** or press **1, 2, 3, or 4** to activate cards (1 is the leftmost card on the screen).
* On Mobile: Tap the **card icon** to activate the corresponding card.&#x20;

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MixPoints are an in-game currency earned by racing in arenas, adding an extra layer of risk and reward to every race. You accumulate MixPoints as you progress through the track, but there’s a catch—if you die before crossing the finish line, you lose everything. Only completed races will bank the MixPoints you’ve gathered, so staying in control and making strategic decisions is key. Note that MixPoints are not available in custom lobbies or training mode, making official races the only way to earn them. Whether you play it safe or push your limits for a bigger haul, every race is a high-stakes challenge where survival means bigger rewards.&#x20;

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**Card Details**

To understand what each card can do, **press and hold** it in-game for more details. This is a great way for new players to get familiar with their deck and maximize the potential of their cards.

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#### **Vaulting & Sidestrikes**

Incorporating new collision mechanics to add a level of strategy to your races!

* **Vaulting:** When a front-to-back collision occurs in the same lane, the player with the higher **Durability** will damage and slow the other player. The winner of the collision will leapfrog over the loser to take the lead.
* **Sidestrikes:** When two players collide side by side, the player with the higher **Durability** will win, dealing damage and slowing the other player.

_Note:_ If you use a **Boost Collision Card**, you’ll gain priority over your opponent, even if your **Durability** is lower.&#x20;

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#### **Invulnerability Frames**

After taking a hit, you’ll enter a short period where you can’t be hit again. This prevents stacking multiple effects on you at once, giving you a brief moment to recover.

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#### **Spikers (New Obstacle)**

Out with the old, in with the new! The **Spikers** are replacing the Poop Obstacles. These dangerous new track hazards will damage and slow anyone who hits them, so stay alert and avoid them!&#x20;

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