Data scientist Antoine Mayerowitz applies the Pareto front, a principle from 19th-century economist Vilfredo Pareto, to determine the best character, vehicle, and wheels combinations in Mario Kart 8. By narrowing down the 703,560 possible decisions to 25,704, Mayerowitz plots the potential builds on a chart, revealing the most optimal choices based on speed and acceleration. The best build for prioritizing speed and acceleration is Peach on the Teddy Buggy with roller tires and the Cloud Glider.
Data scientist Antoine Mayerowitz conducted research to determine the statistically best character and kart build in Mario Kart 8, considering 703,560 customization possibilities. Using the Pareto front method, the analysis narrowed down the options to just 14 efficient front candidates, ultimately recommending a popular build used by pro players: Peach, the Teddy Buggy, Roller tyres, and the Cloud Glider for optimized speed, acceleration, and mini turbo boost. However, personal playstyle preferences may still influence character choice, with smaller, speedier characters like Toad remaining a popular choice.
