This guide will show you exactly how to unlock all the unlockable characters in Mario Kart Wii. Mario Kart Wii characters are divided into light, medium, and heavy; this determines the type of kart or motor that the character can use. The characters also have slight differences between them (you can note that slight change in stats when you try different characters in the same vehicle). For example, Baby Mario has a stat bonus on weight and greater steering control than a Toad character of the same weight. The differences are very small and do not prevent you from choosing your favorite character. You can check this by testing different characters in the same vehicle.
Step
Method 1 of 11: Baby Daisy or Daisy
Step 1. Earn at least 1 Star Rank for all 150cc or 50cc Wii Grand Prix Cups or race in 1,950 races
. Unlock Baby Daisy.
Step 2. Win first place in the 150cc Special Cup or race in 2,850 races
. Unlock Daisy.
Method 2 of 11: Baby Luigi
Step 1. Unlock 8 Ghost Data Expert Staff in Time Trials, win 100 Wi-Fi Ghost Races, or race in 3,150 races
. Unlock Baby Luigi.
Method 3 of 11: Birdo
Step 1. Play Time Trials in 16 different arenas, win 250 Wi-Fi races, or race in 1,350 races
. Unlock Birdo.
Method 4 of 11: Bowser Jr and Dry Bowser
Step 1. Earn at least 1 Star Rank for all 100cc Retro Grand Prix Cups or race in 3,450 races
. Unlock Bowser Jr!
Step 2. Earn at least 1 Star Rank for all 150cc Wii Grand Prix Cups or race in 4,350 races
. Unlock Dry Bowser.
Method 5 of 11: Diddy Kong
Step 1. Win the 50cc Lightning Cup or race in 450 races
. Unlock Diddy Kong.
Method 6 of 11: Dry Bones
Step 1. Win the 100cc Leaf Cup or race in 1,050 races
. Unlocks Dry Bones.
Method 7 of 11: King Boo
Step 1. Win the 50cc Star Cup or race in 750 races
. Unlock King Boo.
Method 8 of 11: Rosalina
Step 1. Get at least 1 Star Rank for all Mirror Grand Prix Cups, race 4,950 races, or race 50 races and save the Super Mario Galaxy game file to your Wii
Unlock Rosalina.
Step 2. Win all 150cc trophies
Defeat 18 Staff Ghosts. This will open Rosalina.
Method 9 of 11: Toadette
Step 1. Play Time Trials in all 32 different arenas, win 1,000 Wi-Fi races, or race in 2,550 races
Open Toadette.
Method 10 of 11: Mii
Step 1. Win the 100cc Special Cup
Unlock Mii (Outfit A).
Step 2. Unlock all (32) Expert Staff Ghosts in Time Trials
Unlock Mii (Outfit B).
Method 11 of 11: Funky Kong
Step 1. Unlock 4 Expert Staff Ghosts to unlock Funky Kong
Tips
- Try to use the shortcuts in each level so that you can unlock them more quickly and easily.
- The Super Mario Galaxy stash you have on your Wii will make it easier for you to unlock Rosalina.
Warning
- All unlocked characters must be completed in Single Player only.
- Toadette may not open on certain consoles due to a server crash on Nintendo.
- Takes a long time to unlock all characters.