Nitro is an incredibly fundamental feature of Asphalt Legends Unite. A simple boost can mean the difference between winning and losing a race!
Nitro has been in the Asphalt games from the very beginning. Since the release of Asphalt Urban GTin 2004, fans of the franchise have consistently pushed this precious resource to its maximum. Some have more success than others. Regardless, Nitro has evolved over the years, and we've seen this aspect give us phenomenal wins and heart-breaking last-second losses.
In Asphalt Legends Unite, there are four types of Nitro: Yellow, Blue, Orange, and Purple. In this guide, we'll show how you can effectively use each one.
Yellow Nitro
The lowest level of Nitro comes out in a yellow shimmer when activated. It's a singular, small boost of acceleration to your overall speed.
It's useful when you need to overtake the car in front of you, take on a gentle curve, or maintain your maximum straight-line speed. However, this Nitro is not powerful enough to overcome rough terrain like grass and sidewalks.
Blue Nitro
A step higher than Yellow Nitro is Blue Nitro. Otherwise known as Perfect Nitro, it's perfect for tackling turns and maintaining speed on rough terrain. These can last for around five seconds so strategize with this boost well.
Perfect Nitros are notoriously difficult to execute. If you've played Asphalt 8: Airborne, you should be familiar with how this is triggered. But for the uninitiated, you first need to hit the Nitro button. Wait until the Nitro bar decreases and reaches the blue line. At that moment, you have to hit the Nitro button for the second time to activate the Perfect Nitro.
Keep in mind that this boost can make cars difficult to control, so ensure that you have a steady grip over your car. Perfect Nitro doesn't provide a significant boost mid-air.
Orange Nitro
Upgrading from the previous two is the Orange Nitro. It's an imperfect boost that will provide significant acceleration on both the ground and mid-air. Regardless of its imperfect nature, it's still an incredible boost on sharp turns and more patchy areas.
Orange Nitro can be activated by double-tapping the Nitro button. It's a short but supremely powerful boost, so plan accordingly to when you'd need that brief burst. Professional Asphalt players love to use this boost right before they hit the air so that their mid-air speed is higher than others.
Purple Shockwave Nitro
The best Nitro available in Asphalt Legends Unite is Shockwave. It's a popular return from Asphalt 6: Adrenaline and Asphalt 7: Heat. Withits iconic purple hue, this Nitro provides the maximum amount of acceleration boost.
When the Nitro gauge is full, double-tap the Nitro button to activate it. It's best used to reach your car's top speed. It's especially useful after crashing, getting knocked down, respawning, or getting out of sharp turns like the Exit of the Cairo 360 Turn.
How Do You Get Nitro in Asphalt Legends Unite?
There are three main actions to get Nitro. The first way is to Drift. Simply tap the Drift button to do so. Drifting is arguably the slowest way to build up your Nitro bar. The longer the drift, the higher the recharge.
Secondly, you can collect Nitro cans available on the race track. Keep an eye out for them, especially if you're not using the TouchDrive assistant. If you are, keep stock of the Nitro symbols that appear.
The last way is to perform stunts like 360 turns and Barrel Rolls. To execute the former, just double-tap the drift button. For the latter, there are ramps scattered across maps. Hitch a ride on one of them not just to catch some air but to also get a massive boost in your Nitro bar.