CarX Drift Racing Online Boss Guide: Strategies for Every Boss

Q: How many cars and tracks are in CarX Drift Racing Online?

Over 120 cars and 19 built-in tracks, plus hundreds of community maps through the Steam Workshop. Cars carry invented names such as Spector RS and Falcon RZ because the game holds no manufacturer licences.

Q: Which car should a beginner buy first?

The Spector RS, based on the Nissan Silvia S15. It has balanced weight, generous steering lock and more community tunes written for it than any other car in the game.

Q: What is XDS?

The CarX XDS Evaluation System scores tandem drifting out of 100 points. You run each battle twice, once leading and once chasing, with the lead run judged on angle and line and the chase run judged on proximity.

Q: Does it support wheels and VR?

Yes. Steering wheels, controllers and keyboard all work, and the game supports SteamVR and Oculus headsets alongside the standard display.

Q: Is it still worth playing in 2026?

The 2017 release still sits at 95 percent positive across more than 40,000 English reviews and its Workshop stays active. Newer CarX titles exist, but the online population and community map library here remain the deepest in the series.

CarX Drift Racing Online boss guide with strategies, recommended builds, and tips for every boss fight from start to endgame.

EarlyGuides Editorial Team

Researched and editorially reviewed. Updated August 12, 2026.

CarX Technologies built this drift physics model with the CarX Motorsport racing team and put it on Steam on 17 November 2017. Over 120 cars, 19 built-in tracks and five categories of modification with more than 50 adjustable settings sit behind a tandem scoring system called XDS that grades runs out of 100 points. Nine years on it still holds a 95 percent positive rating across more than 40,000 English reviews.

Boss fights are where CarX Drift Racing Online tests everything you've learned. This guide covers strategies for bosses across all areas, organized by progression order. For general combat techniques, see our combat guide.

Boss Difficulty Overview

Area	Difficulty	Recommended Build	Key Equipment
Springstone	Easy	Tandem lead	Falcon RZ
Kami Road	Moderate	Tandem lead	Falcon RZ
Saihem Forest	Hard	Solo drift scoring	Spector RS
East Touge	Very Hard	Solo drift scoring	Spector RS
Navaro Base A	Extreme	Solo drift scoring	Spector RS

Springstone Bosses

Area difficulty: Easy Recommended level: Suitable from the first hour Recommended build: Tandem lead with Falcon RZ

Strategy

The first bosses teach core combat mechanics. Focus on learning patterns rather than dealing damage. Tandem runs are judged on a 100 point scale, once with you leading and once chasing. This is your primary tool here.

Key tips:

Don't rush. Learn the attack patterns first.
Use XDS tandem scoring out of 100 to create safe windows.
Falcon RZ is enough to handle everything here.

Kami Road Bosses

Area difficulty: Moderate Recommended level: Recommended after basic transitions are reliable Recommended build: Tandem lead with Falcon RZ

Strategy

Early game bosses test your understanding of Five modification categories. Players who skipped learning this mechanic will hit a wall here.

Key tips:

Five modification categories is critical for these fights.
Farm Falcon RZ upgrades if you're struggling.
Consider switching to Tandem lead if your current setup isn't working.

Saihem Forest Bosses

Area difficulty: Hard Recommended level: Suitable from the first hour Recommended build: Solo drift scoring with Spector RS

Strategy

Mid-game bosses are the major skill check. They combine multiple mechanics and punish players who rely on a single strategy.

Key tips:

You need both XDS tandem scoring out of 100 and Suspension and steering geometry mastery.
Spector RS makes a significant difference. Get it before attempting these.
See our combat guide for advanced techniques.

East Touge Bosses

Area difficulty: Very Hard Recommended level: Intermediate and up Recommended build: Solo drift scoring with Spector RS

Strategy

Late-game bosses are serious challenges. Build optimization matters as much as mechanical skill.

Key tips:

Make sure your build is fully optimized.
Spector RS at max upgrade is recommended.
Study each boss's attack patterns. Most have 2-3 phases.

Navaro Base A Bosses

Area difficulty: Extreme Recommended level: Intermediate and up Recommended build: Solo drift scoring with Spector RS

Strategy

Endgame bosses are the ultimate test. They require mastery of all combat systems and an optimized build.

Key tips:

Top-tier build with best-in-slot gear is mandatory.
Master every mechanic. See our combat guide.
These fights reward patience and pattern recognition above all else.

General Boss Tips

Learn before you fight: Spend your first attempt observing attack patterns. Don't try to win on attempt one.
Match your build: Some bosses favor certain builds over others. Don't be afraid to switch.
Upgrade your equipment: A max-upgraded Spector RS trivializes fights that seem impossible with weaker gear.
Use XDS tandem scoring out of 100: The core combat mechanic is your best defensive tool in every boss fight.
Check the walkthrough: Our walkthrough tells you when you're ready for each boss.

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