Question 1

What does the Feather power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Lightweight: -10 % weight for 30 seconds. Use it for: Climb, Attack on a climb, Survive the pace in the pack. No effect: Flat road, Descent. Weight only counts when it's steep. The steeper the hill, the more you gain.

Question 2

What does the Van power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Draft boost: Stronger draft for 40 seconds. Use it for: On a wheel, Recover before the sprint, Bridge a gap, Avoid getting dropped. No effect: Solo, Dropped. Only works in someone's draft. Use it to recover or to avoid getting dropped.

Question 3

What does the Aero helmet power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Aero boost: -25 % drag for 15 seconds. Use it for: Sprint, Solo attack, Chase a break, Descent. No effect: Uphill, Low speed. Aero needs speed. Best in the sprint and when you are out in the wind alone.

Question 4

What does the Burrito power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Draft blocker: Others get no draft off you for 20 seconds (events only). Use it for: Attack from the front, Stop others sitting in your draft. No effect: Back of the pack, No one behind you. Requires you to be at the front with riders on your wheel. Activate and go hard.

Question 5

What does the Ghost power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Invisibility: Invisible to others for 15 seconds (events only). Use it for: Sneak attack, Attack while invisible, Slip away at an arch. No effect: Final 400 m. You vanish for 15 seconds. Build the gap before they notice.

Question 6

What does the Steamroller power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Steamroller: Rolls like tarmac for 30 seconds (events only). Use it for: Dirt and gravel, Cobbles and brick, Wooden bridges, Snow and ice, Grass. No effect: Tarmac. You roll like tarmac whatever your wheels. Biggest gain on dirt and gravel.

Question 7

What does the Anvil power-up do on Zwift?

Accepted Answer

Anvil: + weight downhill for 15 seconds (events only). Use it for: Descent, Gradient of at least 1.5 %, Long descents. No effect: Flat road, Climb. Extra weight makes you faster downhill. Only active when the road drops.

Zwift power-ups explained

Zwift power-ups explained