# PowerUps in Zwift

> When you pass through an arch while riding in Zwift, you may hear a roulette sound and see an icon appear in the top-left corner of your screen. This means...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/powerups-in-zwift-r12N3I_EB

Last updated: 2026-07-14T23:45:59.314Z

# PowerUps in Zwift

When you pass through an arch while riding in Zwift, you may hear a roulette sound and see an icon appear in the top-left corner of your screen. This means you’ve earned a PowerUp! PowerUps are randomly determined and give you either a bonus to your performance, or additional experience points (XP) which increases your [rider score](https://support.zwift.com/tracking-your-rider-score-and-xp-SJYHuPI_i). As you’re Zwifting, you'll get a new PowerUp each time you pass through an arch—as long as you don't already have one.

Depending on the rules for specific events, some PowerUps may not be available.

To activate a performance boost PowerUp, you can do any of the following:

*   Press the **Spacebar** key on your computer desktop keyboard.
*   Select the **PowerUp** icon on your iOS or tvOS.
*   Tap the **PowerUp** button on the ZC app.
*   Press the **Y** button on your Zwift Play or Zwift Ride controllers.

When you activate a PowerUp, the timer circles counter-clockwise and your PowerUp ends when the timer reaches the top of the circle. Here are the available PowerUps:

  

PowerUp

Description

Icon

Aero Boost

Improved aerodynamics for 15 seconds.

![15 seconds of improved aerodynamics](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/aeroboost.png "Aero Boost")

Anvil

Makes the Zwifter heavier to help descend a hill faster.

[Event](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) only.

![Powerup to make Zwifter heavier](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/Anvil_PowerUp.png "Anvil")

Burrito

Prevents all drafting in an area behind the Zwifter for 20 seconds. The Zwifter using the PowerUp can still draft as they normally would.

[Event](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) only.

![Powerup preventing drafting for 10 seconds](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/Burrito.png "Burrito")

Draft Boost

Increases the draft effect you are experiencing for 40 seconds.

![Draft effect is increased for 30 seconds](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/draftboost.png "Draft Boost")

Feather

Reduces the Zwifters body weight by 10% for 30 seconds.

![10% reduction in riders weight for 15 seconds](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/lightweight.png "Feather")

Invisibility

Makes the rider invisible for 15 seconds, so long as they are more than 400m from the finish line.

[Event](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) only.

![Powerup for 10 seconds to make rider invisible](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/invisible_63x67.jpg "Invisibility")

Large Bonus

Adds +250 experience points (XP).

Not available in competitive events.

![Additional 250 XP points](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/Large Bonus.png "Large Bonus")

Small Bonus

Adds +10 XP.

Not available in competitive events.

![Additional 10 XP](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/Small Bonus.png "Small Bonus")

Steamroller

Deceases the rolling resistance for any bike on any surface to match a road bike on pavement.

[Event](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) only.

![Powerup to decrease resistance](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Advanced Features/streamroller_58x58.png "Steamroller")

Boost

Gives you a small instantaneous burst of speed.

Select [events](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) only.

![Boost](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Boost.png "Boost")

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift