# PowerUps in Zwift

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

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Last updated: 2026-09-16T21:18:06.088Z

# PowerUps in Zwift

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

## Things to Know

*   PowerUps are randomly determined and give you either a performance bonus or additional experience points (XP).
    
*   You’ll get a new PowerUp each time you pass through an arch, as long as you don’t already have one.
    
*   Unless noted in the table below, PowerUps are available in free ride, including riding with a RoboPacer, and events.
    
*   Depending on the rules for specific events, some PowerUps may not be available.
    
*   When you activate a PowerUp, the timer circles counter-clockwise.
    
*   The PowerUp ends when the timer reaches the top of the circle.
    

## Activating a PowerUp

You can activate a performance boost PowerUp in any of the following ways:

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

## Available PowerUps

   

PowerUp

Description

Restrictions

Icon

Aero Boost

Improves aerodynamics for 15 seconds.

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![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 only.

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

Boost

Gives you a small instantaneous burst of speed.

Select events only.

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

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 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're experiencing for 40 seconds.

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![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.

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![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 Zwifter's avatar invisible for 15 seconds, as long as they're more than 400 m from the finish line.

Event 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 only.

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

## Related Articles

*   [Cycling Activities](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/cycling-activities-ryXAjrqYo)
    
*   [Events FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS)
    
*   [Your XP and Level in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/your-xp-and-level-in-zwift-SJYHuPI_i)
    
*   [Cycling RoboPacers](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/cycling-robopacers-SJ8YOts2F)
    
*   [Zwift Companion App In Game Controls](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-companion-app-in-game-controls-rJ7ayD_ES)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift