In DiRT Rally 2.0 , the difference between a podium finish and a DNF (Did Not Finish) is often just two words from your co-driver, Phil Mills. But to use those words effectively, you need to speak his language.
[ SURFACE CONDITIONS ] Dry / Wet / Damp / Muddy / Ice / Snow "Loose" = Gravel on top of tarmac
[ CO-DRIVER ABBREVIATIONS ] "J" = Jump "HC" = Hairpin (usually Left or Right) "K" = Kink (almost flat) "NS" = Not Straighline-able [ QUICK ACTION GUIDE ] Hear "Square Left" -> Downshift to 2nd gear Hear "Right 4 Tightens" -> Brake for a Right 3 Hear "Left 5 Over Crest" -> Lift throttle, aim center Hear "Don't Cut" -> Stay 1 meter from inside curb The PDF above is for default settings. But here is the secret the top 1% of players know: dirt rally 2.0 pace notes pdf
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[ DANGER MODIFIERS ] "Tightens" = Brake earlier, apex later "Opens" = Accelerate through apex "Into" = Immediate opposite direction corner "Over Crest" = Blind apex - Hold your line "Don't Cut" = Stay on pavement In DiRT Rally 2
Your co-driver isn't just for flavor. He is your GPS, your warning system, and your confidence meter. Misinterpret one note, and you'll barrel roll into a tree. The most common confusion for new players is the number system. In most rally games (and real life), the number indicates the severity of the corner, NOT the gear you should take it in.
| Callout | Severity | Degrees | Typical Entry Speed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very Slow | 90-degree hairpin | 30-50 kph | | 2 | Slow | 60-90 degrees | 50-70 kph | | 3 | Medium | 30-60 degrees | 70-100 kph | | 4 | Fast | 10-30 degrees | 100-130 kph | | 5 | Very Fast | Slight bend (<10 deg) | 130-160 kph | | 6 / Flat | Full throttle | Almost straight | 160+ kph | But here is the secret the top 1%
In this post, we break down every single pace note callout. Why Pace Notes Are Everything in DR2.0 Unlike arcade racers, DiRT Rally 2.0 uses a realistic pace note system. You cannot memorize every corner of every 6+ km stage (there are over 100 unique stage layouts).