NPC Guide: Races, Quests & Lobby

Track A Bizarre Run NPCs across race stages, lobby quests, and rewards. Learn how the Bum family, Gyro, spins, and stands fit together.

A Bizarre Run NPCs can decide whether your Steel Ball Run ends in a clean finish or a chaotic brawl. The difference between a wasted stage and a strong reward often comes down to knowing which characters to approach, which ones to ignore, and when a scripted encounter is about to force combat. This guide to A Bizarre Run NPCs focuses on practical decisions: where Gyro Zeppeli fits, why the Bum family matters in Stage 2, how the merchant supports your stand grind, and what to do when the race barrier traps everyone in a fight.

A Bizarre Run NPCs already sit at the center of that prep loop. The game currently has two Steel Ball Run stages, with more planned and existing stages expected to change. You do not need to memorize a giant roster; you need a clean route through the lobby, a plan for Stage 2 pressure, and enough currency for the right purchases. Keep the community hub handy for patch notes, because NPC behavior and stage rules can shift as the race expands.

A Bizarre Run NPCs at a Glance

Treat A Bizarre Run NPCs as route modifiers rather than background decoration. Some give quests, some sell progression items, and one group can pull you into a fight you did not plan to take. The table below keeps the practical roles separate.

Character or group	Where you meet them	What they do	Best move
Gyro Zeppeli	Lobby	Offers the Spin mastery quest line	Start early; the first mission is slipstream practice, the second sends you into Stage 1
Bum family	Stage 2	Hostile race NPCs that can be defeated	Ignore unless the combat barrier forces a fight
Merchant	Lobby	Sells a Corpse Part for 7K or 49 Robux and sells spins	Buy the Corpse Part with in-game cash when you are ready for a stand roll

The current NPC list is short, so do not overcomplicate your route. Your loop is lobby preparation, Stage 1 traps and shortcuts, Stage 2 combat pressure, then post-race rewards. If future stages add characters or change quest requirements, check the board and your quest log before racing. A Bizarre Run NPCs will likely grow alongside the stage list.

How A Bizarre Run NPCs Shape the Two Race Stages

The most important A Bizarre Run NPCs appear in Stage 2, but Stage 1 still sets up your reward quality. Use the quieter stage to learn the map and bank useful items. Then treat Stage 2 as the point where NPC pressure becomes real.

Stage	Combat	NPC or hazard	Main goal	Reward note
Stage 1	Disabled	Traps and shortcuts	Finish high and learn the route	Placement affects rewards; a train waiting room follows the finish
Stage 2	Enabled	Bum family, bounty posters, natural phenomena, Devil's Palm	Survive the barrier and reach the Corpse Part	Bounty rewards scale with the target's level; a Saint's Corpse part is possible

Stage 1: Learn the Route Before NPC Pressure

Stage 1 is for route practice, not brawling. Combat is disabled, so use the quiet lap to learn shortcut lines and trigger traps at points where other racers must commit. Placement still matters because your finish position changes reward quality. This is also a good time to farm Rokakaka, the item needed later to remove a stand.

Do not treat Stage 1 as a throwaway. After you cross the finish line, you are sent to a train waiting room where you can spend in-game money on items for the next stage. If you finish with a strong placement and a Rokakaka in your inventory, you leave the opening stage in much better shape.

Stage 2: Bum Family, Bounties, and the Barrier

Stage 2 turns the race into a contest with teeth. Combat unlocks, three bounty posters appear, and the Bum family can be fought. A simple rule is to ignore the Bum family unless the game drops a barrier that forces remaining players into combat until enough eliminations occur. That barrier is the real NPC pressure.

Keep your revolver and any purchased hindrance items ready, but do not burn resources chasing a family fight that does not move your placement. Bounty posters are a separate decision: the reward scales with the target's level, so a high-kill player may be worth more but is also harder to defeat. Pick fights you can finish quickly.

Devil's Palm is the other Stage 2 landmark. Watch for golden light, reach the beacon, and interact with the Saint's Corpse part. This is one of the two stand acquisition paths and does not require an arrow. If you are already holding a stand, remove it with Rokakaka before using the Corpse Part, because you cannot stack a second stand.

Gyro Zeppeli Quests: Turn Lobby NPCs Into Progress

Gyro Zeppeli is the main lobby quest giver. His Spin mastery line starts with two simple objectives, and both teach race mechanics you will use anyway. The first mission asks you to slipstream behind another player for a total of 15 seconds. The second sends you to Stage 1 to find Gyro's Steel Ball. Complete them between reward pushes rather than during a race where you are chasing first place.

Mission	Objective	Practical approach	Why it matters
Basic Mastery 1	Slipstream behind another player for 15 seconds total	Tuck behind a racer on a straight and hold a steady gap; bank time across attempts	Teaches drafting rhythm without requiring combat
Basic Mastery 2	Find Gyro's Steel Ball in Stage 1	Search Stage 1 while learning shortcuts, then finish the stage	Adds a collection task to the low-combat stage

Gyro is one of the few A Bizarre Run NPCs who gives you a reason to practice specific race behavior. If you are struggling with the slipstream mission, follow a racer through a wide section instead of weaving through traffic. For the Steel Ball, sweep side routes during Stage 1 before you commit to a final sprint.

Rewards, Spins, and the Merchant

The merchant is one of the most useful A Bizarre Run NPCs because he connects race time to stand progress. A Corpse Part costs 7K in-game cash or 49 Robux. Spins are earned at the end of a race or when you are defeated, then used at the merchant. The spin pool has five rewards, and the rarest is the shiny stand arrow, which grants a stand and a unique skin.

Purchase or action	Cost or source	What you get	Recommendation
Corpse Part	7K cash or 49 Robux	A stand through the Saint's Corpse route	Buy with cash; save Robux unless you are skipping the grind
Spin	Earned after a race or defeat	One roll from five rewards	Spin after a session; the first two stand slots are free, so protect a good stand in slot two
Stand arrow crafting	Five arrow fragments	A craftable stand arrow	Craft when you have enough fragments; do not waste a free slot
Daily rewards	Quest board or daily rewards menu	Can include a shiny arrow or zebra horse skin	Claim before racing so you do not forget

The store does not replace the NPC loop. Most items can be obtained without Robux, including the shiny arrow, while limited skins and Game Passes are the main Robux-only purchases and do not change race results. Redeem the launch code release in the store early because codes can expire.

A Bizarre Run NPCs and the Stand Loop

The stand loop connects the merchant, Devil's Palm, and Rokakaka. You can get a stand from a crafted arrow, a daily reward arrow, a code arrow, or the Saint's Corpse in Devil's Palm. Arrows present three cards; you pick one, and that card becomes your stand. The shiny arrow guarantees a stand plus a unique skin. The Corpse Part skips the card choice and grants the stand automatically.

Method	Where to get it	How it resolves	Key limitation
Stand arrow	Craft with five fragments; daily rewards; codes	Choose one of three cards	Needs a free stand slot
Shiny stand arrow	Merchant spin pool; daily rewards; store	Grants a stand with a unique skin	Rare spin reward; still needs a free slot
Saint's Corpse	Devil's Palm in Stage 2; merchant sells a Corpse Part for 7K	Grants a stand automatically	Remove your current stand first
Rokakaka	Found during either race stage	Removes your current stand	Mandatory before obtaining another stand

A common mistake is rolling a new arrow while a stand is equipped. The game requires removal first. Find Rokakaka during a race by approaching the plant; its name appears when you are close. Interact, use it from inventory, then pursue the new stand. If you are using the merchant, remember the Corpse Part is a direct purchase; you still need the removal step.

If you want to test a new stand without entering a race, Battlegrounds is the free-roam PvP mode. It is useful for learning a kit, but it does not replace race practice. Keep your race build focused on movement, stage survival, and the NPC interactions that actually award progress.

FAQ

Which A Bizarre Run NPCs should I talk to first?

Start with Gyro Zeppeli in the lobby and begin his Spin mastery missions. Then visit the merchant to check Corpse Part and spin options. The Bum family can wait until Stage 2 forces the issue.

Can I ignore the Bum family in Stage 2?

Usually yes. Defeating them is optional until a combat barrier appears and forces remaining racers to fight until enough players are eliminated. Save your weapons and items for that forced window instead of chasing the family early.

Do A Bizarre Run NPCs give stands directly?

Gyro does not. The merchant sells a Corpse Part for 7K, and the Saint's Corpse in Devil's Palm grants a stand directly. Stand arrows, including the shiny arrow, resolve through cards or a guaranteed skin roll. Remove your old stand with Rokakaka first.

What should I buy from the merchant first?

If you have no stand and 7K in cash, buy the Corpse Part first. If you already have a stand you want to keep, use spins for arrow fragments and rewards, but equip your good stand in the second free slot before rolling.