Best General And Unique Skills In Umamusume: Pretty Derby

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Pure Heart


Clear Heart

S

Super Creek

Recover endurance when well-positioned mid-race.

This skill is absolutely one of the best you can get, and it will help you maintain your top speed as you make your way through a race.

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Shadow Break

S

Narita Brian

Increase velocity with smoldering ambition when moving up from a position toward the back of the pack on the final corner.

This skill will trigger often, propelling your runner to hte front in mere moments.

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Behold Thine Emperor’s Divine Might

S

Symboli Rudolf

Greatly increases velocity on the final straight after passing another runner 3 times late-race.

Symboli Rudolf’s skill will help Late Surgers and End Closers make that final spurt to the finish line.

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U=ma2

S

Agnes Tachyon

Recover endurance when conserving energy on a corner in the second half of the race.

Support skills are vital, and Agnes’ unique skill is a must-have.

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Nemesis

S

Narita Taishin

Increase the velocity with smoldering ambition when moving up from a position toward the back of the pack on the final corner.

This skill is great for Late Surgers and End Closers as they whip around that last corner.

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Let’s Pump Some Iron

S

Mejiro Ryan

Increase acceleration in an attempt to move up on a corner late-race.

Passing this skill down to Late Surgers and End Closers can be game-changing.

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Triumphant Pulse

S

Oguri Cap

Greatly increase the ability to break out of the pack by opening up a path when positioned toward the front with 200m remaining.

This skill is ideal for getting out of the crowd and creating a clear shot to the finish line.

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Red Shift/LP1211-M

S

Maruzensky

Increase acceleration by shifting gears when positioned toward the front on the final quarter.

This skill triggers often for Front Runners and Pace Chasers, and pairs well with other similar skills to claim victory.

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Shooting For Victory!

A

Taiki Shuttle

Increase acceleration with a pow, a wow, and a bang when well positioned on the final corner.

This technique pairs well with other skills to help propel you towards the finish line and blow past the competition.

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The Duty of Dignity Calls

A

Mejiro McQueen

Increase velocity with the determination to not be overtaken when positioned toward the front on the final corner.

When paired with additional skills, Mejiro McQueen’s signature move will have her whip past her opponents towards the finish line.

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Blue Rose Closer

A

Rice Shower

Increase velocity with strong willpower when breaking out of the pack on the final straight.

There’s nothing better than stealing first place at the last possible second, and that’s what this skill will do when triggered.

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The View from the Lead is Mine!

A

Silence Suzuka

Increase velocity by drawing on all remaining strength when in the lead by a fair margin on the final straight.

In true Silence Suzuka fashion, for those races where you leave other runners in the dust, this skill all but solidifies your victory.

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Shooting Star

A

Special Week

Ride the momentum and increase velocity after passing another runner towards the front late-race.

In that final stretch of the track, this skill will help you pull ahead and win–especially when paired with other unique skills.

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Sky-High Teio Step

A

Tokai Teio

Greatly increase velocity with flashy footwork when closing the gap to runners ahead on the final straight.

With a bit of flare, you can use this skill to make up the distance between you and first place, positioning yourself for the win.

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Certain Victory

A

Tokai Teio (Beyond the Horizon)

Increase velocity with an indomitable fighting spirit when on the heels of another runner toward the front on the final straight.

This skill is ideal for PvP races, so if you’re lucky enough to have it or borrow this runner from a friend as a legacy racer, you’re all set.

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Victoria por Plancha


Corazon Ardiente

A

Condor el Pasa

Hang onto the advantage when positioned toward the front with energy to spare on the final straight.

If you build your Uma’s stamina, you can trigger this skill to help them pull ahead in the final moments of the race.

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Genius x Bakushin = Victory


Class Rep = Speed = Bakushin

A

Sakura Bakushin

Increase velocity with Bakushin power when engaged in a challenge toward the front in the second half of the race.

Front Runners and Pace Chasers will get the most use out of this skill, allowing them to challenge other runners to the finish with a burst of energy.

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Anchors Aweigh!


Warning Shot

A

Gold Ship

Moderately increase velocity steadily with a long spurt starting halfway through the race.

This skill prepares you long before the final straight, helping you get into position to sprint past the other Umas.

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Flowery Maneuver

A

Mayano Top Gun (Sunlight Bouquet)

Increase velocity when passing another runner toward the front on the final corner. If you’re passing toward the back, acceleration is increased instead.

Aside from the adorable wedding dress, Mayano Top Gun comes with this powerful skill that adjusts to your Uma as needed.

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Cut and Drive!

A

Vodka

Become stronger at challenging rivals and increase velocity when positioned toward the front with 200m or less remaining.

Vodka’s skill is similar to Oguri Cap’s and Narita Brian’s, but it’s more specific trigger conditions land it in A-rank instead of S-rank.

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Resplendent Red Ace

A

Daiwa Scarlet

Swell with the determination to stay number one in the second half of the race.

Daiwa’s ability will trigger often and propel her to victory, but the times when it doesn’t will leave you in dire straits.

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Sparkly Stardom

A

Smart Falcon

Become empowered against ceding the spotlight when about to lose the lead on a straight mid-race.

Maintaining the lead is important, but this skill doesn’t always translate well to Late Surgers and End Closers.

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Super-Duper Climax

A

Haru Urara

Recover endurance with a glance at nearby runners when positioned toward the back on the final corner.

Haru may be set up for failure in every race she runs in, but her skill is a high-tier recovery skill. Late Surgers and End Closers can use this one well, for Pace Chasers and Front Runners can pass on it.

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Eternal Moments

A

Air Groove (Quercus Civilus)

Increase velocity when starting to make a move from a position toward the front mid-race.

Air Groove in a wedding dress is stylish, and her unique skill triggers to help her step into the spotlight. Pace Chasers and Front Runners will love it.

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Blazing Pride

B

Air Groove

Increase velocity with the stride of an empress when passing another runner toward the back on the final corner.

Air Groove’s standard unique skill is good, but there are better versions of it held by higher-tier runners.

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win Q.E.D.

B

Biwa Hiyahide

Increase velocity by deriving the winning equation when passing another runner toward the front on the final corner.

Biwa is a competitive runner, but her unique skill isn’t the most prestigious. However, it can help in specific situations to solidify a win.

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#LookatCurren

B

Curren Chan

Gain momentum and begin to advance when passing another runner while well-positioned around halfway through the race.

Curren Chan is adorable, and her skill helps her when she blows past other runners, but it only triggers if you build her with the power to do so.

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Flashy Landing

B

Mayano Top Gun

Increase ability to break out of the pack on the straight after engaging in a challenge toward the front on the final corner.

Mayano Top Gun is one of the smaller runners that can easily get stuck behind her fellow Umas, so her skill specifically helps her, but it doesn’t always pop off for other runners.

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G00 1st F;

B

Mihono Bourbon

Increase velocity when positioned toward the front after making it to the final straight without faltering.

Mihono Bourbon’s skill relies on perfection, and plenty of things can go wrong. If she gets rushed or has a late start, it’s over.

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Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way

B

Grass Wonder

Increase velocity with a strong turn of foot when passing another runner toward the back on the final straight.

Grass Wonder is an iconic Uma, but her unique skill is lacking. THe final straight is a late-race trigger, and there’s no guarantee it will pop off as needed.

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This Dance Is for Vittoria!

B

T.M. Opera O

Increase velocity with a strong turn of foot when passing another runner toward the back on the final straight.

Personal experience with this skill would rank it higher, but luck shouldn’t determine the placing on a tier list. Again, the final straight is a bit late to start your final push.

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Just A Little Farther!


I Can Win Sometimes, Right?

C

Nice Nature

Increase velocity with flaring fighting spirit when positioned 3rd and about to lose late-race.

Nice Nature’s skill is incredibly specific, and while useful, can’t be ranked higher.

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Prideful King

C

King Halo

Greatly increase velocity in a true display of skill with 200m remaining after racing calmly.

King Halo’s skill is also quite specific and requires perfect conditions – so there’s no guarantee that it will help you more than other skills you can acquire.

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Our Ticket to Win!

C

Winning Ticket

Refuse to back down from a challenge, increasing velocity on the final straight.

Winning Ticket’s special skill has the same issue as several other Umas, where the final straight it where it takes affect–which is too late to make any meaningful changes unless in a good position to do so.

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Legacy of the Strong

C

Mejiro McQueen (End of the Skies)

Increase velocity when pressured by another runner and running out of energy toward the front on the final corner or later.

Mejiro McQueen’s PvP skill is great when challenging other Umas built to win, but in Career modes it’s not very helpful.

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I See Victory in My Future!

C

Matikanefukukitaru

Clear a path forward with the power of divination when the way ahead is jammed late-race.

While we love Matikanefukukitaru and her whims, her skill ultimately doesn’t help much when the late-race is jammed.

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