In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, high stats alone won’t guarantee consistent wins, it’s the skills your horse girl equips that make the real difference during races. These abilities provide strategic boosts at crucial moments, often deciding the outcome. While the strongest skills usually come from SSR Support Cards or inheritance, even basic ones earned through career progression can be surprisingly effective. Though the best setup depends on race type and distance, certain universally useful skills can enhance performance across most situations.
Skill Tier Ranking Explained
In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, skill rankings matter, S-Tier abilities like Swinging Maestro are game-changers and should be prioritized, especially through borrowed SSR cards. A-Tier skills are strong but more conditional, while B- and C-Tier ones are situational and less reliable. D-Tier skills offer little value and are only worth picking if you have extra points to spare. Choosing high-impact skills suited to your runner’s style is essential for consistent wins.
Skill Tier List
Here are the top-rated skills in Umamusume: Pretty Derby:
S-Tier Skills
- Swinging Maestro
- Gourmand
- Hydrate
- Straightaway Adept
- Straightaway Acceleration
- Corner Adept
- Corner Acceleration
- Slipstream
- Homestretch Haste
- Tail Held High
- Triumphant Pulse
- Shooting for Victory!
- Class Rep + Speed = Bakushin
- Professor of Curvature
- Beeline Burst
- Race Planner
- I Can Win Sometimes, Right?
- Shooting Star
- Corazon Ardiente
- Empress’s Pride
- Staggering Lead
- Red Shift/LP1211-M
- Straightaway Spurt
- Anchors Aweigh
- Warning Shot
- Red Ace
- In Body and Mind
- It’s On!
- Go with the Flow
- Speed Star
- Any Distance Straightaways
- Any Style Straightaways
A-Tier Skills
- No Stopping Me!
- Intense Gaze
- Petrifying Gaze
- Concentration
- Feel the Burn!
- Fast & Furious
- Furious Feat
- Turbo Sprint
- Our Ticket to Win!
- Introduction to Physiology
- #LookatCurren
- Moxie
- Passing Pro
- The View from the Lead is Mine!
- Sky-High Teio Step
- Sturm und Drang
- Certain Victory
- Legacy of the Strong
- Xceleration
- The Duty of Dignity Calls
- Shooting Star
- Behold Thine Emperor’s Divine Might
- Rushing Gale!
- Escape Artist
- Plan X
- Ramp Up
- Shifting Gears
- Pressure
- Inside Scoop
- Dominator
- Intimidate
- Mystifying Murmur
- All-Seeing Eyes
- Stamina Eater
- Straightaway Spurt
- Acceleration
- Firm Conditions
- Standard Distance
- Non-Standard Distance
- Stamina Siphon
- Speed Eater
- Step on the Gas!
- Reignition
- On Your Left!
- Adrenaline Rush
- Adored by All
- Battle Formation
B-Tier Skills
- Unrestrained
- Technician
- Outer Swell
- Sixth Sense
- Any Style Savvy
- Hesitant/Flustered/Subdued Any Style
- This Dance is for Vittoria!
- Luck Be With Me!
- Blazing Pride
- win Q.E.D.
- Flashy Landing
- Killer Tunes
- Calm in a Crowd
- Triple 7s
- Clear Heart
- Breath of Fresh Air
- Shake It Out
- Greed for Speed
- 1st Place Kiss
- V is for Victory!
- U=ma2
- Super-Duper Climax
- G00 1st. F∞
- Blue Rose Closer
- Nimble Navigator
- 1,500,000 CC
- Blinding Flash
- Rising Dragon
- Serenity
- Miraculous Step
- Cooldown
- Trackblazer
- Sleeping Lion
- Murmur
- Stop Right There!
- Calm and Collected
- Keen Eye
- Studious
- Leader’s Pride
- Shrewd Step
- Shatterproof
- Mile Maven
- Killer Tunes
- You’ve Got No Shot
C-Tier List
- Outer/Inner Post Proficiency
- Lone Wolf
- Maverick
- Sympathy
- Meticulous Measures
- I Can See Right Through You
- Strategist
- Go-Home Specialist
- Final Push
- Second Wind
- Masterful Gambit
- Vanguard Spirit
- Stamina to Spare
- Indomitable
- Iron Will
- Wet Conditions
- Target in Sight
- Lightning Step
- Perfect Prep!
- Lane Legerdemain
- Center Stage
- Hard Worker
- Unyielding
- Innate Experience
D-Tier List
- Straight Descent
- Determined Descent
- Updrafters
- Smoke Screen
- Tactical Tweak
- Highlander
- Steadfast
- The Coast is Clear!
- Clairvoyance
- Any Racecourse
- Any Season Runner
- Any Weather
- Lucky Seven
- Super Lucky Seven
- Crusader
- Prudent Positioning
- Fighter
- Groundwork
- Countermeasure
- Slick Surge
- Unruffled
- Disorient
Remember: The best skill choices can shift depending on your horse girl’s running style and race distance, but a few standout options work well in almost any setup. Competitive players often borrow top-tier SSR Support Cards that grant powerful abilities, giving their trainees a strong edge. For reliable strategies, the Japanese meta is a valuable resource, offering optimized builds refined through extensive gameplay.
