Uma Musume Skill Database
Browse all skills with activation conditions, effects and tier rankings for every build.
The Uma Musume Skill Database lists every skill with its effect, activation condition and a tier ranking. Filter by type β recovery, speed, acceleration, passing or debuff β to find the highest-value skills for your distance and running style. Recovery skills like Stamina Keeper and speed skills that trigger in the final spurt are usually the best picks for long-distance builds.
| Skill | Type | Tier | Condition | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | Acceleration | A | Final corner | Acceleration boost |
| Dirt Specialist | Speed | A | On dirt tracks | Speed on dirt |
| Homestretch Hero | Speed | A | Final straight | Speed up on the last straight |
| Second Wind | Recovery | A | Below 50% stamina | Recover stamina once |
| Slipstream | Passing | A | Behind another runner | Pass through traffic |
| Swinging Maestro | Recovery | A | Final corner | Moderate stamina recovery |
| Corner Recovery | Speed | B | On a corner | Minor speed on corners |
| Deep Breathing | Recovery | B | Mid-race when surrounded | Small stamina recovery |
| Focus | Speed | B | Race start | Reduce start mistakes |
| Intimidate | Debuff | B | Near rivals mid-race | Lower nearby Wisdom |
| Lane Weaver | Passing | B | Blocked in final stretch | Find a gap to pass |
| Mud Runner | Recovery | B | Soft/heavy going | Reduce stamina drain on bad going |
| Outer Swell | Passing | B | Late Surger on outside | Smooth outside pass |
| Quick Start | Acceleration | B | Race start | Faster start |
| Pace Breaker | Debuff | C | Rival leading | Slow the front runner |
| Escape Artist | Speed | S | Front Runner, leading | Speed up while in front |
| Final Corner Genius | Acceleration | S | Final corner, top positions | Big acceleration into the straight |
| Final Push | Speed | S | Final spurt | Large speed boost at the finish |
| Rushing Gale | Acceleration | S | Final spurt, mid pack | Strong acceleration |
| Stamina Keeper | Recovery | S | Mid-race, good position | Large stamina recovery |
20 skills shown. Tiers are estimates by distance and running style.
Key Facts
- Every skill listed with activation condition and effect
- Tier rankings by distance and running style
- Recovery skills are highest-value for long-distance builds
- Final-spurt speed skills win close finishes
- Filter to stop wasting skill points on skills that rarely trigger
Too many skills, no idea which are good
There are hundreds of skills with cryptic activation conditions, and skill points are scarce. New trainers buy flashy skills that rarely trigger, run out of points, and skip the boring recovery skill that would have actually won the race. The in-game descriptions do not tell you when a skill fires or whether it is worth the cost.
Buy only skills that win races
The database shows each skill's real activation condition, effect size and tier, so you spend points on skills that reliably trigger for your build. Sort by your distance and running style to see the recovery, speed and passing skills that give the best return β then confirm the impact in the race simulator.
Skill types that matter
Recovery skills refund stamina mid-race and are essential for Long builds. Speed and acceleration skills boost the spurt. Passing skills help Late Surgers and End Closers get through traffic. Debuff skills slow rivals. Match the type to your running style for the best value.
Activation conditions are everything
A powerful skill that never triggers is wasted points. The database lists each skill's condition β phase, position, corner, distance β so you only buy skills that fire in the races you actually run.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best skills in Uma Musume?
For most builds, strong recovery skills (for stamina) and final-corner speed/acceleration skills give the best return. The exact best list depends on your distance and running style β filter the database to see the top tier for your build.
How do skill activation conditions work?
Each skill only triggers when its condition is met β a race phase, track position, corner or distance range. Skills whose conditions match your running style and distance are the ones worth buying.
Are recovery skills worth it?
For medium and long races, yes. A good recovery skill can be worth 50β100 raw stamina, which is often cheaper than training the equivalent stat.