Umamusume Pretty Derby: Professor of Curvature Skill Guide

This guide explores how the Professor of Curvature skill works in Umamusume Pretty Derby, including whether it is worth obtaining.

Learn about the Professor of Curvature skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltia’s Gaming)
Learn about the Professor of Curvature skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltia’s Gaming)

Umamusume Pretty Derby offers many skills that your trainee can utilize, and Professor of Curvature is one of the most effective ones. This skill is the upgraded version of the common skill, Corner Adept. 

Learning about skills can be game-changing, as stats alone aren’t enough to win races. With the introduction of PvP modes such as the Gemini Cup, it becomes even more crucial to understand certain skills better than other players.

To help you out, here’s everything you should know about the Professor of Curvature skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

Professor of Curvature Skill Effect in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Come in first with the use of this skill (Image via Cygames | Deltia’s Gaming)
Come in first with the use of this skill (Image via Cygames | Deltia’s Gaming)
  • Skill Rarity: Rare
  • Skill Cost: 180
  • Base Duration: 1.8 seconds
  • Base Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Skill Description: Increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.

The Professor of Curvature does exactly what the name suggests: it offers an advantage when navigating curves or corners on the track. Upon passing a corner, your runner gains a boost in speed that lasts for 1.8 seconds in total. Even with the 30-second cooldown, your trainee can activate this skill multiple times per race. 

In addition to the requirement of a corner pass, your trainee also has to succeed a Wit (Wisdom) check for the skill to activate. Therefore, having a high Wit stat immensely helps in achieving that.

How To Get Professor of Curvature in Umamusume Pretty Derby 

Increase friendship with Kitasan to activate the event  (Image via Cygames)
Increase friendship with Kitasan to activate the event (Image via Cygames)

There are multiple ways to obtain Professor of Curvature in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Here are all of them: 

Also Read: Umamusume Pretty Derby: Encroaching Shadow Skill Guide

Is Professor of Curvature Worth Getting? 

Yes, acquiring this skill for any of your trainees is worth the effort. Firstly, every track in the game has at least one or two corners where the skill can be activated. Moreover, all the characters in the game, current or upcoming, benefit from having even a little bit of extra speed during races. 

However, the only negative aspect of this skill is the 180 cost, which can become hard to achieve in the current meta. Although proper training can mitigate that factor, newer players may struggle to achieve this. Ultimately, the value of Professor of Curvature lies in how well you train your Umamusume throughout her career.

Finally, this concludes our guide on the Professor of Curvature ability in Umamusume Pretty Derby.


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