Umamusume Pretty Derby: Shooting Star Skill Guide

Learn everything you need to know about the Shooting Star unique skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby, including whether it’s worth obtaining.

Learn everything there is to know about Shooting Star in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)
Learn everything there is to know about Shooting Star in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)

Shooting Star is a unique skill that buffs the user, providing them with additional speed in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Every character in the game has unique skills that are typically limited to themselves, with some exceptions such as event variations. Fortunately, the Legacy system allows players to transfer unique skills to other characters in the URA Finale mode. 

To help you learn more, here’s a guide exploring the effects of Shooting Star and how to utilize it in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

Shooting Star Skill Effect in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Use the skill to gain an advantage during races (Image via Cygames)
Use the skill to gain an advantage during races (Image via Cygames)
  • Skill Rarity: Unique (Three-star)
  • Skill Cost: Conditional
  • Skill Description: Ride the momentum and increase velocity after passing another runner toward the front late-race.

According to the Shooting Star’s skill description, the activation is always guaranteed. All your runner needs to do is pass someone at the beginning of the final stretch. In addition, the speed boost gained from the skill effect lasts for five seconds. Note that Shooting Star does not have a cooldown, which means the user can immediately refresh the skill timer by passing someone else. 

The speed gained from this skill can be increased by upgrading it during URA Finale mode. Moreover, you can accomplish this by gaining fans through participating in races.

How To Get Shooting Star in Umamusume Pretty Derby 

Transfer the skill to other characters (Image via Cygames)
Transfer the skill to other characters (Image via Cygames)

Shooting Star is a unique skill that belongs to Special Week, specifically the three-star version. Here’s how you can obtain the skill in-game: 

  • Own the Special Week (Original) character.
  • Utilize the Legacy system to borrow a veteran character with the Shooting Star spark. 

Is Shooting Star Worth Getting? 

Yes, Shooting Star is a skill that you should have access to in your Umamusume Pretty Derby account. The reason is that almost every character in the game can benefit from having extra speed during the late-race. Additionally, you should pair Shooting Star with other skills that regenerate stamina mid-race, such as Gourmand or Swinging Maestro. Finally, this concludes our guide on the Shooting Star unique skill.

Also Read: Umamusume Pretty Derby: Mystifying Murmur Skill Guide


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