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Learn everything you need to know about the Straightaway Spurt skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby, including if it’s worth obtaining.
Straightaway Spurt is one of the many speed-boosting skills you can use in Umamusume Pretty Derby. It activates near the end of the race and provides some much-needed momentum to trainees.
Skills are the backbone of any character when it comes to Career races. There are many varieties of skills, and the most basic ones are of the common rarity. Moreover, knowing how to utilize a specific skill can become the winning factor in a race. To help you out, here’s everything you need to know about the Straightaway Spurt skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby.
Straightaway Spurt Skill Effect in Umamusume Pretty Derby
- Skill Rarity: Common
- Skill Cost: 180
- Base Duration: 0.9 seconds
- Skill Description: Slightly increase acceleration on a straight in the last spurt. (End Closer)
As mentioned before, Straightaway Spurt increases the runner’s speed by providing greater acceleration during the final section of a race. However, it only activates when playing as an End Closer role on a straight. This skill won’t activate for any other type of runner, which includes:
- Front Runner
- Pace Chaser
- Late Surger
In addition to the role requirement, the runner must also succeed in a Wit (Wisdom) check while having 180 energy. Lastly, this skill can be later upgraded to Encroaching Shadow, which is a rare skill unique to Narita Taishin.
How To Get Straightaway Spurt in Umamusume Pretty Derby
Unlike the upgraded version, there are quite a few ways through which you can obtain the Straightaway Spurt skill. Here are all of them:
- Upgrade Narita Taishin (Original) to Level 2.
- Use any of the following Support Cards to obtain a skill hint:
- Gold Ship SSR (Breakaway Battleship)
- Hishi Amazon SR (Reach to the Top!)
- Gold Ship R (Tracen Academy)
- Hishi Amazon R (Tracen Academy)
- Utilize the Legacy system to borrow a veteran Umamusume with the Straightaway Spurt skill spark.
Is Straightaway Spurt Worth Getting?
No, going out of your way to acquire this skill isn’t worth it. The only time you need Straightaway Spurt is when training Narita Taishin, as it upgrades to Encroaching Shadow. Additionally, the runner must play as an End Closer for the skill to be effective. In the current meta, End Closer is the weakest role unless you have the optimal Support Card setup.
One good alternative is the Homestretch Haste skill. Although it is of the same rarity, it does not have a role requirement but has the same effect as Straightaway Spurt. In conclusion, if you have Narita Taishin, get the skill; otherwise, avoid it. This concludes our guide on the Straightaway Spurt skill in Umamusume Pretty Derby.
Also Read: Umamusume Pretty Derby: Angling and Scheming Skill Guide
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