With the arrival of Update 1.1, Uma Racing continues to gain momentum on the Roblox platform. This fan-made racing game based on "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" has attracted over 1.45 million community members and 18 million game visits through its unique stamina management mechanics and skill system, making it one of the most popular Roblox racing games in early 2026.
The game features 11 playable characters, each with distinct abilities, zone effects, and running styles. However, character strength varies significantly. Some characters dominate the current meta, while others demand exceptional skill to use effectively.
This article provides a complete Uma Racing tier list based on character ability strength, running style, stamina management difficulty, and actual performance. It will help you make smarter decisions about which characters to pull and use.
Latest Uma Racing Tier List
| Tier | Uma Characters | ||
| S |  Rice Shower |  T.M Opera O | |
| A |  Oguri Cap |  Silence Suzuka |  Tamamo Cross |
| B |  Daiwa Scarlet |  Gold Ship |  Meisho Doto |
| C |  Air Groove |  Nice Nature | |
| D |  Haru Urara | ||
When creating this tier list, I prioritized actual performance over theoretical stats. While victories in Uma Racing certainly depend on your stamina management and mechanical skills, character differences become magnified when players are at similar skill levels.
Rice Shower's dual variants offer flexibility for any situation, and T.M Opera O's speed buff during the final stretch is nearly unstoppable. These advantages cannot be compensated for through skill alone.
The ratings focus on three factors: the impact of abilities at critical moments, recovery potential after mistakes, and versatility across different scenarios. Worth noting is that running style (Front Runner/Pace Chaser/Late Surger) matters far less than the abilities themselves.
Gold Ship, despite being just a rare tier Late Surger, has a stamina reduction passive that makes her accessible even for beginners. This matters more than rarity.
Keep reading to find detailed stats and usage tips for each Uma.
Uma Racing Tier List Breakdown
S-Tier Uma
These Uma dominate the current Update 1.1 meta. Their skill mechanics, stamina management, and overall versatility put them far above the rest.
| Uma Character | Rarity | Running Style | Skill Effect | Zone Effect | Core Strengths |
Rice Shower | Legendary (1.5%) | Pace Chaser | Variant 1: 0.5s stamina recovery + 3.5s stamina immunity Variant 2: 0.5s stamina recovery + 3.5s stamina immunity + inflicts 2.5s stamina drain + 0.325s sprint hindrance on targets ahead | • 0.5s stamina recovery; • 1.95s stamina immunity; • inflicts 0.3s stamina drain on enemies within 35 studs | • Dual variant system provides tactical flexibility • Balanced offensive and defensive zone effects • Most forgiving stamina management • Strong at every stage of the race |
T.M Opera O | Legendary (1.5%) | Pace Chaser | 2.5s stamina recovery (longest in game) | • 0.9s stamina recovery • 2s stamina immunity • 2s speed boost | • Longest stamina recovery duration • Unique speed boost buff • Exceptional late-race comeback potential • Ideal for medium to long distance races |
Rice Shower and T.M Opera O represent the peak of the current meta. Rice Shower's dual variants let her handle any situation, while T.M Opera O's speed buff can be decisive in the final sprint. If you pull either of these Uma, you can start building them as your main right away.
A-Tier Uma
A-tier Uma have excellent overall performance. They fall slightly short of S-tier in some areas but remain top picks in competitive play.
| Uma | Rarity | Running Style | Skill Effect | Zone Effect | Core Strengths |
Oguri Cap | Legendary (1.5%) | Pace Chaser | 1.5s stamina recovery + 0.3s stamina drain to enemies within 35 yards + 2s sprint difficulty | 2.5s stamina recovery (longest in game) | Strong disruption in team fights. Longest Zone recovery. Excels in crowded races. Reliable mid-race overtakes. |
Silence Suzuka | Legendary (1.5%) | Front Runner | 3s no stamina drain | 0.9s stamina recovery + 2s no stamina drain + 2s speed boost | Only legendary Front Runner. Best at early lead tactics. Has a speed buff. Advantage in short sprints. |
Tamamo Cross | Legendary (1.5%) | Pace Chaser | 0.8s stamina recovery + 0.3s stamina drain to enemies within 35 yards | 2.5s stamina recovery | Balanced and versatile. No glaring weaknesses. Works at any distance. Best choice for a consistent playstyle. |
These three legendary Uma each bring something different. Oguri Cap specializes in disruption and control, Silence Suzuka suits aggressive frontrunning, and Tamamo Cross is a reliable all-rounder. All three can perform well at high-level play. Which one you pick comes down to how you like to race.
B-Tier Uma
B-tier Uma can perform well in specific situations, but their overall competitiveness falls short of S/A-tier.
| Uma Character | Rarity | Running Style | Skill Effect | Zone Effect | Core Strengths | Rating |
Daiwa Scarlet | Rare (13.5%) | Pace Chaser | Usable twice per race Double sprint (no buff bonuses) | Stamina recovery + reduced stamina consumption | • Only skill with dual usage • Higher margin for error • Lacks composite buffs • Beginner friendly | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Gold Ship | Rare (13.5%) | Late Surger | Passive: Greatly reduces natural stamina drain Active: 2.5s stamina recovery + completing QTE grants extra speed | 3s stamina immunity | • Best Uma for beginners • Most forgiving stamina management • Encourages QTE practice • Long distance advantage | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Beginner friendly) |
Meisho Doto | Rare (13.5%) | Pace Chaser | Blinds and slows enemies ahead + grants self speed buff | Stamina recovery | • Unique control effect • Technical character • Requires precise timing • Specialized for overtaking tactics | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Gold Ship is widely considered the best choice for beginners. Her reduced stamina consumption gives you more time to learn the game mechanics. Daiwa Scarlet's dual-use skill provides a safety net, while Meisho Doto suits players who enjoy technical gameplay.
C-Tier Uma
C-tier Uma have obvious conditional limitations or performance weaknesses. Not recommended as main characters.
| Uma Character | Rarity | Running Style | Skill Effect | Zone Effect | Major Flaws | Rating |
Air Groove | Uncommon (30%) | Pace Chaser | Requires an opponent ahead to activate Stamina recovery stamina immunity + weakens target's stamina recovery + area debuff | N/A | ❌ Strict activation requirements ❌ Completely unusable when leading ❌ Limited at race start and final sprint | ⭐⭐ |
Nice Nature | Uncommon (30%) | Late Surger | 1s delay before activation Stamina recovery | Basic stamina recovery | ❌ 1s startup delay is critical ❌ Zone effect too basic ❌ Late Surger speed decay | ⭐⭐ |
Both Air Groove and Nice Nature suffer from serious design flaws. Air Groove's conditional trigger means she may not be able to use her skill at crucial moments, while Nice Nature's delay is a fatal weakness in fast-paced races. Unless you particularly love these characters, prioritize higher-tier Uma instead.
D-Tier Uma
| Uma Character | Rarity | Running Style | Skill Effect | Zone Effect | Major Flaws | Rating |
Haru Urara | Common (55%) | Late Surger | Only 3% chance to trigger special animation:<br>9s stamina immunity + 0.5s stamina recovery Normal effect: Basic stamina recovery | Basic stamina recovery | ❌ 97% of the time only basic recovery ❌ Completely reliant on extremely low probability ❌ Weakest stats across the board ❌ Exists only as starter character | ⭐ |
Haru Urara is the free starter character, designed to teach you the basics. Her 3% special animation trigger rate means you could play 100 races and never see it once. Replace her as soon as you pull any other Uma.
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What Are Uma Racing Running Styles?
In Uma Racing, each Uma belongs to one of three running styles: Front Runner, Pace Chaser, and Late Surger. Running style cannot be changed. It's an inherent character attribute that directly affects your race strategy and stamina management approach. Here's how they differ:
Front Runner (Lead Type)
- Faster acceleration. Higher stamina drain. Best for taking an early lead.
- Representative Uma: Silence Suzuka
Pace Chaser (Balanced Type)
- Fully balanced. Stable stamina drain and recovery. No major strengths or weaknesses.
- Representative Uma: Rice Shower, T.M Opera O, Oguri Cap, Tamamo Cross, Air Groove, Daiwa Scarlet, Meisho Doto
Late Surger (Closer Type)
- Lower stamina drain. Faster stamina recovery. Reduced speed. Strongest in the final stretch.
- Representative Uma: Gold Ship, Nice Nature, Haru Urara
While running style does affect race performance, as mentioned earlier, skills and zone effects matter far more than style itself. The combination of your technique and character abilities is what truly determines victory.
How to Obtain More Uma Racing Characters?
Uma Racing uses a random gacha system. Each pull costs 250 in-game currency and gives you a random Uma character. After entering the game, follow these steps to pull:
- Click the "Menu" button at the bottom of the screen
- Select the "Shop" tab
- Find the first option labeled "Umas"
- Click the button marked "250$"
- The system randomly gives you an Uma character
After obtaining a character, select "Storage" from the Menu to view all your Uma and choose which one to use in races.
The game features 11 Uma across four rarity tiers, with probabilities ranging from 55% for Common to 1.5% for Legendary:
| Rarity | Probability | Included Uma | Average Pulls Needed |
| Legendary | 1.50% | Rice Shower, T.M Opera O, Silence Suzuka, Oguri Cap, Tamamo Cross | ~67 pulls |
| Rare | 13.50% | Daiwa Scarlet, Gold Ship, Meisho Doto | ~7 pulls |
| Uncommon | 30% | Air Groove, Nice Nature | ~3 pulls |
| Common | 55% | Haru Urara | ~2 pulls |
From a probability standpoint, obtaining Legendary Uma is extremely difficult. If you want a specific Legendary Uma (like Rice Shower), you would theoretically need around 335 pulls (83,750 in-game currency) for a 50% chance of getting it.
Will More Uma Be Added to the Game?
As a fan-made game, Uma Racing's development team continuously updates the game content. All major updates, new character announcements, and balance adjustments are first revealed on the official Discord server, with detailed information later updated on the Trello board.
If you want to stay informed about new Uma announcements, join the Uma Racing Discord community and follow these channels:
- #announcements: Major update announcements
- #codes: Latest redemption code releases
- Update List (Trello board): Detailed update logs and upcoming content previews
The Trello board typically features early sneak peeks of new Uma, including character design drafts and skill mechanic explanations. This information helps you plan your pulling strategy and currency accumulation in advance.
GamsGo will also continue monitoring Uma Racing updates to bring you the latest character analyses as soon as they become available.
How to Obtain More In-Game Currency
To get new characters quickly or pull for your desired Legendary Uma, having sufficient currency reserves is essential. Uma Racing offers three ways to earn currency: racing, redemption codes, and purchasing Robux.
Racing
After each race, you receive currency rewards based on your placement. You get rewards regardless of win or loss. Even if you finish last, you still earn base currency. Higher placements yield more rewards, but for beginners, the key is consistent participation to accumulate resources.
Generally, completing 10 to 15 races gives you enough currency for one pull (250 coins). If you consistently place in the top three, this accumulation speeds up considerably.
Redemption Codes
Uma Racing periodically releases free redemption codes, which are the best way for newcomers to quickly obtain large amounts of currency. A single code typically rewards 1,000 to 1,500 currency, equivalent to 4 to 6 pulls.
Purchasing Robux
If you want to quickly expand your roster or chase a specific Legendary Uma, you can purchase currency directly with Robux. If you need to top up Robux, you can buy cheap Robux through GamsGo and enjoy up to 30% discount, which is more affordable than official channels.
How to Win More in Uma Racing?
Success in Uma Racing depends not only on character strength but also on stamina management, skill timing, and mechanical execution. Even with an S-tier Rice Shower, you can easily lose to skilled players if you don't understand these core mechanics.
Master Starting QTE and Stamina Management
Each race begins with a quick reaction test (QTE) featuring 5 random button prompts. The number you hit correctly determines your starting speed. Poor QTE performance puts you far behind, making it difficult to catch up.
The most critical skill during races is managing the relationship between the yellow speed bar and blue stamina bar. The yellow bar has a white baseline, which is key:
- Yellow bar on the white line → Efficiency zone, optimal speed with no stamina drain
- Yellow bar above the white line → Sprint mode, high speed but rapid stamina drain
- Yellow bar below the white line → Medium speed, slow stamina recovery
You should keep the yellow bar near the white line most of the time. The proper rhythm is: sprint moderately after the start to establish position, then maintain the white line zone for stable running, and accelerate fully only at critical moments.
Corners trigger a spacebar minigame (press 3 times). Completing it well recovers stamina. With 3 corners per race, utilizing them properly gives you substantial free stamina. Additionally, staying directly behind an opponent activates Slipstream for free stamina recovery, ideal for straightaways.
Skill and Zone Release Timing
Skills (F key) can only be used once per race. Zones (G key) can be used twice: first in the midrace, and second during the final sprint when it automatically refreshes.
Optimal release timing:
- Skill → For Uma like Rice Shower who need "targets ahead," use while catching up; for others, use just before stamina depletes
- First Zone → Midrace (50% to 70%), release when stamina drops to around 30%
- Second Zone → Final sprint phase, combine with skill and Spurt for a combo
Don't use them too early. Many players waste their Zone in the first 20%, leaving them defenseless mid-race. Zone is your "insurance" and should be saved for critical moments.
Spurt and Final Sprint Strategy
Spurt (R key) is a brief powerful boost available twice per race, but it instantly drains significant stamina. Best used at corner exits and the final 100 meters before the finish. Improper use causes complete speed loss after sprinting.
When entering "Final Spurt" (last 20%), release in sequence: Skill (F) → Zone (G) → Spurt (R) → full sprint. If stamina is below 50%, first use Slipstream to recover to 70% before initiating the sprint.
Master these techniques and even with a Common-tier Uma, you can defeat opponents with Legendary Uma but poor execution.
Stay Updated on Uma Racing with GamsGo
This Uma Racing tier list helps you quickly understand each character's competitive value. With limited currency, prioritizing S-tier and A-tier Uma lets you build advantages in ranked matches faster.
Of course, the tier list only provides a reference framework. Race results are also influenced by running style matchups, track characteristics, and skill release timing. New players should start by selecting high-tier characters that match their preferred playstyle from the tier list, then experiment with other characters as their understanding of game mechanics deepens.
GamsGo will continue monitoring game updates and balance changes, regularly updating this tier list. If you need to quickly obtain currency to expand your roster, use the redemption codes mentioned in this article or purchase Robux through GamsGo for up to 30% discount.
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FAQ
Which Character Is the Strongest in Uma Racing?
Currently, Rice Shower and T.M Opera O in S-tier are the two strongest characters. Rice Shower offers flexibility with two variants (Legendary and Rare), while T.M Opera O's speed boost provides clear advantages on straight tracks.
Which Uma Should Beginners Pull For?
If you're a new player, prioritize pulling Gold Ship (Rare). Although it's only B-tier, it's the most beginner-friendly Uma with simple mechanics and high margin for error. Once you've mastered the game mechanics, you can chase Legendary characters.
What's the Pull Rate for Legendary Uma?
Legendary Uma have only a 1.5% pull rate, with each pull costing 250 currency. Statistically, obtaining a specific Legendary Uma (like Rice Shower) theoretically requires around 335 pulls, equivalent to 83,750 currency.
Does Running Style Affect Race Results?
Yes. Front Runners drain stamina quickly but have strong leading advantages. Late Surgers conserve stamina but require precise sprint timing. Pace Chasers fall in between. Choosing a running style that matches your playstyle is important.
Can Skills and Zone Effects Stack?
Yes. Skills (F key) can be used once, and zone effects (G key) can be used twice. Properly coordinating their release timing maximizes your character's advantages. It's recommended to use them together during straightaway accelerations or the final sprint.
What Characterizes the Meta Environment in February 2026?
After Update 1.1, the meta favors characters with speed boosts and flexible skills. Rice Shower reached S-tier due to its dual variant flexibility, while characters requiring specific trigger conditions (like Air Groove needing enemies ahead) dropped in rankings.
How Do I Know if an Uma Suits Me?
First, determine your preferred running style: choose Front Runner if you like leading from the front, Late Surger if you prefer final stretch bursts, or Pace Chaser if you want balance. Then select high-tier characters within that style whose skill effects match your playstyle.
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