Uma Racing — Tier List (November 2025)
Comprehensive ranking based on skill effectiveness, running style viability, and competitive performance. This tier list reflects the current meta and each character's unique strengths.
Tier List Methodology
- S Tier: Meta-defining characters with exceptional skills and versatile applications
- A Tier: Strong choices with clear advantages and competitive viability
- B Tier: Solid performers with specific use cases and reliable effectiveness
- C Tier: Basic characters good for learning, but outclassed in competitive play
- D Tier: Underperforming characters with significant limitations; not recommended for competitive play
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[S] TIER
Silence Suzuka
Key Skills:
- The View from the Lead is Mine!
- Zone
Analysis:
Ultimate front-running specialist. 3 seconds of zero stamina drain combined with zone buffs totals 5 seconds of stamina freedom. Despite recent nerfs, she remains objectively the strongest with superior speed and acceleration. Higher stamina consumption requires careful management.
Why S Tier?
Silence Suzuka earns S-tier status through her unparalleled front-running capability. Her 3-second zero stamina drain combined with zone buffs creates 5 seconds of complete stamina freedom—unmatched in the game. Despite stamina consumption nerfs, her superior speed and acceleration make her objectively the strongest choice. She requires careful stamina management but delivers exceptional results when played correctly.
[A] TIER
Oguri Cap
Key Skills:
- Triumphant Pulse
- The Ashen Beast
- Zone
Analysis:
Best skill in the game when behind opponents. 4.4 seconds of stamina ignore with opponent debuffing. Superior to Silence in skill duration but weaker zone makes her slightly less versatile. Excellent for comeback victories.
Gold Ship
Key Skills:
- Warning Shot
- Endless Reserves
- Ultra Skill
Analysis:
Best beginner character. Only non-legendary with stamina ignore on skill. 3% chance for 9-second stamina ignore. Late Surger provides excellent stamina efficiency. Risk of brief stun (3% chance) but overall highly reliable.
Rice Shower
Key Skills:
- Blue Rose Closer
- Veiled Assassin
- Zone
Analysis:
Conditional powerhouse when used behind leaders. 3.5 seconds stamina ignore plus sprint debuff to opponents. Situational zone requires multiple opponents nearby. Avoid using while in front for maximum value.
Why A Tier?
Oguri Cap: Possesses the game's best comeback skill when behind opponents. Her 4.4 seconds of stamina ignore with opponent debuffing makes her superior to Silence in skill duration. While her zone is weaker, her versatility in clutch situations earns her A-tier.
Gold Ship: The premier beginner character with unique non-legendary stamina ignore. Her 3% chance for 9-second stamina ignore provides incredible value. As a Late Surger, she offers excellent stamina efficiency. The 3% stun risk is negligible compared to her overall reliability and power.
Rice Shower: A conditional powerhouse that excels when positioned behind leaders. Her 3.5 seconds of stamina ignore plus opponent sprint debuff creates massive value. However, her situational zone requires multiple nearby opponents—avoid using while in front for maximum impact.
[B] TIER
Daiwa Scarlet
Key Skills:
- Red Ace
- Overdrive
- Zone
Analysis:
Double dash specialist with 2 uses per race. Better zone than Tamamo Cross. Use dashes strategically at corners or when enemies run out of stamina. Less powerful than stamina ignore but provides tactical opportunities.
Why B Tier?
Daiwa Scarlet is a double dash specialist with 2 uses per race. While her dashes lack the raw power of stamina ignore, they provide tactical opportunities when used strategically at corners or when enemies exhaust stamina. Better zone than Tamamo Cross but still outclassed by higher tiers's stamina management capabilities.
[C] TIER
Tamamo Cross
Key Skills:
- Imma show you White Lightning!
- Zone
Analysis:
Despite legendary status, zone is essentially useless with only 0.2 seconds regeneration. Skill provides 1.95 seconds stamina ignore with minor debuffs. Weakest legendary due to poor zone performance in critical situations.
Haru Urara
Key Skills:
- Super-Super Climax
- Zone
Analysis:
Basic but reliable stamina regeneration. More dependable than Air Groove. Best for learning fundamentals. Zone provides decent stamina regen but overall simple skill set compared to higher rarity characters.
Why C Tier?
Tamamo Cross: Despite legendary rarity, her zone provides only 0.2 seconds of regeneration—essentially useless in practice. Her 1.95 seconds stamina ignore with minor debuffs cannot compensate for the poor zone performance. The weakest legendary due to critical zone failures.
Haru Urara: Basic but reliable stamina regeneration makes her suitable for learning fundamentals. Her zone provides decent stamina regen, but compared to higher rarity characters, her simple skill set limits competitive potential. Good for beginners to understand timing.
[D] TIER
Air Groove
Key Skills:
- Blazing Pride
- Young Hunter
- Zone
Analysis:
Debuff-focused but underwhelming. Both skill and zone require multiple opponents nearby for value. Duration too short (0.3 seconds) for meaningful impact. Skip until debuff duration increases. Not recommended for competitive play.
Why D Tier?
Air Groove's debuff-focused kit is fundamentally flawed. Both her skill and zone require multiple opponents nearby for value, but the duration is far too short (0.3 seconds) to create meaningful impact. Until debuff duration increases significantly, she remains the worst choice for competitive play. Skip her entirely in favor of higher tier alternatives.
Choosing Your Character
For Beginners: Gold Ship is the best choice - powerful, easy to obtain, and teaches stamina management with minimal risk (only 3% stun chance).
Front-Runners: Silence Suzuka dominates from the lead with 5 seconds of total stamina freedom. Requires careful stamina management due to higher consumption.
Comeback Specialists: Oguri Cap and Rice Shower excel when positioned behind opponents. Time your skills perfectly for maximum impact.
Experienced Players: Rice Shower offers incredible value when used strategically behind leaders, but avoid using while in front for optimal results.
Avoid: Air Groove's debuffs are too short-lived (0.3s) and require multiple opponents nearby. Skip until developers improve duration.
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Tier List FAQ
What is Uma Racing Tier List?
Uma Racing Tier List is a comprehensive ranking system that evaluates all characters (Umas) in the game based on their skills, running styles, competitive viability, and overall performance. Characters are sorted from S-tier (strongest) to D-tier (weakest), helping players make informed decisions about which characters to invest in and use for competitive racing.
How to Unlock More Umas in Uma Racing?
If you want to expand your roster: Open the Menu in the lobby, go to the Shop tab, and spend 250 Yen to roll for a random Uma. There's no way to select a specific Uma, so it's all luck. If you're low on Yen, redeeming Uma Racing codes is the fastest way to farm more spins.
How often is this tier list updated?
This tier list is updated whenever significant balance changes occur in Uma Racing. We monitor patch notes and community feedback to ensure rankings stay current with the meta.
What criteria are used for tier rankings?
Characters are evaluated based on skill effectiveness, stamina management, versatility, and overall impact in races. S-tier characters offer exceptional value in most situations.
Can lower tier characters still be useful?
Yes! While D-tier characters have limitations, they can still be effective in specific scenarios or for learning the game mechanics. Gold Ship (A-tier) is particularly recommended for beginners.
What does "stamina ignore" mean?
Stamina ignore allows your character to maintain speed for a period without consuming stamina. This is one of the most powerful abilities in the game, especially during critical race moments.
How does running style affect tier placement?
Running style is one factor, but overall skill power and versatility carry more weight. Front Runners excel when leading, while Pace Chasers and Late Surgers have different timing windows for optimal performance.
Should I only use S-tier characters?
Not necessarily. Higher tier characters often require more skill to use effectively. Lower tier characters can be easier to master and still competitive in many situations. Choose based on your playstyle and experience level.
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