Umamusume: Air Groove build guide

Showcase the elegance fit for royalty by boasting the top-notch Air Groove construction in Umamusume. As vice president of Tracen Academy’s student council, Air Groove often interacts with Symboli Rudolf, a complex relationship due to her dislike for Rudolf’s endless stream of puns. Although her racing style bears some resemblance to that of her superior, it is tailored for shorter distances instead.

Discover the optimal Support Cards and Abilities for Air Groove, taking into account all the event options she offers during a campaign.

[Empress Road] Air Groove – base stats

Track Aptitude:

  • Turf: A
  • Dirt: G

Distance Aptitude:

  • Sprint: C
  • Mile: B
  • Medium: A
  • Long: E

Pace Aptitude:

  • Front Runner: D
  • Pace Chaser: A
  • Late Surger: A
  • End Closer: G

Growth:

  • Speed: 10%
  • Power: 20%

Unique Skill:

  • Empress’s Pride – Moderately increase velocity with the stride of an empress when passing another runner toward the back on the final corner.

[Empress Road] Air Groove – best stats

Air Groove performs optimally when running as a Pace Chaser or Late Surger, given her abilities and the conditions for activating her special skill. It’s advisable to enhance her Mile aptitude since she will compete in several races at this distance throughout her career. If you aim for the Triple Tiara, Air Groove is an ideal choice.

Prioritize speed and power for optimal performance in Air Groove’s aggressive racing style, as most of her races are medium-distance events. Ensure you also focus on stamina to sustain her throughout the race. Lastly, make sure she has plenty of courage (guts) and intelligence (wit) to help her excel.

Aim for the following stat distribution when building Air Groove in Umamusume:

Speed Stamina Power Guts Wit
10 6 8 3 4

Check out our Umamusume stats explanation for a breakdown of what these stats do.

[Empress Road] Air Groove – best Skills

Air Groove seeks a balanced mix of various skills, making it simple to discover useful abilities yet challenging to prioritize. A modest amount of recuperation will aid in navigating Medium distance events, but avoid excessive emphasis on it. Instead, focus on enhancing Air Groove’s passing capability by focusing on velocity, acceleration, and maneuverability skill sets.

Best Skills for Sakura Baklushin O in Umamusume:

  • Straightaway Recovery / Breath of Fresh Air
  • Corner Recovery / Swinging Maestro
  • Straightaway Adept / Beeline Burst
  • Corner Adept / Professor of Curvature
  • Homestretch Haste / In Body and Mind
  • Slick Surge
  • Ramp Up
  • Fighter
  • Nimble Navigator

[Empress Road] Air Groove – best Support Cards

For a racer like Air Groove, strategically placed growth bonuses work best. To maximize her speed and power, use three Speed cards and one Power card. This setup will help you secure advantageous positions based on her primary stats.

To keep her going strong in Medium races, add one Stamina card to the deck. Lastly, round out the deck with one Wit card, taking advantage of the various benefits it offers.

Aim for the following card distribution when building a deck for Air Groove in Umamusume:

Speed Stamina Power Guts Wit
3 1 1 0 1

To select the most suitable Support Cards, it’s wise to focus on those that offer beneficial abilities. Eishin Flash’s SR card stands out as it boasts a wealth of useful skills especially for Late Surgeries, making it an outstanding pick alongside your usual collection of powerful cards.

Best Support Cards for Air Groove in Umamusume:

  • [Fire at My Heels] Kitasan Black (SSR, Speed)
  • [The Setting Sun and Rising Stars] Special Week (SSR, Speed)
  • [5:00 a.m. – Right on Schedule] Eishin Flash (SR, Speed)
  • [Piece of Mind] Super Creek (SSR, Stamina)
  • [Wild Rider] Vodka (SSR, Power)
  • [Wave of Gratitude] Fine Motion (SSR, Wit)

If you need alternatives, you can find them on our list of the best Support Cards.

Kitasan Black: Decisions

Paying It Forward – Chain Event 2 of 3:

  • Top: +Energy, +Mood, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Speed, Straightaway Adept hint, +Friendship

Ah, Friendship – Random Event:

  • Top: +Power, +Mood, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Energy, +Friendship

Ah, Home Sweet Home – Random Event:

  • Top: +Speed, +Power, +Friendship
  • Bottom: Practice Perfect (Status), +Friendship

Special Week: Decisions

Just a Little Closer – Chain Event 2 of 3:

  • Top: +Speed, +Energy, +Friendship
  • Middle: Skill Points, +Energy, +Friendship
  • Bottom: Shake It Out hint, +Energy, +Friendship

Watch Where You’re Going! – Random Event:

  • Top: Extra Tank hint, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Guts, +Friendship

So Many Options! – Random Event:

  • Top: +Energy, +Mood, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Stamina, Skill Points, -Energy, +Friendship

Eishin FLash: Decisions

Unforeseen Lunch – Random Event:

  • Top: +Energy, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Speed, +Guts, +Friendship

Responding to the Unforeseen – Random Event:

  • Top: +Guts, +Friendship
  • Bottom: Target in Sight hint, +Friendship

Super Creek: Decisions

Leave it to Me to Help Out – Random Event:

  • Top: +Energy, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Stamina, +Friendship

Leave it to Me to Be Considerate – Random Event:

  • Top: Deep Breaths hint, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Stamina, +Energy, +Friendship

Vodka: Decisions

The Coolest Line – Random Event:

  • Top: +Power, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Power, Skill Points, +Friendship

Enemies on Main Street – Random Event:

  • Top: Nimble Navigator hint, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Power, Skill Points, +Friendship

Fine Motion: Decisions

Lovely Training Weather – Chain Event 1 of 3:

  • Top: +Wit, Skill Points, +Friendship
  • Middle: +Speed, +Stamina
  • Bottom: Practice Perfect (Status), +Friendship

Wonderful New Shores – Random Event:

  • Top: +Speed, Skill Points, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Stamina, Skill Points, -Energy, +Friendship

Reminiscent Clower – Random Event:

  • Top: Corner Adept hint, +Friendship
  • Bottom: +Guts, +Friendship

[Empress Road] Air Groove – all decisions

Flowers for You:

  • Top: +Wit
  • Bottom: +Speed

A Beautiful Stress Relief Method:

  • Top: +Stamina
  • Bottom: +Guts

Guide Post:

  • Top: [Chance] Hot Topic (Status), +Speed
  • Bottom: [Chance] Hot Topic (Status), +Power

Empress and Monarch:

  • Top: +Power
  • Bottom: +Wit

Operation Flowerbed:

  • Top: +Energy, +Wit
  • Bottom: -Energy, +Speed, +Power

Empress and Emperor:

  • Top: Homestretch Haste hint
  • Bottom: +Mood, Skill Points

A Taste of Effort:

  • Top: Skill Points, +Energy
  • Bottom: Skill Points, +Energy OR Slow Metabolism (Status), -Speed, +Power, Skill Points, +Energy

Seize Her:

  • Top: +Energy
  • Bottom: -Energy, +Mood, +Speed

Take Good Care of Your Tail:

  • Top: +Energy
  • Bottom: -Energy, +Mood, +Power

Suggestion Box of Freedom:

  • Top: +Energy
  • Bottom: -Energy, +Mood, +Wit

A Little Encounter:

  • Top: +Wit
  • Bottom: +Guts

Sweet Potato Cake:

  • Top: +Power
  • Bottom: +Stamina

Imprinted Memories:

  • Top: +Speed
  • Middle: +Power
  • Bottom: +Stamina

A Blinking Light Means Stop:

  • Top: +Wit
  • Bottom: +Power

Smoldering Silently:

  • Top: +Stamina
  • Bottom: +Speed

Winning the Triple Tiara triggers an unlockable secret event for Air Groove, rewarding her with a substantial amount of Skill Points, boosted stats across the board, and additional Friendship Points with Director Akikawa in “After the Shuka Sho: Reign”. Despite not featuring a dialog choice, this event offers significant benefits.

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2025-08-05 15:50