Agnes Tachyon Build Guide: Optimal Stats, Skills, and Support Cards

Agnes Tachyon is one of the fastest and most explosive sprinters in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. With elite Speed growth, strong acceleration skills, and an innate affinity for short to standard distance races, she remains a top pick for both Career Mode and competitive Champion Meetings.

This guide breaks down her optimal stat priorities, essential skills, and recommended support builds to maximize her potential on the track.

 

Agnes Tachyon Overview

Agnes Tachyon excels as a Front Runner (Nige), dominating short- to mid-distance races with early positioning and strong finishing power. Her kit emphasizes early acceleration, skill consistency, and strategic recovery to maintain top speed throughout the race.

Key strengths:

• High Speed Growth: Ideal for sprint-focused builds.
• Early Acceleration: Secures the front position from the start.
• Versatile Skill Pool: Allows flexible setups for Career Mode or Champion Meetings.

 

Stat Priority

To maximize Agnes Tachyon’s potential, prioritize stats that enhance her sprint performance and maintain top speed until the finish line.

Stat	Priority	Notes
Speed	★★★★★	Core stat for sprinter dominance and final stretch bursts
Stamina	★★★★☆	Short distance requires less stamina but avoid late slowdown
Power	★★★★☆	Helps with early positioning and corner acceleration
Guts	★★☆☆☆	Reduces minor speed loss under pressure; not critical
Wit	★★★☆☆	Improves skill activation consistency and positioning

 

Recommended Endgame Stats

For a fully optimized sprint build, aim for the following:

Stat	Target
Speed	1250
Stamina	800
Power	850
Wit	500
Guts	300

Note: Stamina thresholds can vary slightly depending on your inheritance setup and intended race distances.

 

Key Skills

Agnes Tachyon’s skill setup focuses on early race dominance and final stretch finishing. Prioritize acceleration, corner speed, and mid-race velocity skills.

Skill Breakdown

Skill Type	Purpose	Recommended Skills
Opening / Acceleration	Secure front position early	Taking the Lead Focus, Groundwork, Front Runner Savvy
Mid-Race Velocity	Maintain top speed mid-race	Fast-Paced, Playtime’s Over!
Corner / Positional	Maximize corner efficiency	Front Runner Corners, Long Corners, Corner Adept
Recovery	Sustain speed to finish	Restless, Swinging Maestro

Core Skills for Agnes Tachyon

• Corner Acceleration / Speed: Prevents losing momentum in tight turns.
• Front Runner Straightaways: Ensures maximum velocity while leading.
• Final Stretch Boosts: Essential for clinching victories in sprint events.
• Recovery Skills: Even sprinters benefit from minor stamina or mid-race boosts for flawless execution.

 

Recommended Support Cards

A balanced support deck is essential to maximize Speed, Power, and skill consistency.

Core Deck Setup

Card Name	Role	Notes
Matikanefukukitaru	Speed	High Race Bonus; boosts acceleration
Mayano Top Gun	Speed	Supports early lead positioning
Super Creek	Stamina	Swinging Maestro for recovery
Nice Nature	Wit	Reliable skill activation
Fine Motion	Wit	Ensures positioning stability
Riko Kashimoto	Pal	Balanced stats and versatility

Composition: 2 Speed + 1 Stamina + 2 Wit + 1 Pal

Focuses on Speed and Power while maintaining skill consistency.

Alternative Setup (Easier to Build)

Card Name	Role	Notes
Matikanefukukitaru	Speed	Essential acceleration support
Mayano Top Gun	Speed	Early positioning advantage
Shinko Windy	Wit	Skill activation reliability
Super Creek	Stamina	Mid-race recovery
Manhattan Cafe	Speed	Supplemental acceleration
Riko Kashimoto	Pal	Balanced support

Composition: 3 Speed + 2 Stamina + 1 Friend

Simplified for beginners or partially optimized accounts.

 

Recommended Legacy Sparks

Stat Sparks

• 9★ Speed: Maximize sprinter dominance.
• 9★ Power: Enhances cornering and positioning.

Aptitude Factors

• 3★ Front Runner: Improves lead maintenance.
• 3★ Short Distance: Optimizes sprint performance.
• 4★ Mie (Trackblazer optional): Expands usable race pool and efficiency.

Focus inheritance on Speed and Power sparks first, as these have the highest ROI for Agnes Tachyon’s sprint builds.

 

Conclusion

Agnes Tachyon is a high-speed, early acceleration specialist perfect for short and mid-distance races. By focusing on Speed and Power, equipping front-runner skills, and optimizing support cards, she can dominate both Career Mode and Champion Meetings.

A balanced support deck and thoughtful inheritance ensure she consistently maintains the lead and finishes strong, making her one of the most reliable sprinters in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.