Uma Racing Controls, Settings, & Strategy Tips

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Co-authored by D'Andre Bridges and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: June 17, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Controls for Uma Racing
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• Settings
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• Strategies
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• Changing Your Uma
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Uma Racing is a fun Roblox racing game based on the anime Umamusume: Pretty Derby (which is, in turn, based on real Japanese horse racing). It’s rocketing to the top of the Roblox charts—but getting the hang of the controls can be a little tricky. In this article, we’re breaking down all of the controls in Uma Racing on your PC, mobile, Xbox, PS4, or PS5, plus how to adjust the game settings and a few strategy tips to help you win!

What are the controls for Uma Racing?

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• Sprint/Run: Q/E or LMB/RMB (PC), Sprint Button (mobile), LT (Xbox), L2 (PS)
• Movement: W, A, S, D (PC), Thumbstick Button (mobile), L/R Stick (Xbox/PS)
• Spurt: R (PC), Up Arrow button (mobile), LB (Xbox), L1 (PS)
• Special Ability: F (PC), Yellow button (mobile), RB (Xbox), R1 (PS)
• Zone: G (PC), Red button (mobile), Right on the D-pad (Xbox/PS)
• Mini-Game: Q, E, R, F, Space Bar (PC), Tap Circle (mobile), A (Xbox), X (PS)

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Controls for Uma Racing

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   Sprint/Run: Alternate Q & E or LMB & RMB Sprinting in Uma Racing is a little strenuous because you have to constantly tap when you want to keep moving forward. Roblox streamer D'Andre Bridges says you run by tapping alternating keys. On a PC, you'll alternate pressing the Q and E keys. Or, if you prefer, you can alternate pressing Left Mouse Button (LMB) and Right Mouse Button (RMB). Try both and see which one is easier for you!

   • Mobile: Button with a finger on it
   • Xbox: LT (Left Trigger)
   • PlayStation: L2

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   D’Andre Bridges is a Roblox streamer from Fairfax, VA. He started off making Fortnite content, and has now shifted his focus to doing Roblox content full-time.
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   Movement: W, A, S, D While you’re running, you’ll need to steer your Uma to keep them on the track! According to Bridges, most of the tracks are pretty straightforward. You can run straight forward most of the time, but you will need to steer around curves. On a PC, you steer with the W, A, S, D keys. This can get a little complicated, if you’re also sprinting by pressing the Q and E keys—but it gets a little easier with practice.

   • Mobile: Thumbstick button
   • Xbox: L/R Stick
   • PlayStation: L/R Stick
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   Spurt (Speed Boost): R Spurt gives you an extra big boost of speed. It’s perfect when you need a little bit of an edge—but keep in mind that you can only use it twice a game, so save it for when you really need it. On PC, press the R key to use your Spurt.

   • Mobile: Button with Up Arrow
   • Xbox: LB (Left Bumper)
   • PlayStation: L1
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   Special Ability: F Every Uma has a unique Special Ability that you can use during the race. On PC, press F to activate your Ability. (Wish you had a different special ability? Check out our section on how to change your Uma.)

   • Mobile: Yellow button
   • Xbox: RB (Right Bumper)
   • PlayStation: R1
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   Zone/Flow: G During the race, your Uma’s Zone Meter will fill gradually. Once it’s full, you can enter a Zone (or Flow State)—your character will ascend (complete with a cutscene), and you’ll get a special ability and a speed boost. On PC, press the G key to activate your Zone.

   • Mobile: Red button
   • Xbox: Right on the D-pad
   • PlayStation: Right on the D-pad
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   Starting Mini-Game: Q, E, R, F When the race first starts, you’ll see a QTE (Quick Time Event) mini-game. On PC, a letter key will appear in a circle—either Q, E, R, or F. Try to press the right letter key when the inner ring is in the green zone close to the center of the circle. If you get it right, you’ll get a speed advantage to start the race.

   • Mobile: Tap the circle at the right time
   • Xbox: LB (Left Bumper), LT (Left Trigger), RB (Right Bumper), RT (Right Trigger)
   • PlayStation: L1, L2, R1, R2
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   Corner Recovery Mini-Game During the race, another QTE mini-game will pop up when you’re going around corners. A dial will rotate around a circle, and the goal is to stop it in the pink or red zone. On PC, press the SPACE BAR to stop the dial. You get 3 chances per corner. Successfully completing the mini-game will help restore your stamina.

   • Mobile: Tap the circle
   • Xbox: A
   • PlayStation: X
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Adjusting Your Settings in Uma Racing

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   Use Sprint Lock on PC if it’s hard to Sprint and steer. If you’re having trouble mastering Q/E (or LMB/RMB) while steering with W/A/S/D, try turning on the Shift Lock. To do this, hit Menu, then Settings, then toggle the button next to “SHIFT GAMEPLAY.”

   • With Shift Lock turned on, press and hold ⇧ Shift+W to Sprint (you don’t have to tap them repeatedly).
   • When you release the shift key, there may be a slight delay before you start slowing down, so be sure to release it before your Stamina gets too low.
   • Sprint Lock is easier on your hands, but it may give you less control over your speed.
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   Try Classic Thumbstick if you’re having trouble on mobile. If the dynamic thumbstick is a little hard to get the hang of, go into Settings, then View & Controls, and change the Movement Mode to “Classic Thumbstick.”

   • Your thumbstick will be locked into place.
   • You can also use the BMove button to move your Sprint or Special buttons where they’ll be easier to reach.
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   Change your camera movement to “Follow” for easier tracking. If you’re having trouble rotating the camera while managing all of the other controls, try setting it to Follow. The camera will automatically rotate to follow the direction you’re going. To change this, go into Settings, then View & Controls, then switch the toggle beside “Camera Mode” to Follow.

   • On a PC, this makes it easier to steer your character with the mouse.
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Strategies for Uma Racing

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   Try these tips to help you have a better run in Uma Racing. Uma Racing is a lot of fun, but it can be a little tough, especially when you’re first starting out. We’ve put together these suggestions to make the most of every race:

   • Balance Speed and Stamina. When you go above the Max Speed line on your Sprint bar, your Stamina meter will start to deplete. If your Stamina runs all the way out, you’ll stop running until you build up Stamina again, so try to stay just below the Max Speed as much as possible.
   • Time your Sprints with your character’s run. When you’re running, try to hit the keys, mouse buttons, or screen right when your character’s feet hit the ground. This will help you run more consistently so you can keep your speed up.
   • Use Spurt and Stamina in long stretches. While you should save your Stamina for the most part, you’ll probably need to go above that Max Speed line in long stretches so you can catch up with (or stay in front of) other players. Just don’t let your Stamina bottom all the way out.
   • Stay focused during the mini-games. The Starting Line mini-game and Corner Recovery mini-game can both give you an edge during the race, so try to concentrate and time your key presses as perfectly as possible.
   • Take advantage of Slipstream boosts. If you’re running right behind another player, you can actually catch some of their drag. When that happens, you’ll see “Slipstream” appear at the top of the screen, and it can help you get a speed boost without using up your stamina.
   • Save your Zone for the end of the race. Your Zone is a powerful burst that can help push you ahead of other players. You can’t use it until your Zone meter fills up, which usually takes most of the race—but that works out, since it’s best saved for the finish line.

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Changing Your Uma

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   Get new Umas through the gacha system. There are 14 different Umas in Uma Racing, each with its own abilities and stats. To get a new Uma, click on Menu, then the Shop tab. Scroll to the side until the button at the bottom says “1x Uma (250).” Then, as long as you have enough in-game currency, you can buy a random Uma. Here are the chances of getting each rarity:

   • Common: 50% (Haru Urara)
   • Uncommon: 30% (Air Groove, Nice Nature)
   • Rare: 15% (Daiwa Scarlet, Gold Ship, Meisho Doto)
   • Epic: 4% (Mejiro McQueen, Super Creek, Yaeno Muteki)
   • Legendary: 1% (Rice Shower, Silence Suzuka, Tamamo Cross, T.M. Opera O, Oguri Cap)
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