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Acupuncturist Event Choices, Effects, and Chances

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Acupuncturist Event Choices, Effects, and Probability

The acupuncturist event grants different effects and bonuses to your Trainee with varying chances to succeed in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. See all the event choices, their effects, and chances, as well as the best choices and the occurence rate of the event.

Acupuncturist Event Choices

All Effects and Chances to Succeed

Choice Effects and Odds
Activate the Strength Chakra Success (20~30%):
・All Stats +20
Failure (70%~80%):
Mood down -2
・All Stats -15
・Get Night Owl status effect
Activate the Winning Chakra Success (40~60%):
・Get Corner Recovery ◯
・Get Straightaway Recovery
Failure (40~60%):
Mood down -2
Energy -20
Activate the Health Chakra Success (70~80%):
・Max Energy +12
Energy +40
・Cure Negative Effects
Failure (20~30%):
Energy -20
Mood down -2
・Get Practice Poor status effect
Activate the Charm Chakra Success (80~85%):
Energy +20
Mood up +1
・Get Charming ◯ status effect
Failure (15~20%):
Energy -10
Mood down -1
・Get Practice Poor status effect (random)
This is too sketchy. Let's quit while we still can. Success (100%):
Energy +10

The odds and probabilities are based on results from our internal testing.

The acupuncturist event provides various effects and bonuses to your Trainee if successful. Pick the choice that works best for your Trainee depending on when the event appears!

All Events and Choices

Best Event Choices

Winning Chakra for Stamina Recovery

Activate the Winning Chakra Success (60%):
・Get Corner Recovery ◯
・Get Straightaway Recovery ◯ Failure (40%):
Mood down
Energy -20

The best choice is "Activate the Winning Chakra" to unlock powerful stamina recovery skills, especially if your Trainee lacks innate stamina recovery.

If the event fails, your Trainee's stats are not affected and won't suffer from negative conditions.

Stamina Guide: What Does Stamina Do?

Health Chakra for Early Game

Activate the Health Chakra Success (80%):
・Max Energy +12
Energy +40
・Cure Negative Effects
Failure (20%):
Energy -20
Mood down
・Get Practice Poor status effect

If you get the acupuncturist event early on, the recommended option is "Activate the Health Chakra". This increases maximum energy, making training easier and decreases the chances of failure.

Rest Guide: How to Increase Energy

Acupuncturist Event Occurence Rate

10-20% Chance to Appear in Career

10-20% Chance to Appear in Career

The acupuncturist Sasami Anshinzawa has a low chance of appearing at any point during a Career, with a likelihood of about 10 to 20%.

She is not guaranteed to appear in every Career run and shows up at random times, regardless of the Trainee chosen.

Career Scenario Mode Guide

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