If you’ve been training your Umamusume and notice your careers often stall out, chances are you’re resting way too much. Resting feels safe — but it’s one of the most inefficient things you can do in this game. Each time you press that rest button, you’re giving up valuable turns that could boost stats, raise bonds, or unlock powerful skills.
Top players (including free-to-play trainers) limit resting to six or fewer times per career — and their Umas consistently reach higher stat totals. The secret? Mastering alternative energy recovery methods.
This guide breaks down why resting should be avoided, and what you should do instead to maximize your runs. Check out our Umamusume codes and Umamusume tier list for more info.
Why Resting Is Inefficient
On the surface, resting seems like a good idea. It recovers 30, 50, or 70 energy depending on RNG. But here’s the catch:
- It’s RNG-dependent — you might get low recovery.
- It risks negative events like “Night Owl” or “Migraine” that cost even more turns.
- It provides no stats, bonds, or skill points.
Every rest is essentially a wasted opportunity compared to a turn spent on training, bonding, or events.
Energy Recovery Alternatives
Instead of relying on rest, here are the tools you should focus on:
1. Wit Training
- Always recovers +5 energy, no matter the training level.
- Also gives speed, wit, and skill points.
- Friendship (rainbow) training on wit can boost recovery further if certain support cards are present.
- Unlike resting, this is 100% reliable.
2. Recreation
Triggered at specific turns, with three random outcomes. Two of them recover energy:
- Shrine visit (best case, +10–30 energy).
- Other recovery events (+10–20 energy).
- Worst case: only a mood boost.
It’s RNG, but safer than resting since it can raise mood alongside energy.
3. Event-Based Recovery
Plenty of in-game events restore energy, including:
- Support card events (common +10 energy).
- Special/choice events where the correct option gives energy.
- After-race events that sometimes restore stamina instead of draining it.
Learning event outcomes (or looking them up) can massively cut your reliance on resting.
4. Summer Training Camp
The summer camp is one of the best times to rest if you must. Here, rest is fixed at 50 energy with no RNG, plus a mood boost. Since bonds are often maxed by this stage, you’ll also hit rainbow training more consistently.
5. Lottery & Other One-Offs
- The January lottery event can randomly give energy.
- Niche features like the claw machine can also help, but they’re less consistent.
When Resting Is Actually OK
Sometimes, you can’t avoid it. Rest if:
- You’re in the “danger zone” (energy too low to train safely).
- There’s no valuable training or event on that turn.
- You’re in summer camp and can take advantage of the fixed 50 recovery.
But always aim to rest fewer than 6–8 times per career. If you’re resting more than that, you’re wasting your run.
Practical Tips to Reduce Resting
- Prioritize Wit Training early to recover energy while raising bonds.
- Know your events. Memorize which options give energy, or keep a reference open.
- Plan around races. Some races drain energy heavily, so schedule recovery before them.
- Use recreation wisely. Even if it’s RNG, taking the chance is often better than guaranteed wasted turns.
- Avoid “pushing too deep.” Training while low on energy risks failure and forces you into extra rests later.
Resting in Umamusume feels like the safe play, but in reality, it ruins long-term stat growth. By using wit training, events, recreation, and summer camp strategically, you’ll keep your Uma energized without throwing away turns. Even free-to-play players can hit 600+ wit and strong overall stats simply by cutting back on rest.
Start applying these strategies in your next career run and see the difference for yourself — your Umamusume will come out faster, stronger, and much more competitive for Champions Meet.