In real life, Satono Diamond was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse who shone in the mid-2010s, winning big races like the 2016 Kikuka-sho (Japanese St. Leger) and the 2017 Arima Kinen. Known for his stamina and late-race surges, he was a fan favorite for his grit and class.

Her in-game kit reflects her real-life strengths, making her a solid pick for middle and long-distance races with a focus on the Late (Diff) strategy. This guide will help you build her to dominate tracks like Tokyo or Hanshin!

Satono Diamond Overview

Satono Diamond is a middle and long-distance runner with A aptitude for both. She’s best at the Late strategy (A) and decent at Pace (B), but avoid Short races or Front strategies (both G). Her growth rates—15% Stamina and 15% Wisdom—make her great at lasting long races and triggering skills often. Her unique skill, Eternal Brilliance, boosts speed and acceleration on the final straight if she’s in a good position, perfect for her Late playstyle. She’s durable and skill-efficient but needs the right skills to shine, as some are too situational.

Stat Priorities

To make Satono Diamond competitive in events like Champions Meeting, focus on these stats:
  • Stamina (Top Priority): Aim for 800–1000+ Stamina (with race bonuses) to keep her going in middle or long-distance races. Her 15% Stamina growth helps hit this easily. For mile races, 500–600 with a recovery skill works.
  • Speed (Next Up): Shoot for 1200–1400 Speed to match top runners. Her unique skill boosts speed late, so this is key.
  • Power (Solid Third): Get 600–800 Power for better positioning and acceleration, especially to trigger her unique skill.
  • Wisdom (Supportive): Target 600–800 Wisdom for frequent skill triggers and better race placement. Her 15% Wisdom growth makes this easier.
  • Guts (Low Priority): 400–600 Guts is fine, as she has no Guts growth. Don’t overinvest here.

Note: In training, you get a hidden +200 (maybe +400) stat buff, so she’ll feel stronger than in competitive races. Build for actual race conditions.

Skill Build

Satono Diamond’s skills should boost her Late strategy and make the most of her unique skill’s final straight kick. Focus on middle/long-distance skills and skip ones that don’t fit the track.

Core Skills

  • Unique Skill: Eternal Brilliance – Boosts speed and acceleration on the final straight when in a good spot.
  • Gold Skills:
    • Right Turn Demon: Gives a big 60-point Speed and Power boost on right-turn tracks like Tokyo or Hanshin. A must-have.
    • Stealth Posture: Helps Late runners stay in position for her unique skill.
    • Stamina Eater: Drains stamina from runners ahead, perfect for her Late strategy.
  • Awakening Skills:
    • Shadow Strike (Lv 2): Boosts acceleration for Late runners.
    • Wholehearted (Lv 3): Increases speed in middle/long-distance races.
    • Straight Line Betweener (Lv 2): Speed boost on straightaways for Late runners.
    • Good Turf: Improves performance on good turf, which most races use.

Recommended Additional Skills

  • Recovery Skills: Grab one like Arc Maestro or Turn for the Better for long-distance races to manage stamina.
  • Speed/Acceleration Skills: Skills like Straight Line Master or Final Kick boost her late-race surge.
  • Positioning Skills: Position Push or Middle-Distance Corner help her stay mid-pack for her unique skill.
  • Track-Specific Skills: Check the race track—some, like League of Heroes, may have no corners, so skip corner skills and grab Straight Line Acceleration.

Skills to Skip

  • Corner-specific skills (e.g., Corner Master) on tracks with few or no corners.
  • Front/Leader skills (e.g., Front Straight), as her Front aptitude is G.

Support Card Deck

Build a deck to pump up Stamina and Speed while grabbing key skills. Her own SSR Stamina card is decent but not the best compared to meta picks. Here’s a solid setup:

  • SSR Stamina Cards:
    • SSR Satono Diamond (Stamina): Boosts Stamina and Guts (at bond 80+), with skills like Steel Will. Good for synergy but not top-tier.
    • SSR Fine Motion (Stamina): Great for Stamina training and recovery skills, ideal for long-distance.
  • SSR Speed Cards:
    • SSR Kitasan Black (Speed): Top pick for Speed training and skills like Arc Professor. Matches her rivalry story.
    • SSR Takanotsume (Speed): Boosts Speed and gives acceleration skills for Late runners.
  • SSR Wisdom Cards:
    • SSR Takanotsume (Wisdom): Improves skill triggers and adds recovery skills.
    • SSR Mejiro McQueen (Wisdom): Boosts Wisdom and stamina-efficient skills, fitting her admiration for McQueen.
  • Flex Slot:
    • SSR Special Week (Power): For Power and middle-distance skills.

Tips: Pick cards with Training Effect Up and Friendship Bonus for stat boosts. Use Friend Cards (e.g., Takanotsume or rentals) if you’re short on SSRs. Don’t stack too many Stamina cards for middle-distance races—500–600 Stamina with a recovery skill is enough.

Training Scenarios

UAF Scenario: Best for competitive builds, focusing on stats and skill points. Train Stamina and Speed, with some Wisdom. Enter middle/long-distance races like Kikuka-sho or Arima Kinen to boost stats and fans. Use her SSR card for a bond gauge boost. Save skill points for high-value skills like Right Turn Demon or recovery skills.

Race Strategy

  • Positioning: Keep her in mid-pack (4th–6th) to trigger Eternal Brilliance and Stealth Posture. Don’t let her fall too far back.
  • Track Selection: She shines on right-turn tracks (e.g., Tokyo, Hanshin) thanks to Right Turn Demon. Stick to turf (A aptitude) and avoid dirt (G).
  • Stamina Management: Use a gold recovery skill for long-distance races (3200m). For middle-distance (1600–2000m), 500–600 Stamina with a recovery skill is enough.
  • Competitive Play: For Champions Meeting or League of Heroes, check track conditions and skip corner skills if the track is straight-heavy.

Is SSR Stamina Satono Diamond Worth It?

Posts on X and Reddit say SSR Speed Kitasan Black is the go-to, but SSR Stamina Satono Diamond is okay if you’re short on options. It gives Stamina/Guts bonuses and skills like Steel Will, but it’s outclassed by Fine Motion or Takanotsume for most builds. Use it for lore synergy or if you don’t have better cards.

Sample Build (Middle-Distance, Late Strategy)

  • Stats: Speed 1300, Stamina 800, Power 700, Wisdom 700, Guts 500
  • Skills: Right Turn Demon, Stealth Posture, Straight Line Betweener, Good Turf, Arc Maestro, Final Kick
  • Support Deck: SSR Kitasan Black (Speed), SSR Fine Motion (Stamina), SSR Takanotsume (Wisdom), SSR Mejiro McQueen (Wisdom), SSR Special Week (Power), Friend SSR (Takanotsume or rental)
  • Target Races: Tokyo 2400m, Hanshin 2200m (right-turn tracks)