Spaced jumps and general aim patterns. Also called the consistency slot, since these maps tend to run long. 5,304 maps from 1,425 tournaments. Median 6.18★ (middle 80%: 4.9–7.4★), 3:38 long, 190 BPM. The least streamy and the longest of the NoMod slots: only 10% of maps are stream-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Runs of consecutive 1/4 notes. Harder pools add spaced streams or long, stamina-draining death streams. 4,358 maps from 1,296 tournaments. Median 6.04★ (middle 80%: 4.8–7.4★), 2:40 long, 185 BPM. 57% of maps are stream-heavy, far more than any other slot. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Note density and slider velocity make single-tapping impractical, so you have to alternate. 4,912 maps from 1,364 tournaments. Median 5.89★ (middle 80%: 4.7–7.0★), 3:04 long, 165 BPM. The most burst-heavy slot (41% of maps), at the lowest median BPM of NM1 to NM5. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Odd slider shapes, shifting slider speeds and awkward patterns that need real pattern processing. 4,659 maps from 1,281 tournaments. Median 5.89★ (middle 80%: 4.8–7.0★), 2:35 long, 175 BPM. Median 47% sliders and 53 slider velocity changes a minute, both the highest of any slot. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Fast bursts at high BPM. Later rounds add finger control or longer bursts. 3,757 maps from 1,179 tournaments. Median 5.83★ (middle 80%: 4.7–7.3★), 2:35 long, 190 BPM. The tightest spacing of NM1 to NM5, at one of the highest median BPMs. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Covers whatever the other NoMod maps don't: unusual rhythms, heavy reading, stacks and overlaps, low AR and more. 2,684 maps from 1,023 tournaments. Median 5.83★ (middle 80%: 4.8–7.0★), 2:33 long, 170 BPM. 25% of maps lean on unusual rhythms (1/3, 1/6, 1/8), 29% are AR 8 or lower and 27% are CS 5 or higher. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with seven or more NoMod maps. Most picks are gimmick or flex maps, much like NM6. 392 maps from 165 tournaments. Median 6.20★ (middle 80%: 4.8–7.6★), 2:38 long, 175 BPM. 25% of maps lean on unusual rhythms (1/3, 1/6, 1/8), 23% are AR 8 or lower and 27% are CS 5 or higher. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with eight NoMod maps. Most picks are gimmick or flex maps, much like NM6. 133 maps from 60 tournaments. Median 5.82★ (middle 80%: 4.4–7.6★), 2:52 long, 175 BPM. 17% of maps lean on unusual rhythms (1/3, 1/6, 1/8), 20% are AR 8 or lower and 33% are CS 5 or higher. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Aim control while reading without approach circles, often with denser, higher-BPM or awkward patterns. 6,000 maps from 1,423 tournaments. Median 5.91★ (middle 80%: 4.7–7.1★), 3:10 long, 185 BPM. The least streamy and the longest of the Hidden slots: only 15% of maps are stream-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

A low approach rate makes reading the main challenge: stacks, odd spacing and awkward aim. 4,658 maps from 1,295 tournaments. Median 5.45★ (middle 80%: 4.5–6.4★), 2:36 long, 175 BPM. 47% of maps are AR 8 or lower, against at most 12% in the other Hidden slots. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Covers what HD1 and HD2 don't, most often flow aim or tech under Hidden. 4,169 maps from 1,235 tournaments. Median 5.96★ (middle 80%: 4.9–7.0★), 2:34 long, 174 BPM. More streams (32% stream-heavy) and slider velocity changes (39 a minute) than HD1 or HD2. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with four or more Hidden maps. Most picks resemble HD3: tech, streams or flex maps under Hidden. 944 maps from 347 tournaments. Median 6.24★ (middle 80%: 5.2–7.2★), 2:46 long, 178 BPM. 87% of these maps come from quarterfinal-or-later pools. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

NM1-style aim under HardRock's higher approach rate, smaller circles and stricter timing. 6,402 maps from 1,449 tournaments. Median 5.80★ (middle 80%: 4.7–6.9★), 3:20 long, 190 BPM. The least streamy and the longest of the HardRock slots: only 11% of maps are stream-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Small circles (usually CS 6.5 after HardRock) that demand accurate aim. 4,884 maps from 1,339 tournaments. Median 5.39★ (middle 80%: 4.3–6.3★), 2:25 long, 174 BPM. 51% of maps are CS 5 or higher before HardRock, against at most 15% in the other HardRock slots. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Covers what HR1 and HR2 don't, often light tech, bursty or control-heavy maps that HardRock makes much harder to hit. 4,349 maps from 1,258 tournaments. Median 5.73★ (middle 80%: 4.8–6.7★), 2:33 long, 174 BPM. More streams (26% stream-heavy) and slider velocity changes (37 a minute) than HR1 or HR2. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with four or more HardRock maps. Most picks resemble HR3: tech, bursty or flex maps. 1,069 maps from 365 tournaments. Median 6.02★ (middle 80%: 5.1–7.0★), 2:38 long, 175 BPM. 87% of these maps come from quarterfinal-or-later pools. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Snappy aim at DoubleTime's faster tempo, with the odd burst, needing quick reactions. 5,050 maps from 1,400 tournaments. Median 4.56★ before DT (middle 80%: 3.6–5.3★), 2:27 long, 240 BPM with DT. The least streamy and the longest of the DoubleTime slots: only 4% of maps are stream-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Repeated short bursts and streams broken up by sliders at high BPM, testing tapping control and stamina. 4,413 maps from 1,291 tournaments. Median 4.37★ before DT (middle 80%: 3.5–5.2★), 2:15 long, 240 BPM with DT. 39% of maps are burst-heavy and 16% stream-heavy, against 20% and 4% in DT1. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Raw tapping speed: bursts at very fast BPM, usually with simpler patterns than DT2. 4,333 maps from 1,282 tournaments. Median 4.46★ before DT (middle 80%: 3.7–5.2★), 2:14 long, 237 BPM with DT. 38% of maps are burst-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Covers what the other DoubleTime maps don't: alt, finger control, lower-BPM or old-style maps. 2,406 maps from 942 tournaments. Median 4.60★ before DT (middle 80%: 3.9–5.3★), 2:15 long, 216 BPM with DT. The lowest median BPM of the DoubleTime slots. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with five or more DoubleTime maps. Most picks are non-standard or flex maps, much like DT4. 254 maps from 96 tournaments. Median 4.72★ before DT (middle 80%: 4.0–5.5★), 2:10 long, 219 BPM with DT. 80% of these maps come from quarterfinal-or-later pools. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Aim maps that are about equally hard with Hidden or HardRock: flow aim, awkward aim or dense, reading-heavy patterns. 4,206 maps from 1,026 tournaments. Median 5.75★ (middle 80%: 4.6–6.9★), 3:00 long, 186 BPM. The least streamy and the longest of the FreeMod slots: only 19% of maps are stream-heavy. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Low AR and small circles together, so the map gets much harder whichever mod you pick. 3,391 maps from 958 tournaments. Median 5.47★ (middle 80%: 4.4–6.6★), 2:35 long, 176 BPM. 37% of maps are AR 8 or lower and 33% are CS 5 or higher, more than any other FreeMod slot. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

The filler slot: skills the rest of the FreeMod, Hidden and HardRock maps don't cover, such as tech, alt or streams. 2,806 maps from 857 tournaments. Median 5.78★ (middle 80%: 4.7–6.9★), 2:45 long, 180 BPM. A mix: 26% of maps are stream-heavy, 35% burst-heavy and 17% AR 8 or lower. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

Only exists in pools with four or more FreeMod maps. Most picks are filler or flex maps, much like FM3. 490 maps from 166 tournaments. Median 6.04★ (middle 80%: 5.0–7.3★), 2:49 long, 180 BPM. 83% of these maps come from quarterfinal-or-later pools. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.

The tiebreaker: a long map mixing many skills, which favours the most well-rounded player. 3,541 maps from 1,130 tournaments. Median 6.31★ (middle 80%: 5.0–7.7★), 5:15 long, 180 BPM. 93% of maps are over 4 minutes long, and it has the highest median star rating of any slot. Collected from 1,591 osu!standard tournament mappools listed on osu!collector. A map's slot is its position within its mod bracket in the pool (the third NoMod map is NM3). The skill in the title is what this slot traditionally tests, but every tournament pools differently, so many maps won't match the label.