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Special Week Build Guide | Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Special Week Build Guide | Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Special Week excels as a **Medium to Long-distance** runner, leveraging high stamina scaling and flexible positioning. While she thrives as a **Leader**, Betweener strategies can also work with proper management. For consistent results, prioritize a clean Leader build to stabilize pacing and minimize mood fluctuations.

Core Stat Targets

  • Speed: Max this first! Aim for **700+** to dominate Medium races.
  • Stamina: **500+** for Long-distance; **~400** suffices for Medium races if paired with recovery skills.
  • Power: Maintain **500+** to handle turns and late-race surges.
  • Wit: Target **300+** to improve skill activation and mood stability.
  • Guts: Optional—only invest if using Guts-based strategies or facing stamina crashes.

Optimal Support Cards

  • 3× Speed Cards: Focus on high-bond options with Medium/Long-distance skill synergy.
  • 1× Stamina Card: Essential for surviving final stretches (e.g., Super Creek).
  • 1× Wit Card: Enhances recovery and skill reliability (e.g., Fine Motion).
  • 1× Power Card: Balances stats for strong finishes.

Training Guidelines

  • Prioritize Speed Early: Unlock Level 5 Speed training before critical races.
  • Monitor Stamina: Adjust training if performance drops post-race midpoint.
  • Balance Power & Wit: Train these as secondary stats during weak Speed rotations.
  • Leverage Bond Drills: Maximize stat gains with multi-support tiles.
  • Manage Mood: Use Recreation or Wit drills if mood dips below Good.

Skill Recommendations

  • Race-Type Synergy: Corner/straight speed boosts for Medium/Long races.
  • Stamina Recovery: Skills like Runner’s High for endurance.
  • Leadership Buffs: Front Runner or pacing skills to maintain position.
  • Wit-Dependent Skills: Capitalize on her Wit growth for reliable triggers.

Race Strategy & Inheritance

**Leader builds** (Aptitude A+) are her most consistent role. Avoid Betweener setups unless experienced. Ideal legacy parents include:

  • TM Opera O
  • Rice Shower
  • Mejiro Ryan

Steer clear of Chaser/Sprinter-focused parents—they clash with her pacing.

TL;DR

  • Role: Optimize for Leader (Aptitude A+)
  • Stats: Speed 700+, Stamina 500+, Power 500+
  • Supports: 3 Speed / 1 Stamina / 1 Power / 1 Wit
  • Training: Speed > Stamina > Power/Wit balance
  • Mood: Fix with Recreation, not Rest
  • Parents: Prioritize Medium/Long-distance Leaders
  • Avoid: Chaser builds and low-Wit setups