Top 5 Stats Priority Guide for Umamusume Pretty Derby (July 2025)
I've been training horse girls in Umamusume: Pretty Derby since the Japanese launch, and now with the global release finally here in July 2025, I'm seeing countless new trainers making the same costly mistake - spreading their stats too thin without understanding which ones truly matter. Trust me, I've wasted countless training sessions before figuring out the optimal stat priorities that separate winning trainers from those stuck in mediocrity.
After analyzing hundreds of races and testing every possible stat combination, I'm ready to share the definitive ranking of which stats you should prioritize first. Whether you're aiming to dominate the URA Finals or climb the Champions Meeting rankings, understanding these stat priorities will transform your training strategy and help you raise unstoppable horse girls.
Table of Contents
Understanding Umamusume's Five Core Stats
Before diving into my rankings, let me break down what each stat actually does in the game. Understanding these mechanics is crucial for making informed training decisions.
| Stat | Primary Effect | Secondary Benefits | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Maximum velocity | Final spurt power | 2000 |
| Stamina | Energy reserves | Race endurance | 2000 |
| Power | Acceleration | Hill climbing, positioning | 2000 |
| Guts | Final spurt duration | Stamina efficiency | 2000 |
| Wit | Skill activation rate | Training success, positioning | 2000 |
Each stat has diminishing returns after 1200, where additional points only count for half their value. However, certain breakpoints like 901 and 1600 still provide significant benefits, making them worth pursuing for your main stats.
#5 Wit - The Foundation Builder (But Not Your Priority)
Starting from the bottom of my priority list, Wit might not steal the spotlight, but when it comes to raw contribution to crossing the finish line, Wit is the secret MVP of every successful training run and the bedrock upon which champions are built.
Why Wit Ranks Fifth
Despite being last on my list, Wit serves several critical functions:
- Skill Activation: Increases the chance your carefully selected skills actually trigger during races
- Kakari Prevention: Wit is a trainer's primary defense against the dreaded "Kakari" (Rushed) state, a disastrous condition where a horse girl loses control and burns through her Stamina at a shockingly high rate.
- Training Efficiency: Wit training is the only type that recovers energy, making it a productive rest option
- Positioning Sense: Helps avoid getting boxed in by other racers
When to Focus on Wit
I recommend raising Wit to around 600-800 for most builds, focusing on it primarily when:
- You're running skill-heavy strategies
- Your training energy is low
- You need safe stat gains without risk
For new players using the Umamusume: Pretty Derby Reroll Guide, don't stress about perfect Wit stats early on - it's more of a late-game optimization.
#4 Power - The Mid-Race Game Changer
Power is the stat that turns raw potential into actual race results. This stat is the key to accessing and applying potential on the track, governing the explosive force needed for acceleration, maneuvering, and overcoming obstacles.
Power's Critical Functions
Power affects multiple crucial racing aspects:
- Acceleration: How quickly your horse girl reaches top speed
- Corner Exit Speed: Maintains momentum through turns
- Hill Performance: Reduces speed loss on uphill segments
- Lane Changes: Enables smooth positioning adjustments
- Dirt Track Performance: Essential for overcoming dirt penalties
Optimal Power Targets
My recommended Power benchmarks:
- Short/Mile Races: 800-1000
- Medium/Long Races: 600-800
- Dirt Specialists: 1200+ (non-negotiable)
For any player specializing in Dirt races, where there is a significant inherent penalty, Power becomes a non-negotiable priority.
#3 Guts - Your Secret Weapon for Photo Finishes
Long overlooked and misunderstood, Guts has found a niche in modern Umamusume. It's no longer just a "dump stat." Recent updates and competitive metas have cemented its place as the insurance policy for trainers who want to win nail-biters.
Understanding Guts Mechanics
Guts influences several end-race scenarios:
- Extended Spurts: When an Umamusume's main energy reserve is depleted, a high Guts stat allows her to maintain top speed for longer instead of grinding to a halt.
- Oikurabe Battles: Head-to-head duels near the finish line
- Stamina Efficiency: Reduces energy drain during final spurts
- Clutch Factor: Determines performance in close finishes
Strategic Guts Investment
Based on my testing, here's when Guts becomes crucial:
- Sprint Races: 400-600 (minimal investment)
- Mile Races: 600-800 (moderate priority)
- Medium/Long: 800-1200 (high priority)
Especially in longer races, the guts stat is the key to converting a lead into a win.
#2 Stamina - The Gatekeeper of Victory
Stamina is the gatekeeper of Umamusume, and is non-negotiable for any build meant to survive beyond short sprints. If the Stamina bar empties before the finish line, the Umamusume suffers a massive speed loss and drops out of contention, no matter how high her other stats are.
Critical Stamina Thresholds
Through extensive testing, I've identified these minimum stamina requirements:
| Distance | Minimum Stamina | Recommended | With Recovery Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<1400m) | 300-400 | 400-500 | 300 |
| Mile (1401-1800m) | 500-600 | 700-800 | 500 |
| Medium (1801-2400m) | 700-900 | 900-1100 | 700 |
| Long (2401m+) | 900-1200 | 1200-1400 | 900 |
Stamina Optimization Tips
The goal isn't to have the most Stamina in the race, but to have just enough to cross the finish line at full speed. Any investment beyond that point yields sharply diminishing returns and represents wasted training turns that could have gone into Speed or Power.
Key strategies for stamina management:
- Recovery Skills: Prioritize gold recovery skills like Swinging Maestro
- Pace Management: Match stamina to your running style
- Course Awareness: Hills and weather increase stamina drain
- Support Cards: SSR Super Creek remains meta for stamina builds
#1 Speed - The Ultimate Race-Winning Stat
At the absolute pinnacle of the stat hierarchy stands Speed. It's the stat that delivers the wins, plain and simple. In every race, at every distance, the Umamusume with the highest effective Speed at the finish almost always claims victory.
Why Speed Dominates Everything
Speed's universal importance stems from several factors:
- Maximum Velocity: Directly determines your top racing speed
- Final Spurt Impact: Its most critical impact occurs in the Last Spurt, the final third of the race where most contests are won or lost.
- Universal Relevance: From the shortest 1000m sprint to the longest 3600m marathon, a higher Speed stat is always better.
- Meta Stability: Speed has remained the top priority since launch
Speed Investment Strategy
My proven speed benchmarks for success:
- Minimum Viable: 1000 (barely competitive)
- Competitive: 1200 (good for most content)
- Optimal: 1400-1600 (high-end racing)
- Maximum: 1800-2000 (for serious competitors)
In the early stages, Speed is arguably the most important stat to invest in, especially for short (less than 1400m) and mile (1401–1800m) races.
Advanced Stat Synergies and Combinations
Understanding individual stats is just the beginning. The real mastery comes from knowing how they work together.
The Speed-Power Synergy
Speed and Power form the core of most successful builds. At the start of the game, Speed and Power will be your two most important stats. This combination ensures:
- Quick acceleration to top speed
- Maintained velocity through corners
- Strong positioning throughout races
The Stamina-Guts Balance
For longer races, balancing Stamina and Guts creates sustained performance:
- Stamina provides the fuel
- Guts ensures efficient usage
- Together, they prevent late-race collapses
The Wit Multiplier Effect
While lowest priority, Wit amplifies your other investments:
- Higher skill activation means your expensive skills actually work
- Better positioning leverages your Speed advantage
- Reduced training failures preserve your time investment
Training Order Strategy for New Players
Based on my experience and the current 2025 meta, here's my recommended training progression:
Early Game (Turns 1-30)
- Speed to 600-800
- Stamina to match your target distance
- Power to 400-600
- Guts to 400
- Wit to 400
Mid Game (Turns 31-50)
- Push Speed toward 1200
- Ensure Stamina meets requirements
- Raise Power based on your strategy
- Balance Guts for race distance
- Opportunistic Wit training
Late Game (Turns 51-72)
- Maximize Speed (priority #1)
- Fill Stamina gaps
- Polish Power for specific needs
- Fine-tune Guts for clutch moments
- Top off Wit if energy permits
Character-Specific Stat Priorities
Different horse girls excel with different stat distributions. Here are some examples:
Sakura Bakushin O
- Speed: Maximum priority (1600+)
- Power: High (1000+)
- Stamina: Minimal (400-500)
- Sprint specialist build
Rice Shower
- Stamina: Maximum priority (1400+)
- Speed: High (1200+)
- Guts: Moderate (800+)
- Long-distance specialist
Special Week
- Speed: Very High (1400+)
- Stamina: High (1000+)
- Power: Moderate (800+)
- Balanced all-rounder
Common Stat-Building Mistakes to Avoid
After watching countless new trainers struggle, here are the pitfalls I see most often:
- Equal Distribution Trap: Trying to raise all stats equally
- Stamina Overkill: Wasting turns on excessive stamina
- Ignoring Distance: Not matching stats to race requirements
- Skill Neglect: High Wit without good skills to activate
- Power Undervaluation: Forgetting acceleration matters
The Global Meta and Stat Priorities
With the global release in July 2025, the meta has evolved from the Japanese version:
- Speed Inflation: Competition pushes speed requirements higher
- Skill Meta: Powerful recovery skills reduce stamina needs
- Support Card Impact: Better cards enable more aggressive stat distributions
- Team Stadium Considerations: PvP demands more balanced builds
FAQs
What's the absolute minimum Speed I need to be competitive?
For beginners, aim for at least 1000 Speed. However, Past 1200, growth slows by half, but breakpoints like 901 and 1600 still matter. Competitive players should target 1400+.
Should I prioritize stats differently for different race distances?
Absolutely! So in that sense, consider the Speed and Power stats for shorter sprint races, and the Stamina and Guts stats for longer marathons. Always match your stat distribution to your target races.
How important are support cards for stat training?
Critical. Good support cards can add 200-400 points per stat through bonuses and events. Check out tier lists for games like Zenless Zone Zero to understand how support systems work in gacha games.
Can I succeed with lower-tier horse girls if I optimize their stats?
Yes! Proper stat distribution can make B-tier horse girls competitive with poorly trained S-tiers. Focus on maximizing their strengths rather than fixing weaknesses.
What's the difference between stat caps and effective stats?
All stats cap at 2000, but races add temporary +400 to all stats. Additionally, mood can influence their effective performance by up to ±10%.
Should I use the analysis tool or just follow preset training?
Use the analysis tool! Like in complex games such as Warframe, understanding the numbers behind your choices leads to better results.
How do aptitudes affect stat priorities?
Aptitudes multiply your effective stats in specific conditions. An S-rank speed aptitude makes Speed investment even more valuable, while G-rank might suggest focusing elsewhere.
What's the most efficient way to raise multiple stats?
Focus on training types that give bonuses to your secondary needs. For example, training in the power facility will always give you power (a lot) and stamina (a bit less).
Conclusion: Your Path to Training Excellence
Every winning run is built around hitting the crucial Speed benchmark, hence making it the first priority for any serious trainer. However, remember that Umamusume: Pretty Derby rewards both strategic thinking and dedication. While Speed dominates my rankings, successful trainers understand that each stat plays a vital role in creating championship horse girls.
Start with Speed, ensure adequate Stamina, add Power for acceleration, include Guts for those photo finishes, and round out with Wit for consistency. This priority order has helped me dominate races since the Japanese launch, and now it's your turn to experience victory.
The global release in 2025 brings fresh competition and new challenges. Whether you're training your first horse girl or perfecting your hundredth, these stat priorities will guide you toward consistent success. Remember, just like in other popular gacha games, understanding the fundamentals is key to long-term enjoyment.
Now get out there and show everyone what a properly trained horse girl can do! May your Speed be high, your Stamina sufficient, and your victories countless!