Symboli Rudolf, the "Emperor" and Tracen Academy’s student council president, is a beast in medium (1600–2000m) and long-distance (2000–3200m) turf races. She shines as a Pace Chaser or Late Surger, with her unique skill, Behold Thine Emperor’s Divine Might, kicking in after passing three rivals in the final stretch, giving her a huge speed boost to clinch the win.

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Stat Priorities

To make Rudolf a powerhouse, focus on these stats during training:

  • Speed: Your main focus. Shoot for 700–900+ (A-rank or better) to ensure she zooms past rivals late in the race. Get Speed training to Level 4 in 20–30 days for big gains.
  • Stamina: Key for keeping up in long races like the Japan Cup (2400m) or Tenno Sho (3200m). Aim for 600–700+ (B-rank or higher). Her +20% Stamina growth makes this easier.
  • Power: Helps her push through corners and crowded fields. Go for 600–700 (B-rank).
  • Wit (Intelligence): Boosts skill triggers and pacing. Target 300–400 for reliable skill activation (around 70% chance).
  • Guts: Less important but still useful. Aim for 300–400 to keep her steady in the final push.

Support Card Setup

Pick a support deck that plays to Rudolf’s strengths. Here’s a solid setup:

  • 3 Speed Cards: Grab cards with good bond growth and Pace Chaser or Late Surger skill hints, like King Halo or Kitasan Black. These pump up her finishing speed.
  • 2 Stamina Cards: Cards like Super Creek (SSR) are great for recovery skills to keep her going in long races. Super Creek’s corner recovery skill is a lifesaver.
  • 1 Power or Wit Card: A Power card like Narita Brian (SSR) helps with cornering and pushing through rivals, or a Wit card like Fine Motion boosts skill triggers and keeps her mood stable. For the last slot, borrow a high-level Speed or Stamina card from a top trainer for extra stat points.

Tip: Build friendships fast by picking training with multiple support cards (check the friendship bar in the top-right corner). Hit Rainbow/Friendship Training at 80% bond (orange) for max stat boosts.

Skill Recommendations

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Grab skills that fit Rudolf’s Pace Chaser or Late Surger style for medium and long races:

  • Unique Skill: Behold Thine Emperor’s Divine Might (triggers after overtaking three rivals in the final leg for a major speed boost).
  • Speed Skills: Homestretch Haste, Straightaway Acceleration (boost her late-race speed).
  • Recovery Skills: Swinging Maestro (easy to trigger for stamina recovery in long races).
  • Positioning Skills: Go with the Flow, Nimble Navigator, Late Savvy (help her position for that final surge).
  • Awakening Skills: Subdued Late Surgers, Dominator, Pace Chaser Corners, Professor of Curvature (Level 5, boosts speed at random corners).
  • Event Skill: Rainy Days (ups Guts in wet conditions).
  • Debuff Skills: Great for PvP to mess with rivals, especially Pace Chasers.

Note: Stick to skills with “Moderately” or “Greatly” in their descriptions for stronger effects. Skip weak “Slightly” skills unless you’re desperate.

Training Tips

  • Early Game: Hit Speed drills hard to reach Level 4 training in 20–30 days. Go for multi-character drills to rack up stats faster.
  • Mid-Game: Balance Speed and Stamina to prep for longer races. Use recovery skills if her Stamina is a bit low.
  • Mood Management: Keep Rudolf’s mood at Good or Great with Recreation or Wit drills to avoid bad traits. Only rest if her energy is super low, as it’s not the best use of time.
  • Career Goals: Rudolf’s goals include tough medium and long-distance races like Satsuki Sho, Japanese Derby, and Kikuka Sho. Check the race menu to tweak stats and running style (Pace Chaser or Late Surger) for each race. You can switch her style below the race screen’s style icons.
  • Inheritance: Pick Legacy Umamusume with high Speed and Stamina sparks (e.g., 3* Speed Spark for +21 bonus). Avoid Sprint or Leader-focused parents, as they don’t suit her.

Race Strategy

  • Medium/Long Races: Use Pace Chaser for medium races (1600–2000m) to hold a solid mid-pack spot, or Late Surger for long races (2000–3200m) to save energy and blast forward in the final third.
  • Legend Race: When facing Rudolf in her Legend Race, use a Front Runner with high Speed and stamina-recovery skills to stay ahead of her late surge. Debuff skills targeting Pace Chasers can give you an edge.
  • PvP: Her debuff skills and late-race burst make her a PvP monster. Aim for 901+ Speed for G1 races and solid Stamina to dominate.

Challenges

  • Rudolf’s career mode can be rough with mood swings and some tricky mile races that come with a -20% speed penalty. Use Tazuna support cards to keep her mood steady if needed.
  • Her unique skill needs her to pass three racers, which can be tough if she’s stuck in a crowd. Grab positioning skills to help her break free.

Sample Build

  • Stats: Speed 900+, Stamina 700+, Power 700+, Wit 350+, Guts 300+
  • Support Deck: 3 Speed (e.g., King Halo, Kitasan Black), 2 Stamina (e.g., Super Creek, Mejiro McQueen), 1 Power (e.g., Narita Brian)
  • Skills: Behold Thine Emperor’s Divine Might, Swinging Maestro, Homestretch Haste, Go with the Flow, Professor of Curvature
  • Running Style: Pace Chaser (medium races) or Late Surger (long races)