Maruzensky in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a beast as a Front Runner, shining in Mile and Medium-distance Turf races, with some sneaky potential on Dirt. Her 20% Speed and 10% Stamina growth make her a speed machine, perfect for blasting out front and staying there. Here’s a straightforward guide to building her to victory.

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Build Overview

  • Racing Style: Front Runner—get ahead early and hold the lead.
  • Preferred Tracks: Turf (A aptitude) is her jam; Dirt (D aptitude) works with the right setup.
  • Preferred Distances: Mile (A) and Medium (B) are her sweet spots; Short (B) is fine too. Skip Long races unless you’ve got serious stamina support.
  • Key Stats:
    • Speed: Pump this up to 1000+ for endgame dominance.
    • Stamina: Aim for 400+ for Mile, 500+ for Medium, and more for Long with recovery skills.
    • Wit: Get 350+ to make sure skills like Concentration and Early Lead fire off.
    • Power: Don’t stress it too much—300–400 is enough unless she’s getting boxed in.
    • Guts: Mostly skip this; it’s not a big deal for Front Runners right now.

Training Strategy

  1. Early Game (Year 1):
    • Focus on maxing out friendship levels with Support Cards to Tier 4 (orange bar) for extra stat boosts. Train everything early to build those bonds by the end of Year 1.
    • Once friendships are solid, hammer Speed training to hit 900+ Speed before key races.
  2. Mid-to-Late Game:
    • Keep pushing Speed to 1000+ to crush Mile races.
    • Build Stamina to 400–500 for Medium races so she doesn’t gas out. For Long races, go for 600+ with strong recovery skills.
    • Raise Wit to 350+ to ensure skills like Concentration and Early Lead work consistently.
    • Don’t waste time on Power or Guts unless she’s struggling to hold her spot in crowded races.
  3. Career Mode Tips:
    • Pick races that fit her strengths (Mile/Medium, Turf). Don’t bother with Chaser or Late builds—they don’t work for her.
    • Keep an eye on fan count and race goals to qualify for the URA Finale. Run extra races if you need more fans.
    • Watch her condition to avoid injuries, using the Infirmary or rest when needed.

Support Card Setup

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  • Core Cards: Grab 3–4 Speed-focused SSR/SR cards to max out Speed and pick up Front Runner/Mile skills.
    • Top Picks:
      • Kitasan Black (Speed): The best for Speed and skill combos.
      • Smart Falcon (Speed): Perfect for Front Runner setups.
      • Silence Suzuka (Speed): Great for Speed and early positioning.
      • Super Creek (Stamina): Must-have for recovery skills in Medium or Long races.
      • Yukino Bijin (Intelligence/Wit): Helps skills kick in during the final stretch.
  • Card Strategy:
    • Go for cards with high bond levels and skills like Concentration, Early Lead, or Gear Shift.
    • Toss in one Stamina card (like Super Creek) for Medium/Long races to keep her going.
    • Skip Power or Guts cards unless the race setup demands them.

Legacy (Inheritance) Choices

  • Pick Legacy Uma Musume with high Speed and Stamina sparks to give Maruzensky a head start.
  • Recommended Legacies:
    • Oguri Cap: Solid Speed and Dirt aptitude for flexibility.
    • Kitasan Black: Great Speed/Stamina/Wit balance for Front Runner builds.
    • Special Week: Reliable for Speed and consistency.
  • Aim for 3* Speed sparks (needs 600+ Speed on Legacy) and green sparks for Maruzensky’s unique skill (Red Shift/LP1211-M).

Skills

  • Unique Skill: Red Shift/LP1211-M—boosts acceleration at the final corner if she’s near the front.
  • Priority Skills:
    • Concentration: Helps her start strong for an early lead.
    • Early Lead: Pumps up speed at the race start.
    • Gear Shift: Boosts mid-race acceleration.
    • Straight Master: Speeds her up on straightaways.
    • Acceleration (Awakening Lv 2): Improves early-race speed.
    • Gear Change (Awakening Lv 3): More acceleration power.
  • Spend Skill Points on Speed/Stamina boosts and discounted skills from Hints.