Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Silence Suzuka Build Guide

Silence Suzuka in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a beast when it comes to leading the pack in Mile (1500–1800m) and Medium (1800–2500m) Turf races. Her Escape style means she bolts out front and tries to stay there. This guide breaks down how to build Silence Suzuka for consistent wins, whether you're tackling story mode or PvP races. Let’s dive into the Silence Suzuka top build.

Stat Priorities

To make Suzuka shine, focus on these stats to match her front-runner game plan:

• Speed (Top Priority): Shoot for 1200–1400 Speed by the end. Suzuka gets a 20% Speed boost, so this stat is key to keeping her ahead. Train Speed hard from the start for the best Silence Suzuka build.
• Stamina (Next Up): Aim for 700–1000+ Stamina. For her unique skill Great Escape, go for 1000+ with a gold recovery skill to keep her going in Mile races. Otherwise, 700+ with a recovery skill works for most Mile tracks. Medium races might need a bit more.
• Power (Solid Backup): Get 500–800 Power. It helps her push through corners and keep momentum in clutch moments.
• Guts (Don’t Sleep On It): Target 800–1100, or even 1200 if Stamina’s lower. Her 10% Guts bonus prevents stamina crashes and boosts her final push. This is critical for how to build Silence Suzuka effectively.
• Wit (Intelligence): Go for 350–900+. Wit helps with skill triggers and keeps her on the best path to avoid getting boxed in. Higher Wit (900+) is great for competitive builds.

Support Card Setup

Your support card deck is the backbone of stat growth and skill unlocks. Here’s a solid setup for the best Silence Suzuka build:

• 2–3 Speed Cards: These pump up her Speed. Top picks:
  • [Tracen Academy] Silence Suzuka (SSR): Great for Speed and Escape skill hints.
  • [Tracen Academy] Maruzensky (SSR): Awesome for front-runners and Speed gains.
  • [Lamplit Training of a Witch-to-Be] Tokai Teio (SSR): Boosts Speed and team bonds.
• 2 Guts Cards: These help with late-race staying power. Try:
  • [Tracen Academy] Haru Urara (SR/SSR): Budget-friendly and reliable for Guts.
• 1 Stamina or Wit Card: Pick based on what you need:
  • Stamina: [SSR Narita Top Road] for Escape-focused Stamina.
  • Wit: [Smart Falcon (SSR)] for better skill activation.
• 1 Friend Card (Optional): [Ryoga (Friend)] speeds up bonding and training.

Skill Recommendations

Skills are what make Suzuka a monster on the track. Focus on these to max out her Escape style and figure out which stats to level on Silence Suzuka:

• Unique Skill: I Won’t Give Up the Lead! – Gives a mid-race speed spike when she’s in front. Upgrade this for big wins in tough races.
• Must-Have Skills:
  • Concentration: Nails the start, which is huge for front-runners.
  • Nige Corner / Nige Straight: Boosts her early and mid-race lead.
  • Head Start (Chokkousou): Gets her out front fast.
  • Light Step: Helps her glide through corners.
  • Runner’s Trick: Small stamina recovery for Medium races.
  • Focus: Ups skill activation when leading.
  • Joushou Kibun: Keeps her in control mid-race.
• Recovery Skills: Grab one like Swinging Maestro or Breath of Fresh Air to manage stamina, especially if you’re running Great Escape or have 700–1000 Stamina.

Inheritance (Legacy Umamusume)

Inheritance gives Suzuka a head start with better stats and skills, especially if her Mile/Turf aptitude isn’t A. Go for parents with Escape and Mile synergy:

• Top Parents:
  • Maruzensky: Boosts Speed and Escape skills.
  • Oguri Cap: Great for Speed and Mile races.
  • Grass Wonder: Adds Mile and Escape bonuses.
  • Daiwa Scarlet: Solid for Mile stat boosts.
• Inheritance Goals:
  • Aim for Speed and Guts boosts (+12–21 from 3* Sparks).
  • Grab Escape skills like Head Start or recovery skills.

Training Tips

• Bond Early: Build Friendship fast to unlock better training boosts. Use Recreation instead of Rest to keep mood up without skipping training.
• Mood Control: Suzuka gets hit with negative events, so watch her mood. Low mood tanks performance. Use Recreation or Friend card events to fix it.
• Race Often: Run races to grab Skill Points and fans, which unlock better training and milestones.
• Scenario vs. PvP: Story mode gives hidden stat buffs, making wins easier. PvP doesn’t, so stack recovery skills and high Wit (900+) for those.
• Rerolling: If you’re starting out, reroll for Speed SSRs like Suzuka or Maruzensky to make training smoother. LDPlayer’s Multi-Instance Sync can speed this up.

Race Strategy

• Track and Distance: Stick to Mile (1500–1800m) and Medium (1800–2500m) Turf races where Suzuka’s A aptitude shines. Skip Short or Long races (D/E aptitude).
• Front-Runner Plan: Suzuka’s all about grabbing the lead and holding it. Use Concentration and Head Start to burst out front, then Nige Corner/Straight or her Unique Skill to pull away mid-race. Save recovery skills for the final stretch if Stamina’s tight.
• Weaknesses: Pace Chasers or Late Surgers can catch her if Speed or Wit is low. Aim for 1200+ Speed and 900+ Wit in PvP to stay safe.

Additional Notes

• Story vs. PvP: Suzuka’s easier to build for story mode (URA Finals) thanks to buffs. For PvP (Team Stadium), prioritize Wit and recovery skills for tougher races.
• F2P Friendly: Suzuka’s straightforward Speed focus makes her great for beginners. SR cards like Haru Urara keep her viable without SSRs.
• Lore Note: Suzuka’s based on the real-life horse, a legendary front-runner who tragically died after a 1998 injury. Her in-game skills reflect her blazing speed and lead-taking style.

Sample Build Summary

• Stats: Speed (1200–1400), Stamina (700–1000+), Power (500–800), Guts (800–1100), Wit (350–900+)
• Support Cards: 2–3 Speed (Suzuka SSR, Maruzensky), 2 Guts (Haru Urara), 1 Stamina/Wit (Narita Top Road/Smart Falcon) or Friend (Ryoga)
• Skills: Concentration, Nige Corner/Straight, Head Start, Light Step, Runner’s Trick, Focus, Swinging Maestro or Breath of Fresh Air, Unique Skill
• Inheritance: Maruzensky, Oguri Cap, or Grass Wonder for Speed/Guts and Escape skills
• Training: Focus on Speed and bonds early, use Recreation for mood, race for Skill Points