Here’s an in-depth build guide to make Mihono Bourbon shine in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. She’s a Front Runner who dominates Medium-distance Turf races with her solid stat growths (20% Stamina, 10% Power) and her G00 1st F∞ unique skill. Let’s break down how to build her with the right stats, skills, support cards, and strategies.

Stat Priorities

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Mihono Bourbon’s game plan is to lead from the start and hold it with her unique skill, which gives a speed and stamina boost late in the race if she’s out front. Focus on these stats:

  1. Speed (1000+): Gotta have this maxed out to keep her ahead as a Front Runner. Speed is her bread and butter.
  2. Stamina (600–800+): Needed to last through Medium-distance races (1600–2500m) and even some longer ones like the Arima Kinen. Her 20% Stamina growth helps hit this mark, but aim higher (800+) for long races or if you’re short on recovery skills.
  3. Power (500+): Helps her accelerate and handle turns or push past rivals. Her 10% Power growth makes this easier.
  4. Wit (350–400): Keeps her skills firing reliably and prevents bad starts, which can mess up her lead and unique skill.
  5. Guts (300–400): Not the main focus but keeps her from tiring out late in the race. It usually builds up naturally with Stamina training, so only tweak it if it’s too low.

Stat Notes:

  • For Medium-distance races, aim for Speed (1000+), Stamina (600–750), Power (500), Wit (350), and Guts (300–400).
  • For Long-distance races like Arima Kinen, push Stamina to 800+ to keep her from fading.
  • Use rainbow drills mid-game to level up multiple stats at once.

Recommended Skills

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Skills are key to keeping Mihono Bourbon in front and making sure her unique skill kicks in. Go for gold-bordered skills that fit her Front Runner style and Medium-distance focus. Here’s what to grab:

  1. Concentration: Cuts down on slow starts, helping her hit the front fast and avoid “Late Start” or “Rushed” debuffs that could tank her unique skill.
  2. Unshakable Stance: Keeps her steady at the lead, making it tough for others to pass her.
  3. Escape Artist: Boosts her Front Runner game, helping her stay ahead right from the gate.
  4. Greed for Speed: Gives a big speed boost late in the race, pairing perfectly with her unique skill for a strong finish.
  5. Front Runner Straightaways/Corners: Improves her performance on straight paths or turns, keeping her lead solid.
  6. Trackblazer: Helps her set the pace and dominate as a Front Runner.
  7. Early Lead: Locks in her front position early, matching her aggressive style.

Skill Notes:

  • Grab skills that activate early to secure her lead and dodge negative effects like “Late Start.”
  • Skip skills for other styles like Late Surger or Chaser, as they don’t fit her Front Runner approach.

Support Card Setup

Pick the right support cards to boost Mihono Bourbon’s stats and skills. A mix of Speed, Stamina, and Wit/Power cards works best. Go for 3–4 Speed, 1–2 Stamina, 1 Wit or Power.

Top Support Cards

  1. SSR Twin Turbo (Speed): Offers Front Runner skills and mood boosts, great for pumping up Speed.
  2. SSR Mayano Top Gun (Stamina): Bonds early and gives Stamina recovery skills, helping hit Stamina targets.
  3. SSR Manhattan Cafe (Stamina): Boosts Stamina and adds recovery skills for longer races.
  4. SSR Marvelous Sunday (Wit): Improves skill activation and training, ensuring her skills trigger reliably Marisa.
  5. SSR Silence Suzuka (Speed): Pumps up Speed and adds Front Runner skills like Leader’s Pride or Early Lead.

Support Card Tips:

  • Pick cards with early bond and recovery traits to train smarter and recover Stamina.
  • Make sure at least one card has Front Runner or Medium-distance skills to match her strengths.
  • Max out friendship with support cards for a 20% training boost when they’re in “Great” or “Good” mood.

Legacy Picks

In Career Mode, choose Legacy Umamusume to pass down stat boosts and skill hints through Inspiration. Go for veterans with 3-star attribute sparks for a big starting stat bump. Good picks:

  • Symboli Rudolf: Great for Medium-distance races with strong stat boosts.
  • Silence Suzuka: Matches her Front Runner style and boosts Speed.
  • Oguri Cap: Gives versatile stat and skill boosts for Medium distances.
  • Skip Pace or Chaser Legacies (like Gold Ship) that don’t fit her Front Runner style.

Legacy Tip: Borrow a strong Legacy from friends or community hubs (like Discord) for up to 40 extra stat points early on.

Training and Racing Strategy

Career Mode Focus:

  • Train Speed early to win her first race after debut, then balance Speed and Stamina for Medium and Long-distance races like Arima Kinen.
  • Keep her mood high (Great or Good) for a 20% training boost and 4% better race results.
  • Unlock rainbow drills mid-game to train multiple stats at once.

Race Strategy:

  • She’s best in Medium-distance (1600–2500m) Turf races but can handle some Long-distance ones with enough Stamina.
  • Mile-long runs (1600m) are tricky for Front Runners, so focus on pacing and recovery skills to stay strong.
  • Avoid “Late Start” or “Rushed” with Concentration and high Wit.

PvP and Team Trials:

  • Use her for Medium-distance Turf races in Team Trials. Pair her with strong runners for Sprint, Mile, Long, and Dirt races to rack up points.
  • She’s reliable in Medium-distance races but needs high stats to compete with meta characters like Oguri Cap or Symboli Rudolf.

Additional Tips

  • Reroll for Mihono Bourbon: If starting fresh, reroll for her (3-star) and strong SSR support cards like Twin Turbo or Silence Suzuka.
  • Inheritances: Pass down Speed and Stamina-focused skills or stats from Legacies for a better early game.
  • RNG Challenges: Her campaign can be tricky due to RNG and tough opponents like Rice Shower. Grind for better support cards and Legacies if you’re struggling.
  • Unique Skill (G00 1st F∞): Keep her in the lead for the final stretch to trigger this speed and stamina boost. Don’t let her fall behind.

Sample Build Summary

  • Stats: Speed (1000+), Stamina (600–800), Power (500), Wit (350), Guts (300–400)
  • Skills: Concentration, Unshakable Stance, Escape Artist, Greed for Speed, Front Runner Straightaways/Corners, Trackblazer
  • Support Cards: 3–4 Speed (SSR Twin Turbo, Silence Suzuka), 1–2 Stamina (Mayano Top Gun, Manhattan Cafe), 1 Wit (Marvelous Sunday)
  • Legacies: Symboli Rudolf, Silence Suzuka, or Oguri Cap
  • Focus: Lead from the start, keep Speed and Stamina high, and ensure skills trigger with Wit.