Here’s a complete guide to making Special Week a beast in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. She’s perfect for leading the pack in medium and long-distance races on Turf. This guide breaks down her stat priorities, support cards, skills, and legacy picks to help you crush it in Career mode, PvE, and PvP (Team Trials).

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Overview of Special Week

  • Role: She’s a front-runner (Leader) but can also hang as a Betweener. She shines in medium and long-distance races on Turf.
  • Stat Bonuses: Stamina gets a 20% boost, and Intelligence/Wit gets 10%.
  • Aptitudes:
    • Distance: Medium (A), Long (A).
    • Track: Turf (A).
    • Tactic: Leader (A), Betweener (B).
  • Strengths: Special Week is easy to use for new players, with solid all-around stats and a knack for leading. Her unique skill, Shooting Star, gives her a speed burst to pull ahead late in the race.
  • Weaknesses: You’ve got to manage her stamina carefully in long races and balance her stats to avoid fading at the end.

Stat Priorities

To make Special Week a top-tier front-runner, focus on these stats in this order:

  1. Speed (700+ for Medium, 600+ for Long):
    • Speed is her bread and butter for taking the lead early and keeping it. Shoot for 700+ Speed in medium races to outrun everyone, and 600+ for long races to stay in the game.
    • Early on, hammer Speed training to set her up as a pace-setter.
  2. Stamina (500+ for Medium, 600+ for Long):
    • Her 20% Stamina bonus helps her keep going. For medium races, 500+ Stamina is enough, but long races need 600+ to avoid her gassing out late.
    • Grab stamina-recovery skills to offset the heavy drain from leading.
  3. Power (500+):
    • Power helps her accelerate out of turns and push past rivals mid-race. Aim for 500+ to make sure she can hold her own in the lead.
  4. Wit/Intelligence (300+):
    • Wit boosts skill activation and helps her manage stamina smartly. Get 300+ to make sure Shooting Star and other skills trigger when you need them.
  5. Guts (Optional, 200–300):
    • Guts isn’t a must but can hit 200–300 if you’re struggling with stamina late or using a Guts-heavy support deck. It helps her keep speed when stamina’s low.

Note: For long races, bump Stamina to 700+ to ensure she lasts the whole way.

Support Card Loadout

A solid support card deck is key to boosting Special Week’s stats and training. Focus on cards that pump up Speed, Stamina, and recovery skills while maxing out friendships early.

  • Recommended Deck:
    • 3 Speed Cards: Gotta have these to hit high Speed. Good picks are:
      • SSR [Fire at My Heels] Kitasan Black: Perfect for front-runners, with big Speed gains and long-term value.
      • SSR Fine Motion: Boosts Speed and Wit, helping skills fire off.
      • SR Eishin Flash (if you’re short on SSRs): A decent budget option for Speed.
    • 1 Stamina Card: Keeps her from fading in long races.
      • SSR Super Creek: Gives the Swinging Maestro skill, a huge stamina-recovery boost for front-runners.
    • 1 Power Card: Helps with acceleration and mid-race battles.
      • SSR [Happiness Just Around the Bend] Rice Shower: Adds Power and fits her front-running style.
    • 1 Wit Card (optional for long races): Improves skill activation and mood.
      • SSR Tazuna: Great for managing mood and energy, especially for new players.
  • Tips:
    • Get support card friendships to 80% (orange bar) early for big stat boosts during Friendship Training.
    • Borrow a maxed-out SSR like Super Creek or Kitasan Black if your cards are weak.
    • For long races, try 2 Speed + 2 Stamina + 1 Power + 1 Wit to focus on endurance.

Skill Recommendations

Skills are what make Special Week shine as a front-runner. Grab ones that boost speed, recover stamina, and help her stay ahead. Use Skill Points wisely to focus on her racing style and track.

  • Key Skills:
    • Shooting Star (Unique Skill): Gives a speed boost in the final stretch to pass rivals or keep the lead. Needs decent Wit to trigger reliably.
    • Swinging Maestro (SSR Super Creek): Restores a ton of stamina mid-race, a must for front-runners in medium and long races.
    • Runner’s High: Recovers stamina mid-race to counter the drain of leading.
    • Corner Speed Boost: Speeds her up on turns, helping her stay in front.
    • Straightaway Speed Boost: Kicks in on straight sections, great for medium races.
    • Starting Dash/Leading Position: Helps her grab the lead right from the gate.
    • Pacing Stabilizers/Front-Position Bonuses: Keep her in control of the race pace.
  • Skills to Skip:
    • Avoid Chaser or Sprinter skills (like late-burst or trailing ones) that don’t fit her front-running style.
  • Tips:
    • Grab skills with Hint discounts during training to save Skill Points.
    • Get 300+ Wit to boost skill activation, especially for Shooting Star.

Legacy Picks

Picking the right Legacy Umamusume (parents and grandparents) gives stat boosts and skill hints that fit Special Week’s front-running style. Go for characters with leadership and medium/long-distance skills.

  • Recommended Legacy Picks:
    • Rice Shower: Passes down stamina and front-running traits.
    • TM Opera O: Offers skills for medium/long races and leadership.
    • Mejiro Ryan: Boosts stamina and power, perfect for her style.
    • Tokai Teio: Adds Speed and Stamina, great for front-runners.
    • Oguri Cap: Pumps up Speed and Power, matching her needs.
  • Tips:
    • Skip Chaser or Sprinter legacies (like Maruzensky for short races) since they don’t fit her pacing.
    • Aim for legacies with 3-star Speed or Stamina Sparks for big starting bonuses (e.g., +21 Speed per 3-star Spark, up to +126 with the right setup).

Training Tips

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  • Early Game (Year 1):
    • Focus on maxing out support card friendships to hit 80% (orange bar) for Friendship Training stat boosts.
    • Train Speed mostly but mix in Stamina and Power to stay balanced.
    • Check the Hints icon to guide stat training and rest periods.
  • Mid-Game (Year 2–3):
    • Get Speed to 700+ for medium races or 600+ for long races, Stamina to 500–600+, and Power to 500+.
    • Run extra races to rack up fans and hit career goals (like G2 Centaur Stakes or G1 Sprinters Stakes).
    • Keep her mood and energy up to avoid burnout. Use Wit drills or Recreation if needed.
  • Late Game (URA Finale):
    • Make sure Stamina is high enough (600+ for long races) to avoid fading late.
    • Spend Skill Points on key skills like Shooting Star and Swinging Maestro.
    • Balance training to keep her mood high and avoid injuries, hitting the Infirmary if she gets hurt.

Race Strategy

  • Medium-Distance Races:
    • Use her high Speed (700+) and Shooting Star to take the lead early and hold it.
    • Grab stamina-recovery skills like Swinging Maestro to keep her going in the final stretch.
    • Focus on corner and straightaway speed skills to dominate the race.
  • Long-Distance Races:
    • Boost Stamina to 700+ for longer tracks. Consider 2 Stamina support cards.
    • Stack stamina-recovery skills to handle the heavy drain of leading.
    • Position her to take the lead early and avoid getting boxed in by rivals.
  • PvP (Team Trials):
    • Build for Class 1–6 by maxing Speed and Stamina to beat other front-runners.
    • Use legacy picks and support cards to push stats for consistent wins.

Additional Tips

  • Mood Management: Keep her mood high with Wit drills or Recreation to boost training and skill activation.
  • Injury Prevention: Watch her fatigue and hit the Infirmary if she’s injured to avoid mood drops.
  • Legend Races: Run Special Week Legend races to earn star pieces and raise her rarity (e.g., to 3 stars for her unique skill).
  • Rerolling: If you’re starting fresh, aim for SSR support cards like Kitasan Black or Super Creek to make training easier.

Summary

To make Special Week a star in Umamusume: Pretty Derby:

  • Stats: Focus on Speed (700+ medium, 600+ long), Stamina (500–600+), Power (500+), Wit (300+), and Guts (200–300 if needed).
  • Support Cards: Run 3 Speed (e.g., Kitasan Black, Fine Motion), 1 Stamina (e.g., Super Creek), 1 Power (e.g., Rice Shower), and 1 Wit (e.g., Tazuna).
  • Skills: Grab Shooting Star, Swinging Maestro, Runner’s High, corner/straightaway speed boosts, and front-position skills.
  • Legacies: Pick Rice Shower, TM Opera O, Mejiro Ryan, Tokai Teio, or Oguri Cap for front-runner boosts.
  • Training: Max friendships early, balance stats, keep mood/energy high, and prioritize key skills for URA Finale and PvP.