Summary of "GEMINI CUP META GUIDE! (Stats, Skills & Debuff Meta) | Umamusume: Pretty Derby"

Gemini Cup Meta Guide Summary - Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Storyline / Context

The video prepares players for the Gemini Cup event in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, focusing on strategies for both the open league and graded league, as well as advice for new players. The guide is concise, aiming to cover key meta elements within 5 minutes.

Gameplay Highlights & Meta Overview

Core Meta Skill:
- Straightaway Spirit is the pivotal acceleration skill for the Gemini Cup (K to 3200 rating).
- It activates earliest, allowing aces to reach top speed sooner than competitors.
- Other skills like Red Shift, Shooting for Victory, and Let's Bump Some Iron activate later and are less optimal.
Top 3 Recommended Ace Umamusume:
1. Gold Ship
  - 20% stamina bonus, easing stamina requirements.
  - Unlocks gold recovery skill Go Home Specialist at potential level 5.
  - Can easily pair with Super Quick and Swing Maestro for two gold recovery skills.
  - Highly recommended, especially for free-to-play players.
2. Narita Taishin
  - Has Straightaway Spirit as a potential skill and a gold version Encroaching Shadow at potential level 5.
  - Unique skill Nemesis activates on the final corner after Straightaway Spirit.
  - Gold recovery skill Sleeping Lion is easily countered due to the debuff meta.
  - Requires more recovery skill support but is the strongest if fully built.
3. Meimo McQueen (Pace Chaser Role)
  - Benefits from gold recovery skill Calm and Collected at potential level 5.
  - Can use Gormal and Swinging Maestro recovery skills.
  - Naturally suited for the course but cannot run Straightaway Spirit, which is a disadvantage.
  - Better used as an encloser only if Gold Ship is unavailable.
Debuffer Strategy:
- Use a counter-meta debuffer (example: AU) built intentionally weak with poor stats to fall behind during the race.
- This extends the distance rate box and counters Narita Taishin’s Sleeping Lion by preventing its activation.
- Avoid giving the debuffer any recovery or stat-boosting skills to keep them weak and effective in debuffing.
Recommended Team Setup:
- Two debuffers (AU and Nice Nature).
- One ace Uma (preferably Gold Ship).

Stat Priorities

Most Important:
- Stamina (highest priority, crucial for late-game endurance).
Secondary:
- Speed, Power, Wits (can be sacrificed for stamina).
Guts:
- Has value but can be increased by training stamina.

Skill Recommendations

Acceleration:
- Straightaway Spirit (must inherit unless using Narita Taishin).
Gold Recovery Skills:
- Swing Maestro (from Super Creek).
- Cool Down (from McQueen).
- Go Home Specialist (Gold Ship’s unique skill).
Standard Recovery Skills:
- Corner Recovery, Deep Breaths, After School Stroll (only for enclosers).
Green Skills:
- Right-Handed, Spring Runner, Curator Racecourse, Standard Distance, Firm Conditions.

Support Card & Legacy Recommendations

Support Cards:
- Three speed cards and three stamina cards.
Legacy Spread:
- Two stamina legacies, ideally both nine-star stamina umas (63 stamina each).
- If unavailable, guest legacies can be used while searching for better ones.

General Advice

Avoid burnout preparing for the Gemini Cup; it’s a challenging event.
If you can’t meet the ideal stats or build legacies, focus on enjoying the game.
Participation and fun are more important than perfection.

Featured Gamer / Source

Static (the guide creator and narrator)

This summary covers the storyline context, gameplay meta, key strategies, and tips for success in the Gemini Cup of Umamusume: Pretty Derby as presented in the video.