Summary of Beginner's Skills Guide URA＆Aohal【Umamusume Pretty Derby/edit 26.1h】

Game Storyline Context

• The video focuses on skill mechanics in Umamusume Pretty Derby, particularly in the Japanese version.
• It aims to help beginners understand how to effectively use skills to win races, especially in PVP and team trials.

Gameplay Highlights & Skill Mechanics

• Unique Skills and Activation:
  • Unique skills like Triumphant Pulse are very strong for early speed bursts.
  • Activation conditions vary: some skills trigger easily based on rank position (e.g., Auguri), while others like Tail Step are harder to activate.
  • Skills related to distance and position in the race are crucial, especially those with “strategy” or distance in their names.
  • Activation timing and position on the track significantly affect skill effectiveness.
• Skill Types and Effects:
  • Speed Skills: Early acceleration and top speed are vital; stamina and recovery skills help maintain speed.
  • Recovery Skills: Important during mid-race and downhill corners to sustain stamina and acceleration.
  • Strategy Skills: Skills with “strategy” in their name often influence race positioning and pacing.
  • Acceleration Skills: Critical in PVP; accelerating early and maintaining speed leads to winning outcomes.
  • Tail Step and Slipstream: Useful for closing gaps and running ahead but harder to trigger.
• Skill Duration and Cost:
  • Medium to long-duration skills are preferred.
  • Some strong skills have inexpensive skill points making them efficient choices.
  • Weak skills or short duration skills are less recommended but can be situationally useful.
• Skill Activation Challenges:
  • Some skills have complex or restrictive activation conditions, making them less reliable.
  • Others are easier to trigger due to simple rank-based conditions.

Strategies & Tips

• Race Positioning:
  • Position in the first half of the race is critical.
  • Front runners benefit greatly from acceleration and ground work skills.
  • Maintaining stamina and using recovery skills before acceleration phases is essential.
• Training & Stats:
  • Focus on increasing speed and stamina to around 1,200 each for optimal performance.
  • Recovery and acceleration skills combined with high stamina allow maintaining top speed longer.
  • Potential level 5 skills and unique inheritance are important for competitive builds.
• Team Trials vs Champions Meeting (PVP):
  • Team trials focus on scoring and ranking, not just winning.
  • Champions Meeting (Chami) is the main PVP mode, emphasizing acceleration and skill timing.
  • Double cycle skills provide better skill points than single cycle.
  • Support cards and hints affect skill acquisition and effectiveness.
• Skill Acquisition:
  • Prioritize strong, easy-to-trigger skills with good duration.
  • Use free support cards and half-anniversary events to gather valuable skills.
  • Some skills are only available through events or inheritance.
• Acceleration & Positioning Examples:
  • Videos demonstrate how unique skills trigger acceleration and affect race outcomes.
  • Proper timing of acceleration skills can lead to faster top speed and race leads.
  • Ground work skill is vital for front runners to maintain lead from the start.

Summary Points

• Focus on skills with “strategy” and distance in their names.
• Prioritize recovery skills for mid and downhill corners.
• Understand that team trials and Champions Meeting require different skill setups.
• Acceleration skills and stamina are key to winning PVP.
• Skill activation timing and race positioning are crucial for success.
• Use unique inheritance and support cards to optimize skill builds.

Featured Gamer / Source

The guide is presented by the player "URA＆Aohal," who plays the Japanese version and explains skill mechanics in detail for English-speaking beginners.