Uma Musume Pretty Derby Free-to-Play (F2P) Tips & Guide
Written by Priya Kapoor
You can fully enjoy Uma Musume as a free-to-play player if you plan your pulls, train the right horses, and stick to high-value support cards. This guide covers key tips to help F2P players make strong progress without spending.
Save Carrots for Meta Support Cards
Target these key support picks
Only pull on banners that offer high-impact cards. Go for stuff like:
Daiwa Scarlet (Speed)
Fine Motion (wit/intelligence)
Super Creek (stamina)
Tazuna (friend)
Grass Wonder (guts)
If you get two good ones, stop rerolling and build around them.
Use pity wisely
Save up 30,000 Carrots for hard pity to guarantee a top support card later. Do not waste your pulls on early filler banners.
Best Horses to Train First
Pick beginner-friendly girls
Start with easy builds like:
Mejiro McQueen (long-distance)
Silence Suzuka (speed-heavy front runner)
They have simple training needs and good results with basic support decks.
Avoid hard styles early
Late runners and chasers need more effort and skill to train well. They rely on timing and race knowledge.
Build Your Team Smarter
Train everyone you pull
You’ll need full teams for PvP. Even 1-star and 2-star girls are worth building out. You’ll reroll into plenty of Sakura Bakushin O and Daiwa Scarlet early.
Understand roles
There are four running types:
Front (front-runner)
Back (rear-runner)
Pace (mid-runner)
Late (closer)
Front and pace are easier for beginners. Late and back need skill setups and better planning.
Skill and Inheritance Basics
Focus on useful skills
Yellow (speed) and blue (stamina) skills come first. Prioritize ones that activate in corners or straights. Red skills (extra effects) are last.
Upgrade the core skills
Use in-game options to raise your main horse’s primary skill tier to gold or rainbow. Then use inheritance horses with strong matching skills.
Rerolling Without Wasting Time
How to reroll on PC
If you're on Steam:
Play the intro and finish the tutorial
Use your 25 free rolls
If you don't like the results, go to settings and clear user data
Repeat until you get at least two good support cards
Some support cards may not be available right away, so it's fine to wait for future banners.
Other Free Tips
Use a borrowed Tazuna
This one card makes early training easier. Borrow it from a friend if you don't pull it yourself.
All training runs help
Even failed runs build progress for future inheritance and team strength. Focus on finishing scenarios, not perfect stats.
Watch banners and plan
Follow community calendars and only pull when you know a high-value support is featured.
Final Blurb
If you stay patient, target meta banners, and build beginner-friendly teams, you can play Uma Musume just fine without spending.
You won’t top PvP leaderboards, but you’ll clear events and make steady progress.
FAQ
Q: What support cards should I focus on as F2P?
Go for Fine Motion, Kitasan Black, Super Creek, Tazuna, and Vodka.
Q: Is it worth rerolling my account?
Yes, but only if you don’t get at least two top support cards in your free pulls.
Q: Which horses are easiest to train first?
Silence Suzuka, Tokai Teio, Oguri Cap, and Mejiro McQueen.
Q: What race styles are best for beginners?
Front and pace types are easier to train and manage early on.
Q: How many Carrots should I save for banners?
Save at least 30,000 Carrots for full pity to guarantee a meta support card.
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