Umamusume: Daiwa Scarlet Build Guide

If you’re looking to master the competitive world of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, this article—“Umamusume: Daiwa Scarlet Build Guide”—is your deep-dive into crafting a top tier build for the determined and headstrong character Daiwa Scarlet. In this guide we’ll explore her aptitudes, optimal stat priorities, best support cards, ideal racing strategy and how to align her build with your play-style.

Character Profile: Who Is Daiwa Scarlet?

Daiwa Scarlet is a spirited “horse girl” in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, famed for her unyielding drive to be number one and her strong-willed personality. Her aptitudes show that she is particularly strong in Mile (A) and Medium (A) distances, with a slightly weaker Long (B) rating and very limited Sprint (F) potential. For racing style, she excels as a Front Runner (A) and also functions well as a Pace Chaser (A). Her growth bonuses favour Speed (+10 %) and Guts (+20 %)—making high velocity and aggressive racing key.

Key Stats & Aptitudes

• Speed – Primary stat: critical for staying ahead.
• Power – Secondary for overtaking and sprint moments.
• Stamina – Less critical for her preferred distances, but important for long races if you branch out.
• Guts / Wit – Guts is built-in strong (+20 %), Wit plays supportive role.

Recommended Racing Styles

• Front Runner Build: She takes the lead early, keeps speed high, and leverages her Unique Skill Red Ace, which activates when she leads in the latter half of the race.
• Pace Chaser Build: If you prefer a chase-style finish, invest more Power and slightly more Stamina. This style is viable though slightly less optimal for her innate strengths.

Build Strategy: How To Train Daiwa Scarlet

Stat Priority & Distribution

1. Speed first – Aim to make Speed your highest stat by large margin. Many sources recommend 800-1000 Speed for strong builds.
2. Power second – Especially for overtaking and strong bursts. Target ~600-700 for medium builds.
3. Stamina third – Especially if targeting Long distance. For her Mile/Medium focus, 300-400 may suffice.
4. Guts/Wit – Given her +20% bonus to Guts, you can afford to invest less, but still maintain decent Wit for skill activation.

Support Card Deck Composition

To maximise her build you should select a support card deck composed roughly as follows:

• 3-4 Speed-type cards
• 1 Stamina card
• 1 Power card (and optional 1 Wit card depending on slot)
  Specific recommended cards include SSR Speed support cards like Kitasan Black, Silence Suzuka; Stamina card like Super Creek; Wit alternative like Fine Motion.

Skill & Event Choice Tips

Focus on unlocking her unique skill Red Ace early (which enhances her performance when leading in the later half) and pair it with skills like “Swinging Maestro”, “Homestretch Haste”, “Prepared to Pass”. For event dialogs, make choices that boost Speed, Power or Stamina (depending on target race), and raise Mood/Energy to maintain training efficiency.

Career Timeline & Goals

• First Year (Junior): Build friendship with support cards, start raising Speed and Power. Attend recommended races for her aptitudes.
• Middle Years: Focus on refining her stats towards target thresholds (Speed ~900+, Power ~600+ if aiming for top performance). Equip best support cards.
• Final Year / URA Finals: Ensure she can handle Long distance if needed by raising Stamina and selecting endurance skills; adapt build accordingly.

Which Distances & Race Types Fit Best?

Daiwa Scarlet’s strength lies in Mile (A) and Medium (A) distances—these are her bread and butter. Her Long (B) distance potential means she can handle longer races, but you’ll need additional investment in Stamina and perhaps tailor her build for it. As for race style, she thrives in turf tracks; her dirt aptitude is poor (G).

Build Example: Configuring Your Daiwa Scarlet

Here’s a concrete build target you can aim for (Front Runner / Mile & Medium focus):

• Speed: ~900-1000
• Power: ~600-700
• Stamina: ~300-400
• Guts: Moderately high (due to bonus)
• Support Cards: 3 Speed SSRs, 1 Stamina SSR, 1 Power SSR (optional Wit)
• Skills: Red Ace (Unique), Swinging Maestro, Homestretch Haste
• Racing style: Hold lead early, maintain front position, execute final burst

If you decide to shift her into a Long‐distance build: raise Stamina to ~500-600, maintain Speed but place slightly more emphasis on endurance.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Under-investing Speed: Without strong Speed she’ll struggle to take the lead, which undermines her unique skill.
• Relying too much on Stamina for her default build: While important, over-investing in Stamina at the cost of Speed/Power reduces her effectiveness.
• Using weak support cards: Many builds fail because the support card deck isn’t optimised for her style—don’t neglect card synergy.
• Not planning for events: Her event choices can swing stat gains significantly; make sure you follow the right dialogue selections.