How to A Rank Umas Fast in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Achieving an A-Rank Uma in Umamusume Pretty Derby is a significant milestone that unlocks better rewards and showcases your training prowess. While it might seem daunting if you're consistently hitting B or B+ ranks, it's definitely achievable with a focused strategy. The key lies in understanding how your Uma's "Rating" is calculated, as Rank is directly tied to this number. To reach A-Rank, your Uma needs to hit 10,000+ Rating.

Here’s a breakdown of how Rating works and essential tips to get your Umas to A-Rank:

How Does Rank Work in Umamusume?

Your Uma's Rank is a direct reflection of its Rating, which you can view in the "Details" section of your Umamusume avatar, just above the Speed Stat. A higher Rating translates to a higher Rank. The Rating is primarily calculated based on two factors: your Uma's Stats and its Skills.

• Stat Contribution: All five stats (Speed, Power, Stamina, Gut, and Wit) contribute points to your Uma's Rating. The higher your stat points, the more they contribute.

• Skill Contribution: The skills your Uma learns also significantly boost its Rating.

How to Quickly Get A-Rank Umas in Umamusume Pretty Derby

1. Focus on 3-Figure Stat Points

To maximize your Uma's Rating, aim to get as many stat points into the triple digits (1,000+) as possible.

• 1,000 Stat Points: Each stat that reaches 1,000 points will contribute approximately 2,600+ points to your Uma's Rating.

• 1,200 Stat Points: If you can push a stat to its cap of 1,200 points, that single stat will contribute an even more substantial 3,800+ points to your Uma's Rating.

Strategy for Stat Training:

• Specialize: Instead of trying to balance all five stats, focus intensely on maximizing one or two. This concentrated training will yield higher overall Rating contributions.

• Recommended Focus: Speed and Wit are often excellent choices to prioritize due to their Friendship Training bonuses, which can lead to rapid gains.

  • Speed: Directly impacts how fast your Uma runs, crucial for winning.

  • Wit: Improves skill activation chances, stamina preservation, reduces mistakes, and can subtly boost overall performance. It's often considered a "secret MVP" as it ensures other invested stats aren't wasted due to poor execution.

2. Learn as Many Skills as You Can

Skills play a crucial role in boosting your Uma's Rating.

• Base Cost Sweet Spot: For regular skills, the contribution to Rating is not directly proportional to their base cost. Instead, skills with a base cost between 100 and 140 contribute the most points to your Uma's Rating. Aim to learn as many skills within this range as possible.

• Aptitude Matching: Prioritize learning skills that match your Uma's A-grade aptitudes. These skills will be more effective and likely contribute more.

• Unique Skills Contribution: The contribution of Unique Skills depends on their Level and the Uma's Rarity:

  • 1 or 2-Star Uma: Each Unique Skill level adds 120 points to your Uma's Rating.

  • 3-Star or Higher Uma: Each Unique Skill level adds 170 points to your Uma's Rating.

Acquiring Skill Points:

• You'll need a significant amount of Skill Points to learn many skills.

• Race Frequently: Participate in as many G1 races as possible and aim to finish in the top three to earn valuable Skill Points.

• URA Finals: The URA Semi-Finals and URA Finals races also provide a generous amount of Skill Points upon completion.

Distance-Specific Tips:

• Sprint and Mile Distances: Achieving A-Rank is often easier for Umas specializing in Sprint and Mile distances. For these Umas, you can heavily fast-run Speed and Wit stats without needing to worry excessively about Stamina. Stamina becomes significantly more crucial for Medium and Long-distance races.

By strategically training your stats to hit those high three-figure numbers and acquiring a wide array of beneficial skills, especially those in the 100-140 base cost range, you'll be well on your way to achieving A-Rank Umas and higher in Umamusume Pretty Derby.