Mejiro McQueen Build Guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
Mejiro McQueen is a long-distance specialist in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, renowned for her exceptional stamina and recovery skills. Building her optimally can make her a powerhouse for tough PvP and high-difficulty content. Whether you’re training her as a Front Runner or a Pace Chaser, the right stat focus, skill choices, and support cards will set you up for consistent victories, especially in long races on turf tracks.
Key Stat Priorities and Training Focus
1. Main Stats by Race Distance
Mejiro McQueen excels as a long-distance runner, so the most effective builds heavily emphasize Stamina and Guts, with strong support for Speed, Power, and Intelligence (Wit). Below is a consensus from recent build guides and player experience in 2025, along with their cited sources.
Long-Distance (2200m+):
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Stamina: Aim for 1,200+ by the Senior phase. High stamina is vital for long races.
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Speed: Maintain 800–1,000 to stay competitive in the lead.
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Guts: Target 800–1,000 to power through the final stretch and enable effective recovery.
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Power and Wit (Intelligence): Both should hover around 600–800. Power helps with burst acceleration, and Wit improves skill activation and positioning.
Medium Distance (1,600–2,000m):
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Speed: 900+
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Stamina: 700+
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Power: 500+
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Wit: 450+
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Guts: 300+
2. Training Schedule Highlights
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Focus first on building stamina and speed via targeted training events.
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Mix in power and wit sessions to round out her capabilities and adapt to race events.
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Guts can be raised alongside stamina, especially in the mid-to-late career stages.
3. Support Card Decks
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For Long Distance: 3 Speed, 3 Stamina cards.
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For Medium Distance: 3 Speed, 2 Stamina, 1 Power card.
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Cards that boost stamina, recovery, and front-running skills are highly recommended.
4. Race and Track Preferences
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McQueen is best on Turf (A), Long (A), and Medium (A) distances.
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Avoid Dirt, Sprint, and Mile races where she has low aptitude.
Skill Selection
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Enhance recovery (essential for stamina management in long races).
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Increase speed during the final stretch (activating her unique velocity boost under pressure).
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Improve positioning as a Front Runner, using skills like “Swinging Maestro,” “Technician,” and “Speed Star”.
Legacy and Inheritance
Select legacies that:
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Boost stamina and recovery.
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Add supportive skills for long distances and front-running playstyles.
Top Tips to Dominate Races
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Always maximize friendship levels on key support cards early for extra training bonuses.
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Monitor your energy and rest to avoid training debuffs.
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When in doubt, prioritize stamina and speed, as they directly impact your race consistency and win rate.
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Enter as many compatible turf/long races as possible for optimal stat scaling and unlocks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Stamina or Speed more important for Mejiro McQueen’s build?
For long races, stamina is crucial, but you cannot neglect speed; both should be as high as feasible by the endgame. Generally, stamina > speed > guts > power/wit.
What role does Guts play in her build?
High Guts helps with late-race recovery and clutch finishes, especially against strong rivals. Don’t ignore it if you aim for PvP viability.
Is Mejiro McQueen only good for long races?
Yes, her skillset, stat growth, and track preference make her a top-tier long-distance runner but less effective in medium or short races.
