Deserted Island Speed x5 Strategy Guide - Uma Musume Training

In the new training scenario "Welcome to the Deserted Island - DESIGN YOUR ISLAND -", a strategy using five Speed-type support cards together with the training character "Tucker Brine" has become wildly popular.

Although this setup usually relies on having several powerful, premium gacha cards, I (as a F2P trainer with limited resources) tested it with only two gacha cards and some free cards. Here's how it went:

🔧 Why Use 5 Speed Cards?

The goal is to trigger high-value Friendship Training (友情トレーニング) repeatedly, which gives the most stats and rating points. To do that, you want:

Support cards with high "Training Focus" (得意率アップ)
Ideally, those with unique bonuses that boost all stats

🏆 Best Speed Cards (Recommended Order)

[Great Ambitions Soaring] El Condor Pasa - The premium choice with skill point boost
[Eyes That Change the World] Almond Eye - Excellent all-around support
[Devilish Whispers] Still In Love - Strong training focus bonus
[Unveiled Dream] Rhein Kraft - Solid stats and bonuses
[Dream of Alstroemeria] Vivlos - Good for F2P builds
[Roaring Apoyando] Narita Brian - Alternative option
[Bloodline Awakens] Duramente - Decent support card
[Overheating Pressure] Kitasan Black - Classic choice

            💡 F2P Strategy Tip
            Don't worry if you don't have all the premium cards! Even mixing a few good Speed cards with free alternatives can produce surprisingly strong results. The key is having enough Speed-focused cards to trigger frequent friendship training sessions.
          

🧬 Inheritance Setup

Use speed-focused blue genes (ideally 9×9 Speed) to increase your Speed limit. This makes it easier to get higher final stats → higher rating. If you don't have such a horse, borrow one from a friend.

🧬 Gene Priority

Focus on Speed inheritance factors first. Blue genes with 9×9 Speed distribution are ideal, but even 6×6 or 3×3 can make a significant difference in your final rating.

🤝 Friend System

If you don't have optimal inheritance, use the friend system! Borrow a friend's Umamusume with perfect Speed genes to boost your training potential.

📈 Training Flow Strategy

The key to success is knowing when and where to train for maximum efficiency:

During Summer Camp and URA Finals, always train Speed
At other times, train the most efficient available stat
Use Island Training when Speed cards are clustered there
Prioritize fixing weaker stats like Stamina or Power after Speed is capped

            ⚡ Pro Training Tip
            El Condor Pasa (with skill point boost) may justify continuous Speed training throughout the entire scenario. If you have this card, focus heavily on Speed training for maximum skill point generation.
          

🏗️ Recommended Facilities

Smart facility building is crucial for maximizing your training efficiency:

Facility	Priority Level	Effect	Notes
Instinct Route: Speed Lv5	🔥 Essential	+100 Training Focus Bonus	Must-have for Speed x5 strategy
Instinct Route: Stamina Lv5	🔥 Essential	Stamina balance	Very important for race completion
Instinct Route: Power Lv4	⚡ Optional	Power stat boost	Helps round out stats, but not critical

            📊 Facility Building Order
            1. Speed Lv5 (top priority) → 2. Stamina Lv5 (balance) → 3. Power Lv4 (if resources allow). Even with 5 Speed cards, maxing Power was challenging in F2P tests, so don't stress if you can't max everything.
          

🎯 Final Thoughts & Test Results

Based on my F2P testing experience with limited premium cards:

✅ Pros

Surprisingly high stats despite limited cards
Could potentially hit UB rating tier with El Condor Pasa
F2P friendly with proper card selection
Consistent rating improvements

❌ Cons

Too many skill points generated
Not enough good skills to learn
Better for rating farming than competitive PvP
Power stat can be difficult to max

            🔮 Meta Prediction
            The game meta may shift toward this 5-Speed build on Deserted Island, and I bet the developers are already sweating over how powerful it is... This strategy might get nerfed in future updates, so take advantage while you can!
          

📚 Additional Tips for Success

Here are some extra insights to maximize your Deserted Island experience:

🎪 Event Management

Pay attention to island events that can restore energy or provide additional training bonuses. These can significantly impact your training efficiency.

⚡ Energy Optimization

Use the island's unique rest areas strategically. Unlike traditional scenarios, the island offers multiple ways to recover energy efficiently.

🏆 Rating Targets

With this setup, aim for A+ to UB rating. Even F2P builds can consistently hit A rating with proper execution of this strategy.

💡 Skill Selection

Focus on essential racing skills rather than trying to learn everything. Quality over quantity is key when you have too many skill points.