King Halo is a prideful and ambitious runner in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, known for her difficult training path but high payoff. While her initial aptitudes—B in Mile and Medium, and A in Sprint—make her flexible, they also demand careful optimization. Without natural Speed or Stamina growth, building her into a top-tier racer requires smart stat allocation, strong support cards, and a race plan that balances her Late Surger style. This guide will help you navigate King Halo’s unique challenges and turn her into a consistent finisher for both story progression and PvP.
King Halo Overview
- Runner Type: Late Surger (Chaser)
- Best Distances: Sprint (A), Mile (B), Medium (B)
- Aptitude Highlights:
- Sprint: A
- Mile / Medium: B (upgrade to A early via legacy)
- Late Positioning: A
- Growth Rates: +20% Power, +10% Guts
Unique Skill: Call Me King
Increases velocity with 200 meters remaining if the runner has raced calmly.
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Upon reaching Star Level 2, this evolves into the stronger “Prideful King,” which greatly improves her final sprint and win potential. Prioritize using fragments or race wins to hit Star 2 early.
King Halo Training Stat Priorities
To build a consistent King Halo, you’ll need to manage her stats based on your race focus:
| Stat | Target (Career) | PvP Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 1000–1200 | 1100–1200+ | Core stat for race dominance |
| Power | 800–900 | 800+ | Critical for overtaking in short races |
| Stamina | 400–500 | 600–700 (for Medium PvP) | Manage via support cards or skills |
| Wit | 500 | 400–500 | Improves skill trigger rate |
| Guts | 350–400 | 350+ | Optional, avoid over-investing |
Tip: King Halo has no Speed or Stamina growth, so you’ll need support cards to compensate.
Best Builds for King Halo
1. Safe Career Build (Balanced Completion Path)
- Support Deck: 3 Speed, 3 Power
- Stat Targets:
- Speed: 800–1000
- Power: 800
- Stamina: 300–400
This build stabilizes her stat curve across races and makes her more consistent during mandatory medium-distance events.
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Note: If your stamina sparks are weak, consider swapping one Power card for a Stamina card to avoid URA Finale burnout.
2. Speed-Focused Build (PvP Viable)
- Support Deck: 4 Speed, 2 Power
- Stat Targets:
- Speed: 1200
- Power: 500–600
- Stamina: 600+
Ideal for PvP sprint/mile races, it ensures King Halo can burst ahead in the final 200m, taking full advantage of her unique skill.
3. Utility Build (For High Skill Synergy)
- Support Deck: 3 Speed, 2 Power, 1 Wit or Stamina
Adds stability via energy recovery and higher skill activation chance—works best if you have high-level SR/SSR support cards.
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Experimental Option: A rare spark-farming build includes 1100 Power / 600 Stamina / 600 Speed—useful for niche team comps but not recommended for story progression.
Best Support Cards for King Halo
Choose support cards that boost Speed, Power, or Stamina while offering synergistic skills.
Recommended SSRs
- Kitasan Black (Speed) – High specialty priority
- Super Creek (Stamina) – Recovery skill provider
- Vodka / El Condor Pasa (Power) – Excellent event bonuses
- Fine Motion (Wit) – Useful for skill rate boost
F2P-Friendly SR Options
- Sweep Tosho (Speed)
- Mayano Top Gun (Stamina)
- Agnes Digital (Power)
- Nice Nature / Yukino Bijin (Wit)
Borrow Tip: If you’re limited on SSRs, borrow Kitasan Black or Super Creek.
Skill Recommendations
Focus on skills that enhance late-race bursts, recovery, and stability:
| Skill Category | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | Call Me King → Prideful King, Gap Closer, Sprint Gear, Beeline Burst |
| Speed Boosts | Fast & Furious, Slipstream, Swinging Maestro |
| Positioning | Sharp Gaze, Fighter, Studious |
| Stamina Recovery | Relax, Hydrate, Professor of Curvature |
| Legacy Skills | Prioritize Late Surger skills and anything boosting Medium/Sprint aptitude |
Pro Tip: To ensure she triggers her skills at the right time, aim for at least 500 Wit and equip her with a support card offering Homestretch skills.
Training & Race Strategy
Training Priorities
- Focus on Speed and Power training first.
- Use Wit or Stamina only when energy is low or multi-bonus stacks are available.
- Raise training levels to 5 before URA Finals for big stat gains.
Early training tip: Start building bond levels ASAP. Friendship Training (rainbow) becomes vital post-January Year 2. Group stacks = free stats.
Stamina & Mood Management
- Pay attention to events like Twin Turbo’s 25 Energy boost.
- Use rest strategically before event transitions.
- Take calculated risks with the “Eat a lot” event—big energy boost with minimal risk.
Mood Tip: Always try to stay in “Great” mood—grants +20% to training stat gains and improves race positioning. Use mood-up events like “King Knows No Exhaustion” strategically before URA Finals.**
Race Planning
- Upgrade Sprint, Mile, and Medium aptitudes to A as early as possible.
- Aim for G1 races to earn extra Skill Points and Sparks.
Legacy Planning Tip: Use legacy Umamusume like Grass Wonder or Special Week that have S-tier Medium or Mile aptitudes. This helps cover King Halo’s natural B ratings early in career mode.
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King Halo Events and Best Choices
Here are key choices from King Halo’s unique events that affect energy, mood, or stat gain:
| Event Title | Best Outcome |
|---|---|
| The King Knows No Exhaustion | +5 Energy, +1 Mood (Choice 1) |
| Sweet Tooth Temptation | +30 Energy, +10 Skill Points (Success: Choice 2) |
| Running Isn’t Everything | +20 Stamina (Choice 1) or +10 Speed/Power (Choice 2) |
| New Year’s Shrine Visit | +30 Energy or +35 Skill Points |
| First-Rate Harvest | Balanced stat gain – good filler event |
Track these events closely—avoiding debuffs like Slow Metabolism and maximizing mood/energy saves training turns.
PvP Considerations
- Sprint/Mile PvP: Prioritize Speed and Power; 400–500 Stamina is enough.
- Medium PvP: Go for 1100 Speed, 700 Power, and 600+ Stamina with stamina recovery skills.
- Skill Timing: Ensure Late Surger and Speed buffs activate in final 200m for maximum efficiency.
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King Halo may not be the easiest horse girl to train, but mastering her intricacies pays off. With a carefully planned support deck, smart stat distribution, and proper event handling, she can outperform even top-tier SSR characters in both career mode and PvP.
Don’t forget to upgrade her Star Level early and manage spark gains through G1 races—these small optimizations make or break a King Halo run.
From her signature Call Me King burst to her adaptability across race types, King Halo is a top-tier choice for trainers ready to rise to the challenge. Play Now!
