Best Starter Umamusume Characters (2025 Tier List) for F2P Players

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If you’re diving into Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s English release in 2025 and you don’t want to spend a cent, rerolling the right starter is crucial. A strong horse girl can carry you through early story chapters, training, and PvP events without the need for heavy investment.

But with over 50 characters (and counting), who should F2P players actually reroll for?

We’ve broken down the best 3–5 Umamusume characters to reroll for in 2025, focusing on early power, support synergy, and long-term value.

๐Ÿ’ก Want to reroll fast? Check out our full step-by-step Reroll Guide here.

๐Ÿฅ‡ Top Tier Umamusume Starters for F2P Players (2025)

These characters combine strong base stats, easy team synergy, and solid scaling—even without top-tier support cards.

1. El Condor Pasa (Runner) – S-Tier

Why she’s great:
El Condor Pasa is one of the most beginner-friendly runners in the game. She scales fast, fits well in most race types, and has a forgiving training path.

  • ✅ Consistent wins in early chapters

  • ✅ Strong leader skills and stamina options

  • ✅ Works great with free speed/support cards

  • ๐Ÿ” Reroll target on most Japanese tier lists

2. Smart Falcon (Dirt Runner) – S-Tier (If you play Dirt races)

Why she’s great:
Smart Falcon dominates dirt tracks, which are often overlooked by new players. She can snowball wins easily if you plan to specialize.

  • ✅ Dirt-exclusive maps give easy wins early

  • ✅ Can build pure speed + guts to win PvP

  • ⚠️ Less useful outside dirt unless you're flexible

Best Starter Umamusume Characters
3. Rice Shower (Closer) – A+ Tier

Why she’s great:
An underdog with incredible comeback potential. Rice Shower is a top pick if you enjoy late-race surges.

  • ✅ High stamina scaling

  • ✅ Works well with distance-based support builds

  • ✅ Excels in longer races and PvE challenges

  • ⚠️ Requires slightly more setup than Condor

4. Maruzensky (Leader) – A+ Tier

Why she’s great:
Reliable, fast, and flashy—Maruzensky is a speed queen. Her skills make her a great choice for beginners focusing on mid-distance races.

  • ✅ Dominant in mile to classic distance events

  • ✅ Easy to build Speed/Intelligence

  • ✅ Good long-term scaling and fan favorite

5. Symboli Rudolf (Versatile) – A Tier

Why she’s great:
Solid all-rounder with strong special skills. Great if you’re not sure what race types you prefer.

  • ✅ Balanced growth

  • ✅ Great ult skill with high clutch potential

  • ✅ Scales with both beginner and advanced support builds

⚠️ Reroll Traps: Avoid These Starters (For Now)

Some popular characters look great but aren’t ideal for F2P:

  • Mejiro McQueen – Requires stamina-heavy builds to shine

  • Taiki Shuttle – Strong but support-hungry

  • Narita Brian – Meta-dependent and not beginner-friendly

Unless you're planning to invest in premium gacha support cards, you’re better off skipping these at the start.

๐Ÿ”ง What Makes a Good Starter Horse for F2P?

Here’s what we prioritized in our tier list:

  • Beginner-friendly training routes

  • Synergy with free support cards

  • Reliable race performance early on

  • High stamina or speed scaling

๐Ÿงฉ Best Free Support Cards for New Players (2025)

Pair your starter with these top-performing F2P support cards:

  • TM Opera O (Speed) – Free event card that scales beautifully with El Condor

  • Narita Taishin (Power) – Great synergy with closers like Rice Shower

  • Nice Nature (Intelligence) – Boosts Maruzensky-style builds

✨ Tip: Don’t forget to max bond levels early to unlock hidden skills.

๐Ÿš€ Bonus: What To Do After Rerolling

  1. Here's how to save & transfer your Umamusume account so you don’t lose your progress

  2. Focus your first training on Speed and Stamina stats

  3. Use the Team Story Mode to farm gacha currency

  4. Participate in beginner-friendly events for high-rank rewards

๐ŸŒ 2025 Meta Notes

The English version in 2025 has brought balance changes that slightly tweak support card performance and stat gains. Some JP reroll guides may now be outdated. Always double-check skill descriptions and support rates before investing.

✅ Join the Umamusume Global Discord or Reddit r/UmaMusume for fresh meta insights.

๐Ÿ Conclusion: Who Should You Pick?

If you're short on time or don’t want to reroll endlessly:

Best All-Round Starter for F2P: El Condor Pasa
Best Late-Game Carry: Rice Shower
Best for Dirt Strategy: Smart Falcon

Each of these girls can dominate the early game and grow with your stable. Good luck, Trainer!

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