Spark Loop and Affinity Guide

This article is about the Umamusume: Pretty Derby Spark Legacy Loop. Including how to do Spark Legacy (Inheritance) Loop, best combinations, and conditions for Affinity ◎ (Double Circle) in Umamusume.

What is a Spark Legacy Loop?

Foundation for 9★ Blue Spark Selection

The Spark Legacy (also called Inheritance) Loop is done to aim for a 9★ Blue Spark, which is made of three 3★ Blue Sparks. As a condition for a 3★ Blue Spark, you need to raise the corresponding stat to B or higher. Therefore, the goal is to build a stable foundation for raising stats consistently.

3★ Blue Spark Trigger Conditions

Currently, raising the desired stat to B or higher gives a chance for a 3★ Blue Spark to appear. Once conditions are met for a 3★ Blue Spark, keep running Careers to increase your chances.

[Note] Doesn't Mean 3★ Blue Sparks Appear More Easily

As mentioned before, the Legacy Loop makes it "easier to raise stats to B or higher," but it does not guarantee a 3★ Blue Spark will appear, nor does it increase the chance.

Affinity Strengthens 'Sparks of Inspiration'

The three levels from ◎ to △ for Affinity affects the stat growth in the Story event 'Sparks of Inspiration'. The better the Affinity, the more Sparks will manifest, making it easier for stats and Hint Lv to increase, so better Affinity is always preferable.

Avoid Affinity △ Inheritance

The Status and Hint Lv you can get from 'Sparks of Inspiration' will be very low if you have an Affinity △ Legacy. Please note that this article is written based on Legacy with either ◎ or ◯ Affinity.

Inherit with Good Spark Holders

The 'Sparks of Inspiration' event inherits from up to the previous generation of the selected veterans, so it is recommended to choose characters that have Sparks with high stats. If you start the ◎ Spark Legacy Loop after you have a certain number of 2★ and 3★ Sparks, your stats will increase significantly.

How to Do a Spark Legacy Loop

Pattern 1: 4-Person ◎ Legacy Loop

Example Combination to Use
Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D
Grass	El Con	Daiwa	Vodka

Tips!	This guide introduces a loop where you can get all ◎ by following the order! Be aware that some loops may not result in all ◎.

Step 1
[Parent 1] Uma A	[Parent 2] Uma B	[Career] Uma C
Step 2
[Parent 1] Uma C	[Parent 2] Uma A	[Career] Uma D
Step 3
[Parent 1] Uma D	[Parent 2] Uma C	[Career] Uma B
Step 4
[Parent 1] Uma B	[Parent 2] Uma D	[Career] Uma A
Step 5 (Loop Starts) *Repeat from here
[Parent 1] Uma A	[Parent 2] Uma B	[Career] Uma C

Tips!	It's easy to remember if you think of it as: Career character from the previous step + Parent 1 = The character not used in the previous step.

Step 1

The first stage of the Legacy loop. In this example, we used the readily available Grass Wonder and El Condor Pasa as the Legacy Origin.

Step 2

Train Vodka using the Daiwa Scarlet created in Step 1 and the Grass Wonder used as the Legacy Origin in Step 1.

Step 3

In our testing, we were able to confirm Affinity ◎ at this stage. It seems whether it becomes ◎ at this stage depends on the Legacy Origin from Step 1.

Step 4

At the 4th stage, Affinity ◎ is still visible.

Step 5 (Loop Starts)

It returns to the same form as Step 1, Grass Wonder x El Condor Pasa = Daiwa Scarlet, and the loop starts from here.

Pattern 2: 5-Person ◯ Legacy Loop

Example Combination to Use
Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D	Uma E
Golshi	Maya	Suzuka	Creek	Opera O

Tips!	The number of characters are increased compared to Pattern 1. This is just one example, but as long as you avoid △ Affinity, you can usually inherit Unique Skills at a high Hint Lv, making this setup a viable option!

Step 1
[Parent 1] Uma A	[Parent 2] Uma B	[Career] Uma C
Step 2
[Parent 1] Uma C	[Parent 2] Uma A	[Career] Uma D
Step 3
[Parent 1] Uma D	[Parent 2] Uma C	[Career] Uma E
Step 4
[Parent 1] Uma E	[Parent 2] Uma D	[Career] Uma B
Step 5
[Parent 1] Uma B	[Parent 2] Uma E	[Career] Uma A
Step 6 (Loop Starts) *Repeat from here
[Parent 1] Uma A	[Parent 2] Uma B	[Career] Uma C

Step 1

Inheritance Source at the Start.

Step 2

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 1 to create D.

Step 3

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 2 to create E.

Step 4

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 3 to create B.

Step 5

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 4 to create A.

Step 6 (Loop from Here)

From here, it returns to the combination from Step 1.

Conditions for Affinity ◎ (Double Circle)

*Many details are still uncertain, so this guide is based on predictions supported by confirmed test results.

Good Affinity Combos Are Fixed

In Umamusume, combinations of characters with good Affinity are likely set within the game. At the start of a Career, it has been confirmed that if there are many characters with good Affinity with the Legacy Origin and their Legacy Origin, ◎ is more likely to occur.

Confirmed Affinity ◎ Conditions

Tips!	Characters with similar Distance Aptitudes tend to have good Affinity. Additionally, characters who interacted a lot in the game, anime, etc., also tend to have good Affinity, so that might also be a related factor.

Example Combinations for Spark Loops

Combination Example 1

Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D
Grass	El Con	Daiwa	Vodka

Example combination used in the steps. Since it can be made with only 2★ characters, this loop is relatively easy to perform.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5 (Loop Starts)

Combination Example 2

Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D
McQueen	Rudolf	Mayano	Creek

This is a combination of characters with Long Distance Aptitude. It's easy to make it work even if you include other Long Distance characters.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5 (Loop Starts)

Combination Example 3

Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D
Opera O	Golshi	Nature	Mayano

A combination example using T.M. Opera O with few 3-star characters. The Affinity tends to be good when combined with Long Distance Aptitude characters.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5 (Loop Starts)

Combination Example 4

Example Combination to Use
Uma A	Uma B	Uma C	Uma D	Uma E
Golshi	Maya	Suzuka	Creek	Opera O

One example of a combination mix that doesn't yield ◎, from the Pattern 2. As long as it's not △, many patterns are possible, but efficiency is lower than the ◎ loop when obtaining a good Spark.

Step 1

Inheritance source at the start.

Step 2

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 1 to create D.

Step 3

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 2 to create E.

Step 4

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 3 to create B.

Step 5

Use the Legacy Origin and the character from Step 4 to create A.

Step 6 (Loop from here)

From here, it returns to the combination from Step 1.

Umamusume Related Articles

Umamusume Wiki Top Page

Friend Point Guide	Club Point Guide
Friendship Gauge Guide	Skill Point Guide
Base Stat Limit Break Guide	Farm Monies with Haru Urara
Level Up Support Cards	How to Build a Support Deck
Infirmary Guide	Glossary
Reroll Guide	Increase Training Level
Friendship Training Guide	Rest Guide
Jukebox Guide	Support Card Enhancement Guide
Aptitude and Stat Boost Effects	Farming Support Points (SP) Guide
Career Guide and Tips	Umamusume List by Year
Consecutive Races	Late Start and Rushed
Maintenance Log	Farm Monies with Bakushin O
Wit Stat	Trainer Cards
Update Information Summary	Victory Rewards
Best SR Support Cards	How to Get All B-Rank Stats
Duplicate Characters	How to Unlock Club
Training with Five Support Cards	Serial Codes Guide
TP and RP	Mood Guide
Voice Actor List	Birthday List
Height and Weight List	Three Size List
Scout Animation Guide	Shop Items Guide
How to Get Clovers	How to Get Cleats
Best Umamusume for Beginners	How to Level Up Unique Skills
Stat Growth Rates List	Spark Farming
Acupuncturist Event Guide	Increase Stats Guide
Daily To-Do List	Claw Machine Event Guide
How to Limit Break	Recreation Guide
How to Raise Bond Level	Support Bonus
Legacy Affinity List	How to Get Fans
Sparks Guide	Debuff Effects Explained
Debuff Career	Spark Loop and Affinity Guide