Knowing which badges and rarities to prioritize is a must for all looking to reach the GOAT status in NBA 2K25, as many among the 40 can be key differentials between becoming a dominant force or stopping short of true greatness.
Recommended VideosBut how can you unlock each badge? To build the perfect player, here are all badge requirements in NBA 2K25, as well as what each of them does.
- Table of Contents:
- All Scoring Badges
- All Playmaking Badges
- All Defense and Rebounding Badges
- All General Offense and All-Round Badges
All Scoring badges in NBA 2K25
Screenshot via 2K GamesNBA 2k25 features 16 scoring badges, going from those focused on empowering dunks and layups to those transforming you into a menace at medium and long range. You can check out how to unlock all of them, as well as their effects below:
BadgeEffectRequirementsAerial WizardIncrease ability to finish standard alley-oops or score off offensive reboundsBronze: 58 Vertical + Either 57 Driving Layup, 64 Driving Dunk, or 60 Standing DunkSilver: 67 Vertical + Either 69 Driving Layup, 70 Driving Dunk, or 75 Standing Dunk
Gold: 72 Vertical + Either 79 Driving Layup, 80 Driving Dunk, or 84 Standing Dunk
Hall of Fame: 80 Vertical + Either 87 Driving Layup, 89 Driving Dunk, or 92 Standing Dunk
Legend: 84 Vertical + Either 95 Driving Layup, 97 Driving Dunk, or 98 Standing Dunk
Float GameImproves ability to perform floaters. Bronze:Either 68 Close Shot or 65 Driving Layup
Silver: Either 78 Close Shot or 78 Driving Layup
Gold: Either 86 Close Shot or 88 Driving Layup
Hall of Fame: Either 92 Close Shot or 95 Driving Layup
Legend: Either 98 Close Shot or 98 Driving LayupHook SpecialistImproves ability to make post hooks. Bronze: 60 Close Shot + 61 Post Control
Silver: 75 Close Shot + 65 Post Control
Gold: 87 Close Shot + 80 Post Control
Hall of Fame: 94 Close Shot + 90 Post Control
Legend: 99 Close Shot + 97 Post Control
Layup MixmasterImproves ability to finish flashy and acrobatic layups. Bronze: 75 Driving Layup
Silver: 85 Driving Layup
Gold: 93 Driving Layup
Hall of Fame: 97 Driving Layup
Legend: 99 Driving LayupPaint ProdigyImproves ability to score while in the paint. Bronze: 73 Close Shot
Silver: 84 Close Shot
Gold: 92 Close Shot
Hall of Fame: 96 Close Shot
Legend: 99 Close ShotPhysical FinisherImproves ability to withstand contact and covert contact layups.Bronze: 60 Strength + 70 Driving Layup
Silver: 67 Strength + 80 Driving Layup
Gold: 75 Strength + 90 Driving Layup
Hall of Fame: 83 Strength + 96 Driving Layup
Legend: 97 Strength + 97 Driving LayupPost Fade PhenomBoosts ability to perform both post fades and hop shots.Bronze: 60 Post Control + 61 Mid Range Shot
Silver: 70 Post Control + 71 Mid Range Shot
Gold: 79 Post Control + 80 Mid Range Shot
Hall of Fame: 84 Post Control + 90 Mid Range Shot
Legend: 90 Post Control + 94 Mid Range ShotPost PowerhouseIncreases ability to back down defenders and move while performing drop steps.Must be at least 6’4″. Filling the requirement will automatically unlock the badge at Legend.
Post-Up PoetBoosts chances of faking and getting by defenders. Also boosts scoring efficiency when performing moves on the post. Bronze: 67 Post Control
Silver: 77 Post Control
Gold: 87 Post Control
Hall of Fame: 95 Post Control
Legend: 99 Post ControlPosterizerBoosts chances of performing dunks over defenders. Bronze: 73 Driving Dunk + 65 Vertical
Silver: 87 Driving Dunk + 75 Vertical
Gold: 93 Driving Dunk + 80 Vertical
Hall of Fame: 96 Driving Dunk + 85 Vertical
Legend: 99 Driving Dunk + 90 VerticalRise UpIncreases probability of both dunking and posterizing opponents when standing in painted area. Must be at least 6’6″DeadeyeReducespenalty applied to jump shots performed while a defender is closing in. Bronze: 73 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Silver: 85 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Gold: 92 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Hall of Fame: 95 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Legend: 99 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot Limitless RangeIncreases range in which you can effectively perform 3-point shots. Bronze: 83 Three-Point Shot
Silver: 89 Three-Point Shot
Gold: 93 Three-Point Shot
Hall of Fame: 96 Three-Point Shot
Legend: 99 Three-Point Shot Mini MarksmanBoosts ability to make shots over taller defenders. Must be 6’3″ or shorterSet Shot SpecialistBoosts ability to knock down jump shots while standing still.Bronze: 65 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Silver: 78 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Gold: 89 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Hall of Fame: 93 Mid-Range Shot or 95 Three-Point Shot
Legend: 98 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot Shifty ShooterBoosts ability to make off-the-dribble, highly technical jump shots. Bronze: 60 Agility + 76 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Silver: 65 Agility + 87 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Gold: 72 Agility + 91 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Hall of Fame: 76 Agility + 96 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
Legend: 82 Agility + 99 in either Mid-Range Shot or Three-Point Shot
All Playmaking badges
Screenshot by DestructoidThere are nine playmaking badges in 2K25. Among them, the fan favorites Dimer and Versatile Visionary are my highlights, as they allow you to set the pace of the game on both ends of the court.
BadgeEffectRequirementsAnkle AssassinBoosts ability to both break defenders and cross up. Bronze: 75 Ball HandleSilver: 86 Ball Handle
Gold: 93 Ball Handle
Hall of Fame: 95 Ball Handle
Legend: 98 Ball HandleBail OutBoosts ability to perform more precise passes out of jump shots or layups, as well as ability to pass out of double teams. Bronze: 85 Pass Accuracy
Silver: 91 Pass Accuracy
Gold: 94 Pass Accuracy
Hall of Fame: 96 Pass Accuracy
Legend: 99 Pass AccuracyBreak StarterBoosts accuracy of deep outlet passes made following defensive board grab. Bronze: 65 Pass Accuracy
Silver: 75 Pass Accuracy
Gold: 87 Pass Accuracy
Hall of Fame: 93 Pass Accuracy
Legend: 98 Pass AccuracyDimerPasses by Dimers to open shooters will provide a shot percentage boost. Only valid if the pass is performed when in half-court. Bronze: 55 Pass Accuracy
Silver: 71 Pass Accuracy
Gold: 82 Pass Accuracy
Hall of Fame: 92 Pass Accuracy
Legend: 98 Pass AccuracyHandles for DaysReduces energy performed when chaining dribble moves. Bronze: 71 Ball Handle
Silver: 81 Ball Handle
Gold: 90 Ball Handle
Hall of Fame: 94 Ball Handle
Legend: 97 Ball HandleLightning LaunchBoosts speed of launchers when attacking from perimeter. Bronze: 68 Speed With Ball
Silver: 75 Speed With Ball
Gold: 86 Speed With Ball
Hall of Fame: 91 Speed With Ball
Legend: 94 Speed With BallStrong HandleReduces probability of being bothered by defenders when performing dribbles. Bronze: 60 in both Ball Handle and Strength
Silver: 67 Ball Handle + 65 Strength
Gold: 73 in both Ball Handle and Strength
Hall of Fame: 77 Ball Handle + 84 Strength
Legend: 80 Ball Handle + 93 StrengthUnpluckableCauses defenders to find it harder to poke the ball free. Bronze: 75 Post Control or 70 Ball Handle
Silver: 86 Post Control or 80 Ball Handle
Gold: 96 Post Control or 92 Ball Handle
Hall of Fame: 96 Ball Handle
Legend: 99 Ball HandleVersatile visionaryImproves ability to thread and fit tight passes, such as alley-oops. Bronze: 78 Pass Accuracy
Silver: 89 Pass Accuracy
Gold: 95 Pass Accuracy
Hall of Fame: 97 Pass Accuracy
Legend: 99 Pass Accuracy
All Defense and Rebounding badges in 2K25
Screenshot by DestructoidFor those looking to turn their half of the court into an impregnable fortress or frustrate sharpshooters and dribblers to no end, NBA 2K25 provides a total of 10 defense-oriented and two rebound-focused badges, all of which you can see below.
BadgeEffectRequirementsChallengerBoosts the effectiveness of well-timed contests against shooters from the perimeter.Bronze: 71 Perimeter DefenseSilver: 82 Perimeter Defense
Gold: 92 Perimeter Defense
Hall of Fame: 95 Perimeter Defense
Legend: 99 Perimeter DefenseGloveBoosts ability to steal the ball and strip layup attempts. Bronze: 67 Steal
Silver: 79 Steal
Gold: 91 Steal
Hall of Fame: 96 Steal
Legend: 99 StealHigh-Flying DenierIn defense, boosts your speed and leaping ability in anticipation of a blocking attempt.Bronze: 68 Block + 50 Speed and 60 Vertical
Silver: 78 Block + 60 Speed and 74 Vertical
Gold: 88 Block + 66 Speed and 80 Vertical
Hall of Fame: 92 Block + 71 Speed and 83 Vertical
Legend: 99 Block + 75 Speed and 85 VerticalImmovable EnforcerBoosts strength when defending against players coming to you. Bronze: 62 Perimeter Defense + 71 Strength
Silver: 72 Perimeter Defense + 82 Strength
Gold: 84 Perimeter Defense + 85 Strength
Hall of Fame: 89 Perimeter Defense + 91 Strength
Legend: 94 Perimeter Defense + 92 StrengthInterceptorBoosts ability to tip and intercept passes. Bronze: 60 Steal
Silver: 73 Steal
Gold:85 Steal
Hall of Fame: 94 Steal
Legend:98 StealOff-Ball PestAllows to hold and grab your matchup when playing off-ball, thus making getting past you way more difficult.Bronze: 69 Interior Defense or 58 Perimeter Defense
Silver: 76 Interior Defense or 68 Perimeter Defense
Gold: 85 Interior Defense or 80 Perimeter Defense
Hall of Fame: 94 Interior Defense or 87 Perimeter Defense
Legend: 97 Interior Defense or 98 Perimeter Defense On-Ball ManaceBoosts ability to chase and body up when defending on the perimeter.Bronze: 74 Perimeter Defense + 70 Agility
Silver: 85 Perimeter Defense + 76 Agility
Gold: 91 Perimeter Defense + 80 Agility
Hall of Fame: 96 Perimeter Defense + 84 Agility
Legend: 99 Perimeter Defense + 86 AgilityPaint PatrollerBoosts ability to block and contest shots at the rim. Must be at least 6’6″Pick DodgerBoosts ability to get past or through screens.Bronze: 73 Perimeter Defense + 71 Agility
Silver: 83 Perimeter Defense + 75 Agility
Gold: 90 Perimeter Defense + 79 Agility
Hall of Fame: 97 Perimeter Defense + 85 Agility
Legend: 99 Perimeter Defense + 92 AgilityPost LockdownBoosts ability to defend against all moves in the post. Also have an increased chance of stripping ball from opponents. Must be at least 6’5″Boxoult Beast Boosts ability to box out and fight for good rebound position.Bronze: 68 Strength + 55 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Silver: 71 Strength + 70 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Gold: 83 Strength + 85 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Hall of Fame: 89 Strength + 94 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Legend: 96 Strength + 98 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.Rebound ChaserBoosts ability to tack down and chase rebounds from a distance. Bronze: 60 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Silver: 80 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Gold: 92 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Hall of Fame: 96 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
Legend: 99 on either Offensive or Defensive Rebound.
All General Offense and All-Round badges in 2K25
A must for those looking to build the complete player, NBA 2K25 boasts one All-Round and two General Offense badges, with the former being the must-have Pogo Stick. Here are the requirements of all General Offense and All-Round badges:
BadgeEffectRequirementsBrick WallBoosts efficiency of screens and allows you to drain the energy of opponents upon making contact. Must be at least 6’5″Slippery Off-BallBoosts ability to navigate traffic when attempting to get open off-screens. Bronze: 57 in Speed and AgilitySilver: 73 Speed + 65 Agility
Gold: 85 Speed + 77 Agility
Hall of Fame: 92 Speed + 88 Agility
Legend: 99 Speed + 96 AgilityPogo StickBoosts recovery speed and allows quick chain jumps after attempting to rebound, block, and even perform a jump shot. Must be at least 6’4″ Post Tag: NBA 2k25 PC PlayStation xbox Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy Join The Conversation
