NBA 2K22 Badge Tier List

Use this NBA 2K22 badge tier list to see what badges are the best to use and get in the game.

S-tier Badges

There are 50 Badges in NBA 2K22, each of which falls into one of five tiers: S, A, B, C, or D. The determination of a badge’s tier is based on how impactful the badge is in the game. S-tier badges are the most impactful and are thus the most sought-after.

Some popular S-tier badges include:

Green Machine: This badge increases a player’s likelihood of making a shot after going 0 for 5 from the field or 0 for 3 from three-point range
Flexible Release: This badge allows players to have more control over their jump shots, making it easier to make shots off the dribble and in contested situations.
pick & Popper: This badge gives players an increased chance of successful screens, making them more effective when setting picks.
Dimer: This badge makes it easier for players to get assists by increasing the chance that their passes will lead to baskets.

A-tier Badges

There are a total of 79 badges in NBA 2K22, each of which falls into one of five tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald, and Sapphire. In this NBA 2K22 badge tier list, we’ll be ranking all of the A-tier badges in the game.

A-tier badges are the best of the best when it comes to player customization in NBA 2K22. These are must-haves for any build you’re looking to create, and will give you a significant competitive edge against the competition.

There are a total of 12 A-tier badges in NBA 2K22:

Agile Deadeye: A-tier badge that increases your shooting percentage when off balance or contested.

Ankle Breaker: A-tier badge that makes it harder for defenders to stay in front of you when driving to the basket.

Bail Out: A-tier badge that gives you a chance to recover from poor shooting performances.

CHAOS: A-tier badge that gives you a chance to steal possession from your opponent after a loose ball scramble.

Deep Hooks: A-tier badge that allows you to sink deep hooks with ease.

Dimer: A-tier badge that increases the shooting percentage of your teammates when you pass them the ball.

East Coast Bias: A-tier badge that gives you a better chance of hitting jumpers off the dribble.

Fade Ace: A tier badge that allows you to hit fadeaway jumpers with ease.

No Look Passer: A tier badge that lets you make passes without needing to look at your target first.

Lob City Passer: Tier 1 Lob City finisher Badge; Gives your team a better chance at completing alley oops

Pick Dodger: Tier 1 Pick & Roll Maestro Badge; Makes it harder for defenders to shadows pick and roll coverage on you

B-tier Badges

The NBA 2K22 badge tier list is out and the pro-am community is up in arms. Some of the most popular badges have been moved to lower tiers, while other, less popular badges, have been bumped up. Here is a look at the full list of NBA 2K22 badges and where they fall on the tier list.

A-tier Badges
-Gold Plated: Reach 99 Overall
-Shot Creator: Improve your player’s ability to create their own shot
-Jobu’s Thirst: Boosts probability of successfully completing contact dunks and layups

B-tier Badges
-Pogo Stick: Improves your player’s ability to grab rebounds out of their area
-Lob City Finisher: Improves your player’s ability to convert lobs into dunks
-Chase Down Artist: Improves your player’s ability to block shots from behind

C-tier Badges

There are a total of 74 badges in NBA 2K22, divided into 5 tiers (S, A, B, C, D). In this article, we will take a look at the C-tier badges.

C-tier badges are the third-worst tier in the game. They offer small improvements that are not really worth grinding for. If you are looking to min-max your player, you should avoid C-tier badges altogether.

Some of the C-tier badges are:

-Lob City Finisher: Averagely increases the chance of completing a lob pass.
-Posterizer: Gives a very small chance of dunking on an opponent who is trying to contest your shot.
-Fancy Footwork: Improved footwork when attempting to create separation from defenders.
-One Man Fastbreak: Increases the chance of successful layups and dunks in transition.
Now that you know which badges are in the C-tier, you can make an informed decision about whether or not they are worth grinding for.

D-tier Badges

There are a lot of different badges in NBA 2K22, and they can be broadly divided into five tiers: S-tier, A-tier, B-tier, C-tier, and D-tier.

D-tier badges are the worst of the bunch. They offer very little benefit, and in some cases, they can actually make your player worse. Avoid these badges if at all possible.

Hall of Fame Badges

This is the highest tier in NBA 2K22 and requires the most time and effort to achieve. If you want to be considered one of the best players in the game, you need to have these badges.

-HOF Consistency: This badge ensures that you are a reliable scorer and playmaker. It rewards players who can put up consistent numbers night in and night out.

-HOF Difficult Shots: This badge recognizes players who can make tough shots when the game is on the line. Hall of Fame level players are clutch performers who always come through in the big moments.

-HOF Durability: This badge goes to players who have proven to be durable and resilient over the course of their careers. Players with this badge have shown that they can play through injury and still perform at a high level.

Grand Badges

The NBA 2K22 Badge Tier List below is created by community voting and is the cumulative average rankings from 23 submitted tier lists. In order for your ranking to count, you need to be logged in and publish the list to the site (not simply downloading the tier list image).

If you want to create your own badge tier list, make sure to check out our NBA 2K22 Badge Tier List Maker.

Grand Badges – 5 votes
HOF Difficult Shots
HOF Rim Protector
HOF Pick Dodger
Badge of Honor

Signature Skills

The NBA 2K series is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience yet with NBA 2K22. This time around, the game is putting a renewed focus on player customization, letting you create the ultimate baller that suits your specific play style. And with over 50 unique Badges to choose from, there are more ways than ever to make your player your own.

But with so many Badges to choose from, it can be tough to decide which ones are worth your time and which ones you should avoid. That’s why we’ve put together this NBA 2K22 Badge Tier List, detailing every Badge in the game and how useful we think it is.

MyTEAM Badges

The MyTEAM mode in NBA 2K22 is more important than ever, with the introduction of the new badge system. In this NBA 2K22 badge tier list, we’ll go over all 55 badges in the game and rank them from worst to best, so you can make sure you’re spending your time on the right ones.

The first thing to know about badges in NBA 2K22 is that they fall into one of five tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald, and Ruby. The higher the tier, the more impactful the badge will be.

Bronze Badges (Worst)
-speed booster
-acceleration boost
-defensive stopper
-chase down artist
-tireless Defender
-pickpocket
-dogfighter

Silver Badges (Better)
-lob city passer
-post spin technician
-catch & shoot
-flashy passer
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Other Badges

In NBA 2K22, there are a total of 59 badges that players can earn, 27 of which are Hall of Fame Badges. The badges are split into 5 categories: finishing, shooting, playmaking, defending, and rebounding. There are a few different ways to earn each badge. You can either complete certain actions during games to slowly fill up a badge’s progress meter or use VC (Virtual Currency) to instantly max out a badge. In this guide, we’re going to take a look at all 59 badges in NBA 2K22 and categorize them into Tiers based on their usefulness and overall value.

S – These are the best badges in the game and will have the biggest positive impact on your player’s performance.
A – These are still great badges that will give your player a significant boost in one or more areas.
B – These badges are good but they aren’t quite as impactful as the ones in the S and A Tiers.
C – These are below average badges that you shouldn’t invest too much time or VC into.
D – These are the worst badges in NBA 2K22 and you should avoid them entirely.