NBA 2K27 Badges List: All 53 Badges by Category

The NBA 2K27 badges list is final: the live game ships 53 badges across six categories — 11 Finishing, 9 Shooting, 10 Playmaking, 12 Defense, 5 Rebounding, and 6 Physical — with 19 new badges added and 6 cut from NBA 2K26's list of 40. Every badge runs four tiers, Bronze through Hall of Fame, unlocked by attribute ratings rather than badge points. Below is the complete list by category, cross-checked against NBA2KLab's launch-build data, followed by the new additions and what the list means for your build.

The Complete NBA 2K27 Badges List by Category

Descriptions are condensed from the in-game badge cards as documented at launch. For attribute thresholds per tier, see our badge system guide — this page is the list itself.

Finishing badges (11)

Badge	What it does
Aerial Wizard	Improves alley-oop finishes and putback dunks out of the air
Float Game	Boosts floaters and runners
Ghost Stepper	Strengthens step-through layups after a shot fake
Hook Specialist	Improves post hook shot-making
Layup Mixmaster	Raises conversion on acrobatic and change-of-hand layups
Paint Prodigy	Speeds up and strengthens quick scoring moves in the paint
Physical Finisher	Helps finish layups through contact
Post Powerhouse	Powers up drop steps and backing down defenders
Post Spin Catalyst	Makes post spins more effective with fewer strips
Posterizer	Raises the chance of dunking on a defender off the drive
Rise Up	Boosts standing dunk attempts from inside the paint

Shooting badges (9)

Badge	What it does
Arc Cadence	Improves moving three-pointers and pull-ups
Deadeye	Reduces the penalty from hard closeouts on jump shots
Limitless Range	Extends effective range on deep three-pointers
Mini Marksman	Helps shorter shooters finish over taller contests
Post Fade Phenom	Boosts post fades and hop shots
Quick Trigger	Improves jumpers shot without dipping the ball
Set and Fire	Boosts stationary catch-and-shoot threes
Smooth Operator	Improves mid-range shots on the move
Static Middy	Boosts stand-still mid-range shooting

Playmaking badges (10)

Badge	What it does
Ankle Assassin	Strengthens crossovers and breakdown dribbles
Bail Out	Cleans up passes thrown out of a shot or layup attempt
Break Starter	Sharpens deep outlet passes after a defensive rebound
Dimer	Boosts teammates' shot chances off your assists
Handles for Days	Cuts the energy drain of chained dribble moves
Lightning Launch	Speeds up the first step attacking from the perimeter
Pace	Raises the ball handler's sprint speed on offense
Strong Handle	Resists dribble disruption from body contact
Unpluckable	Makes the ball harder to steal off the dribble
Versatile Visionary	Threads tight passing windows and alley-oops

Defense badges (12)

Badge	What it does
Ankle Braces	Lowers the chance of getting ankle-broken
Challenger	Improves well-timed perimeter shot contests
Glove	Strengthens steals and strips on the ball
High-Flying Denier	Boosts speed and leap on chase-down blocks
Immovable Enforcer	Holds ground against aggressive drivers
Interceptor	Raises pass deflection and interception frequency
Off-Ball Pest	Improves denial and pressure away from the ball
Paint Patroller	Enhances blocks and contests at the rim
Pick Dodger	Slides through and around screens on defense
Post Lockdown	Strengthens post defense with more strip chances
Seatbelt	Improves clamping while bodying up the ball handler
Wall Up	Improves hands-up contests defending the paint

Rebounding badges (5)

Badge	What it does
Boxout Boss	Wins more boxout battles as the player boxing out
Breaker	Fights through opposing boxouts more successfully
Crasher	Boosts offensive rebounding position and pursuit
Possession Closer	Strengthens defensive rebounding to end possessions
Sync Snatcher	Adds a vertical and rebound boost on well-timed jumps

Physical badges (6)

Badge	What it does
Brick Wall	Makes your screens harder to fight through
Bruiser	Drains opponents' energy through physical contact
Flash	Speeds up off-ball and transition movement
Pogo Stick	Enables quicker consecutive jumps after landing
Slippery Off-Ball	Gets you open navigating off-ball screens
Work Horse	Wins more loose balls with faster pursuit

That is all 53. The count per category tells its own story: Defense is the biggest group at 12, Rebounding the smallest at 5, and shooting — the category everyone builds around — is down to 9 tightly scoped badges.

The 19 New Badges in NBA 2K27

2K confirmed 19 new badges and 6 cuts in its Roadmap Courtside Report, but never published an official new-versus-returning key. Pace, Wall Up, and Flash were named by 2K before launch; coverage of the launch build also identifies Ghost Stepper, Quick Trigger, Static Middy, Set and Fire, Seatbelt, Breaker, Crasher, and Work Horse among the additions. The pattern in the named group is unmistakable: new badges reward movement, physicality, and specific shot contexts — stationary versus moving, no-dip versus full gather — rather than broad catch-all boosts.

Which 6 badges were cut from 2K26 is the one gap 2K left: it confirmed the number, not the names. If you need to know whether a specific 2K26 badge survived, the reliable check is the list above — if it is not in these tables, it did not make the game.

How Tiers Work on This List

Every badge on this page runs Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Hall of Fame, and your tier is decided by attribute ratings: reach the threshold, get the tier, no badge points involved. Some badges accept either of two attributes, some demand both, and a handful carry height gates — Mini Marksman is for players 6'4" and under, Wall Up for 6'5" and up. The full mechanics, with example thresholds, are in our badge system guide; the practical takeaway here is that this list and your attribute sheet are the same document read two ways.

That is also why build order matters more than badge order. You do not pick badges in 2K27 — you pick ratings, and the badges follow. Our day-one builds guide works from exactly that logic, and a spec like the sharpshooter build is really a plan for which rows of these tables light up.

What This Means for Script Users

Badges size the target a script shoots at. Shooting badge tiers change how forgiving your jumper is, movement badges like Pace and Flash change how dribble sequences and relocations flow, and a 12-badge defense category means more of your shots come under real pressure. A 53-badge list of narrower, more specialized badges makes one universal timing profile less viable than ever — the gap between a badge-rich and badge-poor jumper is structural, not cosmetic. That is why GreenLock 2K27 uses per-build tuning profiles rather than one global setting: the badge rows your build unlocks are an input to your timing configuration, not trivia.

The NBA 2K27 badges list in one paragraph: 53 badges live — 11 Finishing, 9 Shooting, 10 Playmaking, 12 Defense, 5 Rebounding, 6 Physical — 19 of them new, 6 cut from 2K26, every one gated by attributes across Bronze to Hall of Fame. Build to the thresholds and the list takes care of itself.

FAQ

How many badges are in 2K27?

53 badges, up from 40 in NBA 2K26. They split into six categories: 11 Finishing, 9 Shooting, 10 Playmaking, 12 Defense, 5 Rebounding, and 6 Physical. 2K added 19 new badges and removed 6 from last year's list.

What are the new badges in 2K27?

2K confirmed 19 new badges. Pace, Wall Up, and Flash were named officially before launch, and launch coverage identifies Ghost Stepper, Quick Trigger, Static Middy, Set and Fire, Seatbelt, Breaker, Crasher, and Work Horse among the additions. The new group leans toward movement, physicality, and specific shot situations.

Which badges were removed in NBA 2K27?

2K confirmed 6 badges were cut from NBA 2K26's list of 40 but never named them. The dependable check is the full list on this page: any 2K26 badge missing from these tables is out of the game.

What are the badge tiers in NBA 2K27?

Each badge has four tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Hall of Fame — unlocked automatically when your attribute ratings reach that tier's threshold. There are no badge points; your build's ratings decide your badges.

Will my NBA 2K26 badge knowledge carry over?

Mostly. Around 34 of the 53 badges are returning concepts, though 2K retuned effects and thresholds, so treat 2K26 instincts as a starting point and verify tiers on your actual build in the MyPLAYER builder before finalizing.