Shooting badges are among the most critical components of success in NBA 2K25. While having high shooting attributes is essential, optimizing your badge setup can make a significant difference in your effectiveness on the court. But should you aim for Hall of Fame or even Legend tiers for every badge? Not necessarily.

In this guide, we'll break down each shooting badge, analyze data from 2K Labs, and incorporate firsthand gameplay experience to determine the best value tier for every shooting badge in the game.

Slithery Off-Ball (Best Value: Hall of Fame)

Slithery Off-Ball is one of the most underappreciated badges in the game, yet it's incredibly powerful for players who move off the ball. Since dexing (quick movement off-ball) is a major part of NBA 2K25, this badge is essentially a shooting badge in disguise.

• Best Value: Hall of Fame

• Why? The difference between Hall of Fame and Legend isn’t major, but anything below Hall of Fame doesn’t allow you to move effectively enough to get open.

If you're a guard or wing player who relies on quick movement to create separation, upgrading this badge is a must.

Deadeye (Best Value: Hall of Fame, Bronze as an Honorable Mention)

Deadeye has been a staple in NBA 2K for years. It helps reduce the impact of late closeouts on your jump shots, making it critical for players who take contested shots.

• Best Value: Hall of Fame

• Why? Hall of Fame provides the most significant boost in hitting contested shots. However, the jump from Hall of Fame to Legend is negligible.

• Honorable Mention: Bronze

• Why? The jump from no Deadeye to Bronze is huge (about a 15% increase in shot success). If you can’t afford higher tiers, at least get it on Bronze.

If you're a high-volume shooter, prioritize the Hall of Fame. If you're a big who occasionally takes contested shots, Bronze is sufficient.

Limitless Range (Best Value: Legend, Gold as an Honorable Mention)

Limitless Range extends your shooting ability beyond the three-point line, making it an essential badge for deep-range shooters.

• Best Value: Legend

• Why? Legend provides a huge 10% increase in success rate on deep threes. It’s arguably the best Legend-tier badge in the game.

• Honorable Mention: Gold

• Why? Gold allows you to hit deep threes consistently when open, especially if you have Takeover. Anything below Gold is unreliable.

If you take deep threes regularly, aim for Legend. If you only take them occasionally, Gold is fine.

Mini Marksman (Best Value: Gold)

Mini Marksman boosts your ability to hit mid-range shots over shorter defenders. It’s helpful but not as impactful as Deadeye.

• Best Value: Gold

• Why? The biggest performance jump occurs at Gold, with about a 7% increase in make percentage.

If you’re a mid-range shooter, Gold is solid, but Deadeye is the better overall choice.

Set Shooter (Best Value: Legend, Gold as an Honorable Mention)

Set Shooter is one of the most used badges in the game, benefiting stationary shooters significantly.

• Best Value: Legend

• Why? A massive 18% increase in make percentage at Legend makes this a must-have for consistent shooters.

• Honorable Mention: Gold

• Why? Gold provides a noticeable improvement, especially for bigs who rely on catch-and-shoot situations.

If you want the most consistent shot possible, upgrade Set Shooter to Legend.

Shifty Shooter (Best Value: Legend, Silver as an Honorable Mention)

Shifty Shooter enhances your ability to hit moving jump shots, making it essential for players who shoot off the dribble.

• Best Value: Legend

• Why? Legend provides a significant boost in both mid-range and three-point fadeaways.

• Honorable Mention: Silver

• Why? If you want a pure green window on three-point fades, Silver is the minimum requirement.

If you're a shot creator, aim for Legend. If you only take occasional moving shots, Silver is fine.

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Final Thoughts

Optimizing your badge setup is just as important as having high shooting attributes. While some badges shine at Legend, others offer great value at lower tiers like Gold or Silver. The key takeaway is to prioritize upgrades based on your playstyle:

• Spot-up shooters: Set Shooter (Legend) and Deadeye (Hall of Fame) are must-haves.

• Shot creators: Shifty Shooter (Legend) and Limitless Range (Legend) are essential.

• Guards and wings: Slithery Off-Ball (Hall of Fame) and Limitless Range (Legend) maximize movement and deep shooting potential.

By understanding where each badge peaks in value, you can make the most of your badge points and dominate the court in NBA 2K25!