It's that time of year again, ladies and gentlemen, and 2K has just released the most recent version of our go-to basketball simulation game, which goes by the name NBA 2K23. This indicates that some badges have been altered or removed entirely; however, NBA2KW has you covered and can assist you in determining the optimal badge layout so that you can dominate your rivals.

Tiers of Badges and Core Accomplishments
The introduction of a new system known as "Badge Tiers" in NBA 2K23 is one of the most significant changes to the badge system. This system requires you to give careful consideration to which badges you equip. In addition to this, the tier system will require users to create a budget for their badge points. If you want to have a tier 3 badge on bronze, it will cost you 5 badge points, but if you want a tier 3 badge on hall of fame, it will cost you 8 badge points. The higher the tier, the greater the number of badge points that will be required. In addition to that, there is the introduction of core badges, which, if you have enough money, will award you with a complimentary hall of fame badge. After spending a certain number of badge points on tiers 1 and 2, you will be able to equip core badges. Core badges can be earned in a variety of ways. Because of this, you will be able to equip a tier 3 badge as a core badge at no additional cost, provided that you have sufficient badge points to do so.

Must-Have: Limitless Range (Wings/Guards/Outside Bigs)
One of the most iconic badges that has ever been included in a 2K game is making its comeback, and obtaining this badge will be essential if you want your offense to be able to put more pressure on the defense. Teams that want more room to operate in, more spacing on the court, and more opportunities to get to the rim will benefit from having the limitless range badge equipped.

Requirement: 74 3pt Rating

Gold for mature audiences and silver for wings and bigs is the recommended level range.

You will not only need a rating of 99 on the three-point scale in order to be able to equip hall of fame, but purchasing a hall of fame badge will set you back an exorbitant 8 badge points as well. If you want to play guard, it is highly recommended that you have a three-point rating of 92 and the ability to play around with other attributes.

It's a catch-and-shoot situation for the wings, guards, and outside bigs.
Because it provides an additional boost when shooting off a pass from a teammate, "Catch and Shoot" is going to be another one of those badges that the offensive end of the court absolutely needs to have. It appears that the only shots that fall in NBA 2K23 are those that are released perfectly, so any boost is helpful.

Requirement: 60 3pt Rating

Recommended Level: Gold (6'8″ or taller)Silver (6'7″ or shorter)

Catch and shoot is a tier 2 badge for players who are 6'7 or shorter, but it elevates to a tier 3 badge for players who are 6'8 or taller. It would cost seven badge points to equip it at the gold level when it was a silver badge on tier three, but it would provide a significant boost and allow you to be more flexible with other shooting badges. If you are 6'7 or shorter, earning this badge at the silver level will cost you 4 badge points; therefore, it may be more beneficial to make a wing at that height.

All Builds Must Be at Least 6 Feet 5 Inches Tall
The "Masher" new finishing badge is the first addition to our list of new badges, and it has been given that name. Improves a player's ability to score effectively around the rim, particularly when going up against defenders of a smaller stature. This is one of the descriptions of the badge. This badge is going to be required in order to capitalize on the mismatch and send your opponent to the bottom of the basket.

Requirement: 73 Close Shot

Recommended level: Gold

Due to its status as a tier 1 badge, the masher badge, which costs gold and is awarded to larger guards and wings measuring between 6'6′′ and 6'7′′, represents the optimal choice. It is necessary for bigs who are between 6'8" and 6'11", at which point it is a tier 2 badge, but it is still required. It moves up to the third level and requires seven points to earn for bigs who are 7 feet tall or taller.

Comeback Kid, in any build, is a welcome addition.

It is helpful when you are losing games, which, if you are like me, is most of the time. The final new badge to be featured on this list is the comeback kid badge, and it is helpful in those situations. The description of the badge continues as follows:When a team is behind in a game, the player's ability to shoot from midrange and beyond is improved.

Requirement: 50 Midrange rating

The Bronze skill level is recommended for all builds.

This badge is a tier 1 badge for all builds, and earning it will give you an advantage in a game even if you are currently on the losing side. It will be helpful to have equipped because it will provide you with a chance to make up lost ground in a game in which you are falling behind.

Badges Required for Entry: (Guards) Agent 3

The new and improved stamina and adrenaline meter is going to make it significantly more difficult to get wide-open looks. As a result, the agent 3 badge is going to be absolutely necessary for any guard who wants to succeed this year. Having this badge gives you the ability to pull up from deep with confidence, and it will give us the ability to take and make shots from beyond the arc that we wouldn't have been able to make in previous years.

Requirement: 68 3pt Rating

The Hall of Fame is the recommended level.

The offense that you and your teammates are able to run will be unlocked as one of the benefits that this badge will bring to the hall of fame. This badge will give you the ability to score in a variety of different ways, which will force the defender to remain on their toes at all times.8 badge points is always a lot, but it can be used as a core badge and won't cost you anything.

Limitless Takeoff

The limitless takeoff badge has been brought back, and acquiring it is absolutely necessary if you intend to play with a slashing build. You will be able to choose from a variety of animations when going up for the dunk, and in certain situations, you will be able to speed up the animation of your dunk in order to get by contests that are held in centers.

Requirement: 65 Driving Dunk

Gold is the recommended level.

Since limitless takeoff is a tier 2 badge for all guard builds, equipping it on gold would be the most beneficial choice. This would mean that it would cost 7 badge points. If you have it on gold, you will have more freedom to experiment with different finishing badges, which will make you an absolute nightmare to paint.

Acrobat

The acrobat badge is going to help you with craftier finishes, and since the game's emphasis is on breaking down defenders as quickly as possible, this will help you get to the bucket and finish. When it comes to finishing in 2K, having the ability to navigate around your defender is of the utmost importance.

Requirement: 65 Driving Layup

The Silver level is recommended.

Due to the fact that it is a tier 2 badge and will cost 4 badge points, silver is the ideal medium to have the acrobat badge on. This is one of those badges that, when combined with other badges, will multiply the benefits and boosts that they provide.

Quick First Step

As long as it remains in the game, the quick first step badge will continue to be an essential requirement for guards to obtain. Your player will become quicker and quicker off the dribble, and it will be difficult for your defender to continue to stay in front of you as a result. It also makes the transitions into and out of dribble moves that you perform significantly more explosive.

Requirement: 70 Ball Handle

The Hall of Fame is the recommended level for players.

A tier 2 badge is a good place to start, and although it will cost you 6 badge points to equip it on the hall of fame, it is well worth the investment. You need to have this badge in order to participate in Hall of Fame events so that you can be as explosive as possible and get to your positions on the court more quickly.