Vertical
Vertical unlocks 6 badges in NBA 2K27. Pick a rating on the left and read across for what you get.
What each Vertical rating unlocks
"(+ X)" means the badge also needs that other attribute at its own threshold. "(or)" means either attribute on its own is enough.
Every Vertical badge, all four tiers
| Badge | Bronze | Silver | Gold | HOF | With |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rise Up | 55 | 62 | 66 | 70 | and Standing Dunk |
 Crasher | 60 | 65 | 67 | 70 | and Offensive Rebound |
 High-Flying Denier | 60 | 74 | 80 | 83 | and Block |
 Possession Closer | 60 | 65 | 67 | 70 | and Defensive Rebound |
 Pogo Stick | 63 | 70 | 80 | 90 | alone |
 Posterizer | 65 | 75 | 80 | 90 | and Driving Dunk |
What badges does Vertical unlock in NBA 2K27?
Vertical feeds 6 badges in NBA 2K27: Rise Up, Crasher, High-Flying Denier, Possession Closer, Pogo Stick, Posterizer. The first one arrives at 55 Vertical (Rise Up Bronze).
What Vertical rating do you need for Hall of Fame badges?
Hall of Fame thresholds on Vertical: Crasher at 70; Possession Closer at 70; Rise Up at 70; High-Flying Denier at 83; Pogo Stick at 90; Posterizer at 90.
Which badges need Vertical plus another attribute?
Rise Up (both Vertical and Standing Dunk); Crasher (both Vertical and Offensive Rebound); High-Flying Denier (both Vertical and Block); Possession Closer (both Vertical and Defensive Rebound); Posterizer (both Vertical and Driving Dunk).
Which badges are unlocked by Vertical alone?
Pogo Stick read only Vertical, so raising it is the whole requirement.
Other attributes
- Agility · 6
- Ball Handle · 4
- Block · 2
- Close Shot · 4
- Defensive Rebound · 3
- Driving Dunk · 2
- Driving Layup · 3
- Interior Defense · 4
- Mid-Range Shot · 6
- Offensive Rebound · 3
- Pass Accuracy · 4
- Perimeter Defense · 6
- Post Control · 6
- Speed · 2
- Speed With Ball · 2
- Standing Dunk · 2
- Steal · 2
- Strength · 11
- Three-Point Shot · 6
Green windows for NBA 2K27 jump shots
Badges tell you what your build can do. The jump shot tells you whether it goes in. Measured frame by frame, published free.