Challenger
Challenger is a defense badge in NBA 2K27. It unlocks off Perimeter Defense.
What does Challenger do in NBA 2K27?
Improves effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters. It is a Defense badge.
Challenger badge requirements in NBA 2K27
| Tier | Perimeter Defense | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Bronze | 71 | 71 Perimeter Defense |
 Silver | 82 | 82 Perimeter Defense |
 Gold | 92 | 92 Perimeter Defense |
 Hall of Fame | 98 | 98 Perimeter Defense |
One attribute, four thresholds. Equippable by builds from 5'9 - 6'11.
Check Challenger against your whole build →What attributes do you need for Challenger?
Challenger is unlocked by one attribute: Perimeter Defense.
What rating unlocks Hall of Fame Challenger?
Hall of Fame Challenger unlocks at 98 Perimeter Defense. The full ladder is Bronze at 71 Perimeter Defense; Silver at 82 Perimeter Defense; Gold at 92 Perimeter Defense; Hall of Fame at 98 Perimeter Defense.
What height can equip Challenger?
Challenger can be equipped by builds from 5'9 - 6'11 in NBA 2K27. Outside that range the badge does not appear in your list at all, no matter how high the attribute is.
Other 2K27 badges that use Perimeter Defense
Ankle Braces
Immovable Enforcer
Off-Ball Pest
Pick Dodger
SeatbeltOther Defense badges in 2K27
Glove
High-Flying Denier
Interceptor
Paint Patroller
Post Lockdown
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