Badge history · Shooting
Deadeye Badge History
Jump shots taken with a defender closing out receive less of a penalty from a shot contest. Deadeye first appeared in NBA 2K15 and last appeared in NBA 2K27, skipping 2K17, 2K18, 2K19. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Make 100 well-contested jumpers from 15 feet or further in a single seasonHarder on easier difficulty levels |
| 2K16 | Make 60 contested jumpers from 15 feet or further in a single season |
| 2K17 | Not in this game |
| 2K18 | Not in this game |
| 2K19 | Not in this game |
| 2K20 | Unlocked with badge points (no published rating or count) |
| 2K21 | Three-Point Shot 73 / 93Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K21 page → |
| 2K22 | Three-Point Shot 68 / 76 / 87 / 98Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K22 page → |
| 2K23 | Three-Point Shot 71 / 82 / 91 / 99Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Three Point Shot 75 / 84 / 92 / 99; Mid-Range Shot 75 / 84 / 90 / 985'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Mid-Range Shot 73 / 85 / 92 / 95 / 99; Three-Point Shot 73 / 85 / 92 / 95 / 995'9-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Mid-Range Shot 73 / 85 / 92 / 95 / 99 or Three-Point Shot 73 / 85 / 92 / 95 / 995'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / Legend · any one attribute unlocks itFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Mid-Range Shot 65 / 85 / 92 / 99 or Three-Point Shot 65 / 85 / 92 / 995'9-7'4Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame · any one attribute unlocks itFull 2K27 page → |
2K15 to 2K19 badges unlocked through gameplay counts, 2K20 used badge points, and 2K21 onward used attribute ratings per tier. See the full older-game unlock lists.
Common questions
What did the Deadeye badge require in NBA 2K15?
Make 100 well-contested jumpers from 15 feet or further in a single season.
What rating does Deadeye need in NBA 2K21?
Three-Point Shot 73 / 93.
Is Deadeye in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Deadeye is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 10 games since 2K15.
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