NBA 2K26: All Takeover Requirements

Learn everything you need to know about how takeovers work in NBA 2K26 and how to unlock them without any hassles

Takeovers are special abilities that temporarily boost your stats in NBA 2K26. While they are making a return in this installment, their number has been reduced compared to previous years. However, there are still a few really good ones that you must unlock. Moreover, you can also design some custom Takeovers yourself. There are certain requirements that you need to meet to unlock each one of them.

That said, read further to learn how to unlock every default Takeover in NBA 2K26.

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How To Unlock Every Takeover in NBA2K26

As mentioned above, there are different stat requirements for every Takeover in NBA 2K26. In total, there are just 10 types of Takeovers in this installment of NBA, which is fewer than NBA 2K25. That said, it is essential to learn how to use each one to improve your performance on the court. Listed below is how every Takeover works in the game and how to unlock them.

Takeover Ability	Stat Requirements	Description
Lethal Layup	80 Driving Layup	Boosts finishing ability
Paint Surgeon	80 Standing Dunk, 80 Close Shot, 75 Post Control	Increases chances of scoring near the rim.
Poster Machine	90 Driving Dunk, 75 Vertical	Enhances dunking power, making contact dunks, and skill dunks
Rim Guardian	80 Interior Defense, 85 Block	Strengthens paint defense and shot-blocking
Sharpshooter	80 Three-Point Shot, 80 Midrange Shot	Increases shot chances off ankebreakers
Deep Bomber	90 Three-Point Shot	Expands shooting range well beyond the 3-Point line
Blur	85 Ball Handle, 80 Speed With Ball	Improves chances of making drives to the rim quicker and smoother
Crasher	80 Defensive Rebound, 80 Offensive Rebound, 85 Strength	Boosts boxouts and rebounding rate
Dishmaster	85 Pass Accuracy	Greatly improves teammates’ shot success with precise passing.
Glue	85 Perimeter Defense, 85 Steal	Increases ability to pressure ball handlers, force turnovers, and intercept passes effectively.

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