NBA 2K26: How To Get and Use Cap Breakers

Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26 help you boost the attributes of your character. Follow this detailed guide to learn more about them.

Use Cap Breakers to enhance, and eventually, boost the player's stats (Image via 2K)
Use Cap Breakers to enhance, and eventually, boost the player’s stats (Image via 2K)

In NBA 2K26, stats are an essential mechanic when creating builds for a character. With the help of the Cap Breakers, you can unlock the full potential of your character. Additionally, you can apply them to stats to obtain a better badge for that attribute.

Unlike the previous titles of the NBA franchise, unlocking Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26 is a comparatively easier process. You can unlock 28 Cap Breakers during gameplay via various methods, such as participating in seasons, specific build specializations, playing with the crew, and more.

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How To Get Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26

To begin, navigate to the Attribute section (Image via 2K | Gosu Noob/YouTube)
Navigate to the Attribute section (Image via 2K | @GosuNoob/YouTube)

As mentioned earlier, you can earn 28 free Cap Breakers in total throughout the game. However, there are specific requirements that you must fulfil to unlock these stat boosters. Here’s a table regarding the unlocking process for it:

Cap Breaker SourceRequirementUnlocked Cap Breakers
RepReach Rookie V+1
RepReach Starter III+1
RepReach Starter V+3
RepReach Veteran II+3
RepReach Legend I+3
CrewReach Crew level 8+1
CrewReach Crew level 15+1
CrewReach Crew level 22+1
CrewReach Crew level 30+1
Lifetime ChallengesComplete 100 Lifetime Challenges+1
Lifetime ChallengesComplete 200 Lifetime Challenges+1
Build SpecializationComplete Goal 6+1
Build SpecializationComplete Goal 8+1
Season LevelReach Season Level 40+1

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How To Use Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26

You will need to provide a final confirmation during the process (Image via 2K | Gosu Noob/YouTube)
You will need to provide a final confirmation during the process (Image via 2K | @GosuNoob/YouTube)

Once you unlock a Cap Breaker in the game, using it is a straightforward process. At first, you need to open the main menu and scroll to the Progression tab. Afterward, access the attribute option and look for the available Cap Breakers at the top of the screen.

Now, you can easily apply them to any attribute of your choice except the Cap Breakers unlocked from build specializations. Afterward, confirm to boost the stat. Additionally, you can use a Cap Breaker on a single stat a maximum of five times.

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