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How to activate Takeover in NBA 2K25 – All Takeovers list

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Takeovers in NBA 2K25 allow you to improve your players' stats during MyPLAYER matches. But to use Takeover boosts and abilities, you must first unlock each. Here's how to activate Takeover in NBA 2K25 and use it in matches.

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How to activate Takeover in NBA 2K25

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  1. Unlock Takeover
    • You'll start from the default Takeover that has no Takeover ability. To unlock other Takeovers in NBA 2K25, you must fulfill their requirements (learn more about that in the Takeover requirement section below).
  2. Choose a Takeover in the menu.
  3. Play the MyPLAYER match
    • You can't use Takeovers in other NBA 2K25 modes.
  4. Fill the Takeover meter
    • Consistently perform actions corresponding to your chosen Takeover.
  5. Activate Takeover
    • Once the Takeover meter is full, you'll activate the Takeover ability, greatly boosting your performance temporarily.

How to unlock all Takeovers in NBA 2K25 - All Takeovers List

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There are multiple Takeovers you can unlock in NBA 2K25. To use them in MyPLAYER, your player must meet the required stats. The better you are as a player, the more Takeovers you can use. Below is a list of all Takeover requirements in NBA 2K25.

TakeoverAttribute
Above the RimDriving Dunk (84)
Ankle TakerDriving Layup (80), Ball Handle (85), Speed With Ball (85)
BBQ ChickenClose Shot (80), Post Control (80), Strength (80)
AttackingDriving Layup (85), Driving Dunk (75)
Block PartyBlock (90), Interior Defense (80), Vertical (65)
Board BeastOffensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
BruteClose Shot (75), Standing Dunk (85), Strength (90)
Break IgniterPass Accuracy (85), Offensive Rebound (80), Defensive Rebound (80)
BucketClose Shot (75), Driving Layup (80), Mid-Range Shot (80)
BullyDriving Layup (80), Ball Handle (70), Strength (85)
ClinicDriving Layup (75), Mid-Range Shot (85), Three-Point Shot (75)
ChefMid-Range Shot (85), Three-Point Shot (90), Ball Handle (90)
Defensive PresenceAgility (70), Block (80), Steal (80)
DieselClose Shot (85), Standing Dunk (85), Strength (85)
Dribble WizardBall Handle (85), Speed With Ball (80)
Dr. DunkensteinDriving Dunk (85), Standing Dunk (70), Vertical (70)
Drive & DishDriving Dunk (85), Driving Layup (80), Pass Accuracy (80)
DriverDriving Dunk (85), Ball Handle (75)
EraserBlock (84)
ElevateStanding Dunk (84)
Fearless FocusMid-Range Shot (80), Perimeter Defense (85), Post Control (70)
Feathery TouchClose Shot (80), Driving Layup (80)
FinisherDriving Layup (80), Driving Dunk (85), Vertical (75)
FinesseDriving Layup (80), Ball Handle (80), Mid-Range Shot (80)
FlashBall Handle (85), Speed (75), Speed With Ball (85)
Fluid ShooterMid-Range Shot (75), Three-Point Shot (85)
FundamentalsClose Shot (85), Post Control (80), Mid-Range Shot (75)
FortressStrength (85), Three-Point Shot (75)
Gifted HandsSteal (90), Three-Point Shot (85)
Glass GunnerThree-Point Shot (75), Offensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
GluePerimeter Defense (90), Strength (70), Steal (85)
Glass WarriorBlock (85), Offensive Rebound (80), Defensive Rebound (80)
Great WallStrength (84)
GritStrength (90), Offensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
IntimidatorInterior Defense (80), Block (80), Strength (85)
HorseVertical (70), Offensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
KryptoniteSpeed (80), Speed With Ball (85), Driving Dunk (85)
Layup GuryDriving Layup (84)
Make It RainMid-Range Shot (80), Three-Point Shot (80), Speed (70)
Lost ArtMid-Range Shot (80), Post Control (85), Driving Layup (70)
Middy MaestroMid-Range Shot (80)
MirrorPerimeter Defense (84)
NuisancePerimeter Defense (85), Strength (75), Agility (75)
MixtapeMid-Range Shot (85), Ball Handle (85), Speed With Ball (75)
Offensive ArtistMid-Range Shot (80), Three-Point Shot (80), Pass Accuracy (75)
OrchestratorPass Accuracy (80)
PestPerimeter Defense (85), Steal (85), Agility (75)
Paint DominanceBlock (80), Offensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
PhysicalityStrength (80), Offensive Rebound (85), Defensive Rebound (85)
PickpocketSteal (90), Perimeter Defense (85)
PowerhouseClose Shot (80), Standing Dunk (85)
Post ConductorClose Shot (80), Pass Accuracy (85), Post Control (75)
SatelliteThree-Point Shot (90), Mid-Range Shot (80), Speed (70)
Skilled SlasherThree-Point Shot (85), Driving Dunk (85), Driving Layup (75)
Smooth OperatorBall Handle (80), Mid-Range Shot (85), Driving Layup (80)
SliceDriving Dunk (85), Speed (70), Agility (70)
SniperThree-Point Shot (89)
Soft TouchClose Shot (80), Driving Layup (70), Post Control (85)
Spot-Up ShooterThree-Point Shot (80)
Splash TowerThree-Point Shot (75), Interior Defense (80)
Swat SpecimanBlock (80), Three-Point Shot (75)
SwiperDriving Dunk (85), Steal (85)
The CommanderInterior Defense (75), Block (75), Defensive Rebound (80)
The ClawSteal (84)
The GeneralBall Handle (80), Pass Accuracy (85), Speed With Ball (75)
The StiltInterior Defense (85), Block (80), Standing Dunk (80)
3PT ArchitectThree-Point Shot (90), Ball Handle (85)
3&DThree-Point Shot (80), Perimeter Defense (80), Agility (70)
TrifectaDriving Layup (85), Three-Point Shot (85), Mid-Range Shot (75)
UnitClose Shot (80), Standing Dunk (80), Offensive Rebound (75)
ZanosDriving Dunk (85), Standing Dunk (80), Close Shot (80)

All Takeover abilities list in NBA 2K25

Takeover abilities are special boosts you unlock after reaching level 5 of a certain Takeover. For example, you'll get the Poster Machine ability after you unlock Dr. Dunkenstein's level 5. There are 14 Takeover abilities, so you'll see some of them as a special move in multiple Takeovers. Below is a list of all Takeover abilities in NBA 2K25.

Takeover AbilityDescription
BlockadeUnleash effective and powerful screens that can catch unsuspecting defenders off guard.
BlurIt improves the ability to drive by defenders, making it easier to get to the rim.
Deep BomberExtends your shooting ability well beyond the 3-point line.
Deep Post BagEasier to beat defenders with post backdowns, moves, fakes, and shots.
DishmasterSignificantly boosts a teammate's shooting ability with pinpoint passes.
Interior ForceIncreased success rate for dunking and finishing under the basket.
Lethal LayupIt improves the ability to finish tough layups and floaters in traffic.
MarksmanIt enhances stand-still perimeter shooting and boosts the ability to get open.
Poster MachineAmplifies overall dunking ability and makes Skill Dunks easier.
Rim GuardianBoosts the ability to defend around the basket and in the post.
See The FutureIt shows you where missed shots will land ahead of time.
Silky ShooterMaking perimeter shots off the dribble and boosting shot chance off anklebreakers is easier.
SpoilerHigher efficiency in getting on-ball and pass steals.
ViceStone walls ball handlers into more forced stops, pickups, and fumbles when bodying them up.

Which is the best Takeover in NBA 2K25

Skilled Slasher Takeover in NBA 2K25
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Like choosing between Elite and Rise affiliations, choosing the best Takeover ultimately depends on your playstyle. I like to play NBA 2K25 like I play real-life basketball by going hard to the rim and shooting threes. Therefore, my favorite Takeover is Skilled Slasher, as it combines three-point shots and drives to the basket.

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