80-99 Vertical is Useless on NBA 2K25? 

For those who are confused about the Vert and Block part: We already know that Vert boost blocks ( as it was mentioned on the definition) so the goal of that part of test is to compare the impact of Vert and Block Rating in terms of blocks. To produce a really noticeable difference, I have to test for 99vert-25Block versus 25vert-99Block. It's like we are testing what each one can do with the other one at minimum. If we test for 99vert-99Block vs 99 Block-25 vert, then we're just testing how much is the boost of vert. Telling you "vert gives you x% boost to blocks" won't mean much. It needs to be in reference into something to have more meaning. Now with the stat I gave you, now you know that Block rating have more than 3x more impact than vert in terms of blocks, which is enough info for you to decide on how to treat this attribute. It was proven that the boost (Vert on blocks) is so small so even I spend another 10 hours to look for the sweetspot on vert relating to blocks, that sweetspot won't mean much.

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You should have tested 99 Vert and 99 block to see if it’s better than 99 block and 25 vert.

I feel like a better test for block would have been high block with low vert vs high block and vert

Vert on rebounding and block is SO underrated. Its amazing.

I have a theory that Vertical enhances the Pogo Stick badge much like Strength does for Post Powerhouse and other badges. You should test to see if a higher Vertical will let you recover faster from jumps on blocks, rebounds, etc.

Love Tutes for a while, but I’m gonna answer this for everyone who didn’t get the information we all thought would be in this one. In 2K25 vertical has thresholds that the height you jump on your block attempt increases. These animations top out at 84 Vertical. Anything above 84 is solely for pogo, which also helps with block attempts because your initial jump speed is faster. Assuming everyone has around an 84-88 block, 70 Vertical won’t get you those animations that you see centers have when they grab the layup out of its aerial arch AS OFTEN as an 84 Vertical, but it can still happen. And while playing with my build, an 88 and 93 block don’t have as noticeable of a difference as you would think. As far as rebounding, vertical matters this year, but weight, attribute, & height of your player is a higher contributing factor. I have a 6’10 257lb center with 88 Vertical, and go against lighter weight taller centers who jump much higher than me MORE OFTEN with same rebound at 94 but lower vertical than me. I still average 25+ rebounds a game due to my strength and positioning knowledge, but I do think that lighter weight centers get better rebound animations this year. Not necessarily about the stat. As someone who has only played center for the past 5 2Ks, I hope this helps you guys. This is the best I can do without a video.

Wouldn't it make more sense to test with two players with 99 Block, but one with 25 vert and one with 99 vert to see if there is an improvement? You're doing awesome work, by the way!

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Would be great for us bigs out there if u could go more in depth with rebounding and show us the animation thresholds

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I always go 80 on my vert for bigs, snagging with 83 Reb and 80 vert

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You missed the 99 Ariel wizard to 25 vertical test and vice verse for the alley oops

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SO WHATS THE THRESHOLD FOR THE REBOUNDING??

thats why i made my vert 85 and block 88 and i be throwing sh!t and snaggin rebounds on my 6'10 sf

Vertical is huge for my 6'10 undersized big. I have 77 vertical...and even with only 82 rebound, I rise up above the crowd all the time to snag boards over 7' glass cleaners

TEST CLOSE SHOT TO LAYUP!! Is layup tied to close shot or vice verse (standing layups)

I’d love to see a comparison of the effectiveness of each driving contact dunk package, to see if there is a sweet spot on the packages. I think 2k labs did one last year which was really helpful and indicated slashers should aim for the elite contacts off 2 package as there was a significant increase in contact dunk make % compared to the pro contact packages.

No difference at least between 80 and 95 vert I tried this year and last year with a 80 rebound build at the same height, jumps are the same However this year, if you gather speed to rebound, you'll jump higher than standing in a spot and jumping

What we need to know is how much of a boost vert gives you VS non vert. Nobody cares about low block or low rebound with high vert, everyone is going to go high rebound obviously, BUT i want to know do I need max vert will it really make a difference or can i go the minimum allowed and be ok? You should test a 7 ft center or 6'9 with 99 rebound and 70 vert vs 99 rebound and 99 vert and see how much of a boost it gives, if its barely any boost we can go minimum, if you notice large changes we can go max vert our build allows.

It would have been interesting to add a part where you check what a player does with 99 block AND vert to compare the result with the 99 block 25 vert, so we could have judge the added value from vert to block

Fair. Even at 99 vert and 99 dunks, nobody's honey-dipping with their heads above the rim.

Do a test with same block and rebound rating, but adjust the vertical rating

Vert helps my slasher a lot with offense rebound and putbacks. Im 6'7 slasher with 83 offense rebound and 85 vert and getting those rebounds a lot

What is the vert threshold for the specific rebound animations?

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Test in lane steals for smaller guards with vert

Vert gives you better standing dunk animations

yes please bro, i want to know which is better close shot or layups. im a 6’6 defensive menace with 63 close shot 71 layup i want to know if close shot is tied to being able to baby smaller guards for my position…. LOVE THE CONTENT AND APPRECIATE YOU ALOT!!

VERSATILE VISIONARY TEST!!! With the passing lane steals being OP I wana know how much this badge can help!

Not going to lie. Vert kinda determines if you go into a lay or a dunk in game. I don’t have the numbers but I’ve definitely noticed the difference

Honesty I just apply stats like this for animation and badge reqs.

We need those Posterizer badge tests 🙏🏽

76 vert is all u need. 77 for nasty dunks 84 vert if you wanna be a small big or a Dennis smith JR lol

Shouldve tested blocks with the same rating for block but different for vert so I could see a better representation of the difference.

The difference is with the vertical block not the aggressive and regular block tutes

The Higher your vertical is the faster your player reaches its max height on a rebound

Vert is super important this yr for rebounding

I wonder if having a higher vert helps you dunk more consistently. Like if you have a 75 dunk with minimum vert vs a 75 dunk with max vert. Same animations and build or as close to the same build as possible. Play like 100 games on each build and see if there’s a noticeable difference in finishing contested dunks. It would be very hard to test against randoms since the defenders badges and attributes would differ. I just want to know if it would make a difference

Why is everyone confused about the testing? We know Block and Rebound are the more important stat from this, so up that as high as you can and then up vert secondary. Who cares if its a 1% increase between 75 and 85 vert, we now know that doesn't matter if you are punting rebound and block to get that vert.

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Some builds can have weight and wingspan go up and down and still qualify for same badges and attributes , Any changes to the players in actual gameplay?

Can you test what vertical attribute you need to hit which changes the bad jump to good jump for rebound?

You said block, rebounds or sigs but you also need Vertical to unlock certain Badges as well like certain levels of Pogo and High Flying Denier and Posterizer

Idk if you checked this, but I'd appreciate checking height vs perimeter defense. To know if it's better to go with a taller guard with less perimeter defense or a smaller guard with more perimeter defense.

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What about for stealing/deflecting alley oop passes out of the air?

Appreciate you!

What we’re asking for is 99 block with different verticals to see if boost is linear or has a saturation point. Same with rebounds. If possible. Thanks for vids regardless

What if you tested something like 74 block, 75 vert vs 74 block,60 vert? I think thats more along the line of what people are asking. I think using a high block/rebound and adjusting the vert while keeping the block/rebound stat the same would produce the information some people in the comments are asking for. For example im making a lockdown with 74 block (bronze badges) but i want to know if having my vert at 65 for bronze posterizer is going to make my block useless. And in retrospect i should have invested more points into vert. This example in theory could work to show how not how valuable vert is COMPARED to block, but instead how valuable having HIGHER vert is compared to having low vert, and how that effects our block/rebounding efficiency. We know 2k says it boosts blocks and rebounds but by how much is what we are looking for. Either way, its your video, in theory i could test this myself and figure it out. But id rather watch a 2k tutes video. Still tuning in for the tests, appreciate all the work you do.

Please make a video with builds with cap breakers in your opinion!

Would love to know the thresholds of rebound animations for vert

Verticals affects ur intercepting pass lanes

How important is driving dunk ?

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Can you do Posterizers with and without strength to see how often youll fail meter dunks with high driving dunk and high strength vs low strength

Can you look into how much your mid range attribute affects 3 pt shooting?

You can’t make this up 😂 I was just discussing vertical with my friends. Time to see some results

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Can we pls get a dunk meter test??

My vertical the reason I get a nice amount of blocks with 67 block

We need post control testings pls 🙏🏽

Do you still believe Vertical has nothing to do with any kind of steal/interceptor animations?

How effective are pass ratings when it comes to the ball getting stolen in passing lanes? (Interceptor badge)

I wonder how the tier +1 max badge plays a factor into this. When you think about it let’s say I have 67 (or whatever the lowest bronze badge requirement for blocks) is boosted to silver does it gives a higher chance of blocking or stays in the same lane as if I have a low block rating?

Am I wrong for giving my 6’8 80 vert?

As a 7ft board hunter board what would an ideal vertical rating be? Or just in general for C’s what is an ideal vertical to shoot for?

Test posterize. Does a higher tier give you more of a green window on dunk meter and how does it effect standing contact dunks

Can you do a video on paint, patroller, and high flyer denier….!?

Did timing on putbacks change this year? I’m feeling like I’m doing it wrong this year

Are you going to do risk-reward timing for layups?

Malik Monk 70 vert the best dunk animation for 6'3??

So it really don't help blocking, mostly rebound animations

Can you test the effective of each lvl of posterizer and driving dunks?

I'll take 70 rebound and 90 vert over 90 rebound and 70 vert any day

Can you test limitless range in relation to how far each level allows you to shoot from accurately

Thank u

What about testing with 99 block and 25/99 vert?

What is the difference in impact with Badges that get to a tier via attributes vs Badges with elevator/tier+1 with a lower attribute if that makes sense

Close shot. I need to know the sweet spot since post hooks have been nerfed.

Random but I think gold deadeye is the sweet spot MARK MY WORDS

doesn’t wingspan matter as well?

I herd vert helps with steals too? Can you test steal with vert?

These tests are done so poorly. You should compare same block rating with different vert and same rebound rating with different vert.

Steal and interceptor badge next

Can you do strength next please

can u test builds with the same block rating but varying verticals?

felt like u shouldve tested 99 block with max vert and 99 with no vert

Does vertical help with putbacks?

Does it affect put back dunk rates?

Can we see limitless and other shooting badges like shifty or deadeye?

I don't understand when you tested blocks, why you wouldn't test 99 block with 25 vert vs 99 block and 99 vert.......

Can you test strong handles please. I have gold on a 6’8 and can’t get passed a 6’3 guard!

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Pro tuned builds, are they viable

Please do some ball handle badges

Is there certain motion styles that help on defense

Does weight affect rebound animations Even with a high vert? Because I feel like my build with hof rebound chaser that’s 270 doesn’t jump as high as my build that’s 250 with gold. They both have 88 vert