Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26 allow you to increase your player’s attribute ratings beyond their initial cap. They are a crucial part of progressing your MyPLAYER build throughout the game’s lifecycle. Here’s a breakdown of how they work, how to earn them, and important restrictions to keep in mind.
How do Cap Breakers Work in NBA 2K26?
Cap Breakers in NBA 2K26 enable builds to exceed their original attribute limits, or “attribute caps,” with those ratings able to contribute towards Animation, Badge, and Takeover attribute requirements as well.
How to Unlock Cap Breakers
Cap Breakers can be earned in a variety of ways, including Rep Rewards, Build Specialization questlines, Lifetime Challenges, Season Rewards, and Crew Rewards.
| Type | Req. | Capbreakers |
|---|---|---|
| Rep | Rookie V | +1 |
| Rep | Starter III | +1 |
| Rep | Starter V | +3 |
| Rep | Veteran II | +3 |
| Rep | Legend I | +3 |
| Crew | Level 8 | +1 |
| Crew | Level 15 | +1 |
| Crew | Level 22 | +1 |
| Crew | Level 30 | +1 |
| Specialization | Goal 6 | +1 (In Specialization Category) |
| Specialization | Goal 8 | +1 (In Specialization Category) |
| Lifetime Challenges | 100 Goals Completed | +1 |
| Lifetime Challenges | 200 Goals Completed | +1 |
| Season Level | S1 Level 40 | +1 |
Lower-Rated Attributes = Greater Boosts
- Cap Breaker will still raise your highest-rated and strongest attributes by +1 point, but if you choose to apply them to your lower-rated attributes you will see greater boosts.
- For example, if you left your Free Throw attribute low, a Cap Breaker could raise your Free Throw rating by double-digit points at a time and provide a significant gain.
NBA 2K26 Cap Breaker Restrictions
Cap Breakers do have a few restrictions to ensure a balanced gameplay experience:
- A Cap Breaker can be applied to each attribute a maximum of 5 times
- You can use a Cap Breaker on an attribute up to its max potential rating allowed by your build’s height, weight, and wingspan
- You must progress an attribute category to its max potential rating before applying a Cap Breaker.
- When a Cap Breaker is applied to an attribute, it is permanent for that save
