How to change and activate takeovers in NBA 2K25 – Destructoid
While playing in MyCarrer, NBA 2K25 players can use takeovers to get massive boosts in select stats and, if paired with the right build, momentarily turn their MyPlayer into this generation’s MJ.
But how can you activate your ability? To help you set yourself apart as quickly as possible, here’s how to activate takeovers in NBA 2K25.
How to change and activate your Takeover in NBA 2K25
After heading to Progression while in MyCarrer, selecting the Takeover tab, and picking your desired one, you can activate your Takeover ability in NBA 2K25 by filling its meter to level 5.
When in a game, you will be able to spot the meter at the top right of your screen —right above the chemistry bar— and fill it by excelling through well-performed defensive moves, assists, dribbles, and by scoring in any way. Apart from enabling your ability, raising your takeover level will also increase its stat boosts, the latter of which will change based on your chosen Takeover.
As you can see on your Takeover screen, you will only be able to unlock the level 4 and 5 meters for your chosen Takeover after doing the following:
- Level 4: After reaching level 3 in 10 games.
- Level 5: After reaching level 4 in 15 games.
Best Takeovers for each position in NBA 2K25
Like with your available badges, you will unlock new Takeovers by reaching certain stats milestones in NBA 2K25. Make sure to also keep in mind that your possible selection will be set at the moment you create your player and be limited by your maximum stats. On that note, here are the best takeovers for each position in NBA 2K25:
| Position | Best Takeovers and Why |
|---|---|
| Center | Glass Warrior: Up to +8 in Block, Offensive, and Defensive Rebound. Its Rim Guardian Takeover Ability will further enhance your performance when defending around the post. Horse: Up to +7 in Offensive/Defensive Rebounds and Vertical. Will also make grabbing rebounds easier by allowing you to see where missed shots will land through its See The Future ability. Paint Dominance: Up to +8 in Offensive/Defensive Rebounds and Block. Also has the See The Future Takeover Ability. |
| Point Guard | Offensive Artist: Up to +7 in Mid-Range/Three-Point Shots and Pass Accuracy. Its Silky Shooter Takeoff will boost your ability to ankle break and perform shots off the dribble. Satellite: Up to +7 in Mid-Range/Three-Point Shots and Speed. Its Deep Bomber ability will boost your ability to shoot beyond the 3-point line. The General: Up to +7 in Ball Handle, Speed With Ball, and Pass Accuracy. Allows you to significantly boost the shooting ability of receivers. |
| Shooting Guard | Satellite: Stated in the Point Guard section. Zanos: Up to +7 in Close Shot, Driving Dunk, and Standing Dunk. Its interior Force Takeover will also boost your ability to finish while under the basket. Make it Rain: Up to +7 in Speed, Mid-Range, and Three-Point Shot. Its Marksman ability will boost your ability to score off stand-still shots in the perimeter. You will also receive a boost in your ability to get open. |
| Small Forward | Feathery Touch: Up to +8 in Driving Layup and Close Shot. Its Lethal Layup ability will boost your ability to finish tough layups and floaters in traffic. Ankle Breaker: Up to +7 in Driving Layup, Ball Handle, and Speed With Ball. Its Blur ability will improve your prowess when getting by defenders. Drive & Dish: Up to +7 in Pass Accuracy and on both Driving Dunlk and Layup. Its Poster Machine ability will also offer a handy boost to your ability to perform dunks. Attacking: Up to +8 in Driving Layup and Dunk. Has the Lethal Layup ability. |
| Power Forward | Kryptonite: Up to +7 in Driving Dunk, Speed With Ball, and Speed. Has the Poster Machine ability. Feathery Touch: Stated in the Small Forward section. Finisher: Up to +7 in Driving Dunk, Driving Layup, and Vertical. Also boasts the Poster Machine ability. Attacking: Stated in the Small Forward section. |
Now that you know how to activate your chosen takeovers in the game, don’t forget to also check out the best players for each position in NBA 2K25 MyTEAM.
