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Best Realistic Difficulty Sliders For Nba 2k25
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Best realistic difficulty sliders for NBA 2K25

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Sports games are at their best when sliders are adjusted correctly to create the most realistic experience possible. This guide covers the best difficulty sliders in NBA 2K25 that will make games more enjoyable and realistic.

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Best difficulty and sliders settings in NBA 2K25

Below are all the settings you should adjust in NBA 2K25 to create the most realistic experience possible. Keep in mind that if a setting isn’t listed, it means that it should remain at default. As you find the mist realistic difficulty sliders, you also need to ensure you have the best drip.

Best Game Difficulty level in NBA 2K25

The best difficulty for a realistic approach to gameplay would either be Hall of Fame or Superstar. That said, this comes down to preference and skill level. If you’re a new player to 2K then I recommend choosing a lower level such as Rookie or Semi-Pro. Just keep in mind that the lower difficulty levels don’t offer much realism compared to the higher options.

Gameplay Settings

  • Difficulty: Superstar/Hall of Fame
  • Game Speed: 55
  • Quarter Length: 8 minutes

User Sliders

User Sliders Nba 2k25
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The default User Sliders are decent, but the key word here is “realism,” so that’s what we’re aiming for. Adjust the following sliders to the number listed.

Offense

  • Inside Shot Success: 55
  • Close Shot Success: 55
  • Mid-Range Shot Success: 60
  • 3PT Success: 60
  • Layup Success: 55
  • Shot Coverage Impact: 30
  • Shot Timing Impact: 100
  • FT Window Size: 50
  • Dunk in Traffic Frequency: 50
  • Dunk in Traffic Success: 50
  • Pass Accuracy: 40
  • Alley-Oop Success: 45
  • Contact Shot Success: 40
  • Ball Security: 50
  • Body Up Sensitivity: 50
  • Pass Speed: 30

Defense

  • Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 60
  • Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 80
  • Layup Defense Strength (Takeoff): 50
  • Layup Defense Strength (Release): 50
  • Jump Shot defense Strength (Gather): 50
  • Jump Shot Defense Strength (Release): 60
  • Help Defense Strength: 60
  • Steal Success: 65

Attributes

  • Agility: 50
  • Vertical: 50
  • Strength: 50
  • Hustle: 90
  • Hands: 60
  • Stealing: 55
  • Blocking: 55
  • Defensive Awareness: 90
  • Fatigue Rate: 60

Tendencies

  • Take Inside Shots: 50
  • Take Close Shots: 45
  • Take Mid-Range Shots: 45
  • Take 3PT Shots: 55
  • Attack the Basket: 60
  • Play Passing Lanes: 100
  • Go for On-Ball Steals: 100
  • Contest Shots: 100

CPU Sliders

Cpu Sliders Nba 2k25
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Similar to User Sliders, we need to adjust sliders for the computer to make gameplay feel more authentic. Check them out below.

Offense

  • Inside Shot Success: 55
  • Close Shot Success: 55
  • Mid-Range Shot Success: 55
  • 3Pt Success: 55
  • Layup Success: 50
  • Shot Coverage Impact: 30
  • Short Timing impact: 0
  • FT Window Size: 50
  • Dunk in Traffic Frequency: 50
  • Dunk in Traffic Success: 50
  • Pass Accuracy: 40
  • Alley-Oop Success: 45
  • Contact Shot Success: 40
  • Ball Security: 50
  • Pass Speed: 25

Defense

  • Driving Contact Shot Frequency: 60
  • Inside Contact Shot Frequency: 80
  • Layup Defense Strength (Takeoff): 55
  • Layup Defense Strength (Release): 55
  • Jump Shot Defense Strength (Gather): 50
  • Jump Shot Defense Strength (Release): 70
  • Help Defense Strength: 55
  • Steal Success: 55

Attributes

  • Agility: 45
  • Vertical: 45
  • Strength: 50
  • Speed: 50
  • Hustle: 100
  • Hands: 40
  • Stealing: 50
  • Blocking: 55
  • Defensive Awareness: 100
  • Fatigue Rate: 55

Tendencies

  • Take Inside Shots: 50
  • Take Close Shots: 45
  • Take Mid-Range Shots: 45
  • Take 3PT Shots: 55
  • Attack the Basket: 60
  • Play Passing Lanes: 100
  • Go for On-Ball Steals: 100
  • Contest Shots: 100

Coach Settings

Coach Settings Nba 2k25
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In this section, you will find the best coach settings in NBA 2K25. Remember, if the setting isn’t listed, then leave it at default.

  • Adaptive Coaching Engine: Offense and Defense
  • Timeout: Auto
  • Player Minutes: Auto
  • Substitution: Auto
  • Substitution Method: ACE
  • PlayVision: All Plays
  • PlayVision Display: Lite + Full
  • Offense Playcalling: Auto
  • Freelance Series Order: Dynamic
  • Freelance Series Repeat: Do Not Repeat

Controller Settings

Controller settings can be adjusted however you see fit since it boils down to whichever you’re comfortable with. However, the controller settings below are what I believe to be the best and most realistic.

  • Shot Timing Profile: Low Risk-Reward
  • Layup Timing Profile: Real Player %
  • Free Throw Tiing: Real Player %
  • Pro Stick Orientation: Camera Relative
  • Box Out assist: 55
  • Pass Target Direction: 70
  • Pass Target Distance: 20
  • Pass Target Openness: 20

That’s a wrap on our best realistic difficulty sliders guide for NBA 2K25. We have more for you to check out, though, so don’t go too far. Check out our guide on jumpshots which details the best jumpshots and all requirements.


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Christian Bognar
Christian is a contributing writer for PC Invasion and has been writing about the game industry for two years. He has found joy in a never-ending list of games, with some of his favorites being Elden Ring, The Last of Us, Final Fantasy, and Resident Evil. He has a bachelor's degree in business and outside of writing, you can find him listening to all types of podcasts, especially True Crime.