Builds & Progression

Cap Breaker

nounofficial 2K term

A progression reward that can raise an eligible attribute above its original build cap.

Cap Breakers allow post-creation improvement but remain subject to game-specific limits, allocation rules, and maximum ratings. Players often plan builds around where future Cap Breakers will be used.

Used in a sentence

“I saved the build knowing five Cap Breakers would go into three-point shooting.”

Also written cap breaker

Meaning or availability may vary by NBA 2K edition.

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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