Intimidator Badge

Intimidator received a fix in the season 3 patch that allows it to work on the perimeter which has made a good badge even better.

Intimidator Badge Description

Intimidator makes offensive players have less success shooting when contested by players with this badge. Also boosts the shot defense ratings when tightly guarding an opponent.

Badge Unlock Levels

Bronze 1	54 Block
Silver 3	65 Block
Gold 5	81 Block
Gold 4	83 Block
HoF 6	95 Block
HoF 5	97 Block

Best Defensive Badges 2k22: Intimidator

To test intimidator we took 200 shots every 10 mS throughout the green window for 3 different levels of contest, OPEN, 5-19%, 20%+.

Should I use Intimidator?

Yes, pretty much everyone should be using intimidator on as high of a level as possible. This badge is great on the perimeter and in the paint for players of every height.

Badge Level	Edge Decrease	Middle Decrease
"Open" Contests
Bronze	-2.5%	-5.5%
Silver	-3%	-6.5%
Gold	-3.5%	-9.5%
Hall of Fame	-5%	-15.5%
5-19% Contests
Bronze	-.5%	-1%
Silver	-1.5%	-3%
Gold	-3.5%	-8%
Hall of Fame	-2.5%	-12.5%
Greater than 20% contest
Bronze	-.5%	-1.5%
Silver	-1%	-2.5%
Gold	-1.5%	-6.5%
Hall of Fame	-2.5%	-13%