What Should I Spend My VC on in NBA 2K23? The Ultimate Guide
As an avid NBA 2K gamer and content creator with over 5,000 hours logged across the franchise, I‘ve experimented with countless strategies for investing Virtual Currency (VC) to optimize MyCareer progression. Through extensive trial-and-error, I‘ve learned some cardinal rules for spending VC wisely instead of wasting it on the wrong upgrades. So whether you‘ve got 10,000 VC or 1,000,000 VC burning a hole in your pocket, allow me to share the best practices I wish I knew earlier!
Should You Buy VC With Real Money in NBA 2K23?
Before deciding how to spend VC, let‘s discuss where to get it in the first place. You may be tempted to skip the grind and buy VC with microtransactions to fast-track your MyPlayer‘s progression. While buying VC can accelerate development early on, you run the risk of overspending. With careful management, you can organically earn enough virtual currency through endorsements, quests, daily bonuses and core gameplay.
Consider buying VC only after evaluating these factors:
- Your Available Free Time: If you have limited gaming time, buying some VC can boost efficiency
- Income Level: Avoid overspending beyond your budget – VC adds up quickly!
- Interest in Multiple Modes: Balancing VC across MyCareer, MyTeam etc. spreads resources thin
Based on estimates, here is the minimum USD cost to reach 99 OVR starting from 60:
| To Reach | Minimum VC Required | USD Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 85 OVR | 151,000 | $39.99 |
| 90 OVR | 232,000 | $59.99 |
| 95 OVR | 328,000 | $84.99 |
| 99 OVR | 457,000+ | $119.99+ |
With the grind, you can reach 90+ OVR in 50-100 hours played. But you can cut that in half by spending $60+. Determine your target OVR then budget VC purchases accordingly.
The Verdict? Buying some VC can save major grind time, but avoid overspending beyond your means.
Now let‘s jump into the best ways to invest your VC, whether earned or bought, in NBA 2K23‘s MyCareer mode!
1. Upgrading MyPlayer Attributes
This should be obvious, but maxing out your MyPlayer‘s offensive, defensive and physical attributes is the #1 VC priority early on. Rushing to unlock flashy dunks or cosmetics before at hitting 85+ OVR is one of the biggest newbie mistakes in 2K23.
I recommend reviewing builds/tips from popular 2K YouTubers to determine which archetype and position best fits your playstyle. As a baseline, upgrade attributes in this order:
- Primary Offensive Skill (Shooting, Finishing, Playmaking)
- Defensive Abilities
- Physical Profile (Speed, Strength etc.)
Balance upgrades across categories to steadily increase OVR while avoiding badge point gaps. Invest the majority of your initial VC into hitting ~85 OVR before spending elsewhere. This unlocks higher difficulty multiplier bonuses to fast-track earning more VC from games.
2. MyPlayer Animations
Once your attributes and badges progress considerably, animations should become an investment priority. Equip top-tier jump shots, dribble moves, dunk/layup packages and more to boost your player‘s style and effectiveness.
I recommend saving animations for after reaching 85+ OVR for a few reasons:
- Good animations cannot offset low attributes in the early game
- Higher OVR unlocks better animations to buy
- They are expensive! Often 5,000+ VC per animation
Animation Recommendations
Here some animations worth purchasing after 85+ OVR:
| Animation Type | Top Picks |
|---|---|
| Jump Shot | Jump Shot 98, Jump Shot 107, D‘Angelo Russell |
| Dunks/Layups | Backscratchers, Quick Drops off One, Circus Layups |
| Dribble Moves | Allen Iverson Moving Crossover, Moving Hesitation, Moving Behind the Back |
I spent over 50,000 VC across animations for my 93 OVRglass-cleaning lockdown center. While costly, they drastically improved timing on rebounds, blocks and alley-oops compared to default animations. Test options using vc earned through daily spins then equip ones suiting your game.
3. MyPlayer Cosmetics
Fresh kicks, ink and bling can amplify your style on the virtual courts. But most clothing, tattoos and accessories offer zero in-game advantages outside of dripping in swag.
As a general rule, wait until 90+ OVR before buying any cosmetics with VC. Their novelty wears off quickly, while those attribute upgrades keep your player dominant game-to-game.
However, once your MyPlayer starts pulling in heavy VC from high-paying endorsements, cosmetic purchases won‘t damage your progression much.
If you must scratch the fashion itch earlier, stick to affordable gear under 1000 VC. Pepper in a dope durag or statement eyewear to establish some drip without overspending VC needed elsewhere.
I hold off until hitting 95 OVR and securing 2-3 big endorsements before shopping for icon jerseys, wild tattoos etc. This keeps me earning VC efficiently rather than only looking fresh while getting cooked on defense!
4. MyTeam Packs and Currencies
MyTeam creates endless temptation to drop VC on pack openings chasing precious Galaxy Opal and Dark Matter cards in pursuit of dream squads. Unfortunately pack odds are never in your favor, with estimates below 1% at pulling the highest tier cards.
I only recommend buying MyTeam packs once you‘ve established a solid foundation in MyCareer, with a 90+ OVR MyPlayer and Badges maxed out. This roster should reliably generate 1000+ VC per strong performance.
Otherwise, avoid the pack gamble early on because variance is high while your VC totals are not.
The Verdict? Save MyTeam investing until achieving MyCareer stability generating excess VC income.
Hopefully these tips on optimizing VC investments provide helpful guidelines to get the most out of NBA 2K23‘s various modes! Let me know if you have any other questions – now go dominate the virtual courts armed with VC wisdom!
