Short answers to the questions new Practical Basketball players ask most, with links to the longer guides.
Can I try a build before I make it?
Yes, that is what the builder is for: set the body and attributes and it shows the caps, badges, takeovers and cost before you spend anything in game.
Why won't the game let me create my build?
The build bar has to read 99, shown as BUILD MAXED OUT. If it is lower, keep adding points. If you can't add more, lower something else first. How builds work explains the bar.
What is a cap?
The highest an attribute can go for your body. It comes from your position, height, wingspan, weight, body type and anomaly, not from points.
What is the best build?
It depends on the position and on what you want to do. The best build for every position lists the builds with the most badge points.
Are the presets good?
They are safe and finishable, but none is the best possible for its body. Each preset page says how many more badge points the same body can reach.
How many badges and takeovers are there?
44 badges and 18 takeovers, plus 158 animations in the store.
Which badges will my build have?
The ones its finished attributes reach. Every badge page lists the numbers for each tier, and the builder shows your build's badges as you move the bars.
Why are my numbers different from the builder's?
Check the body first: height, wingspan, weight, body type and anomaly all change caps. If it still doesn't match, use "Report a problem" at the bottom of the page and we will check it against the game.
Does a longer wingspan help?
It raises caps for defense, rebounding and dunks and lowers shooting and ball handle. See body types and anomalies.
Is MaxedMeta made by the game's developers?
No. It is an independent fan site, not affiliated with Roblox or Practical's Games.