To test Challenger we ran two separate tests.
Test 1: Avg Make % Light Contests (5-10%) vs 92 3PT Rating
Test 2: Avg Make % for Heavy Contests (20-40%) vs 92 3PT Rating
Keep in mind the challenger badge does not give better contest percentages, but it does improve contest effectiveness.
Test 1: Avg Make % for Light Contests (5-10%) vs 92 3PT Rating
Bronze and Silver provide marginal results. The Gold level starts to shrink the green window slightly. At HoF and Legend you should start to feel more effective contest and see more missed shots. Each badge level sees a linear reduction in average make percentage of about 3% per badge level.
Heavier contests are more weighted by the contest percentage than the badge alone. There is still a 2% to 3% dip in average make percentage per badge level. Hall of Fame and Legend show peak make percentages of about 40% and under, showing the importance of higher badge levels to get more effective contests.
It is difficult to determine a sweet spot for this badge. Since we tested at a 75 Per. Def. and Block rating, it shows the significance of using Max +1s and Max +2s, as each badge level, regardless of attribute rating, lowers average make percentage by anywhere from 2 to 3% per. Silver or Gold is fairly sold since you can use your Max +1 or Max +2 to get to the higher levels.
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