MLB The Show 22: Best Archetype Build

Looking for the best Archetype build to use in MLB The Show 22? Don't worry this guide has you covered.

Having the Best Archetype build in MLB The Show 22 will make your character one of the best in the game. Archetypes come into play when you upgrade your ballplayer. They directly affect your character’s stats thus affecting your gameplay. Hence in this guide let us check the best Archetype build for your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 22.

Best Archetype Build In MLB The Show 22

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The Duke is the best Archetype with the most balanced perks in the game. It works both for Power and Contact builds. You get a total of 4 slots to add perks when you use gold or the Diamond Archetype of it.

If you use a Power build then the perks you should go for are:

  • Contact I: It increases your Contact for both Left & Right-handed and Batting Clutch.
    • CON L: +5
    • CON R: +5
    • BCLT: +5
  • Contact II: It increases your Plate vision and Contact for both Left & Right handed.
    • CON L: +5
    • CON R: +5
    • PVIS: +5
  • Contact III: It increases your Batting Clutch, Contact for both Left & Right handed, and Plate Vision.
    • CON L: +4
    • CON R: +4
    • PVIS: +4
    • BCLT: +4

If you use a Contact build then these are the perks that you should use.

  • Power I: It increases your Batting Clutch and Power for both Left & Right handed.
    • PWR L: +4
    • PWR R: +4
    • BCLT: +4
  • Power II: It increases your Power for both Left & Right-handed and Arm Strength.
    • PWR L: +4
    • PWR R: +4
    • ARM: +4
  • Power III: It increases your Batting Clutch, Contact for both Left & Right handed, and Plate Vision.
    • PWR L: +4
    • PWR R: +4
    • BCLT: +3
    • ARM: +3

Finally, for your 4th perk, you should always use:

  • Clear for Takeoff: It boosts your exit velocity on normal swings.

Thanks to Bigtomk22 on YouTube for their helpful video on it. I highly recommend you also check out their video below to get help with extra info on these builds and perks.

That covers this guide on the best Archetype build for your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 22. I also suggest you check our other guides on how to use the XP cap glitch and the best batting stances in this game.