Everyone’s excited about the new Apex Legends Heirlooms as they roll in, but how exactly do you get the Apex Legends Heirloom Shards needed to purchase them? Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can get this much-coveted currency for your Apex Account, and be ready to spend a few bucks!
What are Apex Legends Heirlooms?
Heirlooms are present in the game for purely cosmetic purposes in that they give you a special animation while using a melee attack. As a plus, your Legend will also equip it if you choose to stow away your guns. They can be acquired through the use of a unique currency called the Heirloom Shards. Keep in mind that they offer no gameplay advantage whatsoever, so remember that before you rush out to spend huge amounts like you might have done on Apex Legends coins in the past!
How do I get Apex Legends Heirloom Shards?
There is pretty much just one way to get your hands on the Heirloom Shards. You’ll need to purchase an Apex Pack and hope that it comes loaded with the rare currency. However, that’s a very long shot, given that the probability of finding it is less than 0.5%. So unless you are a successful gambler or just extremely wealthy, it’s best not to spend that many Apex Coins per pack while looking for those Apex Legends Heirloom Shards.
The game guarantees you 150 Heirloom Shards if you purchase 500 packs, and a quick round of math will translate that into you spending up to $500. Not the most viable option.
Are there other ways to get Apex Legends Heirlooms?
Yes. The other, slightly less expensive method is to wait for Collection Events that give you the option to purchase from among 24 new cosmetic items. The trick here is to acquire all of these, which will then automatically unlock the Apex Legends Heirloom for that particular event. If you decide to carry out that purchase through event loot boxes, we recommend you buy Apex Coins in bulk, as these will be cheaper for you. Going by this route will cost you somewhere between 150 and 200 dollars, which is far cheaper than the method we discussed earlier.
What Apex Legends Heirlooms are currently available in the game?
The following Legends have Heirlooms to their names:
- Bloodhound: Raven’s Bite Heirloom
- Wraith: Kunai Heirloom
- Pathfinder: Boxing Gloves Heirloom
- Octane: Butterfly Knife Heirloom
- Lifeline: Shock Sticks Heirloom
- Mirage: Too Much Witt Heirloom
- Caustic: Death Hammer Heirloom
- Bangalore: Cold Steel Heirloom
- Gibraltor: War Club Heirloom
- Revenant: Dead Man’s Curve Heirloom
- Rampart: Problem Solver Heirloom
- Wattson: Energy Reader Heirloom
- Crypto: Biwon Blade Heirloom
- Ash: Strongest Link Heirloom
- Fuse: Razor’s Edge Heirloom
- Horizon: Gravity Maw Heirloom
- Loba: Garra de Alanza
- Seer: Showstoppers Heirloom
- Valkyrie: Suzaku Heirloom
Final Thoughts
Acquiring Heirloom Shards in Apex Legends can be a challenging and costly endeavor, with the primary method being through the rare chance of finding them in Apex Packs. For those looking for a more reliable, albeit still expensive, approach, participating in Collection Events offers a better alternative.
