Getting heirloom shards fast, means getting your wanted Heirloom in Apex Legends. Be it the Kunai knife for Wraith, the Drum Sticks for Lifeline, the Single Axe for Bloodhound, the boxing gloves for Pathfinder, the trophy heirloom for Mirage, and so on.
Getting any of these heirlooms will require 150 Heirloom shards each. The heirloom shards pack drops 150 shards (50×3). So we will show you some ways in which you can get these shards in the game.
Apex Legends Heirloom Shards complete guide
How many packs to get heirloom shards?
As of now, you can randomly get the heirloom shards from any Apex pack. You can also get heirloom shards once every 500 apex packs (1/500).
This means that, after opening 499 apex packs (excluding the event packs), the 500th pack is guaranteed to be an Heirloom shards pack. Take note that the 500 apex packs do not include any event packs.
How to Get Heirloom shards in Apex Legends for Free?
What you can do is survive more in ranked matches. Go for kills, but mainly focus on survival, since that will give you the most XP. Gaining XP will give you a chance to level up and acquire Apex packs for free. The more you level up and open Apex packs, the more the chances of dropping the Heirloom Shards pack.
- And yes, heirlooms shards can be acquired without spending a single penny in the game.
- The odds of that happening are very slim, but the more you play and level up, the more are the chances. We have come across a lot of players who have acquired the heirloom shards like this.
How to get Heirlooms Shards in Season 5 and onwards?
As of the current date of publishing, you can get the Mirage heirloom by spending Money on the game. You need to open all 24 packs from the Lost Treasures Collection Events pack. Upon completion, you will get the Mirage Heirloom.
If you happen to miss this and possibly other future events, You can always find these heirlooms in the Store Tab under the Heirlooms section, in-game.
The other option to get Heirloom shards in S5 and onwards is, of course, to level up as much as possible and be lucky enough to get a drop for a free Apex pack.
How to buy Heirloom Shards in Apex Legends?
Technically, the heirloom shards can be bought with apex coins. That is because you need to spend money to purchase the apex coins. Then use those coins to open Apex packs.
- If you are lucky enough, one of these packs will contain Heirloom shards (150) which can be used to purchase the heirlooms.
How to check the number of apex packs opened?
One simple way is to just keep track of your purchases and opening. This can get tedious to do and keep track of.
- In that case, use this link to check the stats of the number of apex packs you have opened in the game
Personal Experience with Apex Legends Heirloom Shards
We have managed to get Heirloom shards twice in the game. It was before we managed to open 500 apex packs. The drops were random, and they got dropped in season 4. As we checked the number of apex packs opened by us, it stood at around 300 packs.
- The first one dropped at 35 packs left, and the second one dropped when there were 7 packs left to open.
To Sum it Up (Updated 2025)
1. Apex Packs (The Grind-or-Pay Route)
- Random Chance: Every standard Apex Pack (not event packs) has a tiny 0.045% chance to drop Heirloom Shards. Think of it as hitting the jackpot—it’s rare!
- Guaranteed Drop: If luck isn’t on your side, you’re guaranteed Heirloom Shards on your 500th standard pack if you haven’t gotten them earlier. This counter resets once you claim shards.
How to Get Apex Packs:
- Battle Pass: Earn packs by leveling up the free or premium Battle Pass.
- Leveling Up: Get free packs as you progress your account level (up to level 500).
- Buying Packs: Purchase packs with Apex Coins (real money) for a faster—but pricier—route.
2. Collection Events (The “Wallet-Friendly” Option?)
Some limited-time events let you earn Heirloom Shards by collecting a set number of event items. For example:
- During the Winter’s Haunt Event, unlocking 26 event items (like skins or cosmetics) rewards you with Heirloom Shards.
Note: Event packs (e.g., Winter’s Haunt Packs) don’t count toward the 500-pack guarantee.
Key Things to Remember:
- Event Packs ≠ Progress: Only standard Apex Packs count toward the 500-pack guarantee. Event packs are separate.
- Reset After Claiming: Once you get Heirloom Shards, your 500-pack counter starts over.
- No Guarantee If You Own Everything: If you’ve already unlocked all heirlooms and prestige skins, the 500-pack guarantee no longer applies.
So, whether you’re opening packs for months or splurging during an event, Heirloom Shards are all about patience, luck, or dedication. Good luck out there, Legends!
Last Updated on March 20, 2025
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