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There is a lot of hype around Apex Legends, despite the game being over two years old. Streamers like NICKMERCS, Timthetatman and xQc have been playing the game and you may have noticed some of them opening hundreds of Apex Packs to get an heirloom. If you are wondering what do heirlooms do in Apex Legends, they are essentially melee skins for each legend and come with unique animations, sound effects, and more. They are extremely rare and getting an heirloom you want in Apex Legends can set you back by as much as $450.
Heirlooms in Apex Legends: What exactly do they do
Apex Legends does not have melee weapons and using the melee key makes your legend kick or punch depending on your positioning, but that changes if you have an heirloom. They are extremely rare skins which are guaranteed once every 500 Apex packs (approximately $450). They completely replace your melee with a brand-new item or weapon and also come unique banner poses and voice lines.
If you are wondering what do heirlooms do in Apex Legends and if they affect gameplay in any way, they do not. Even though some of the heirlooms like Revenant’s scythe look massive, the melee hitbox does not change. You also deal the same amount of damage as a normal melee. They are purely cosmetic and serve no practical purpose.
How to get an heirloom in Apex Legends
There are two ways to obtain an heirloom in Apex Legends, which include opening Apex Packs worth up to $450 or purchasing all skins in Collection Events. Every season there is a new heirloom up for grabs in Collection Events, with one existing legend receiving their heirloom. In Season 9, Revenant received his scythe and Season 10 is reportedly introducing Rampart’s heirloom. If you purchase special event packs or craft all the skins that are available in Rampart’s Collection Event, you will receive her heirloom automatically.
If you want to purchase an heirloom that was released before Season 10, you will need to open the standard Apex Packs. The droprate for heirlooms in Apex Legends is unknown, but all EA has confirmed is that you are guaranteed to get an heirloom pack every 500 Apex Packs that you open. If you are interested in purchasing an heirloom in Apex legends, you can use the Apex Packs Calculator to find out how many packs you have opened till date.
If you have opened 300 packs till date for example, you would need to open another 200 packs to get a guaranteed heirloom pack drop which will include 150 heirloom shards. It costs exactly 150 heirloom shards to obtain an heirloom of your choice among the ones that are available, or you can save the special currency for a future heirloom.
Can you get heirlooms in Apex Legends for free
Yes, it is possible to get heirlooms in Apex Legends for free. With Apex Packs being offered for playing the game and leveling up your account, you stand a chance to get 150 heirloom shards from your Apex Packs. However, the odds of getting shards are extremely low and you will need a bit of luck by your side.
