Apex Legends Pack Calculator
Track your pack count, heirloom progress, and spending to reach your guaranteed heirloom shards
Calculate Your Pack Count
Enter your account statistics below to calculate how many Apex Packs you have opened and your progress toward the guaranteed heirloom at 500 packs.
Your Progress: You have opened 0 packs out of 500 required for a guaranteed heirloom. You need 500 more packs to reach the pity system guarantee.
What This Means: Apex Legends guarantees heirloom shards every 500 packs. Each pack has a small chance (approximately 1 in 500 or 0.2%) to contain an heirloom before reaching the guarantee. Once you receive heirloom shards, your counter resets to zero.
Estimated Cost: Based on the most efficient pack bundles (20 packs for 1,000 Apex Coins at approximately $10 USD), reaching your guaranteed heirloom would cost around $0. This assumes purchasing the most cost-effective bundle options available.
How Apex Packs Work
Apex Packs are the primary loot system in Apex Legends, containing cosmetic items including weapon skins, character skins, banner frames, and crafting materials. Each pack contains three items with varying rarity levels.
Rarity Drop Rates
| Rarity | Probability Per Pack | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|
| Common (White) | ~45% | At least 1 per pack |
| Rare (Blue) | ~43% | At least 1 per pack |
| Epic (Purple) | ~24.8% | 1 in every 10 packs |
| Legendary (Gold) | ~7.4% | 1 in every 30 packs |
| Heirloom (Red) | ~0.2% | 1 in 500 packs |
Pity System Protection: Apex Legends features a pity system that guarantees specific rarities after opening a certain number of packs. You are guaranteed at least one Epic item every 10 packs, one Legendary item every 30 packs, and heirloom shards after opening 500 packs without receiving an heirloom.
Earning Free Packs
Players can earn Apex Packs through multiple free methods by playing the game regularly and participating in seasonal content.
Level Progression Rewards
| Level Range | Pack Frequency | Total Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Levels 2-20 | 1 pack every level | 19 packs |
| Levels 22-300 | 1 pack every 2 levels | 140 packs |
| Levels 305-500 | 1 pack every 5 levels | 40 packs |
| Levels 501-2000 | Varies (every 6-10 levels) | 345 packs |
| Total | 544 packs |
Other Free Sources
Beyond leveling, players receive packs from:
- Battle Pass progression (typically 5-10 packs per season in the free track)
- Treasure Pack collections during seasonal events
- Special promotional events and anniversary celebrations
- Twitch Prime Gaming monthly rewards
- Season quest completions and limited-time challenges
Free Heirloom Guarantee: With the expanded level cap to 2000, players can now earn enough free packs through leveling alone (544 total) to guarantee at least one heirloom without spending money. This requires reaching maximum level across all tiers, which takes significant playtime.
Pack Pricing and Bundles
Players can purchase Apex Packs using Apex Coins, the premium currency. Bundle deals offer better value than buying individual packs.
Single Pack
Cost: 100 Apex Coins
USD Value: ~$1.00 per pack
Efficiency: Standard pricing
20-Pack Bundle
Cost: 1,000 Apex Coins
USD Value: ~$10.00 (~$0.50 per pack)
Efficiency: 50% discount per pack
100-Pack Bundle
Cost: 6,700 Apex Coins
USD Value: ~$67.00 (~$0.67 per pack)
Efficiency: 33% discount per pack
Cost to Guaranteed Heirloom
If purchasing all 500 packs needed for a guaranteed heirloom using the most efficient bundles (20-pack bundles at 1,000 coins each), the total cost would be approximately $250 USD. However, since players earn free packs through leveling and battle passes, the actual cost is typically lower.
Smart Spending Strategy: The most cost-effective approach is combining free pack earnings with strategic purchases during special bundle promotions. Anniversary events and milestone celebrations often feature discounted pack bundles. Players should prioritize earning free packs through leveling and only purchase bundles when they offer at least 40-50% discount compared to individual pack prices.
Heirloom System Explained
Heirlooms are the rarest cosmetic items in Apex Legends, featuring unique melee weapon skins with custom animations and inspect sequences for specific legends.
How Heirlooms Work
When you receive an heirloom, you actually get 150 Heirloom Shards, which can be exchanged in the Heirloom Shop for any available heirloom set. This gives players control over which legend’s heirloom they want.
Guaranteed Drop System
The heirloom system uses a pity counter that tracks every pack opened. At exactly 500 packs without receiving an heirloom, you are guaranteed to receive heirloom shards in your next pack. This counter resets immediately after obtaining heirloom shards, whether from random chance or the guarantee.
Important Notes: Collection Event packs do not count toward your 500-pack heirloom counter. However, all standard Apex Packs from leveling, battle passes, purchases, and promotional sources count toward the guarantee. The counter persists across accounts on the same platform and is never reset by game updates.
Available Heirlooms
As of 2026, there are over 20 heirloom sets available for different legends, with new heirlooms added regularly during Collection Events. Each heirloom includes a melee weapon skin, unique equip animations, and sometimes additional banner poses or quips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maximizing Your Pack Value
Strategic approaches to earning and purchasing packs can significantly reduce the time and cost required to obtain heirlooms.
Free Pack Optimization
Prioritize these activities to maximize free pack earnings:
- Level up consistently through daily play and completing challenges
- Complete battle pass tiers every season for additional free packs
- Participate in limited-time events that reward packs
- Link your EA account to Twitch Prime for monthly rewards
- Watch for anniversary events with bonus pack giveaways
Purchase Strategy
When buying packs, follow these guidelines for maximum value:
- Only purchase during bundle promotions (20-pack or 100-pack bundles)
- Never buy individual packs at 100 coins each
- Wait for special sales during major holidays or game anniversaries
- Consider Collection Event completion for specific heirlooms you want
- Calculate how many free packs you can earn before purchasing
Patient Player Advantage: Players who started at launch and maintained consistent playtime have likely accumulated 300-400 packs through free methods alone. New players should focus on leveling through the early tiers (levels 2-300) where packs are most frequent. The investment of reaching level 300 provides 159 free packs, representing over $150 in value.