Heirlooms are the rarest cosmetics in Apex Legends — unique melee weapons with custom animations, sound effects, and inspect sequences that show off your dedication to a specific legend. With over 25 heirlooms now in the game, here is everything you need to know about collecting them in 2026.
How Heirlooms Work
Heirlooms can only be obtained through Heirloom Shards, which drop from Apex Packs at an extremely low rate. The guaranteed pity timer kicks in at 500 Apex Packs — meaning you are guaranteed to receive one set of Heirloom Shards within every 500 packs opened. One set of shards lets you pick any heirloom from the shop.
The actual drop rate before the pity timer is estimated at roughly 1 in 500, or 0.2%. This means some players get lucky at pack 50, while others hit the full 500-pack ceiling. There is no way to increase the drop rate.
The Real Cost of Heirlooms
If you are relying purely on purchased Apex Packs, reaching the 500-pack guarantee costs approximately $350 to $500 depending on the pack bundles you buy. Factor in free packs from leveling up (you earn roughly 199 packs from level 1 to 500) and Battle Pass rewards, and most long-term players can cut that cost significantly.
Collection Events offer another path — completing all 24 event-exclusive items during a Collection Event unlocks that event's heirloom directly. This typically costs around $150 to $170 if you buy everything with Apex Coins, though crafting materials can reduce the cost.
Complete Heirloom List 2026
Wraith's Kunai was the first heirloom released and remains the most iconic. Bloodhound's Raven's Bite axe, Lifeline's Shock Sticks, Pathfinder's Boxing Gloves, and Octane's Butterfly Knife round out the original five. Since then, nearly every legend has received their own heirloom — from Bangalore's Cold Steel pilot knife to more recent additions like Catalyst's crystalline weapon and Alter's void blade.
Prestige Skins represent the latest tier above standard heirlooms. These come with three evolutionary tiers that change appearance as you complete challenges. They require 150 Heirloom Shards — triple the cost of a standard heirloom — making them the most expensive cosmetics in the game.
Most Valuable Heirlooms for Account Collectors
Accounts with multiple heirlooms carry significant value in the trading market. The most sought-after collections include Wraith's Kunai (the original and most recognizable), any Prestige Skin (due to their extreme cost), and event-exclusive heirlooms that were only available during limited-time Collection Events.
An account with 3 or more heirlooms plus a Prestige Skin represents thousands of dollars in pack investment or years of dedicated free-to-play grinding. These accounts are rare and highly valued by collectors and competitive players who want to stand out.
Getting Heirlooms the Fast Way
The math is simple — grinding heirlooms for free takes years of daily play. Buying packs costs hundreds of dollars with no guarantee of getting the specific heirloom you want. The most efficient path to an heirloom-loaded account is buying a verified account that already has the collection built up.
At Metammo, our Apex Legends accounts come with full heirloom details listed — you know exactly what you are getting before purchase, with full email transfer and account security changeover included.