Apex Pack Calculator

Estimate how many Apex Packs you are from your guaranteed heirloom.

This is an estimate based on the 500-pack “pity timer.” Your heirloom could drop at any time!

What is an Apex Pack Calculator?

An Apex Pack Calculator is a tool designed to help Apex Legends players estimate how many Apex Packs they have opened. The primary purpose is to track progress towards the game’s “pity timer” for heirloom shards. In Apex Legends, you are guaranteed to receive a set of heirloom shards within 500 Apex Packs. This calculator helps you figure out where you are on that journey.

The Apex Legends Heirloom Formula and Explanation

The chance of getting heirloom shards from any single Apex Pack is less than 1%. To ensure every player eventually gets one, developer Respawn Entertainment implemented a “pity system.” If a player opens 499 packs without receiving heirloom shards, their 500th pack is guaranteed to contain them. The counter then resets.

The formula is simple:

Packs Remaining = 500 – (Packs from Level + Packs from Other Sources)

Variable Explanations

Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Packs from Level	The number of free Apex Packs earned by leveling up your account.	Packs	1 – 544+
Packs from Other Sources	Packs acquired through Battle Passes, events, Treasure Packs, or direct purchase.	Packs	0 – Infinity
500	The maximum number of packs you can open before being guaranteed heirloom shards.	Packs	Fixed

Practical Examples

Example 1: Mid-Level Player

• Inputs: Account Level 250, 40 packs from Battle Passes and events.
• Calculation: A level 250 account earns approximately 174 packs from leveling. Total packs = 174 (from level) + 40 (other) = 214 packs.
• Result: 500 – 214 = 286 packs remaining until the guarantee.

Example 2: High-Level Player

• Inputs: Account Level 500, 100 packs purchased.
• Calculation: A level 500 account earns 199 packs from the initial leveling system. Total packs = 199 (from level) + 100 (purchased) = 299 packs.
• Result: 500 – 299 = 201 packs remaining until the guarantee.

How to Use This Apex Pack Calculator

1. Enter Your Account Level: Input your current in-game account level. You can find this in the game lobby above your character.
2. Enter Other Packs: Add up any packs you’ve received from other sources. This includes packs from the free and premium Battle Pass tracks, collection events, Amazon Prime rewards, and any packs you’ve bought directly with Apex Coins.
3. Click Calculate: The tool will automatically calculate your packs earned from leveling and add them to your other packs.
4. Review Your Results: The calculator will show your estimated total packs opened and how many more you need for the 500-pack guarantee.

Key Factors That Affect Your Heirloom Progress

• Account Level: This is the primary source of free packs. The number of packs earned per level changes as you progress.
• Battle Pass Completion: Each season’s Battle Pass offers a number of Apex Packs on both its free and premium tracks.
• Event Participation: Collection Events and Thematic Events often include Apex Packs as rewards. These all count toward the 500-pack timer.
• Direct Purchases: Any packs you buy from the store directly contribute to the count.
• Treasure Packs: Collecting daily Treasure Packs throughout a season will award several Apex Packs.
• Twitch Prime / Prime Gaming: Occasional promotions offer free packs for linked accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is an heirloom really guaranteed at 500 packs?

Yes. The developers have confirmed that if you do not receive heirloom shards in your first 499 packs, you are 100% guaranteed to get them in the 500th pack.

2. What are the actual odds before the 500th pack?

The official odds of getting heirloom shards in any given Apex Pack are stated to be less than 1%. The chance does not increase as you get closer to 500; it remains the same for every pack until the guaranteed drop.

3. Does opening an heirloom reset the counter?

Yes. As soon as you receive a set of heirloom shards, the 500-pack counter resets to zero.

4. Do packs from events count towards the 500?

Yes, all standard and thematic Apex Packs count towards your 500-pack pity timer.

5. Can I get an heirloom before opening 500 packs?

Absolutely. It is possible, though very rare, to get heirloom shards at any point, even from your very first pack. The 500-pack rule is simply a “bad luck protection” system.

6. How many packs do you get from leveling up?

From levels 1-500, you earn a total of 199 packs. As the level cap has increased beyond 500, players can now earn a total of 544 packs just by leveling up their account.

7. Is there an in-game tracker for this?

Currently, there is no official in-game tracker for Apex Packs opened, which is why third-party calculators like this one are popular among the community.

8. What happens if I get an heirloom from a Collection Event?

If you purchase all 24 items in a Collection Event to unlock that event’s specific heirloom, it does *not* reset your 500-pack pity counter for heirloom shards from regular packs.