Earning Apex Shards, the premium crafting currency used for Heirlooms and Mythic items, can feel impossible without spending money. But thanks to a clever method explained by Cross and Blades, you can drastically improve your odds of unlocking Apex Shards for free—without buying into expensive event bundles.
The trick to farming free Apex shards
The method revolves around Apex Packs, which have a small chance of dropping Apex Shards. By saving packs instead of opening them immediately, you can boost your chances of hitting the guaranteed shard drop across seasons.
Here’s how it works:
- Play through the Battle Pass: Whether you’re using the free or premium pass, both provide Apex Packs as you level up.
- Take advantage of free event packs: Eachseasonal event usually offers at least one free pack just for playing. Don’t skip them.
- Save your packs for the next season: Instead of opening packs as soon as you get them, hold onto them until the following season. By opening them later, you ensure your progress carries over and increases your odds of hitting the shard guarantee window.
Cross and Blades demonstrated this by saving over 60 packs from a previous season and opening them all at once in the new one, successfully pulling Apex Shards without spending a dime.
Why saving packs works
Apex Legends guarantees Apex Shards within every 500 packs, but by saving them across seasons and opening in bulk, you give yourself a clear look at your odds without wasting them piecemeal. It requires patience, but it’s the most efficient way to get free shards while playing casually.
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Source: Cross and Blades
Frequently asked questions
What are Apex Shards used for?
They are the rarest currency in Apex Legends, used to unlock Heirlooms and Mythic items from the Mythic Store.
How do I get free Apex Packs?
You can earn them through the battle pass, free event challenges, and leveling up your account.
How many packs until I’m guaranteed Apex Shards?
Every account is guaranteed to receive Apex Shards within 500 packs.
Why should I save my packs for the next season?
Opening packs in bulk makes it easier to track progress toward the guaranteed shard drop and maximizes your chances of pulling them earlier.
