Cosmetic

This article concerns the subject and the content related to it in *Apex Legends*. For the subject in *Apex Legends Mobile*, see Cosmetic (Mobile).

**Cosmetics** are items that can be acquired to further customize the player's experience. As the name suggests, these items are entirely cosmetic and do not grant any competitive advantage. They can be acquired through the use of various types of currency.

## Types of cosmetics

### Skins

**Skins** change the appearance of the Legend or the weapon the skin has been assigned to. Up to eight skins can be equipped for each Legend and weapon, which cycle through every time the player connects to the Lobby.

* Common skins present a monochromatic tone, with sections featuring different colors;
* Rare skins present a monochromatic tone, with sections featuring different textures;
* Epic skins present sections that are dynamic, or a more prominent change of colors and/or textures across the whole skin;
* Legendary, Iconic and Mythic skins change, either partially or totally, the model of the Legend or the weapon. They may also present dynamic sections similarly to Epic skins along with the model change.

* Original default skin for Wraith, for reference.
* Orchid Common skin for Wraith.
* Scales of Justice Rare skin for Wraith.
* Sun Bleached Epic skin for Wraith.
* Voidwalker Legendary skin for Wraith.
* Apex Voidshifter Mythic skin for Wraith.

### Banners

Banner cosmetics change the appearance of the Banner card that appears after all the members of a squad have picked their Legend, when the Champion squad is shown, or during a match around the arena to showcase who the current Kill Leader or Champion, and their squad, are.

#### Banner Frames

Only one  **Banner Frame** can be equipped.

* Common Banner Frames present a simple picture on the background;
* Rare Banner Frames present a picture and a more adorned Banner;
* Epic Banner Frames expand the Banner boundaries and present more detailed themes and decorations;
* Legendary and Mythic Banner Frames present the same details as Epic Banner Frames, with the addition of dynamic animations.

* Hivemind Common Banner Frame for Revenant.
* Hydraulic Rare Banner Frame for Revenant.
* Stay On Target Epic Banner Frame for Revenant.
* Element of Surprise Legendary Banner Frame for Revenant. (Note that this Banner Frame is animated in-game.)
* Soul Sacrifice Mythic Banner Frame for Revenant. (Note that this Banner Frame is animated in-game.)

#### Banner Poses

Only one  **Banner Pose** can be equipped.

* Rare Banner Poses change the pose of the Legend into a different, static one;
* Epic and Mythic Banner Poses change the pose of the Legend into a dynamic one.

Legendary Banner Poses do not exist. Common Banner Poses are the default ones.

* Peace default Banner Pose for Lifeline.
* BFF Rare Banner Pose for Lifeline.
* Funslinger Epic Banner Pose for Lifeline. Note that this Pose is animated in-game.
* Shock Sticks Mythic Banner Pose for Lifeline. Note that this Pose is animated in-game.

#### Stat Trackers

Up to three  **Stat Trackers** can be equipped on a Banner.

* Common Trackers track generic stats such as Kills or Damage Done;
* Rare Trackers track either Legend-specific Ability-related or Seasonal stats, or feature concept art of a Legend skin.

#### Badges

Up to three  **Badges** can be equipped on a Banner.

### Finishers

**Finishers** change the way a Legend can kill an enemy while the latter is Bleeding Out. Only one Finisher can be equipped at any given time.

Besides the Common Finishers which are the default ones, Finishers exist in Legendary and Mythic rarity. Mythic Finishers can only be performed when a Legend's Prestige Skin is equipped, either any Tier or Tier 3 only depending on the Legend.

* Recycle default Finisher for Bangalore.
* Reversal of Fortune Legendary Finisher for Bangalore.
* Close Quarters Combat Mythic Finisher for Bangalore.

### Skydive Emotes

 **Skydive Emotes** are short animations a Legend can perform, either to show off to squadmates or to taunt enemies, during a match. However, they can only be played while dropping into the arena, or after taking a Jump Tower. They can be equipped to their own Skydive Emote Wheel, and up to eight of them can be equipped at the same time.

Skydive Emotes only exist in Epic rarity.

* Curtain Call Skydive Emote for Mirage.
* It Takes Two Skydive Emote for Mirage.

### Emotes

Similarly to Skydive Emotes, **Emotes** are short animations a Legend can perform, either to show off to squadmates or to taunt enemies, during a match. They can be equipped to the Emote Wheel, and up to eight across Emotes, Holosprays and Quips can be equipped at the same time.

* Rare Emotes are the default ones;
* Epic Emotes are simple animations and serve as an alternative to Rare ones;
* Legendary Emotes present either more complex animations, or the Legend interacting with their abilities in entertaining ways.
* Mythic Emotes have different variations each time the Emote is performed.

### Holosprays

 **Holosprays** are holographic images that can be placed by Legends around the arena. Up to two, or three when not playing in Battle Royale, Holosprays can be placed. They can be equipped to the Emote Wheel, and up to eight across Emotes, Holosprays and Quips can be equipped at the same time.

While most Holosprays can only be equipped by the Legend being depicted in it, some Event or limited-time Holosprays can be equipped by all Legends.

Holosprays exist in Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities. Although there is no effective difference between Rare and Epic Holosprays, Legendary ones present dynamic animations across the image.

* ALGS Playoffs '21 Rare Holospray for all Legends.
* Nyah! Epic Holospray for Wattson.
* Fire Starter Holospray for Mad Maggie. Note that this Holospray is animated in-game.

### Weapon Charms

 **Weapon Charms** are small trinkets that can be attached to a weapon. Only one Charm can be assigned to each weapon, and the same Charm cannot be attached to multiple weapons.

Charms exist in Rare, Epic and Legendary rarities, although there is no effective difference between them.

* Nox's Trap Rare Weapon Charm.
* Beach Bum Epic Weapon Charm.
* Bobblehead Revenant Legendary Weapon Charm.

### Skydive Trails

**Skydive Trails** are dynamic effects that replace the random colored smoke trail that appears when dropping into the arena. They could formerly earned as seasonal rewards from Ranked for reaching  Diamond or above, but now can only be obtained as part of Prestige Skin sets. Only one Skydive Trail can be equipped at any given time.

Except for  Season 2 and  Season 3 trails which are unlocked permanently, ranked reward Skydive Trails lasted only for the duration of a Season.

### Quips

**Quips** are voicelines that can be equipped to a Legend, which are played depending on the situation. While only one Intro Quip and Kill Quip can be equipped for their intended purpose, they can also be equipped to the Emote Wheel, and up to eight across Emotes, Holosprays and Quips can be equipped at the same time.

##### Intro Quips

 **Intro Quips** are played when a Legend is introduced as the Champion. They exist in Common, Rare and Mythic rarities, with the Rare ones also playing a background sound, usually related to the Legend abilities.

##### Kill Quips

When a Legend kills an opponent, a  **Kill Quip** is played to the opponent. Kill Quips are also played out loud after finishing an opponent. They exist in Common, Rare and Mythic rarities, although there is no difference between them.

### Transitions

 **Transitions**, previously named **Loading Screens**, are background images that appear when loading into a match.

Transitions exist in Common and Rare rarities, although there is no effective difference between them.

### Music Packs

 **Music Packs** are music tracks that play while in the Lobby or while dropping into a match.

Music Packs only exist in Epic rarity.

### Stickers

 **Stickers** are small images that can be placed on certain Regen items: Health Injectors ( Syringes and  Med Kits),  Shield Cells,  Shield Batteries and  Phoenix Kits. Up to three stickers (limited to two on  Syringes and  Shield Cells) can be placed on each item, but the same sticker cannot be applied to multiple items at the same time.

## Acquiring cosmetics

Cosmetics can be acquired in various ways.

### Crafting

By utilizing  **Crafting Metals**, a player can directly obtain a cosmetic of choice across the permanently available items found in the Legends and Loadout sections of the Lobby. The cost of the cosmetics vary depending on their rarity:

* Common items cost  30;
* Rare items cost  60;
* Epic items cost  400;
* Legendary items cost  1,200.

### Apex Packs

By opening  Apex Packs, a player can obtain three random cosmetic items across the permanently available items found in the Legends and Loadout sections of the Lobby. While the type of cosmetic is also random, rarity plays a role:

* At least one Rare or better item is guaranteed to drop;
* An Epic or better item has a 24.8% chance to drop;
* A Legendary item has a 7.4% chance to drop.

Apex Packs cost  100 each.

There are also various types of Packs that can guarantee an item from either a certain rarity, a certain Legend, or a certain cosmetic type.

### Store

By heading to the **Store**, a player can directly obtain a cosmetic between the ones currently offered by exchanging their currency:

* Rare items cost  500;
* Epic items cost  1,000;
* Legendary items cost  1,800;
* Legendary  recolors cost  1,800, or either  6,500 or  10,500.

The Store may also offer Bundles which contain multiple items of various types. Prices for Bundles vary depending on their contents.

### Battle Pass

Each Season, a **Battle Pass** is offered for  950. Battle Passes contain a wide variety of cosmetics, Packs, and currency.

Battle Pass items introduced from  Season 11 onwards may get offered in the Store after at least two Seasons.

### Ranked Rewards

Badges, charms, banner frames and holosprays can be earned as rewards for reaching certain ranks in each season.

Badges and holosprays are rewards for  Bronze and above, charms are rewards for  Gold and above, and banner frames are rewards for  Diamond and above.

### Events

#### Collection Events

**Collection Events** introduce 24 limited-time cosmetics (12 Legendary, 12 Epic) into the game. For two weeks these cosmetics can be directly acquired by exchanging currency:

* Epic items cost  1,000 or  800;
* Legendary items cost  1,800 or  2,400.
* Mythic items are only obtainable when a player purchases all 24 collection event cosmetics. They are permanently available in the Mythic Item Shop after the event.

If the player instead wishes to try their luck,  Collection Event Packs are offered for  700 each, which are guaranteed to drop a Collection Event item every time a Pack is opened, albeit the item being random.

After the Event ends, these items cannot be crafted anymore, and can only be acquired whenever the Store offers them after at least two Seasons have passed.

#### Thematic Events

**Thematic Events** introduce 40 limited-time cosmetics (8 Legendary, 16 Epic, 16 Rare) into the game.

* Rare items cost  500 or  120;
* Epic items cost  1,000 or  800;
* Legendary items cost  1,800 or  2,400.

If the player instead wishes to try their luck,  Thematic Event Packs are offered for  400 each, which are guaranteed to drop a Thematic Event item every time a Pack is opened, albeit the item being random.

After the Event ends, these items are added into the permanent loot pool, which means they can be found in  Apex Packs or crafted, while still keeping the increased crafting cost.

After at least two Seasons have passed, the price for Thematic Event items gets halved, matching the price of the other permanent items.

#### Prize Track

During an Event a **Prize Track** often also unlocks, allowing players to earn free rewards by completing Challenges.

## Mythic cosmetics

While most cosmetics items can be found relatively easily, Mythic items are hard to obtain.

### Heirloom Shards

Very rarely, after opening certain types of  Apex Packs,  Heirloom Shards may get dropped. These Shards allow the player to acquire a Mythic item of choice through the **Mythic Store** for  150 each. An unlimited amount of Heirloom Shards can be found from Packs as long as the player doesn't currently own all available Mythic items.

### Heirlooms

Heirloom Sets are a set of three cosmetic items for a Legend: a Melee Weapon Skin, a Banner Pose, and generally an Intro Quip (the exceptions being Pathfinder's set and Wraith's Hope's Dawn set). The Melee Weapon Skin replaces the typical melee animations with unique ones featuring the Melee Weapon. The Banner Pose is animated, and presents the Legend and their Melee Weapon.

Heirloom Sets may be acquired by purchasing every item from a Collection Event, after which the player is awarded with the newly introduced Set. After the Event ends, the Heirloom Set is added in the Mythic Store and can be purchased anytime, as long as the player has at least  150.

### Prestige Skins

Prestige Skins are Legend skins that come with a themed Finisher and (with the exception of a few) a Skydive Trail. Prestige Skins possess three different "Tiers": Tier 1 is unlocked instantly, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 require the player to deal 30,000 and 100,000 damage respectively with the Legend to unlock.

Prestige Skins may be acquired by purchasing every item from a Thematic or Collection Event, after which the player is awarded with the newly introduced Skin. After the Event ends, the Prestige Skin set is added in the Mythic Store and can be purchased anytime for  150.

1. ↑ Some Rare skins released before  Season 11 present the same prominent change of colors as most Epic skins released afterwards.