Do You Level Up After 500 in Apex Legends? The Ultimate Guide
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Yes, you absolutely level up after reaching level 500 in Apex Legends! However, it’s not quite as straightforward as leveling from 1 to 500. The game introduced a tiered system to extend progression beyond the initial cap. Once you hit level 500, you will advance to the next tier, and your level will reset to level 1 within that tier. This process repeats three more times, effectively increasing the level cap to a maximum of 2,000. While your displayed level resets within each tier, you continue to progress and earn rewards. Let’s dive into the details of how this system works and what you can expect.
Understanding the Apex Legends Leveling System
Apex Legends initially capped player levels at 100, but this was quickly increased to 500. For a long time, reaching level 500 felt like the end of the road in terms of visible progression. Many players clamored for an extension, and Respawn Entertainment listened. The current system divides the total potential levels (2,000) into four tiers, each consisting of 500 levels.
Tiered Progression: Leveling Beyond 500
Here’s how the tiered leveling system works in Apex Legends:
- Tier 1: Levels 1-500 (This is the initial leveling experience)
- Tier 2: Levels 1-500 (Starts after completing Tier 1)
- Tier 3: Levels 1-500 (Starts after completing Tier 2)
- Tier 4: Levels 1-500 (Starts after completing Tier 3)
After reaching level 500 in each tier, you’ll be bumped back to level 1 of the subsequent tier. You are still progressing “virtually” within the game, even though your displayed level resets. This virtual progression matters because it determines the rewards you receive, namely Legend Tokens and Apex Packs. This kind of game design leverages psychological principles to boost player engagement. The Games Learning Society studies topics like this to improve education through game-based learning. Visit GamesLearningSociety.org to learn more.
Rewards After Level 500
Reaching level 500 doesn’t mean the reward stream dries up. After hitting 500, you continue to earn valuable resources:
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Legend Tokens: You will receive 600 Legend Tokens each time you earn enough XP to “level up,” even though your displayed level might reset. These tokens are crucial for unlocking new Legends in the game.
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Apex Packs: The new system means you can earn more Apex Packs through leveling. You can earn up to 544 Apex Packs by completing all 2000 levels. This significantly increases your chances of getting Heirloom Shards!
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Level 2 – 20: One pack every level (19 Apex Packs total)
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Level 22 – 300: One pack every two levels (140 Apex Packs total)
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Leveling in Apex Legends
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Apex Legends leveling system and what happens after level 500.
1. What is the maximum level in Apex Legends?
The maximum effective level in Apex Legends is 2,000. This is achieved by completing all four tiers of 500 levels each.
2. Do you get Apex Packs after level 500?
Yes, absolutely! The tiered leveling system allows you to earn Apex Packs even after you hit the initial level 500. You will gain a total of 544 packs across all 2,000 levels.
3. What happens when you reach level 500 in Apex Legends?
When you reach level 500, you will be advanced to the next tier, and your displayed level will reset to level 1. However, you continue to earn Legend Tokens and Apex Packs based on your virtual level.
4. Do you still get Legend Tokens after level 500?
Yes, you will continue to earn 600 Legend Tokens every time you gain enough XP to virtually level up after reaching level 500.
5. Is there any visual indication of what tier I’m in?
Unfortunately, Apex Legends does not provide a visual indication of what tier you’re currently in. You’ll have to keep track yourself.
6. How many Apex Packs do you get in total from leveling?
You can earn a total of 544 Apex Packs through leveling from 1 to 2,000.
7. I was level 500, and now I’m level 1. What happened?
This is normal! When you reach level 500, you advance to the next tier of levels, which resets your displayed level back to 1. Your progress is not lost, you are simply in a new tier.
8. Is anyone level 2000 in Apex Legends?
Yes, there have been players who have reached the maximum level of 2000. It requires significant time investment and dedication.
9. Why am I level 1 on Apex?
If your account was unexpectedly reset to Level 1, and you’re missing purchases and progress, your console account was likely unlinked from your Epic Games account. If this is not the case, you may have leveled from 500 to level 1 and entered the next tier.
10. How close am I to getting an heirloom?
Determining how close you are to getting an heirloom depends on the number of Apex Packs you’ve opened. Remember that you are guaranteed to receive Heirloom Shards within 500 Apex Packs. Keep track of how many packs you’ve purchased and received through leveling. Special event packs do not count towards this total.
11. Can you get an heirloom before 500 packs?
Yes! While you are guaranteed an heirloom within 500 packs (the “pity timer”), it’s possible to get one before reaching that threshold. This is based purely on luck, as each Apex Pack has around a 1% chance of containing 150 Heirloom Shards. If you get a set earlier than 500, it was pure luck but the counter goes back to 0.
12. Does getting an heirloom reset the counter?
Yes, the heirloom bad luck counter resets when you obtain an heirloom via normal Apex Packs (those bought or earned through leveling/Battle Pass). Unlocking an heirloom through an event will not reset the counter.
13. Why am I level 500 with no heirloom?
The odds of getting an heirloom before opening 500 Apex Packs are quite low (around 1%). By the time you reach Level 500, you’ll receive 199 Apex Packs. Even purchasing every Battle Pass will only increase this total to 259 Apex Packs. It simply means you haven’t hit your pity timer yet, so keep opening those packs!
14. How many levels does it take to get 12000 legend tokens in apex?
Since you get 600 Legend Tokens per level after level 4, you’ll need to gain 20 levels after level 4 to accumulate 12,000 Legend Tokens (600 Tokens/level * 20 levels = 12,000 Tokens). This means you need to reach level 24 to get enough legend tokens to buy legends.
15. What can 1000 Apex Coins get you?
1000 Apex Coins can be used to purchase a variety of items in the Apex Legends store, including:
- New cosmetic items for characters and weapons.
- Apex Packs (to try your luck at unlocking new items, including Heirloom Shards).
- Unlock new Legends through the in-game store.
- Purchase Battle Pass tiers to accelerate your progress.
Conclusion
Reaching level 500 in Apex Legends is no longer the end of the road. The introduction of the tiered leveling system provides continued progression, rewards, and a greater chance of obtaining coveted items like Heirloom Shards. Keep leveling, keep earning those tokens and packs, and good luck on the battlefield, Legend!