Every player in Apex Legends starts out with six legends to play with, but the goal is always to unlock them all. A new legend is released every season, but many players are at a loss of how to add them to their lineup. Luckily, it is easier to do than most you might be led to believe, especially if you play often.

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You can unlock them two different ways, but one will have you opening your wallet. It is easy enough to earn the free Legend Tokens you need to unlock a new character simply by playing Apex Legends.

How To Unlock Legends

Unlock legends in Apex Legends

You can unlock legends under your Legends tab and the ones you don't have will be greyed out. When you click on these legends, or simply scroll over them, you will be asked if you want to unlock a legend. You just have to choose which of the legends you want to add to your lineup and then pay the required amount of currency so you can use them in Ranked.

There are two types of currency that can be used to pay the fee and they include:

  • Legend Tokens (12,000)
  • Apex Coins (750)

All of the legends are fair game and can be unlocked by either method, but only one of them is free. You can check how much of each type of currency you have by scrolling over the Crafting Metals and Apex Coins symbols in the top right of your screen.

What Are Legend Tokens?

Legend Tokens and Challenges in Apex Legends

Legend Tokens are the free method of unlocking new legends, and they can be earned simply by playing the game with your best weapon loadout. They are earned after you reach Level 4, as each time you level up will now grant you 600 Legend Tokens.

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You need to earn XP in order to level up, and you can do this a few ways:

  • Killing Opponents
  • High Placement
  • Playing with Friends
  • Finishing the Battle Pass
  • Completing Challenges

You can spend 12,000 Legend Tokens on a new legend, or you can use them on other in-game items. They can give you a new set of daily challenges if you don't like the ones you were given, or you can buy recolored legendary skins in the store.

What Are Apex Coins?

Apex Coins in Apex Legends

Apex Coins are most easily acquired by simply purchasing the packs in the store, even on the Nintendo Switch. However, they can also be earned through the Battle Pass as well if you have made the decision to purchase it.

The Apex Coin Packs are priced as follows:

  • 1,000 Apex Coins - $9.99
  • 2,150 Apex Coins - $19.99
  • 4,350 Apex Coins - $39.99
  • 6,700 Apex Coins - $59.99
  • 11,500 Apex Coins - $99.99

The great thing about the Apex Coins is that you can not only spend 750 to unlock a new legend but they can be spent on a multitude of items. You can use them to add legendary skins, charms, event skins, weapon skins, and apex packs to your inventory.

However, if you are against spending money on a game then you should stick with earning Legend Tokens by grinding your way to unlocking them all.

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