Badges in Apex Legends serve as powerful symbols of skill, dedication, and participation, adorning your banner to showcase achievements to opponents and teammates alike. These collectibles span categories like in-match heroics, long-term progression, and special events, offering goals for players of all levels. Whether you’re hunting the ultra-rare 20-kill solo badge or filling out your account collection, understanding requirements is key to success.
Why Badges Matter in Apex Legends
Badges aren’t just cosmetic; they represent milestones that encourage diverse playstyles. Top players display S-tier feats like massive kill counts, while casual squads chase teamwork honors. With over 370 variations across 79 types, collecting them all requires grinding from launch or cross-platform play. They boost prestige in lobbies and motivate improvement through clear objectives.
Performance Badges: Proving Your Dominance
These badges reward standout games in Battle Royale, Arenas, or other modes. Tiered by difficulty, they demand precision, aggression, and consistency. Focus on pubs for easier unlocks before ranked pressure.
S-Tier Challenges: Elite Feats
The pinnacle of performance badges requires godlike games. Here’s a breakdown:
- 20 Kills Badge: Secure 20 eliminations in one match—pure aim and positioning mastery.
- Solos 20 Kills: In limited-life solos, hit 20 kills; demands flawless movement.
- Team Work IV: Every squad member grabs 10 kills in a single game with a premade team.
- 4,000 Damage: Output 4,000 damage; chain abilities and weapons relentlessly.
- Win Streak II: Three consecutive BR victories; momentum is crucial.
Strategies: Duo with a skilled partner for revives, third-party fights, and hot drops like Fragment East. Use mobility Legends like Octane for rotations.
A-Tier: High-Skill Benchmarks
Accessible to strong players but still demanding:
| Badge | Requirement | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Triple | Eliminate all three members of three different squads | Push weakened teams post-ring close. |
| Apex Predator | Win as Kill Leader | Ranked Predator grind pays off. |
| Double Duty | Be Kill Leader and Champion | Balance frags and survival. |
| Rapid Elimination | Down 4 enemies in 20 seconds | Cluster fights with ults. |
| 2,500 Damage | Deal 2,500 damage | Event modes may restrict. |
B-Tier and Below: Building Blocks
Start here for momentum:
- Squad Wipe: Down an entire enemy trio.
- Flawless Victory II: Squad win with zero knockdowns.
- Assassin Series (I-IV): 5+ kills in 5/50/100 games.
- Headshot Hotshot: Win with 5 headshots.
- Reinforcement Recall: Kill respawned foes in 10 seconds.
Pro Tip: Track progress in the banner editor; many stack for efficiency.
Account Badges: Lifetime Achievements
These track overall progress, from cosmetics owned to Legend versatility. No single game pressure—pure grind.
- Well-Rounded: 20,000 damage across 8 Legends.
- Master of All: 10 wins with 8 Legends.
- Warlord: Legendary skins on 15 weapons.
- Banner Legend: Fill all banner slots on 8 Legends.
- Fashionista: Legendary skin + finisher on 8 Legends.
- Baller: Own 125 Legendaries.
Account Level auto-updates. Events like April Fools or BLM login rewards add flavor.
Seasonal and Ranked Badges
Tied to battle pass or ladder climbs:
- You’re Tiering Me Apart: Hit Apex Predator in Ranked.
- Impress Me: Max Arenas streak (Season 8 challenge).
- Pack Victory: Premade squad win.
Predator requires top 750 per platform—team up for consistency.
Event and Content Pack Badges
Limited-time gems, often unmissable:
Collection Events
- Aftermarket Dealer: 10,000 damage in Flashpoint Zones.
- Lost Treasures Master: All event badges.
Sun Squad & Imperial Guard
- Sun Slayer: 100 kills/assists.
- Imperial Guard Master: All event feats.
Packs
Buy to unlock: Founder, Lifeline Edition, etc..
Chase active events via in-game news; some recur.
Strategies for Badge Hunting
- Warm Up: Firing Range for aim.
- Legend Picks: Versatile like Bloodhound for wipes.
- Squad Synergy: Premades for Team Work.
- Mode Select: Pubs for kills, ranked for Pred.
- Trackers: Use apps or in-game for progress.
Cross-progression helps multi-platform collectors.
Challenges and Rarity Insights
Rarest: Seasonals from launch or event exclusives like Monster Energy Tier 5. Apex 101 needs beginner challenges + wins. Total collection demands legacy accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get all badges?
No—time-limited ones require early play or luck.
Do badges carry over seasons?
Yes, once earned, they’re permanent.
Best mode for performance badges?
Battle Royale pubs.
Are event badges returning?
Some do, like Armed and Dangerous.
How to check progress?
Challenges tab or banner customization.
References
- Apex Legends Badge Guide: Strategies to Boost — VersaciBoosts. 2023. https://www.versaciboosts.com/blog/apex-legends-badge-guide
- Apex Legends Badges: Rarest and hardest badges to unlock — Dexerto. 2023-10-01. https://www.dexerto.com/apex-legends/apex-legends-badges-502841/
- There Are 79 Badges In Apex Legends, But Which Are The Rarest? — YouTube (Alarmix). 2023.
- Badge – Apex Legends Wiki — Fandom Wiki. 2026-04-01. https://apexlegends.fandom.com/wiki/Badge
- How to Get The Rarest Badge in Apex Legends — YouTube. 2023.
- List of all Badges – Apex Legends — Apex Game Info. 2024. https://apex.gameinfo.io/en/guides/list-of-all-badges

