The 12 Best Decisions in Crusader Kings 3

decision of Crusader Kings 3 These are often one-off jobs with stringent requirements. Once acquired, you can bring in new subjects, grant your characters additional prestige or piety, and even change the political landscape of the medieval world for centuries to come.

From major game-changing edicts to simple, personal choices, the best decisions are for important goals that can set your strategy. Entire campaigns can revolve around unlocking the most powerful campaigns and reaping their benefits. We've listed the best of them below. How many have you achieved?

Updated on October 10, 2024 by Matt Arnold. With the release of Roads To Power, Crusader Kings 3 will require you to make more decisions, big and small! We've added a few favorites that stand out in the latest version of the game.

12 visit held

Adventurers Must Eat

The Roads To Power DLC allows players to finally abandon the trappings of court and take on the role of a landless adventurer in the harsh world of the Crusader Kings. They live dangerously on the road and do not have access to many of the things they have become accustomed to, such as regular income or self-reinforcing solidarity. That's why you need to: Visit your local holding company regularly.

You can only visit holdings in your current location where your camp is located, and only when you are physically there (i.e. not traveling). However, doing so will give you the opportunity to recruit allies, increase your stats, and refill your supplies. It is best to make this decision whenever possible, such as after moving camp or after returning from work.

11 pet cat/dog

It's the little things that matter

Sometimes, your character will have a furry companion. Having a cat or dog can lead to minor incidents around the courthouse as your pet helps you or causes unintentional mischief.

While your character is raising a pet, you can use: pet cat or pet dog decision Get rid of a small amount of stress right away. It's important to manage stress well, so it's a good idea to have a space where you can vent for free.

10 Petition Liege

Ask and you will (usually) receive.

In general, it's better to be a lord than a vassal in Crusader Kings 3. Even the most loyal vassals risk having their lands revoked or their taxes raised, and unless it's a very dangerous war, there's usually not much they can do. About that. The good thing is that you are under the protection of your monarchs and can sometimes ask them for help.

taking Petition Liege You have to go to their court to make decisions, which can be quite a hike in larger empires like Byzantium or HRE. Ask for additional funding, military or other support. – and have reasonable assurance that your request will be approved. It's well worth the trip.

9 Strengthen your lineage

Genetic engineering before the discovery of DNA

Genetic traits can be the keystone (or downfall) of a dynasty. Positive characteristics such as: adequate or intelligentor something negative like: wheezing or shapelessIt can be passed on to the character's descendants. If you're lucky enough to play a character with several positive traits and no negative traits, you can: Give your dynasty a permanent health boost And you are more likely to retain your good genes in future generations.

To obtain this tradition, you will likely need to: inherit a politically advantageous marriage Depending on your character's traits, you prefer to marry… maybe even a Lowborn match! The end goal is to play a character. One trait from each of the three groups listed below Leading a dynasty:

• Beautiful, beautiful, handsome, or beautiful.
• Amazonian, Hale, Herculean or Robust
• genius, intelligent or fast

If you have a character representing all three groups, you can choose to strengthen your bloodline.

8 Found a witch coven

Something evil is coming this way

Relying on the forbidden arts isn't as powerful as it was in CK2, but turning your home into a magical coven is a lot of fun and has long-term benefits… as long as the church never notices. In reality, becoming a witch or warlock is like rolling the dice. letters with learning lifestyle There's a chance you'll stumble upon arcane lore, and if an NPC family member becomes a witch, they might try to convert you.

Magic is best suited for: a dynasty full of intrigueBecause it provides a bonus to Scheme Power. Try Spymaster Discover secrets in court. If you find out that one of your subjects is a doctor, Train your heir; There is a possibility that they will induct the young man. once 60% of the house Accepting magic allows you to form a permanent coven.

7 Take Back Britannia

king of the past and future

An alternative schedule is essential for: paradox Although it's a game, Reclaim Britannia allows you to straddle the line between mythology and history. Although there are no particularly impressive in-game effects, Restoration of Arthur's Kingdom Fighting off Viking and Norman invasions is compelling.

you are Welsh or Irish characters Before you make this decision, you will rule all of Britannia. Upon completing a feat, you will receive a special nickname. Tuatha Dé Danann If you are Irish, pendragon If you are Welsh.

6 Revenge the Battle of the Tour

Come for the fulfillment. Be strong.

The Battle of Tours (732 AD) is already a long time ago from the very beginning of Crusader Kings 3. Charles Martel's victory prevented the Umayyad invasion of what would become France. If you're playing as the Umayyads or their descendants in CK3, you have the opportunity to finish what Abd al-Rahman started.

ruling muslim character All of Iberia and southern FranceIf you have capital in one of those regions, here are some decisions you can make: Take revenge on the Tour Battle. You will gain a significant amount of prestige and piety, and weaken Catholicism by reducing its fervor. You'll need it, because there's a good chance the Crusaders are coming for you!

5 Found the capital of Rus

Vodka was invented in 1405 – remember the date!

if you have northern lord Take a break from the DLC, Conquer Britain, and head east to begin your campaign. Rurik, the troublemaker. Powerful Vikings have powerful territories and weak neighbors, allowing them to create large tribal kingdoms with relative ease.

The ideal initial goals for a Rurik campaign would be: Occupy Kiev. If you do so before 1100, you can make Kiev the capital of an early culture with a small investment of gold and prestige. Kiev will receive huge bonuses in the coming decades. This will give you the funds to continue developing and grow into a proper empire!

4 Become a Saoshant

Time for a rematch with Greece

Saoshant, “the bringer of benefit,” is a legendary savior of Zoroastrianism. Although it hasn't yet appeared in the real world, Crusader Kings 3's alternate history allows the character to claim the title by reuniting the Persian Empire and ensuring the survival of the ancient faith.

you don't need
persia heritage
The DLC will become the legendary Saoshyant, but will offer even more flavors and opportunities thanks to the Iranian Intermezzo.

Obviously, you will have to maintain Zoroastrianism First of all, the Caliphate next door can be tricky. once you We have united the entire Persian Empire under your banner.You can decide to become a Saoshyant. All your descendants will gain bonus traits related to the unification of Persia!

3 Become Chakrabarti

A new power rises

India is a huge part of the map that European characters rarely interact with. Set in the subcontinent, the campaign offers plenty of war, politics, and intrigue, along with more religious conformity thanks to the mix of faiths found there.

India includes: multiple legal empiresAnd the ruler who can unite all three is likely to be Chakrabarti. you are piety-centered characterBecause only those who have reached the highest level of commitment are qualified to make this decision. But once you do, you will get it. Two full reputation levels and unites the three empires into one title, the Indian Empire.

2 FORM THE OUTREMER EMPIRE

It fits the title of the game perfectly.

To play a real Crusader King (or Queen), you'll have to give up everything you've worked for up to that point in your campaign. If your crusade is successful and a new territory is granted to your chosen beneficiary (usually because they contributed the most to the war effort), you will receive an event. Permanently switches to playing as that character and his or her heirs.

When the event appears, select “I wonder what ruler I will be” to change it.

Crusader monarchs must contend with recently conquered hapless masses and enemies on all sides. If you can keep your allies back home strong as you continue to expand in the Middle East, you may eventually be able to declare a new Catholic Empire: Outremer.

Forming an Outremer is extremely difficult, but doing so will create an exceptional hybrid culture and maintain a hard-won ownership of the area.

1 restore the roman empire

Imperium Sine Pine

This alternate history scenario exists in most Paradox strategy games, and is one of the most popular creations in all of gaming. Even Charlemagne was able to restore the Roman Empire only in name. A skilled CK3 player can return power to Caesar.

To land this coveted decision, here's what you need to do: ruled the Holy Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empireor more A unified Italy. From there, take control of a duchy containing major cities throughout the empire's history. Tunis (Carthage), Venice, Constantinople, Jerusalem, Damascus, Alexandria, Athens and of course Rome.

Becoming an Emperor grants you the following unique traits: Augustus It gives you permanent fame and the opinion of a vassal, and gives you a very powerful casus belli. Restore Rome to its original borders. Long live Caesar!