Ck3 Starts (2024)

FAQs

What to start as CK3? ›

Consider selecting from one of the recommended rulers in the 1066 "Rags to Riches" bookmark when getting started. These include: Petty King Murchad of Munster, who rules a small but strong realm in southern Ireland in which you can learn the rules of conquest as you restore your grandfather's kingdom.

The South Asian realms in Crusader Kings 3 are a great place to start the game. For starters, most kingdoms in this area have great resources and technological advancements. The Pratihara Kingdom is an especially great place to start due to its massive size and military power.

Easy Start - Earldom of Thom*ond

Located in the south of Ireland, the Earldom of Thom*ond consists of two counties; Thom*ond and Ennis. Having two counties here initially will give you an excellent military advantage over your neighbors.

Game "ends" in 1453 but you can set game options to "no end date" when creating a new game.

Castle Keepers is easily one of the best cultural Traditions in CK3, especially for new players, as it ties into one of the simpler ways to play the game.

you obviously want to be 16 years old as your 1st ruler needs to live and reign long time - most op, especially in tribes. Male cos you can make more kids that way, especially if you can have concubines. Having lots of kids is important because it prevents game overs from unlucky deaths and gives more bloodline points.

The lowest playable title is Count. All opinion modifiers from granting titles last 50 years and can stack.

Depends on if you want to hold it yourself or not. If so then Castle. If not then City for the extra gold income. Another good reason to choose cities over temples is that if you don't like who is running your city, you can replace them.

What is the best lifestyle choice in Ck3? ›

The Administrator Trait is one of the best Lifestyle Traits, particularly for players who want to keep their vassals happy in Crusader Kings 3. It is a great all-around Trait that combines Stewardship with Diplomacy, two of the best things for stability.

Starting in a secluded area of the map like Sardinia or Iceland is great for playing tall since there won't be a lot of conflicts. Aside from that, mines generate massive amounts of gold and development, so any area with one is a good starting place.

The Immortality Trait can be added to a character in two ways: Create new character: When creating a new character, simply select the "Immortality" trait from the list of available traits. Console command: Alternatively, you can add the trait to an existing character using the console command "add_trait immortal".

Yes, there's a Game Rule option you can change when you start a new game (either 1453, or No End Date).

Players begin as a character in either 867 or 1066. Upon the death or deposition of a player's character they continue to play as that character's heir. Overall, players develop a dynasty over the centuries, with the game ending in 1453.

The Administrator Trait is one of the best Lifestyle Traits, particularly for players who want to keep their vassals happy in Crusader Kings 3. It is a great all-around Trait that combines Stewardship with Diplomacy, two of the best things for stability.

Some people can't get their head around it at all, and that's fine. But as long as you're prepared to alter your expectations a little bit as to what you want a video game to be, then you'll understand CK3 in no time.