Mods / Balance

• MMore Interactive Vassalsby perlA comprehensive overhaul to CK3's vassal mechanics, in development for over 5 years (since 2021), that focuses on adding character interactivity and new gameplay mechanics. Version 5.7 is out now! (Full Changelog) A Modular Experience More Interactive Vassals currently adds over 45 unique feature...348.2k downloadsupdated 6 d ago
• CCongenital Beautyby perlExperience new portraits and more beautiful CK3 character graphics! Congenital Beauty is a CK3 portrait overhaul mod that's highly compatible and works with total conversions and other mods. Specifically, it applies a DNA morph, make up effect, color change, face retexture (courtesy of lindest's...302.9k downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• MMore Game Rulesby NeutrinoCustomize your experience with more game rules! This mod currently adds the following game rules, with more to come: Playable Governments Shattered Realms AI Seduction, Intrigue, and Aggressiveness Matrilineal Marriage De Jure Empires Custom Hegemonies Cadet Branches Rites Fervor - Holy War Impac...302.4k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
• AAGOT+by AnumarilUpdated to AGOT version: 0.5.2.1 Do a clean reinstall of this mod each time it updates — Steam Workshop doesn't auto-update it! Mod link for non-Steam users: Steam doesn't allow linking external sites. To access the manual download link, go to the pinned message of the AGOT+ thread in the 'ck3ago...301.6k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• AAGOT - Armies of Westerosby SyriusAGOT: Armies of Westeros is a submod for A Game of Thrones mod. Features Replaces all the men at arms regiment pictures with new ones. (currently updating may take some time) Adds 39 new regiments in total (so far). Some of them are cultural regiments, others are recruited in specific areas/castl...272.0k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• IInvite Debutantesby perlInvite talented debutantes of your culture and faith to your court! Invite Debutantes adds a balanced decision to invite debutantes to your court using prestige, similar to the Invite Knights interaction. Debutantes are talented, unmarried female courtiers who will always be the same culture and...242.6k downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• SSocial Relations Expanded (SRE)by Big UncleUpdated for 1.13.*.* Find the relation system to be irrelevant most of the time? This mod aims to make personal/family relations have a more prominent effect on how characters view each other. As a player, your relations and interactions with other characters will now feel more impactful and real...218.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• IInheritable Relationsby Big UncleUpdated for 1.13.*.* aka "Unfinished Business"... *Though the "Business" is "Unfinished", the mod itself is in fact Finished. Saddened by your best friend's indifference towards your heir? This mod enables the possibility of an heir to inherit their predecessors' relations when the time comes. No...176.1k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• GGreat Empire Warsby perlShatter another empire completely with a new total war mechanic! This mod adds a unique mid to late game casus belli for two powerful empires to wage total war against each other, bringing all of their vassals into the fight to preserve their realms, and leaving only one victor to rewrite history...170.5k downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• IIn My Humble Opinionby Stik' | Mostly Mechanical ModsUpdated for v1.15.* In My Humble Opinion shows the player character's opinion of others, for RP-inclined players who like to factor this in their decision-making. In My Humble Opinion is a Mostly Mechanical Mod. Join us on our discord ! to keep up with news, updates & teasers, or to submit bug re...160.5k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• MMore Building Slotsby misha_archmageUpdated for 1.20.* Mod adds more building slots for common buildings. Counties now have 9 slots Baronies 6 slots Work in progress for more slots for duchy special buildings. Save compatibility: not compatible with saves before mod switching-on You should start new game. Compatibility: Mod heavily...154.0k downloadsupdated 30 d ago
• LLove Marriage Familyby RylockFor CK3 version: 1.20.1.1 The purpose of LMF is to add more realism and more roleplaying options to the aspects of CK3 that center on relationships, marriage, and family. From ensuring that the AI makes more sensible choices for spouses and lovers (no more young lovers paired up with old crones)...150.5k downloadsupdated 14 d ago
• YYoung and Beautifulby 76561198359862719Your characters will now look exactly the same before and after Beauty traits, and will keep young before 45 and age more slowly. See the before and after mod at gif below. Features Slow down the aging process of appearance for all characters before age 45, and will age and maintain your body sha...148.5k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• IInvite Noblesby perlInvite talented nobles of your culture and faith to your court! Invite Nobles adds a balanced decision to invite nobles to your court using prestige, similar to the Invite Knights interaction. Nobles are talented, unmarried male courtiers who will always be the same culture and faith as you, as w...148.3k downloadsupdated 12 d ago
• FFoundational Frameworkby Stik' | Mostly Mechanical ModsFoundational Framework is a Uniquely Useful Utility mod that aims to enhance mod compatibility, by being to script what UniUI is to GUI. It is required for Prisoners of War, advised for all Mostly Mechanical Mod, and open to include any mod whose author would like to be supported. All supported m...147.2k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• PPrisoners of Warby Stik' | Mostly Mechanical ModsUpdated for v1.15.* Long gone are the days when prisoners teleported from a siege location deep in enemy territory to your own dungeons ! Prisoners of War is a Mostly Mechanical Mod Prisoners of War adds a new layer of tactical choices : should you siege back your holding to negate the warscore f...146.7k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
• BBetter AI Educationby FunGaming44This is an updated version of the original Better AI Education mod. I made some small changes and edits to improve upon the mod! The original mod was made by pthfndr1. Credits goes to him for the original design of the mod, I updated it and improved upon the mod. Description This mod improves the...146.1k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• RRescue & Vengeanceby Big UncleUpdated for 1.13.*.* Frustrated by the lack of options to free those you care about from imprisonment/concubinage by force? Want to avenge the murder & execution of your loved ones? This mod will give you new options to resolve those personal grudges through war by adding Free Captive and Revenge...138.6k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• AAGOT expanded - Dragonsby GropyDRAGONS Always dragons. This mod attempts to add a few more events to dragons (and some traits). Disclaimer The event's are unbalanced and in constant rework, use at own risk. Content 32 new outcomes when you press the "Ride Your Dragon" decision, with both long and short events, handwritten with...119.2k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• BBorder Disputesby perlFight over neighboring contested regions with border disputes! This mod adds a new type of casus belli where countries can fight over neighboring territories along the borders of a realm, though with a much higher prestige cost than usual. Minor Border Dispute over County: All vassals on either s...118.2k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• SSinews of Warby VertimnusSinews of War Sinews of War is a vanilla gameplay overhaul centered around a completely redone population-based economy. Our goal is to make CK3 a more realistic simulation of the medieval world with the minimum possible compromise to performance. Updated for 1.8 Robe Sinews of War Discord CMH Di...118.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• WWarcraft: Guardians of Azeroth Reforged 2by Blyat.uaCurrent Version: 0.6.6 "The First Magic Crusade" Update Supported CK3 Version: 1.19.0.6 Supported DLC (Optional): All DLCs supported released up to 1.19.0.6 Guardians of Azeroth 2 is a total conversion mod for Crusader Kings 3 set in the Warcraft universe by Blizzard Entertainment which harnesses...117.4k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• CCommanders +by I Am Full TruieUPDATED FOR 1.17.X CLICK HERE TO GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON TRAITS ;) Introduction - Adds 29 new Commander traits - UPDATED : streamlined the new traits to follow new vanilla implementation. Level up traits by winning battles. Zealot follows the same logic as Holy Warrior, you must fight heathens to l...112.1k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• CCities of Wonders 2by kurthakonKurthakon the creator of this mod has passed away in real life. To honor his memory please continue his legacy and please credit him, from his sister. This mod is a conceptual sequel to my CK2 mod, Cities of Wonders, which added a type of city-wonder which allowed you to build multiple wonders in...111.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• HHiraeth - Dynasty Legacies Overhaulby idmCompatible with 1.20. Mod version: 4.0 File abbreviation: hth Hiraeth - Dynasty Legacies Overhaul is a complete overhaul of the dynasty legacies found in Crusader Kings 3 designed to add new gameplay options and reinforce existing playstyles with more desirable passives. Hiraeth - Dynasty Legacie...108.0k downloadsupdated 30 d ago
• [[Abandoned] More Religion Tenets Slotsby KaraxAdded more doctrine (tenets) when forming new faith (any number of doctrines from 0 to 20). Included "blank slot" if player would like to use less than max 20 doctrines. Not used slots are removed on faith creation (to make it nicer to display) I've adjusted GUI so it should display any number of...106.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• LLocal Artisanby skelaCommissioning an artifact now produces better results (usually green, if you have the higher quality decisions it can also become blue). Your decisions now have an impact: Without a mod, there is a limit to the quality, which means that if you order an artifact from a local craftsman and he asks...100.0k downloadsupdated 30 d ago
• CCultural Armies Packby KoniUPDATED for 1.9.1 "Lance" and "Tours & Tournaments" dlc What this all about? The mod is designed to bring more flavor and variety to ck3 by replacing existing vanilla men-at-arms with custom one created by me to bring variety to as many cultures as possible and give them a more distinct look The...99.7k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• DDynamic Regencyby Big UncleUpdated for 1.13.*.* Find Regencies to be disconnected from the rest of the game? Feel like more factors should play a role in determining the power of a regent? This mod dynamically changes the power of a regent based on both parties' military strength, title rank, relations, claims, etc. provid...99.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• AArchitect of Estates: Domiciles Building Expansionby CitrusluxDescription This mod greatly expands the content of the Estates, adding 6 additional external slots to the estates, adding 3 internal upgrade slots and internal buildings to each external building, and adding 2 additional levels to the Guardhouse and Warehouse. And the Camps and the Yurts and the...99.1k downloadsupdated 17 d ago
• AAGOT : Seasons of Ice and Fireby brendan1903AGOT : Seasons of Ice and Fire : Beta 0.5.8.2 A Lore-Friendly Submod for CK3 AGOT that implements the infamously variable seasons in ASOIAF. With the seasons ranging from months to years, with their lengths being weighted according to historical season lengths according to the Lore. Seasons of Ic...95.8k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• [[LOT] Legitimacy Over Timeby jawwadbrLegitimacy Over Time This is a mod designed to enhance the gaming experience without becoming completely unbalanced. If you’re not satisfied with how Paradox implemented the legitimacy system, this mod might be for you. Why was this mod created? Isn't it fitting for a ruler to gain legitimacy ove...95.6k downloadsupdated 8 d ago
• WWarden Vassal Contractby perlProtect the realm with Wardens, vassals with unique obligations! A vassal subject to a Warden Contract is afforded many privileges in times of peace, but when the realm is under threat by heathens waging holy wars, foreign conquerors claiming the realm's territories, or even looming internal civi...90.6k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• LLifespan Traitsby perlIncrease your character's lifespan with new congenital traits! The lifespan traits have three tiers, one negative and two positive, that affect a character's life expectancy. All three of the lifespan traits are congenital traits, meaning children have a chance to inherit them. Random characters...90.3k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
• AArchitect of Wondersby Citruslux"The empire is built on marble, and she will be immortalized through the ages." This mod adds a set of Build Wonders decisions & great projescts that allow players to freely choose locations to build their favorite special buildings. Frequently Asked Questions 1. The Decision to select location h...85.8k downloadsupdated 25 d ago
• FFervour Inversion - Winning Holy Wars Increases Fervorby MorvenFervour Inversion - Winning Holy Wars Increases Fervour Winning Holy Wars increases your faiths fervour, and losing them decreases the defeated faiths fervour. Inverts how the game distributes fervour by rewarding victory and punishing defeat. Successful religions will remain unified and cohesive...84.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• PPrimogeniture without Requirementsby CaracusRemoves the requirements to select Primogeniture, Ultimogeniture and House Seniority for any human player. The AI will still have to meet the requirements! Same goes for the decisions to switch between Admin and Feudal government style.84.4k downloadsupdated 15 d ago
• GGovernments +by MASTER SKYWALKERGovernments + allows you to play in the normal CK3 start dates but with Fallen Eagle's government flavour, decisions, laws, mechanics, contracts etc The mechanics includes: - Forming Legions - Restoring the Praetorian Guard - collapsing mechanics - Economic Stability - Grand Raids - Caliphate Aut...84.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• BBetter Marriage (AI)by TorngasukHave you ever found yourself frustrated with the AI's matchmaking abilities? Seen too many princes and princesses married off to random nobodies? Lowborns climbing the social ladder far too easily? Frequent cousin and avunculate marriages centuries before it became common practice? Underage sons...83.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• MMuslim Enhancementsby EeebyUPDATED FOR 1.20 & BY GOD ALONE! This mod aims to make playing in the Islamic World a much more well-rounded and historically immersive experience. If you would like to support my efforts to maintain and add to this mod, please visit my patreon at: Totally compatible with RICE and Cultures Expand...83.0k downloadsupdated 26 d ago
• IInfinite Wardsby BlackShipRemove the limit of Wards (AI don't Change) ----------------------------------------------------------- You can ask anybody to educate unlimited children (AI don't Change) #Guardian #Education82.2k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
• LLess Sinful Priest Scandals - No More Fervour Collapseby MorvenLess Sinful Priest Scandals - No More Fervor Collapse Large numbers of local priests no longer cause the global collapse of large religions The Sinful Priest Scandal event in vanilla only needs one priest to have one sinful trait to cause an entire faith to lose -10 fervour, and relaunches it eve...82.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• AArchitect of Wonders: East Asian Special Buildings Packby Citruslux90+ additional special buildings have been added for the new map in East Asia! Including: China: Guozijian (Imperial Academy), White Horse Temple, Daxiangguo Temple, Wuhou Shrine, Confucian Temple, Zoroastrian Temple, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), Temples Complex...81.4k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
• AArtifact Claims Nerf - No House Claims Against Dynastyby MorvenArtifact Claims Nerf - No House Claims Against Dynasty House members will no longer be able to press House artifact claims against members of the same Dynasty in the artifact demand interaction unless they possess a personal claim to the artifact. No longer will your empire be torn apart by lande...79.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• NNicknames+by Lajos TueurNicknames+ Nicknames+ aims to fix the current lack of nicknames and provide a framework for other modders who want to add nicknames in an easy way (the mod files include a guide to this). Rulers will get nicknames every year with a small chance and there is a fitting nickname for pretty much ever...77.4k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• AAGOT Nobility of Westerosby NordikMummyAGOT Nobility of Westeros Updated to the AGOT 0.5.2.1 version. In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, not every landholder is a Lord. Being a "Lord" is a specific legal and social status that many minor houses and landed knights simply have not achieved. This submod completely overhauls the titl...75.4k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
• PPacification Speeds Conversionby MorvenPacification Speeds Conversion A defeated people look to new gods and masters. Counties with the "Locals Pacified" modifier gained after defeating a peasant or populist war are converted to your culture and religion at double your chancellor's and court chaplin's base skill. With the Fervour Inve...74.8k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• SSwitch to Primogenitureby Lazy_nerdIt’s just a cheat decision that can help you get the first-born Primogeniture law as early as possible. It works on tribe now and I lower its requirement to use this decision74.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago

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