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Crusader Kings III balance mods
Everything filed under balance by its own author, ordered by how much it is used.
AllGameplay1.6kBalance745Fixes703Graphics665Decisions591Utilities582Events559Character Interactions550Historical483culture441Translation357Map341religion309Warfare286Alternative History284Character Focuses257Portraits256Total Conversion2171.18 'Crane'1421.19 'Scribe'114Bookmarks85Sound73Schemes73Music7AGOT6Interface6Interface5theme5Localization5
745 balance mods
- Realism & Balancingby HanleinThis mod is up to date & compatible with 1.18.3.1 Update. Realism & Balancing is a complete rebalance pack for those who finds this game easy or unbalanced. This mod's aim is to make the game feel like more medieval simulation experience. You will not easily become most powerful realm anymore. Th...6.4k downloadsupdated 7 mo ago
- Realistic Marriage Opinion 1.18by 76561198331604052Realistic Marriage Opinon In game if you try to marry outside your faith as a Abrahamic Religion whether that be a another Abrahamic Religion or to something completely different such as Paganism you are hit with a -1000 modifier. This means under no circumstance you are able to marry that person...6.4k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Realm Capital Rankedby 76561199076583860Have you ever wondered why the capital of your vast empire only provides +1 gold, the same as a normal count? Wonder no more! This mod adds a decision for independent rulers or powerful vassals to confirm their capital, granting modifiers based on your rank. “Realm Capitals Sized” is a sister mod...6.4k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Congenital Talents - More Congenital Traits for 1.13.*+by kalanyrThis is a version of More Congenital Traits by TheWITCHKINGtr updated for 1.5+ and renamed to avoid confusion with the other more recent mod of the same name but mostly unrelated function. Changes 2024-10-3 Updated for 1.13, not backwards compatible past 1.13 (see the Github if you need the older...6.3k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- DTR PoWby 76561199190717190DTR PoW is a compatch for the mod Dynamic Trade Routes (DTR) to work with Prisoners of War. You must load it after both mods. Description Prisoners of War makes the handling of captives (whether from raids or sieges) more realistic, by not allowing rulers to ransom or negotiate their release unti...6.3k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- FBT PoD Compatibility Patchby 💖⎛⎝Silver Knight⎠⎞💂☢☣This mod is a Work in progress Compatibility patch between Flogi's Buildings and Technology Mod ( FBT ) and Princes of Darkness ( PoD ) Combining the two, you would have various issues due to conflicting files, this aims to fix that. Obviously, if you are playing with FTB you expect to switch ove...6.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Genetic Rarityby SykesOverview Genetic Rarity alters the active inheritance of genetic traits to make gameplay more challenging yet rewarding. While inheritable traits continue to appear normally in the game world at the rate they always have, passing them down becomes less likely and less predictable, resulting, hope...6.3k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- Sane Warfareby Crunbum--------- OVERHAUL NOW OUT! Sane Warfare will be revamped to become DmD Lite, only retaining the core warfare balance changes and general fixes! -------- What does this mod do? It adresses a bunch of severe balance issues that are currently in the game, mostly those pertaining to men-at-arms, in...6.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Asatru Holy Site Changes (3 in Britian & 3 in Scandinavia)by SiaRThis mod changes the holy sites of Asatru religion to be more thematic and to also make reformation easier. The mod changes the following: Paderborn is no longer a holy site. Similar to Zeeland, this is clearly a Saxon holy site, yet Zeeland was removed but Paderborn stayed. If we get a Saxon the...6.2k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
- modern Iranian/Transoxianan placename(Simplified Chinese)by 76561198381224944将河中、锡尔河、呼罗珊和伊朗地区的元代明代译名/梵语地名修改为现代地名 。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 资料来自谷歌，译名或带有主观性，还望包涵 DLC1：印度地名现代化： DLC3：蒙古地名现代化： DLC4：东北亚地名现代化： DLC5：东南亚地名现代化：6.2k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- Companion Lifestyle Traitby Dad needs a BeerStuck in an alliance but dreading those calls to arms? Leading a mercenary company and not keen on getting dragged into a messy war? Yeah, me too. But what if answering those calls brought serious glory to you and your dynasty? This mod adds a lifestyle trait that gives powerful buffs when you an...6.2k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- [CM] Vanilla: Aesthetic & Performanceby Cartum MagnusI created a mod called ' No Water Borders' because I thought there might be people who want to use the 'removed water borders' feature that was taken out in the new update. You can download it from my workshop. MOD OVERVIEW Features included in this mod: • Performance improvements • Paper map • F...6.1k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Levies Revampedby Frem74Levies Revamped is an attempt to redefine what levies are and how they function in game. Instead of viewing Levies as peasants and cannon fodder and a non challenge. They are now considered the backbone of an army and improve with innovation. Hence they have been re-classified as "Footmen" Levy F...6.1k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- Faster Promote Cultureby BuddaAdds a new bonus to the "Chains of Loyalty" stewardship lifestyle perk in the duty tree, making your steward's promote culture task 35% faster.6.1k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Unlimited Wardsby veterWith this mod, characters can have unlimited wards at the same time.6.1k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- MORE Ladies of the Realmby MtvYoloSwagMORE version of Ladies of the Realm. Submod, so base mod is required. This mod adds two more ladies, five total. One for each stat: Learning Intrigue Stewardship Diplomacy Martial + Prowess Compatible with everything Load order: Ladies of the Realm MORE Ladies of the Realm6.0k downloadsupdated 12 mo ago
- [CM] Agot: Aesthetic & Performanceby Cartum MagnusWhile exploring the sub-mods of 'A Game of Thrones,' i noticed that the small/micro mods don't serve any function beyond gfx/map/terrain. therefore, for a more comprehensive and effective experience, i recommend opting for the ' Agot: Aesthetic & Performance' mod over the small/micro sub-mods. yo...6.0k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- Better Genetic Trait & Blood Legacyby ArdarisEnglish pictures are used，in case the contents are confusing Translated by machine↓ Some vanilla trait adjustments: Inheritable shrewd and strong trait People born with positive genetic traits are rarer, and the higher the trait level, the rarer it is. Albinism and giants are now regarded as posi...6.0k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- All Under Heaven Plusby HuanglukuzhuIntroduction: Added mechanisms and flavors for 'All Under Heaven' DLC in various aspects, with more to be added in the future, aiming to make the 'All Under Heaven' DLC as detaled as 'Road to Power' dlc. New Dynastic Cycle Phase New Cycle Phase: Added 'Wavering Phase', which is a phase without si...6.0k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- Capital Location Optimizerby RamunéAchievement compatible. Save game compatible - can be enabled in already ongoing games. If you have any suggestions or encounter bugs, please let me know. With special thanks to the CK3 Mod Co-op Discord! Each de jure duchy capital county has one special duchy building slot. Most times, it is not...6.0k downloadsupdated 22 mo ago
- AGOT - Treasure hunt contract extra destinationsby DeinopisThis submod adds all currently available regions in treasure hunt contract as destinations. To be precise: - Beyond the wall - North - Riverlands - Iron Islands - Westerlands - Vale - Crownlands - Dragonstone - Stormlands - Reach - Dorne - Stepstones - Lys - Disputed Lands - Tyrosh - Myr - Pentos...6.0k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- 明日方舟-铃兰宗教Suzuran Religion 1.14 HM compatible versionsby 76561198344723853Mod Content 1. New faith: Suzuran Religion, with three new core doctrines and new holy places. After possessing one of the holy place and meeting certain conditions, the summoning ceremony of the Suzuran God can be carried out, using one's own body as the carrier of the Suzuran God and becoming t...6.0k downloadsupdated 19 mo ago
- BCK - Polyglot Lifestyleby SuetamBCK - Polyglot Lifestyle This mod adds a new lifestyle trait: The Polyglot. Any character who knows more than one language will automatically gain the Polyglot trait. Learning additional languages grants 5 to 15 XP toward the lifestyle, allowing characters to progress and improve their linguistic...6.0k downloadsupdated 4 mo ago
- Events Without Tooltipsby Lost NomadNo more tooltips in your events/activities/court telling you the safe optimal option to select! If you think the game is too easy to play, that roleplay is without risk, that there's no mystery in the game, then this could be the mod for you. This mod removes tooltips from event options, you're n...6.0k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Unrestricted Dynasty Legaciesby JuhiusLifts all cultural (and innovation) requirements from the Dynasty Legacies. In effect you can select legacies like Pillage without having North Germanic heritage etc. etc. Currently supports Northern Lords, Fate of Iberia, Legacy of Persia. (Will work fine without all of the above mentioned DLC,...5.9k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- 公国过多无惩罚 too many duchies no penaltiesby 游龙去掉了过多持有公国头衔的关系惩罚，ai持有超过2个还是会优先封出去。 removes the opinion penalties from holding too many duchies. ai can still only hold two duchies5.9k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Raiding Expandedby Coup de GrassA very simple mod that enables Raiding (only land, you'll need another source to do raiding across the Sea) if your religion (reformed or not) has Unrelenting Faith or Warmonger tenants. Or if your dynasty has the second tier of Pillage legacies. Should be compatible with any mod as long as it do...5.9k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
- Commander+ 1.19 - AGOT Compatibility Rebuiltby FesirCommander+ 1.19 About It preserves the original commander traits, events, mentoring and progression systems while rebuilding outdated overrides on the current CK3 files. Features • expanded commander trait system; • trait progression through battles and wars; • military experience events; • comma...5.8k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- 纯血Pure Blood概率修改by Oblivionis• 修改了纯血特质的遗传概率，单亲为50%，双亲100% • 修改了开局自定义人物时纯血特质所需点数为-1000 • Adjusted Pure-blooded inheritance: 50% with one parent, 100% with both • Ruler Designer cost for Pure-blooded: −1000 points5.8k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
- Strategic Interactionsby Dad needs a BeerThis mod adds deep, meaningful interactions to the game, befitting the Crusader Kings slogan: "Real strategy requires cunning." 1. Mediation Mediates the conflict between two Rivals to resolve their animosity. Conditions: If you are friends with both parties, you can mediate easily. If not, it wi...5.8k downloadsupdated 9 mo ago
- No fabricate claimsby ZymeThis mod will remove the fabricate claims action from your council and for the AI. Resulting in a much harder game instead of a "click to win" button that gives you claims on demand. Now you have to play the marriage game or get claims in other ways. It should also allow smaller AI to live longer...5.7k downloadsupdated 16 mo ago
- Unification of the House and the Dynastyby nechtanCe mod permet, en tant que chef dynastique, de proposer à un chef de maison de votre dynastie que lui et toute sa maison rejoignent à nouveau la maison principale. Pour cela, il faut : Être le chef dynastique. Que le chef de maison ait une opinion d'au moins 70 de vous. Avoir 200 d'or et 500 de p...5.7k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Ports on major rivers-More navigable Rivers 2 (DISCONTINUED)by misha_archmageNo update for this mod, because base mod "Ports on majors rivers" now compatible with "More Navigable Rivers 2". please resubscribe Updated for 1.6* This mod add possibility to build trade port building (up to lvl 5) in provinces neighboring major rivers. This version only for More Navigable Rive...5.7k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- BCK - Warlord Lifestyleby SuetamBCK - Warlord Lifestyle This mod adds a new lifestyle trait: The Warlord. The trait features three distinct tracks: Attack, Defense, and Pillage. When leading an army, a character has a chance to gain XP in the track related to their actions: Gaining XP when attacking, defending, or raiding. Howe...5.7k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
- [CM] No Water Bordersby Cartum MagnusThis mod removes the water borders feature from the game. Note: I created this mode because I thought some people might want to use it since this feature has been removed from some of my other mods with updates. You don't have to use it with my other mods. • If you are using a map mod, please pla...5.7k downloadsupdated 21 mo ago
- [CM] Stress Bar for Everyoneby Cartum MagnusIn vanilla, the stress icon only showed up for the character, but this mod makes stress icons appear for all characters. Additionally, in vanilla, the icon was always red regardless of the stress level, leading to inconsistency with the stress bar. Now, the color of the stress icon will appropria...5.6k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
- Young and Beautiful for 1.12by 76561198359862719This mod is for v1.12 or older game version. Your characters will now look exactly the same before and after Beauty traits, and will keep young before 45 and age more slowly. Features Slow down the aging process of appearance for all characters before age 45, and will age and maintain your body s...5.6k downloadsupdated 23 mo ago
- AGOT Scorpions Balanceby eurodyingUP TO DATE AS OF: AGOT 0.4.31 Attempts to rebalance the Scorpion anti-dragon MAA, with the philosophy that dragons should be hard to wound or kill but that Scorpions should not be entirely deprecated as a unit. This mod changes: - conditions for AI hiring of Scorpions (AI must now pay full cost f...5.6k downloadsupdated 6 mo ago
- The Great Men-at-Arms Humblingby SykesOverview The Great Men-at-Arms Humbling is a warfare balance overhaul designed to address the significant power disparity between the player and the AI as caused by the current Men-at-Arms system. In the base game, players can effortlessly dominate the AI by stacking buffs on MAA units like heavy...5.6k downloadsupdated 1 mo ago
- Attributes Matterby ReiCoringa 🃏Attributes Matter Makes every attribute in Crusader Kings III more meaningful by adding new passive bonuses that scale with each attribute. Every point invested in an attribute now provides additional benefits related to its specialization, including mechanics introduced in the latest expansions...5.6k downloadsupdated 2 mo ago
- Mercenary Societyby thunderhoodThis mod allows you to use the contract assistance interaction from the dlc Fate of Iberia, provided that you own the culture tradition " Swords For Hire " or call rulers who own this tradition to ...5.5k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
- Go Raidingby Der Große König◙════════════════════════════◙════════════════════════════◙ Welcome to Go Raiding Right click on your character to use the Raiding interaction, allowing yourself to raise raiders! -Ai will not do Updated to include ability to raid overseas! ◙════════════════════════════◙══════════════════════════...5.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
- Foundational Framework Patchby RunaurufuThis is patch for Foundational Framework for 1.18.0 Load Order [] Unofficial Patch, based on 2025.06.07 version [] Foundational Framework, based on 2025.03.19 version Foundational Framework Patch (this mod) Toss a coin If you want to support my work please buy me a coffee:5.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- No Treasury - Balancedby 76561199225720551MY PRECIOUS! MINE! Removed the treasury system from administrative, celestial and merit governments etc. Replaced all treasury costs with gold. Balance: -Further lowered tax rate of governors, raising tax to merit rate to compensate. Emperor in the picture has ~50 monthly income instead, while go...5.5k downloadsupdated 17 d ago
- Kemetism - Return of the Ancient Gods of Egyptby KikkoHave you ever thought to yourself: I wish I could play as the Ancient Egyptians in CKIII without using the (amazing) "The Bronze Age: Maryannu" mod? Well, now you have the chance! What the mod does: Almost of all the names of the gods of the Kordofan religion has been renamed to the more commonly...5.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- 行政制封臣的契约与独立(Contracts and Independence of Administrative Bannermen)by 76561198867371738在本次官方更新中，与以下内容相同的效果已被更新至本体，这些内容已从本mod中剔除： 三级君权和四级君权的禁止宣战效果现在会正常对行政制封臣生效 三级和四级君权会使封臣无法使用边界纠纷和合并总督辖区计谋 本mod现在仍然拥有的功能： 行政制封臣的契约面板里增加了授予宣战权等三种许可，其中手动授予宣战权可使该总督在任何法律等级下仍可对外宣战，其他两种为内阁请求权与被剥夺头衔保护权 行政制帝国可以正常准许非法理行政制封臣独立 本mod功能非常简洁明了，因此请不要提出任何看下上面的说明或开一局游戏就能搞清楚的问题，若在游戏中发现了确定为此mod造成的问题再来询问 In this official...5.5k downloadsupdated 10 mo ago
- Player renown gain double & AI enhanceby TJXAdd 2 rules as default : AI enhance: AI Army keep(Include Men-at-Arms) -50%、Build Cost -50%、Tax +50%(Include Vassal and Domain)、Men-at-Arms capacity +2、Domain capacity +2、Monthly control gain +2 (AI only) Player renown: Renown gain +100% (player only) V1.04 Now add "Build cost -50% and Tax of Vas...5.4k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
- Reduce Grand Rite Lagby totbotssA simple mod that reduces mid to late game lag from Witch Coven Grand Rites, when the number of living house members starts to increase into the thousands. It restricts most invitations to landed characters only. (All close family, lovers and friends will still be invited regardless of landed sta...5.4k downloadsupdated 5 y ago