

Defensive Negotiations – increased vassal/independent ruler opinion, allows you to propose one alliance without a marriage.There are also amazing perks from the Diplomat branch: The Family Focus helps you sire more children to expand your dynasty. I’ll then select other branches as the ruler gets older. I tend to choose certain branches when a ruler is still young (to maximize the benefits). Note 2: The ideal picks you’ll see below are based on personal preference. Likewise, starting a new Crusader Kings III campaign will sometimes randomize the perks that adult rulers have already unlocked. Note 1: Do keep in mind that switching characters mid-game will still allow you to set a new Lifestyle/Lifestyle focus for your newly selected ruler. Then again, I haven’t checked vassals/non-independent rulers like counts. I’ve rarely encountered those who focus on the Learning skill unless they’re rulers from the east. A select few, however, might focus on the Intrigue, Diplomacy, or Stewardship skills. In my experience while playing Crusader Kings III, the vast majority of European rulers in the 8 AD start dates tend to have a Martial Lifestyle due to their education (everyone obviously loves war). Doing this nets you the “Way of Life” Steam achievement. Note: If your ruler lives long enough, it’s possible to fill out the entire Lifestyle tree and obtain all the perks and traits. This trait lasts throughout the ruler’s lifetime. While you’re allowed to choose perks from different branches anytime you have a perk point, you do have to obtain all the perks in a branch if you want to unlock that branch’s trait. Of course, you’ll need to unlock these in succession so take note of the connecting lines. For instance, Diplomacy’s “Family Focus” gives +2 Diplomacy only, but it does add 20% fertility so you can continue making those babies.Īs for the perks themselves, you’ll see that each Lifestyle has three branches with multiple perks. Ideally, you should choose the one that nets the most benefits even if the flat increase to the stat isn’t that high.


Each one provides different bonuses, though the XP gains will be similar for all. The left-hand side shows you the Lifestyle focus. Note: You may select a new Lifestyle/Lifestyle focus once every five years This allows you to unlock more perks as the character ages: The one that matches the childhood education/educational trait will gain additional XP too. That’s when you’ll get to choose a Lifestyle corresponding to the five skills (Diplomacy, Martial, Stewardship, Intrigue, or Learning). Lifestyles: Lifestyle focus, perks, and traitsĪfter learning how to educate kids in Crusader Kings III, the rest of your character’s journey unfolds once they reach 16 years of age.
