What happens if you have too many, too few, or a variable number of children? How do you decide who gets what in a dynasty that spans years, decades and centuries? Who does what from one generation to the next? How do you handle all the possible situations (e.g., dead heirs, long-lived spouses, long-lived children) that can occur in long-lived dynasties? How do you know who to trust? Understanding the rules of succession is a key to successful dynasty building in Crusader Kings 2. Some people will focus on religious or dynastic ties, others will look for a spare heir or a marriage that will make the whole family happy, while others will prefer to have the best possible heir from the start. The world of Crusader Kings 3 is a complex one and there are many things to consider other than just a simple succession to the kingdom. Recently we wrote about the Crusader Kings 3 Succession guide. It will help you understand the long-term strategies that you can employ in your play-throughs, explains the most effective means of advancing the game through the use of goals/objectives, and provides information about a number of different character traits and character traits in general.
Crusader Kings 3 Succession Guide This guide is the primary resource for learning about the mechanics and game systems in Crusader Kings 2.