Embarking on the medieval journey in Crusader Kings 3, one of the most impactful decisions you'll make is where to invest your valuable development points. The right buildings can drastically alter your kingdom's economy, military prowess, and even your character's attributes. Let's delve into the three most sought-after building chains to upgrade in this densely packed strategy RPG.
Before we begin, remember that these buildings require different resources, so plan your strategies accordingly. Now, let's explore the most rewarding building chains in Crusader Kings 3.
Economic Powerhouse: Mercantilism
If you're aiming to amass wealth and become a morbidly obese cat with a medieval gold fixation, Mercantilism is your path. This building chain pumps out cash while also improving your prestige and trade power.
Starting with the Caravanserai, you'll boost your kingdom's trade route profits and gain a modest prestige bump. Upgrading leads to the Trade Port, significantly increasing trade route profits and tax income. Finally, the ogenic Stock Exchange (with a pinnacle name like that, it can't be anything but fantastic) further increases profits while providing a trade power boost.
Sub-topic A: Maximizing Income
To maximize income from Mercantilism, focus on granting mercantile lifestyle focuses to your rulers and trotting out those golden trade route dividends. Prioritize improving your domain's trade routes with better technology and terrain as well.
Secondly, consider appointing a merchants' guild as a vassal court position for the weekly goldmine of a Plan for Profit. Combining this with Mercantilism buildings creates a money-spitting monstrosity that would make Scrooge McDuck green with envy.
Sub-topic B: Balancing Act
While the Mercantilism tree is tempted by the sweet profitability of gold, it's crucial not to ignore other crucial aspects of your kingdom. Maintain a balanced approach by investing in martial and religious buildings alongside Mercantilism.
For example, investing in the Bizarre Zoo (okay, it's not called that, but it's almost as good) from the Levied Army branch won't set you back too far in Mercantilism and provides a significant military prowess boost.
Martial Might: Levied Army
If you're looking to carve out your empire with the pointy end of a stick, the Levied Army building chain is your gateway to military dominance. This chain boosts your military prowess significantly while also improving your levy force.
Kicking things off with the Weren't Knight Schools improves levy force and military prowess while providing a modest boost to your prestige. Upgrading this building gives you the Great Knight, which academically retreats while your soldiers trounce your foes.
Finally, the Cathars (yes, we're done with the jokes now... mostly) provides the highest military prowess bonus in the game, making it an essential late-game building. Besides the 50% military prowess boost, it also grants a hefty +100% levy force bonus.
Sub-topic C: Throwing Weight Around
Aside from slapping down the Levied Army chain, boost your military prowess with managed alliances, technology upgrades, and a well-fed, well-rested levy. Don't forget to train your heir in military skill, lest you find yourself in a Position of Power conundrum.
Additionally, consider appointing a Marshal as your vassal court position to gain the Levies of War DLT, ensuring you've got plenty of bodies to shove into the meat grinder.
Sub-topic D: Reaching New Highs
The Levied Army's military prowess boost has diminishing returns at lowertocol levels, so it's best to invest in other branches before jumping in too early. Prioritize other buildings like Piety or Stewardship to unlock the Levied Army's true potential later in the game.
Moreover, consider upgrading your military technology and maintaining a highalendar intimacy rating to gaining sweet, sweet prestige for your martial prowess.
There you have it, folks! The Crusader Kings 3 equivalent of building a Death Star in theerts of Mandalore. It's time to grab your developmental blueprints and set about transforming your feudal backwater into a medieval superpower. So, leave a comment on your favorite buildings and share your Wealthenaissance masterpieces.