CK3 add_perk Console Command

Documentation and detailed help with working examples.

add_perk Command

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This command adds the specified perk to the specified character. If no character is specified, then the perk will be added to your character. View all perk IDs at: ck3cheats.com/perk.

add_perk

Parameters

The ID of the perk you want to add.

Optional

The ID of the character you want the perk to be added to. If none is specified, the perk will be added to your character.

Examples

Here are examples of how to use add_perk.

add_perk a_life_of_glory_perk

This command adds the perk 'A Life of Glory' to your character.

add_perk a_life_of_glory_perk 58

This command adds the perk 'A Life of Glory' to the character with the ID 58.

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Overview

The add_perk command in Crusader Kings III is used to give a particular character a specific perk.

Perks are abilities that characters gain as they progress and the add_perk command gives players the ability to manually add them.

You use it in the game's console by typing add_perk [perk id], with the perk id being the specific perk you want to add, and [character id], which is the identification number of the character you want to give the perk to directly.

If no character is specified, the perk will be applied to the player character.

Perks

Perks are special abilities that characters can acquire as they gain experience in their chosen lifestyle. Each lifestyle has a set of three perk trees, and each tree contains a series of perks that provide various benefits.

Perks can enhance a character's abilities, unlock new options, or provide other benefits. For example, a perk might increase a character's martial skill, reduce the cost of building improvements, or increase the success rate of certain schemes.

Perks are unlocked by spending lifestyle experience, which is gained over time and can be increased through certain events, decisions, and focus choices. Once a perk is unlocked, it remains active for the rest of the character's life.

The specific perks available to a character depend on their chosen lifestyle. For example, the martial lifestyle has perks related to warfare and leadership, while the stewardship lifestyle has perks related to economic management and administration.

It's worth noting that the choice of perks can significantly influence a character's capabilities and the player's strategy. Therefore, choosing which perks to unlock is an important part of the game.

How to Open the Command Console

In CK3, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.

To open the command console press the ~ (tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).

If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:

  • ~
  • SHIFT + 2
  • SHIFT + 3
  • ALT + 2 + 1

Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .