The quickest way to field an army in Crusader Kings III is to grant yourself men-at-arms regiments directly. After enabling debug mode, the add_maa command drops a full regiment into your military screen, ready to raise alongside your levies.
Add a men-at-arms regiment
Pass the regiment's ID to add_maa:
Browse the full list of regiment IDs for every option — light and heavy cavalry, pikemen, archers, skirmishers, and the special and legendary regiments.
Add men-at-arms to another character
Add a character ID after the regiment to give the troops to someone else — handy for stacking an ally or stress-testing an enemy:
Run the command repeatedly to add multiple regiments of the same type and push past your normal regiment cap.
Raising armies without cheats
- Hire men-at-arms from the military screen — each type costs gold up front plus ongoing maintenance, so keep your income healthy.
- Raise levies and men-at-arms together by clicking "Raise All" or raising a specific army near a rally point.
- Match regiment types to terrain and counters (pikemen beat cavalry, archers soften infantry) and stack same-type buildings in your duchy capital to reinforce faster.
Frequently asked questions
What is the spawn army cheat in CK3?
Use add_maa followed by a regiment ID — for example add_maa armored_horsemen — to add a full regiment of men-at-arms to your character instantly. They appear in your military screen ready to raise.
How do I add men-at-arms to another character?
Add a character ID after the regiment ID, like add_maa armored_footmen 58. Without an ID the regiment goes to your own character.
Where do I find regiment IDs in CK3?
Every men-at-arms regiment ID is listed on the regiment database page, such as armored_horsemen, pikemen, or archers.