Crusader Kings 3 Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- PC Turn on debug mode via launch options, then press the tilde (~) key to open the console, type a command and press Enter.
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Money and prestige
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold | PCgold [amount] | Add gold to your character; defaults to 1000 |
| Add prestige | PCadd_prestige [amount] | Add prestige to your character; defaults to 1000 |
| Add piety | PCadd_piety [amount] | Add piety to your character; defaults to 1000 |
| Add dynasty renown | PCdynasty_prestige [amount] | Add renown to your dynasty; defaults to 1000 |
Characters and skills
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Change age | PCage [amount] [character id] | Add years to a character's age; defaults to your own |
| Kill character | PCkill [character id] | Kill the specified character; defaults to your own |
| Add trait | PCadd_trait [trait id] [character id] | Add a trait to a character; defaults to your own |
| Remove trait | PCremove_trait [trait id] [character id] | Remove a trait from a character; defaults to your own |
| Clear all traits | PCclear_traits | Remove all traits from a character |
| Trigger pregnancy | PCpregnancy [female character id] [father character id] | Impregnate the given character |
Realm and faith
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Give title | PCgive_title [title id] [character id] | Give a title to a character; defaults to your own |
| Add pressed claim | PCadd_claim [title id] [character id] | Grant a pressed claim on a title |
| Pass realm law | PCadd_realm_law [law id] [character id] | Pass the specified realm law |
| Unlock innovation | PCdiscover_innovation [innovation id] [character id] | Unlock an innovation for a character's culture |
| Add doctrine | PCadd_doctrine [doctrine id] [faith id] | Add a doctrine to a faith |
Time
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Set game date | PCset_date [year.month.day] | Set the game's current date |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| List commands | PChelp | List every available command |
| Describe one command | PChelp [command] | Print the description for one specific command |
| Enter observer mode | PCobserve | Enter observer mode |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Add -debug_mode to the game's launch options (Steam: right-click the game, Properties, General, Launch Options), or use the Paradox Launcher's Open game in Debug Mode option.
- Start the game, then press the grave/tilde key (~) to open the console. On some keyboards use Shift+2, Shift+3, or §.
- Hover a character's portrait to see their character ID, then type a command and press Enter.
FAQ
How do you open the console in Crusader Kings 3?
Add -debug_mode to the game's launch options, start the game, then press the grave/tilde key (~). Some keyboards use Shift+2, Shift+3, or § instead.
Do Crusader Kings 3 console commands disable achievements?
Yes. Debug mode disables achievements for that session.
Is there a money cheat in Crusader Kings 3?
Yes. The gold [amount] command adds gold to your character.
Do Crusader Kings 3 commands work in ironman games?
No. Console commands don't work at all in ironman games.
How do you find a character ID in Crusader Kings 3?
Hover over a character's portrait anywhere in the UI to see their character ID.