Crusader Kings II (CK2) is a grand strategy game that lets you play as a medieval ruler in a dynamic and historical world. The game is full of depth and complexity, but sometimes you may want to spice things up or make things easier for yourself. That’s where console commands come in.

CK2 Console Commands

Console commands are special codes you can type in the game’s console to alter various aspects of the game, such as your character’s attributes, your realm’s laws, or the world’s events. You can use console commands to cheat, experiment, or fix bugs. However, console commands are not accessible in Ironman mode, so you must play in normal mode if you want to use them.

How to Use CK2 Console Commands

To use console commands, you will need to know the syntax and parameters of each command. The Syntax is the format and structure of how commands are written. The parameters are the values and options you can specify for each command. For example, the syntax of the add_trait command is:

add_trait trait character id

The parameters are:

trait: Name the trait you want to add.

character id: The ID number of the character to which you want to add the trait.

You can find out the ID number of any character by using the charinfo command, which will display additional information about characters when you hover over their portraits.

List of CK2 Console Commands

Several console commands are available in CK2, each with different effects and purposes. You can find a complete list of console commands on the official CK2 wiki or this Steam guide. You can also use the help command in-game to display a list of all commands or a specific command description. For example:

help

It will display a list of all commands.

help add_trait

This will display a description of the add_trait command.

Here are some examples of common and useful console commands:

Cash: Adds 5000 gold to your treasury.

Piety: Adds 5000 piety to your character.

Prestige: Adds 5000 prestige to your character.

Age: Adds or subtracts a specified amount from your character’s age.

Kill: Kills a specified character.

Imprison: Imprisons a specified character.

Release: Releases a specified character from prison.

Claim: Adds a claim on a specified title for your character or another character.

Revoke: Revokes a specified title from another character without incurring tyranny.

Event: Triggers a specified event for your character or another character.

Culture: Changes the culture of your character or a specified character.

Religion: Changes the religion of your character or a specified character.

Nickname: Changes the nickname of your character or a specified character.

set_government: Changes the government type of your character or a specified character.

Play: Switches to play as another character.

Conclusion

CK2 console commands are a great way to modify and customize your game experience. You can use them to cheat, experiment, or fix bugs. However, you should be careful when using them, as they may have unintended consequences or make the game less fun or challenging. If something goes wrong, backup your saved files before using them. Console commands are not accessible in Ironman mode, so you must play in normal mode if you want to use them. You can find a complete list of console commands on the official CK2 wiki or this Steam guide. You can also use the help command in-game to display a list of all commands or a specific command description. Have fun and enjoy CK2!