Crusader Kings III achievements
All 198 achievements in the game files of patch 1.20.0.3, with the goal the game states, the DLC each belongs to and the difficulty group the game sorts it into. Open one for its full conditions as the game checks them.
Unlock shares are Steam's global figures as of 2026-10-02 (188 achievements listed); Steam has no figure yet for 10 of them.
Achievements are only unlockable if:
- You play Single Player
- If you are playing a character made in the Ruler Designer it did not exceed the point limit of 400
- You have not selected any Game Rules that disable Achievements
The game's own text (loc ACHIEVEMENTS_EXPLANATION).
198 shown
Base game (56)
Until Death Do Us PartMarry another CharacterVery Easy61% of Steam players
Way of LifeObtain every perk in a LifestyleEasy18.4% of Steam players
A Legacy to Last the AgesComplete an entire Dynasty Legacy pathMedium18.1% of Steam players
A House of My OwnCreate a Cadet Branch of your DynastyEasy15.1% of Steam players
Dreadful RulerHave the maximum amount of DreadEasy21.3% of Steam players
Stressful SituationSuffer from a Mental BreakEasy45.8% of Steam players
Not So Feudal SystemUse the Claim Throne Scheme successfullyEasy8.8% of Steam players
The Succession is SafeHave ten living children. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Easy22% of Steam players
Álmost ThereAs Álmos Árpád, form Hungary and convert to ChristianityEasy3.2% of Steam players
Last Count, First KingAs Duke Nuño of Portucale, form PortugalHard2% of Steam players
ProlificHave one hundred living Dynasty membersHard19.1% of Steam players
A Name Known Throughout the WorldHave your Dynasty reach the highest possible Level of SplendorHard11.7% of Steam players
End of an EraPlay until 1453Hard4.4% of Steam players
Turning to DiamondsReach the highest possible Stress LevelEasy21.9% of Steam players
ReconquistaStarting as an Iberian Christian, convert all of Iberia to ChristianityHard3.1% of Steam players
Seven Holy CitiesAs a Hindu ruler, hold all seven Hindu Holy Sites at the same timeMedium1.9% of Steam players
FrankokratiaAs a French Catholic, hold and Completely Control the Kingdom of Thessalonika without holding or being vassalized to the Byzantine EmpireMedium1.5% of Steam players
CelebrityReach the highest possible Level of FameMedium20.2% of Steam players
SaintReach the highest possible Level of DevotionMedium22% of Steam players
Keeping it in the FamilyHave a Child with the Inbred Trait. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Medium4.6% of Steam players
Non Nobis DomineFound a Military OrderMedium24.8% of Steam players
Trapped in the WebHave Strong Hooks on three Direct VassalsMedium4.8% of Steam players
Followed by ShadowsKnow ten Secrets simultaneouslyMedium21.2% of Steam players
What Nepotism?Have your Dynasty rule ten independent realms of at least Kingdom tier simultaneouslyVery Hard3.5% of Steam players
Rise from the AshesRestore the Roman EmpireVery Hard5.7% of Steam players
The Emerald IsleStarting as an Irish ruler, hold the Kingdom of IrelandEasy18.2% of Steam players
From Rags to RichesStarting as a Count, lead your line to rule an EmpireHard15.4% of Steam players
Give a Dog a BoneStarting as Matilda di Canossa in 1066, lead your Dynasty to rule the Kingdom of Italy, have at least fifty living Dynasty members, and found a Holy OrderHard2.1% of Steam players
Al-AndalusStarting as an Iberian Muslim, control all of Iberia and take the Avenge the Battle of Tours DecisionHard1.4% of Steam players
Wily as the FoxStarting as Robert the Fox in 1066, rule the Kingdom of Sicily, hold either the Kingdom of Epirus, Hellas, or Thessalonika, and have converted all of its original Counties to CatholicismHard1.4% of Steam players
Sibling RivalryStarting as any of the Jimena siblings in 1066, become Emperor of SpainHard2.4% of Steam players
Blood EagleStarting as any child of Ragnarr Loðbrók, conquer all of the British IslesHard2.3% of Steam players
Kings to the Seventh GenerationStarting as Count Eudes of Anjou in 867, lead your Dynasty to rule the Kingdom of FranceHard3.2% of Steam players
Norman YokeStarting as William the Bastard in 1066, win the Norman Invasion, become English, and have only English Vassals below you in the Kingdom of EnglandMedium1.8% of Steam players
Royal DignityStarting as Vratislav Přemyslid in 1066, lead your Dynasty to rule the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire simultaneouslyMedium2.9% of Steam players
Going PlacesAs Hæsteinn of Montaigu in 867, hold any Kingdom Tier TitleMedium5.5% of Steam players
Land of the RusStarting as Rurik the Troublemaker in 867, lead your Dynasty to rule the Empire of RussiaMedium3.1% of Steam players
Above GodHave a Strong Hook on your Head of FaithEasy3.2% of Steam players
Paragon of VirtueHave three or more Virtuous Traits. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Hard10.5% of Steam players
The Things Love Does for UsHave a Lover save you from a Murder attemptEasy2.8% of Steam players
Fine PrintUse a hook to modify a Vassal ContractEasy26% of Steam players
Know Your PlaceDefeat a Faction in a WarMedium28.2% of Steam players
MonumentalFully upgrade a Duchy Building anywhere in your personal DomainMedium9.2% of Steam players
It's not a Cult!Create a Rite or a FaithVery Easy14.2% of Steam players
The Things We Do for LoveMurder your Lover's SpouseEasy5.2% of Steam players
An Unfortunate AccidentInherit a Title from someone you MurderedMedium14.9% of Steam players
Death Did Us PartMurder your SpouseVery Easy12.2% of Steam players
For the Faith!Take part in a successful Great Holy War, on either sideMedium22.5% of Steam players
Bad BloodGo to War with one of your siblings over a ClaimMedium20.3% of Steam players
SeductiveAs any one Character, successfully seduce ten peopleEasy3.4% of Steam players
The Emperor's New ClothesWhile holding any Empire Title, be naked. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Medium4.8% of Steam players
A Perfect CircleHave only two distinct parents, grandparents, and great grandparents, counting absent ancestors as individual CharactersVery Hard1% of Steam players
Carolingian ConsolidationStarting as a Karling, be the only Independent Karling to hold a Landed TitleVery Hard2.7% of Steam players
Moving up in the WorldIncrease your RankEasy41.7% of Steam players
Beacon of ProgressHave your Culture unlock all Innovations, excluding regional and culture-specific InnovationsHard7.4% of Steam players
Mother of us AllStarting as Magajiva Daura, reform an African pagan faith, and convert all Counties in Africa to itVery Hard1.2% of Steam players
Legends of the Dead (11)
Not TodayContract, and recover from, the Bubonic Plague.Hard1% of Steam players
Divine RightReach the maximum level of Legitimacy.Medium19% of Steam players
You'll Never Take Me Alive!Travel to a safe Holding while your Capital is infected by a Plague.Very Easy19.6% of Steam players
The Pharaoh IslandsAs a Scottish character claim your descent from Ancient Egypt by completing the Sons of Scota Legend.Hard0.8% of Steam players
CanonizedManage to make your Legend Protagonist a Herald.Medium1.8% of Steam players
Upward MobilitySuccessfully use the Claim Title Interaction on your Liege while having a higher Legitimacy Level than them.Medium5.6% of Steam players
Can't Touch ThisHave an infected Barony at the maximum Plague Resistance.Very Hard4.7% of Steam players
Legendary!Complete a Legend.Very Easy8.9% of Steam players
Pay RespectsHost a Funeral for your Legend Protagonist.Easy2.6% of Steam players
Local LegendAs a Count, complete a Mythical Legend.Medium0.6% of Steam players
Neverending StoryComplete your ancestor's Legend after their death.Easy5.7% of Steam players
By God Alone (10)
The Two SwordsHave both the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope as your Puppets at the same timeVery Hardno Steam figure yet
Guido's Guiding LightStarting as Archbishop Guido of Milan, become Antipope and make the Ambrosian Rite the mainline riteHardno Steam figure yet
Servus Servorum DeiStarting as a Duke-or-lower secular ruler, or a Count-tier cleric, become the PopeHardno Steam figure yet
Papal BullMake your Puppet Pope sleep with your spouseHardno Steam figure yet
The Father, the Son, and the Holy GrandsonAs a Theocrat, establish a Dynasty and hold an Archbishopric for three generationsMediumno Steam figure yet
Where There's a WillDemand Church Succession from another ruler, then murder them and inherit their landsMediumno Steam figure yet
Home See AdvantageAs an Archbishop, change a tenet or doctrine at an Ecumenical Council hosted in your own CathedralMediumno Steam figure yet
Cardinal SinStarting as a non-Clergy ruler, have five members of your dynasty as Cardinals at the same timeMediumno Steam figure yet
Father's best sideEnshrine a relic taken from a saint of your own family in a Holy Site your Dynasty foundedMediumno Steam figure yet
Holier Than ThouHave three Personal Tenets and 100 Spiritual Fulfillment at the same timeEasyno Steam figure yet
The Royal Court (20)
PatronageFund an Inspired Character's Project, and receive the end resultVery Easy31% of Steam players
Converging PathsCreate a Hybrid CultureEasy10.6% of Steam players
Changing CourseCreate a Divergent CultureEasy8.4% of Steam players
HoarderHave an Artifact in every slot in the Inventory and Royal CourtMedium6.7% of Steam players
Crème de la CrèmeReach the maximum level of Court GrandeurMedium14.8% of Steam players
PolyglotPersonally know 10 LanguagesEasy4.2% of Steam players
InspirationalSponsor 30 successful Inspirations in one gameHard5% of Steam players
One of a KindObtain an epic Artifact from an adventurer inspiration.Medium12.2% of Steam players
True ToleranceRule a Realm containing at least 10 Cultures with 95% or more Cultural AcceptanceHard4.8% of Steam players
Delusions of GrandeurBe at least 6 levels above your Court Grandeur ExpectationsHard14.2% of Steam players
Bod Chen PoAs a member of the Pugyel Dynasty, re-create the Empire of TibetHard0.9% of Steam players
Turkish EagleStarting as any member of House Seljuk in 1066, besides Alp Arslan, form Rum and create a Hybrid Culture between Oghuz and GreekHard0.9% of Steam players
Rise of the GhuridsStarting as the Duke of Ghur in 867 or 1066, conquer the Region of the Dlc Ep1 Achievement Rise Of The GhuridsHard0.7% of Steam players
Brave and BoldStarting as the Piasts in 867, rule Poland, adopt Feudalism, and own a Famed or Illustrious-rarity regalia, crown, weapon, and armorMedium0.9% of Steam players
Lingua FrancaHave all Royal Courts in the world speak your Court Language. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Very Hard0.7% of Steam players
Beta IsraelAs a Jewish King in East Africa, diverge your Culture. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Hard0.9% of Steam players
They Belong in a Museum!Appoint a Character with a completed Adventure Inspiration as your AntiquarianMedium7.4% of Steam players
I Made ThisLoot an Artifact you do not have an Artifact Claim on and pass it down to your HeirEasy26.1% of Steam players
Nobody Comes to FikaWith the County of Fika as your Primary Title, diverge your Culture and spread it to 30 Counties held by you or your VassalsVery Hard0.7% of Steam players
The True Royal CourtAs a Vassal to an Emperor, have a higher Court Grandeur than they doMedium7.8% of Steam players
Tours and Tournaments (20)
The Grandest TourVisit ten Kingdom Tier Vassals on a Activity TourMedium0.8% of Steam players
Your Eternal RewardAs a Regent, successfully coup your liege to take their Realm without War or SchemesHard0.7% of Steam players
Imperial MarchAs an Emperor, go on an Intimidation Tour visiting all of your Powerful VassalsMedium0.7% of Steam players
Black DinnerSuccessfully host a Murder Feast or Bloody WeddingMedium1.2% of Steam players
There & Back AgainFinish both tracks of the Lifestyle Traveler TraitHard7.8% of Steam players
The Very BestFinish any track in the Tourney Participant TraitMedium6.8% of Steam players
Like No One Ever WasFinish all tracks in the Tourney Participant TraitVery Hard1.9% of Steam players
A Thousand & One NightsOrchestrate a Activity Wedding where the Spouses become SoulmatesMedium8.5% of Steam players
A Knight's TaleHave one of your Lowborn Knights win a Activity Tournament Joust, then land themHard0.5% of Steam players
Hunting AccidentSucceed with the Murder Intent while on a Activity HuntEasy3.8% of Steam players
Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My!Capture a large wild animal while on a HuntMedium1.6% of Steam players
Fly, My Pretty!Finish the Falconer track in the Lifestyle Hunter TraitMedium1.7% of Steam players
Pathway to HeavenWith any one Character, go on Pilgrimages to all of your Holy SitesMedium3.4% of Steam players
Sir Lance-a-LotParticipate in a Joust with a maxed out Horse track for the Tourney Participant TraitMedium1.5% of Steam players
In My Element(s)Pass through every Terrain, including naval, whilst on the same TravelHard0.7% of Steam players
AhabSucceed at a Legendary Activity HuntVery Hard2.9% of Steam players
Little William MarshalWin every Contest at a Activity Tournament with at least three ContestsVery Hard3.4% of Steam players
A True & Perfect KnightHave a max rank Acclaimed Knight with the Faith Warrior TraitHard2.7% of Steam players
A.E.I.O.U. & MeStarting as the Habsburgs, rule the Archduchy of Austria, arrange 5+ Activity Weddings, and don't wage WarHard0.7% of Steam players
The Iron and Golden KingHave a capital Barony with 60+ income, a 500+ Stationed Heavy Cavalry Regiment, and a mineHard0.8% of Steam players
Roads to Power (20)
The Old Man of the MountainComplete Hasan Sabahs unique content by destroying an EmpireHard0.6% of Steam players
Band of BrothersHave every camp followers temperament be positive and have at least 10 camp followersEasy7.8% of Steam players
Mio CidComplete El Cid's unique content with the 'An Honorable Man' endingHard1% of Steam players
BirthrightAs a Legitimist Adventurer, win a claim war for a Kingdom or EmpireMedium0.7% of Steam players
Historically InaccurateChoose to set out on an Adventure as a spawned Historical CharacterVery Easy1.1% of Steam players
Quantum LeapChoose a New Destiny 5 times in the same campaignEasy0.5% of Steam players
Regnum DeiAs Baudouin of Jerusalem in 1178, defeat Saladin in a warHard1% of Steam players
New Management, same as the Old ManagementAs an Islamic Sultanate of Rum, adopt Administrative Government while owning ConstantinopleHard0.4% of Steam players
Rags to Riches to Rags to RichesStarting as a Count, rule an Empire, become an Adventurer, then rule an Empire againHard0.5% of Steam players
Tamar MepeAs Princess Tamar, rule all of Georgia and fully Conquer Armenia and DaylamHard0.5% of Steam players
Despoiler of ByzantiumBecome the Emperor of a newly-formed Latin Empire through a CrusadeVery Hard1.3% of Steam players
Chaos is a LadderBecome a Dominant Family within ByzantiumHard1.7% of Steam players
Epic PaperworkAdopt the Administrative Government via DecisionMedium5.2% of Steam players
Against the OddsStarting in 1178, take the Decision to Re-Establish the Theodosian BordersHard0.7% of Steam players
In Good EstateUpgrade your Estate with a lvl 5 Villa and fill all external slotsMedium1.3% of Steam players
It's OK, I Got a PermitAs a non-Powerful family, buy a Remit and successfully Raid the Estate of a Powerful FamilyMedium0.4% of Steam players
DespoticAs Co-Emperor, rule a DespotateMedium0.6% of Steam players
ByzyworkHave five simultaneous House members as Theme governors (not including you) while not being the EmperorHard2.1% of Steam players
Not Content to ServeIn 1178, start as the Palaiologos and become Emperors of ByzantiumMedium0.7% of Steam players
Started from the Bottom now we're EREAs an Adventurer, buy an Estate in Byzantium and lead your line to become EmperorsMedium0.8% of Steam players
All Under Heaven (20)
Fishing in ChinaAs Jarl Hæsteinn, become Hegemon of ChinaVery Hard0.4% of Steam players
The Heavenly KingdomClaim the Mandate of Heaven as the Head of Faith of a Christian faithVery Hard0.3% of Steam players
Sword of JapanStarting as the Chrysanthemum Throne, restore direct imperial ruleHard0.4% of Steam players
A Living God on EarthAs a Mandala ruler, have a Godlike level of piety, rule an empire, and have 100 radianceHard0.2% of Steam players
Grand GovernorStarting as landless, work your way up to becoming a Minister in ChinaHard3.1% of Steam players
Mandate of HeavenClaim the Hegemony of China and choose a name for your new Imperial DynastyHard2.7% of Steam players
Cut off the Head... and the Body will FollowSuccessfully use the Eradicate Casus Belli against a House that you have the Feuding House Relation withMedium2.9% of Steam players
ShōgunBecome Shōgun, holding the Empire of Japan, as Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1178Medium0.3% of Steam players
DevarajaMax out your mandala Aspect and have a Grand Temple ComplexMedium0.4% of Steam players
Confucian ScholarFinish the Confucian Education track and have 5 disciplesMedium2.8% of Steam players
Bloc PoliticsHave max cohesion in your BlocMedium0.6% of Steam players
Upper-upperReach the highest level of MeritMedium3.8% of Steam players
How it's done, done, doneTake the Unite the Husamguk decisionMedium0.4% of Steam players
Daits How You Do ItFound the Dai Viet EmpireMedium0.4% of Steam players
Humble BeginningsStarting as a Wanua ruler, adopt Mandala government through your Suzerain, and build your first Capital ComplexEasy0.4% of Steam players
Flying ColorsPass all Exams with one characterEasy3.4% of Steam players
Highway of IdeasStarting as a ruler of a culture with no Silk Road Innovations, discover a Silk Road InnovationEasy2.5% of Steam players
Yes I need, I need my SamuraiAdopt Sōryō government as a Ritsuryō rulerVery Easy1.1% of Steam players
Stamp of ApprovalStarting as a character that has not passed any Exam, pass an Exam in ChinaVery Easy6.5% of Steam players
Promised LandPermit a group of religious exiles to settle in your realmVery Easy6.7% of Steam players
The Northern Lords (10)
Far From HomeStarting and staying as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, have your Realm Capital on any of the Dlc Fp1 Achievement Far From Home Region. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Medium1.6% of Steam players
MiklagarðaríkiStarting and staying as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, Completely Control the Kingdom of Thessalonika & hold any Empire without holding Byzantine Empire. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Hard1.3% of Steam players
Canute the GreaterAs an unreformed Tribal, take the Secure the High Kingdom of the North Sea DecisionHard1.8% of Steam players
King of all the IslesStarting and staying as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, Completely Control everything in the Dlc Fp1 Achievement King Of All The Isles Region without ever having over 80 Realm SizeVery Hard1% of Steam players
Faster than the FoxStarting and staying as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, Completely Control the Kingdom of Sicily before 1047. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Hard1.6% of Steam players
VölvaStarting and staying as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, take the Found Witch Coven DecisionVery Easy2.3% of Steam players
Saga in StoneHave your Dynasty erect a hundred runestonesEasy0.7% of Steam players
First of the Crusader KingsStarting as a North Germanic of any kind, participate immediately as an attacker in the first Catholic crusadeVery Easy4.1% of Steam players
Vladimir's Second ChoiceStarting as a North Germanic Ásatrúan of any kind, convert to any Islamic Faith & convert all of the Dlc Fp1 Achievement Vladimirs Second Choice Region to any Islamic FaithMedium1% of Steam players
A Dangerous BusinessAs a dwarf, win a Varangian Adventure War anywhere outside of EuropeEasy1.2% of Steam players
The Fate of Iberia (11)
History's Best FriendsSleep with your best friend while having the Ritualized Friendship Cultural Tradition.Easy2.7% of Steam players
Basque In My GloryEmbrace the Euskal Erlijioa Faith during the Iberian Struggle.Easy1.3% of Steam players
Friendship Is MagicUse a friendship Hook on a different-Faith Ruler Involved in the Iberian Struggle.Easy1.2% of Steam players
High StakesBet a Title on a strategy game match against another Ruler and complete the match.Medium1% of Steam players
Iberia or Iberia?As an Iberian character, control all of the Caucasian Iberia region. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Medium1% of Steam players
The Andalusian InquisitionConvert all of Iberia to Mozarabism.Hard1.9% of Steam players
Iberian HostilitiesEnd the Iberian Struggle through the Dominance Ending.Medium3% of Steam players
Iberian ConciliationEnd the Iberian Struggle through the Détente Ending.Hard1% of Steam players
Iberian CompromiseEnd the Iberian Struggle through the Status Quo Ending.Medium1.5% of Steam players
Holidaying in IberiaStart as an Uninvolved character, become Involved and end the Iberian Struggle.Hard1.4% of Steam players
Legacy of The CampeadoresCreate and rule Valencia as an heir to El Cid. May not be available for characters created in the Ruler Designer.Very Hard1.3% of Steam players
Legacy of Persia (10)
Rich in DiversityAs a character of a Faith with the Jizya or Taxation of Nonbelievers Doctrines, have ten Vassals of other faiths.Easy4.1% of Steam players
Darius' RevengeAs a character of Iranian Heritage, hold the Empire of Persia, Kingdom of Thessalonika, and Kingdom of Hellas.Very Hard0.8% of Steam players
Mulct Them DryLoot four Illustrious-tier Vizier Extravagance Modifiers from your Vizier.Hard0.4% of Steam players
The Umayyad Strikes BackStarting as a member of the Umayyad Dynasty, hold the Empire of Arabia and the Sunni Caliphate.Very Hard0.6% of Steam players
Royal FlushAs a character of a Faith with the Fedayeen Doctrine, dispose of a Lowborn, a King, and an Emperor.Easy0.5% of Steam players
Fiscal ResponsibilityFill five Tax Collector slots with excellent Aptitude characters.Hard1.3% of Steam players
Abbasid MightTake the Renewed Caliphate ending in the Iranian Intermezzo Struggle.Easy0.5% of Steam players
Shia RebornTake the 'Found a New Caliphate' foundation as part of the Abbasid Humiliation ending in the Iranian Intermezzo Struggle.Hard0.6% of Steam players
All Your Caliphate Are Belong To UsTake the 'Dominate the Caliph' foundation as part of the Abbasid Humiliation ending in the Iranian Intermezzo Struggle.Hard0.5% of Steam players
Iranian RevivalTake the Iranian Resurgence ending in the Iranian Intermezzo Struggle.Hard1.5% of Steam players
Khans of the Steppe (10)
The Stallion that Mounts the WorldStarting as Temüjin, conquer the world.Very Hard0.4% of Steam players
Nobody's BusinessUse the Overrun Kingdom Casus Belli to settle your people outside of The Great Steppe.Medium0.6% of Steam players
Tribute BandHave 30 Tributaries.Medium1.8% of Steam players
This Chinggis EverythingBecome the Greatest of Khans.Hard1.5% of Steam players
Steppe by SteppeStarting as a nomadic ruler in the Eastern Steppe region of The Great Steppe, migrate to the Western Steppe.Easy0.4% of Steam players
In XanaduBuild a Pleasure Dome.Medium1.3% of Steam players
Settling InBecome a settled Ruler in The Great SteppeMedium0.8% of Steam players
Blood of my BloodBecome Blood BrothersVery Easy3.5% of Steam players
Con-fed-upForm a ConfederationEasy4.5% of Steam players
Shut Up, NergeHost an Excellent Nerge Activity HuntHard1.2% of Steam players
Source: game/common/achievements/*.txt, game/common/achievement_groups.txt and the English localisation, Crusader Kings III 1.20.0.3; DLC names from game/dlc_metadata; unlock shares from the Steam Web API.