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InCrusader Kings 3, Accolades are prestigious titles that can be awarded to your knights, granting them unique attributes and perks that can provide your realm with a significant advantage, like additional glory gain, Renown, or even additional Knight capacity, among others.
But the Accolade system is one of the most complex features inCrusader Kings 3, especially when you need to select the right successors without compromising the effectiveness of your army. So, to help you get the most value out of this system, here’s what you need to know about the Accolades system, its progression, and perks.
What Are Accolades In Crusader Kings 3?
At their core,Accolades are honorary titlesthat you may bestow upon your unlanded knights. These titles come with specific perks based on their associated attributes, which scale as the knight gains Glory. These accolades not onlyenhance the attributes of the knightswho hold them but also provide significant benefits to your realm. Here’s how you can unlock Accolades inCrusader Kings 3:
In case you see that your accolade slots are locked, that means you haven’t yet met theminimum requirements to unlock them. Here are the prerequisites that you need to unlock first:
you may increase the available Accolade slots by holding aKing or Emperor title, unlocking specific innovations likeKnighthood and Bannus, and also byprogressing through theGlory Dynasty Legacy.
you may have a maximum of five Accolade Knights in your realm.
How Do Accolades Work In Crusader Kings 3
Each accolade has aPrimary Attribute and a Secondary Attribute, which define its bonuses. These attributes add to the strength of the knight that holds them and, depending on the title, it can also provide perks to your realm. These attributes also scale with the amount of glory accumulated. Here’s a detailed breakdown of this:
Knights with accolades earn Glory to level up their Accolade byaccomplishing significant tasks like winning battles or tournaments. Here’s a complete breakdown of how much glory is required for each rank of the Accolade title:
100
300
600
1,000
1,500
Rank VI
2,100
The glory rank is reduced upon the knight’s death. Your successor knight will have to acquire additional glory to regain lost ranks.
Accolades: Perks And Benefits
Apart from attribute bonuses,Accolades also provide realm-wide bonusesthat vary based on their assigned title. These bonuses include, but are not limited to increased Knight Effectiveness, additionalMen-at-Armsbonuses, and even reductions in the time and cost of schemes.
For example, a knight with theTactician accolade can grant bonuses to your armies’ speed and counter-efficiency, while another with the Huntsmaster accolade couldreduce risks during hunts and increase experience gainsfor the Hunter trait. So, here’s a complete breakdown of the top ten accolades inCrusader Kings 3:
+2 Learning, +3 Prowess for children at age 16
Lustful and Seducer Traits
+15% Monthly Renown, children gain Hastiluder traits
+35% Hunter Trait EXP, significantly reduced hunt risks
No Vegetarians Tradition, Hunter Trait
Valiant
+25 Glory Hound Vassal Opinion and Accolade Knight’s Army Damage +30%
Brave, Reckless, and Berserker Traits
How Does Accolade Succession Work?
When a knight with an accolade dies, the title does not disappear but passes on to a successor,provided the replacement meets the requirements. Successors inherit the accolades with a reduced amount of Glory, which can be rebuilt through further achievements.
Ifno eligible successoris available, one of two things can happen:
Destroying an Accolade to create a new one resets its Glory to zero, so verify you are absolutely certain before you remove an Accolade.
