Modifiers

This article is about obtainable in-game modifiers. For the modding page, see Modifier (modding).

A modifier is an effect that adds various bonuses or penalties to a dynasty, house, character or county. Modifiers can be temporary or permanent, with permanent modifiers always granting positive effects.

Permanent dynasty modifiers

The following permanent modifiers affect an entire Dynasty:

Modifier	Effects	Requirements
Dynasty of Many Crowns	+2 Stewardship +20% Monthly Prestige +10% Levy Size +5 Direct Vassal Opinion	Dynasty of Many Crowns decision
Strong Blood	+40% chance of inheriting new positive Congenital Traits +400% chance of being born with new positive Congenital Traits Small Health Boost	Strengthen Bloodline decision

Permanent house modifiers

The following permanent modifiers affect all members of a House:

Modifier	Effects	Requirements
Witch Coven	+10% Fertility +10 Hostile Scheme Power +10 Hostile Scheme Resistance +0.25 Disease Resistance Health Boost	Found Witch Coven decision

Permanent county modifiers

The following permanent modifiers affect all Baronies in a County:

Modifier	Effects	Requirements
Royal Tolls	-10% Building Construction Time -10% Building Construction Gold Cost +0.5 Monthly Development	Establish Bactrian Supremacy decision
Runestone	+20 Popular Opinion	Raise a Runestone decision

Permanent character modifiers

The following permanent modifiers affect a certain character:

Modifier	Effects	Requirements
Avenger of the Martyrs	+10 Same Faith Opinion	Avenge the Battle of Tours decision
Defender of the Faith	+1 Prowess +10 Same Faith Opinion	Defenders of Dievas, Defenders of Rod or Defenders of Ukko decision
Display of Submission	+10 Same Faith Opinion	Struggle and Submission faith tenet Go on a Pilgrimage or Undertake the Hajj decision
Embraced Local Traditions	+15 Popular Opinion +15 Norse Opinion Can use the Raise a Runestone decision regardless of Faith	Have the Realm Embrace Local Tradition decision
Friends in High Places	+6 Diplomacy +4 Martial +50% Monthly Martial Lifestyle Experience	Comet Sighted Event  Gregarious trait  Reclusive trait  Hideous trait
Generosity to Mercenaries	-10% Mercenary Hire Cost	Martial lifestyle event choice
Holy Order Training	+1 Martial +1 Prowess	Child returning from a Holy Order
Imperial Vicar	+25 Head of Faith Opinion -10% Temple Holding and Building Construction Cost -10% Temple Holding and Building Construction Time	Matilda of Tuscany
Mothered Many Children	+5 General Opinion	10% chance with each birth after giving birth at least 4 times
Prophetic Visions	+1 Monthly Piety +10 Clergy Opinion	Possessed trait event choice
Respected by Mercenaries	-20% Mercenary Hire Cost	Martial lifestyle event choice
Respected Expert	+2 Prowess	Martial lifestyle event choice
Steward of the Sacred River	+1 Diplomacy +1 Learning +5 Monthly Piety +10 Theocratic Ruler of Same Faith Opinion	Take Stewardship of the Sacred River decision
The Greatest Khan	+30 Natural Dread -50% Dread Decay +20 Hostile Scheme Resistance -15 Enemy Hostile Success Chance +50 Vassal Limit	Become Greatest of Khans decision
No Raiment	+20 Attraction Opinion -1 Monthly Prestige Character does not wear clothes	Lunatic trait event choice Character nudity game rule set to Default
Broken	-2 Diplomacy -2 Martial -2 Stewardship -2 Intrigue -2 Learning -3 Prowess -25% Fertility Moderate Health Penalty	Torture event
High-King of the Seas	+10 Years Life Expectancy +30 Vassal Opinion -50% Embarkation Cost +25% Naval Speed +50% Vassal Levy Contribution	Secure the High Kingdom of the North Sea decision

Pets

Pets are character modifiers that last between 11 and 16 years and can be inherited if a character dies before the pet. Both pet modifiers unlock a  Decision to pet them and have a hidden 33% chance to save the character when a Murder Scheme is executed against him or her. There are two pet modifiers:

• Pet Dog grants +1 to  Diplomacy and  Prowess
• Pet Cat grants +1 to  Intrigue and  Learning

Both pet modifiers can be obtained in two ways. One day after getting the modifier the character will be given the option to input a name for the pet.

• At any point the character may be given a pet from a consort, friend, lover or vassal and gain the option to keep it or sell it for a minor random amount of  Gold.
• During childhood the character might encounter a pet and have the option to keep it and gain the modifier. Alternatively if the character has the Sadistic trait it can kill the pet to gain +1  Learning.

While the character has a pet modifier the following events can take place:

• A vassal plays with the pet and gains +20  Opinion
• The pet brings 2  Gold
• The pet gives a temporary  Health Boost
• The pet ruins a vassal's possessions, bringing the following options:
  • Pay the vassal and lose a moderate random amount of  Gold
  • Lose -20  Opinion with the vassal
• If there is a scheme targeting the character there is a very small chance for the pet to expose it.
• If the character has both pet modifiers it might gain an event that grants -20 Stress
• If the character has both pet modifiers the two pets might fight. Within two weeks one on the following will happen:
  • 30% chance the dog dies
  • 45% chance the cat dies
  • 15% chance both die
  • 10% chance they get along and the character gains -10 Stress

Temporary modifiers

From hunting

The following modifiers may be gained through the Call Hunt activity.

Character modifiers

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID	Notes
Poacher Training	+2 Prowess	This character has been trained by poachers to hunt.	hunt_poacher_training_modifier
Hunting Trophy	+0.5 Monthly prestige	An impressive hunting trophy hangs in this character's great hall, showing off their achievements.	modifier_hunt_hunting_trophy	There is another modifier with the same name.
Friend of Animals	+0.25 Monthly prestige +25% Stress loss	This character has an uncanny ability to handle animals.	modifier_hunt_friend_of_animal
Resisted Advances	+10 Theocratic ruler opinion (same faith)	This character has resisted the siren song of temptation.	modifier_hunt_resisted_advances
Local Guide	+2 Prowess	-	hunt_guide_local_madman_modifier
Fresh Air and Exercise	+1 Health +1 Diplomacy	This character has enjoyed rigorous exercise during their hunts.	hunt_fresh_air_and_exercise_modifier
Focused Attention	+2 Stewardship +1 Prowess	This character knows how to focus on the things that demand immediate attention.	hunt_focused_attention_modifier
Hunting Trophy	+0.25 Prestige	An impressive hunting trophy hangs in this character's great hall, showing off their achievements.	modifier_hunt_dog_trophy_modifier	There is another modifier with the same name.
Improved Prowess	+1 Prowess	This character has perform an impressive feat of prowess during their hunts.	modifier_hunt_dog_fighting_modifier
Mediator	+1 Diplomacy	This character has successfully negotiated between two people in conflict– a valuable lesson.	hunt_mediated_fight_modifier
Focused Hunting Effort	+1 Prowess	This character is very focused on the hunt	hunt_focused_effort_modifier
Practiced Field Surgery	+1 Learning	This character has some recent experience with very trying medical treatments	hunt_treated_injury_modifier
Tasted the Belt	−0.25 Health −0.5 Monthly prestige	This character is suffering from a bruised rear	hunt_tasted_the_belt_modifier
Dressed Wounds	+1.5 Disease resistance (health)	This character's wounds have been seen to in some fashion	hunt_treated_wound_modifier
Humble Honesty	+5 Direct vassal opinion	This character has spoken the truth at the detriment of themselves	hunt_chose_truth_modifier
Hunted Mystical Animal	+5 Direct vassal opinion +0.75 Monthly prestige	This character hunted, and killed, a mystical white animal	hunt_mystical_animal_modifier

County modifiers

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID
Punished Poachers	+10% County tax −30 Popular opinion	People in this County bear the burden of making up for poachers in the forests.	hunt_punished_locals_modifier
Poaching Outrage	−30 Popular opinion	This County is upset over the way it has been treated for the actions of a handful of poachers	hunt_upset_hunting_county_modifier
Killed Local	−30 Popular opinion +1 Monthly control	-	hunt_killed_local_madman_modifier
Listened to Local Concerns	+1 Monthly control	-	hunt_talked_to_madman_modifier
Peasants Denied Forest	−30 Popular opinion	The peasants of this County have been denied the right to forage in the forests.	hunt_peasants_denied_forest_modifier
Hunted Peasants	−60 Popular opinion −10% Monthly development growth	Peasants are afraid of settling in this County, due to the unspeakable things that have happened here.	hunt_peasants_hunted_modifier
Aided Peasants	+30 Popular opinion +10% Monthly development growth	The poorest people of this County have received significant charitable aid.	hunt_aided_peasants_modifier
Protected Peasants	+30 Popular opinion	The peasants of this county feel protected	hunt_protected_peasants_modifier
Disturbed Locals	−15 Popular opinion	The locals in this county just wants (sic) to be left alone	hunt_disturbed_locals_modifier

From feasting

The following modifiers may be gained through the Host Feast activity. Note that they are all character modifiers.

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID	Notes
Discussions on Strategy	+2 Martial	Discussing strategies with experienced commanders has proved fruitful for this character.	feast_strategy_discussions_modifier
Cavalry Insight	+15% Light cavalry damage +15% Light cavalry toughness	Plotting out theoretical strategies has given this character ideas for how to more efficiently use their cavalry.	feast_cavalry_insight_modifier
Heavy Infantry Insight	+15% Heavy cavalry damage +15% Heavy cavalry toughness	Plotting out theoretical strategies has given this character ideas for how to more efficiently use their heavy infantry.	feast_skirmishers_insight_modifier
Skirmisher Insight	+15% Skirmisher damage +15% Skirmisher toughness	Plotting out theoretical strategies has given this character ideas for how to more efficiently use their skirmishers.	feast_skirmishers_insight_modifier
Archers Insight	+15% Archer damage +15% Archer toughness	Plotting out theoretical strategies has given this character ideas for how to more efficiently use their archers.	feast_archers_insight_modifier
Pikemen Insight	+15% Spearmen damage +15% Spearmen toughness	Plotting out theoretical strategies has given this character ideas for how to more efficiently use their pikemen.	feast_pikemen_insight_modifier
Better Safe Than Sorry	+10 Defender advantage	This character likes to assess the situation and make sure they are prepared for all eventualities.	feast_better_safe_than_sorry_modifier	There is another modifier with the same name.
Better Safe Than Sorry	+10 Defender advantage +10 Hostile scheme resistance	This character likes to assess the situation and make sure they are prepared for all eventualities. All eventualities.	feast_overly_safe_rather_than_sorry_modifier	There is another modifier with the same name.
Silenced a Disruptive Guest	+1 Monthly prestige	-	feast_silenced_a_disruptive_guest
Bad Reaction to Food	−1 Health	-	feast_bad_reaction_to_food
Had Good Fight	+25% Stress loss	-	feast_had_good_fight_modifier
Loyal Servantry	+20% Hostile scheme resistance	-	feast_loyal_servantry_modifier
Courteous Guest	+1 Diplomacy +5 Liege opinion +5 Direct vassal opinion	This character is exceptionally courteous and considerate of their host, wherever they may be.	i_am_corteous_guest_modifier
Higher Standards of Courtesy	+1 Monthly prestige	There are certain things a noble should simply be too good for.	feast_higher_standards_modifier
Scholarly Confidence	−25% Stress gain +1 Learning	It's not hubris if it's true.	feast_scholarly_confidence_modifier
Gratifying Complaints	−25% Stress gain +25% Stress loss	It is immensely cathartic to complain when things are even slightly wrong.	feast_gratifying_complaints_modifier
Life Reaffirmed	−50% Stress gain +0.5 Health	A chance encounter with a meal at a feast has reignited this character's passion for life.	feast_life_reaffirmed_modifier
Reinvigorating Friendship	+1 Health	Spending time with those who care for us is one of the things that makes life worth living.	feast_reinvigorated_by_friend_modifier
Practiced Secrecy	+2 Intrigue +0.25 Health	Certain things require great skill to keep unnoticed.	feast_practiced_secrecy_modifier
Capable of Restraint	+1 Diplomacy +1 Learning	It is important to know when to indulge, and when to make sacrifices.	feast_showed_great_restraint_modifier
Feast Ruined by Rival	+20% Stress gain −0.25 Health	The world would have been a perfectly fine place without a certain someone.	feast_bad_form_with_rival_modifier
Had Interesting Conversation	+1 Diplomacy +1 Learning	A good talk about an interesting subject does really get the brain going.	feast_had_interesting_conversation_modifier
Fought Thirst	+0.5 Monthly prestige	To supply your guests with enough to drink is the job of any host!	feast_bought_more_drink_modifier
Ate Exquisite Food	+1 Health	To eat highly agreeable food is good for both mind and soul!	feast_good_food_modifier
Household Efforts	+5 Direct vassal opinion +10 Courtier and guest opinion	The head of this character's household is doing a stellar job of managing the relationship between guests and the court.	feast_household_efforts_modifier
Raucous Entertainment	−20% Stress gain +0.5 Health	A good laugh prolongs life, as long as you are not the butt of the joke.	feast_raucous_entertainment_modifier
Suspicious of Food	+1 Intrigue +30% Hostile scheme resistance	Once burnt, check that all food is properly cooked twice.	feast_suspicious_of_food_modifier
Public Display of Ruthlessness	+25% Dread gain −50% Dread decay	Showing a cold heart and a will of steel in front of others, this character has left an impression.	feast_display_of_ruthlessness_modifier
Bird-based Exercise	+1 Learning +1 Health	This character has invented an interesting new way of practicing endurance.	feast_bird_based_exercise_modifier
Lively Feast	−25% Stress gain +10% Light cavalry damage +10% Heavy cavalry damage	The feast doesn't truly start until the livestock joins the table.	feast_livestock_at_feast_modifier
Blew off Steam	+1 Diplomacy +0.5 Health	This character hasn't been this rested and invigorated in a long time!	feast_blew_off_steam_modifier
Hearty Diet	+1 Health	A sound meal can mend the gravest illness.	feast_hearty_diet_modifier
Obsessed With Garum	−20% Stress gain +0.5 Health	It goes with everything!	feast_obsessed_with_garum_modifier

From pilgrimage

The following modifiers may be gained through the Go on a Pilgrimage or Undertake the Hajj activities. Note that they are all character modifiers.

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID	Notes
Sympathy to Heathens	+10 Different faith opinion +10 Opinion of different faiths +10% Domain taxes (different faith)	-	pilgrimage_sympathetic_towards_faiths_modifier
Disdain for Heathens	−5 Different faith opinion −5 Opinion of different faiths +20% Levy reinforcement rate (same faith)	-	pilgrimage_disdainful_towards_faiths_modifier
Foreign Guards	+2 Prowess +5% Levy size	This character has hired foreign personal guards from distant lands	pilgrimage_foreign_guards_modifier
Divine Protection	+5% Monthly piety +1 Diplomacy per level of devotion −1 Intrigue per level of devotion	This character has safely traveled with almost no protection through foreign lands	pilgrimage_divine_protection_modifier
Varied Pilgrimage Companions	+10 Different culture opinion +10 Opinion of different cultures	This character has traveled with a wide range of different people	new_pilgrimage_companions_modifier
Got Lost	−1 Health	This character got completely lost on a pilgrimage	pilgrimage_completely_lost_modifier
Dedicated Pilgrim	+10% Monthly piety	-	dedicated_to_pilgrimage_modifier	Not to be confused with Determined Pilgrim
Theatrical Pilgrimage	+15 Theocratic ruler opinion (same faith)	This character has made sure that everyone knows how pious their pilgrimage was	showy_about_pilgrimage_modifier
Worldly Pilgrimage	+2 Diplomacy	A pilgrimage has taught this character much about the world	pilgrimage_worldly_modifier
Determined Pilgrim	+2.5% Monthly piety per knight	This character has been on a Pilgrimage while following the Armed Pilgrimages tenet.	pilgrimage_armed_pilgrimages_modifier	Requires faith to have Armed Pilgrimages tenet. Not to be confused with Dedicated Pilgrim
Poverty's Journey	−33% Holy order hire cost	This character has been on a Pilgrimage while following the Mendicant Preachers tenet.	pilgrimage_mendicant_preachers_modifier	Requires faith to have Mendicant Preachers tenet.
The Seats of Bishops	+10 Clergy opinion	This character has been on a Pilgrimage while following the Ecclesiarchy tenet.	pilgrimage_pentarchy_modifier	Requires faith to have Ecclesiarchy tenet.
In the Footsteps of My Forebears	+10 Close relative opinion	This character has been on a Pilgrimage while following the Ancestor Worship tenet.	pilgrimage_ancestor_worship_modifier	Requires faith to have Ancestor Worship tenet.
Halq	+10 Same faith opinion −10 Attraction opinion +5 Monthly piety	This character's head has been shaved clean, a sign of their recent completion of the Hajj.	hajj_halq_modifier	Only possible on Hajj. Limited to certain genders based on the faith's View on Gender doctrine:  Equal: both men and women  Male Dominated: men only  Female Dominated: women only
Met Mystic on Pilgrimage	+1 Learning	-	pilgrimage_religious_reflections_modifier
Restful Traveler	+0.25 Health −20% Stress gain	This character takes it very easy when journeying.	pilgrimage_rest_and_good_health_modifier

Religious modifiers

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID	Notes
Recent Excommunication	−10 Same faith opinion	This character has recently been excommunicated, damaging their standing in the eyes of their faith.	recent_excommunication
Excommunication Recently Lifted	−10% Monthly piety	It will take some time before the stain of this character's former excommunication fades completely.	excommunication_recently_lifted
Vow of Poverty	+2 Monthly piety +5 Clergy opinion −20% Monthly income	This character has made a sacred vow to give away much of their wealth.	vow_of_poverty_modifier
Temporal Condemnation	−5 Same faith opinion	Religious authorities have condemned this character as unsuitable to lead the faithful.	temporal_condemnation_modifier
Scorned Clergy	−20% Monthly piety −10 Religious vassal opinion	This character has publicly insulted and threatened a member of the clergy.	scorned_theocrats_modifier
Non-Believer	−20 Religious vassal opinion −1 Monthly piety	This character has been exposed as a non-believer.	known_non_believer
Ardent Dynasty	+10% Monthly prestige +15% Levy reinforcement rate (same faith)	Nobody can deny the fervor and bravery what which the members of this dynasty have distinguished themselves with time and again in war, especially when it comes to matters of faith.	dynasty_beneficiary_won_ghw
Crusading House	+5 Head of faith opinion +10% Monthly piety	When it was time to prove their devotion to the Church, the members of this House were ready to answer the call to arms and distinguish themselves in battle against the heathens.	house_beneficiary_won_ghw_crusade	For the Muslim alternative, see House of the Mujahid. For other faiths, see Holy Warriors.
House of the Mujahid	+5 Head of faith opinion +10% Monthly piety	There is no doubt about it: the spirit of the sacred struggle is alive and strong within the members of this House.	house_beneficiary_won_ghw_jihad	For the Christian alternative, see Crusading House. For other faiths, see Holy Warriors.
Holy Warriors	+5 Head of faith opinion +10% Monthly piety	Members of this House have distinguished themselves in the fight against the enemies of the Faith time and again, proving beyond doubt their zeal.	house_beneficiary_won_ghw	For the Christian alternative, see Crusading House. For the Muslim alternative, see House of the Mujahid.

False conversion modifiers

The following modifiers are related to the false conversion mechanic. Note that both of these modifiers are county modifiers.

Name	Effects	Description	Modifier ID	Notes
Suspected False Converts	−5 Popular opinion	Many communities in this county are thought to still practice their old faith in secret.	false_convert_modifier
Relieved Crypto-Religionists	+30 Popular opinion	The populace here are thankful for permission to practice their faith in the open once more.	relieved_cryptos_modifier

References

Mechanics