Console Commands

Console Commands are codes that you can input into the Console Window. The Console Window is a special window that is accessed in non-ironman games (NOTE: YOU CAN’T EARN ACHIEVEMENTS & USE CONSOLE COMMANDS) while in debug mode by pressing Shift+2, ALT+2+1 or Shift+3 (varies based upon keyboard layout). For QWERTY keyboards the key is `. Otherwise, Shift+ALT+C may work if the combinations above did not.

Now that you have access to the Console Window and Debug Mode there are a few things to know before getting started in this mode. Of course if you are familiar just keep scrolling.

  1. You will not earn achievements while in Debug Mode.
  2. The way you enable Debug Mode varies from system (Windows vs Linux) and if you are accessing Crusader Kings 3 from Steam, Without Steam or through Xbox Game Pass.
  3. Make sure to disable Debug Mode to reactivate your achievement system.

Characters

The below table shows how values are shown for characters in Debug Mode:

NameDescription
IDThe character’s ID. Used to reference them in events and console commands.
Historical ID
FertilityThe character’s fertility as a percentage.
HealthThe character’s health as a number. Values are provided with one decimal place.
StressThe amount of stress the character has.
Base Weight, Target Weight, & Current WeightRelated to the weight mechanic.

Cheats / Console Commands

CommandEffectParametersExample
ageAdds [amount] of age to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]age 30
add_claim
Adds a pressed claim on [ title id ] to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[ title id ] [character id]add_claim e_hre
add_doctrineAdds [doctrine id] to [faith id], if no faith is specified then the player character’s faith. Pressing tab reveals all doctrine IDs.[doctrine id] [faith id]add_doctrine doctrine_ pluralism_ fundamentalist catholic
add_dreadAdds [amount] of dread to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]add_dread 50
add_maaAdds [regiment id] of of men-at-arms to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Pressing tab reveals all regiment IDs.[regiment id] [character id]add_maa bowmen
add_perkAdds [perk id] to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Pressing tab reveals all perk IDs.[perk id] [character id]add_perk thoughtful_perk
add_pietyAdds [amount] of piety to the player character. Negative values lower it. Default 1000.[amount]add_piety 5000
add_prestigeAdds [amount] of prestige to the player character. Negative values lower it. Default 1000.[amount]add_prestige 16000
add_realm_lawPasses [law id] to the realm of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s realm. Pressing tab reveals all law IDs.[law id] [character id]add_realm_law crown_authority_3
add_realm_law_skip_effectsAdds [law id] to the realm of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s realm. Pressing tab reveals all law IDs.[law id] [character id]add_realm_law_skip_effects crown_authority_3
add_relationAdds [relation id] between [character id] and [character id], if only one character is specified then between the player character and them.[relation id] [character id]
add_relation friend 1234
add_secret
Adds [secret id] to the player character. Pressing tab reveals all secret IDs.
[secret id]add_secret secret_witch
add_stress
Adds [amount] of stress to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.
[amount] [character id]add_stress 25
add_title_lawAdds [succession law id] to [title id]. (Developers Only!)[title id] [law id]add_title_law e_hre feudal_elective_succession_law
add_traitAdds [ trait id ] to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[ trait id ] [character id]add_trait witch
add_lifestyle_xp_all
Adds [amount] of experience to all lifestyles of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.
[amount] [character id]add_lifestyle_xp_all 1500
add_diplomacy_lifestyle_xpAdds [amount] of diplomacy lifestyle experience to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.[amount] [character id]
add_diplomacy_lifestyle_xp 1500
add_martial_lifestyle_xpAdds [amount] of martial lifestyle experience to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.[amount] [character id]add_martial_lifestyle_xp 1500
add_stewardship_lifestyle_xpAdds [amount] of stewardship lifestyle experience to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.[amount] [character id]add_stewardship_lifestyle_xp 1500
add_intrigue_lifestyle_xpAdds [amount] of intrigue lifestyle experience to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.[amount] [character id]add_intrigue_lifestyle_xp 1500
add_learning_lifestyle_xpAdds [amount] of learning lifestyle experience to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Default 1000.[amount] [character id]add_learning_lifestyle_xp 1500
change_culture
Changes the culture of [county id] to [culture id].
[county id] [culture id]
change_culture 496 swedish
change_development_levelAdds [amount] of development to [county id], if no county is specified then the player character’s capital. Negative values lower it.[amount] [county id]change_development_level 100 496
change_fervorAdds [amount] of fervor to [faith id], if no faith is specified then the player character’s faith. Negative values lower it. Default 10.[amount] [faith id]change_fervor 100 catholic
change_diplomacyAdds [amount] of diplomacy skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]change_diplomacy 15
change_martialAdds [amount] of martial skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]change_martial 15
change_stewardshipAdds [amount] of stewardship skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]change_stewardship 15
change_intrigueAdds [amount] of intrigue skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]change_intrigue 15
change_learningAdds [amount] of learning skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.change_learning 15
change_prowessAdds [amount] of prowess skill to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Negative values lower it.[amount] [character id]change_prowess 15
clear_character_modifiersRemoves all character modifiers from [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[character id]
clear_character_modifiers
clear_title_lawsRemoves all title succession laws from [title id].[title id]clear_title_laws e_hre
clear_traits
Removes all traits from [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[character id]clear_traits
discover_all_erasDiscovers all innovations for the culture of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s.[character id]discover_all_eras all [character id] ( if use the character id should pass the all before)
discover_era
Discovers [era id] and all its innovations for the player character’s culture. Pressing tab reveals all era IDs. Default current era.
[era id]discover_era culture_era_early_medieval
discover_fascinationDiscovers the current fascination for the culture of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s.[character id]discover_fascination
discover_innovationDiscovers [innovation id] for the culture of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s. Pressing tab reveals all innovation IDs.[innovation id] [character id]discover_innovation innovation_motte
dynasty_prestigeAdds [amount] of renown to [dynasty id], if no dynasty is specified then the player character’s dynasty. Negative values lower it. Default 1000.[amount] [dynasty id]
dynasty_prestige 100000
end_schemesAll schemes targeting the player character are abandoned.Noneend_schemes
eventTriggers [event id].[event id]event lifestyle_nicknames.0001
gain_all_dynasty_perksBuys all dynasty legacies for the dynasty of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s.[character id]
gain_all_dynasty_perks
gain_all_perksGives all lifestyle perks to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[character id]gain_all_perks
give_titleGives [title id] to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[title id] [character id]give_title e_hre
gold
Adds [amount] of gold to the player character. Negative values lower it. Default 1000.
[amount]gold 500
instabuildHoldings and buildings in the player character’s domain are finished in a day. Entering it again disables it.None
instabuild
instant_birthPregnancies last a day. Entering it again disables it.Noneinstant_birth
join_eraEnters [ era id ] for the culture of [character id], if no character is specified then the player character’s. Pressing tab reveals all era IDs.[ era id ]join_era culture_era_high_medieval
killKills [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[character id]kill
know_schemesDiscovers all schemes targeting the player character.None
know_schemes
merge_cultureChanges the culture of all counties of [culture id] to [culture id].[culture id] [culture id]
merge_culture greek swedish
pregnancyImpregnates female [character id] with father [character id], if no character is specified then an unknown father.[character id] [character id]pregnancy 1234
remove_doctrineRemoves [doctrine id] from [faith id], if no faith is specified then the player character’s faith. Pressing tab reveals all doctrine IDs.[doctrine id] [faith id]remove_doctrine doctrine_pluralism_righteous catholic
remove_nick
Removes the current nickname from [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[character id]remove_nick0
remove_relation
Removes [relation id] between [character id] and [character id], if only one character is specified then between the player character and them.
[relation id] [character id]remove_relation friend 1234
remove_trait
Removes [trait id] from [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Pressing tab reveals all trait IDs.

[trait id] [character id]
remove_trait witch
set_cultureChanges the culture to [culture id] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Pressing tab reveals all culture IDs.[culture id] [character id]set_culture swedish
set_dreadSets the dread to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]set_dread 100
set_faithChanges the faith to [faith id] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character. Pressing tab reveals all faith IDs.
[faith id] [character id]
set_faith catholic
set_focusSets the focus to [focus id] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[focus id] [character id]set_focus diplomacy_majesty_focus
set_nick
Gives [ nickname id ] to [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[ nickname id ] [character id]set_nick nick_the_lazy
set_sexualityChanges the sexual orientation to [sexuality id] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[sexuality id] [character id]set_sexuality bisexual
set_stressSets the stress to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]set_stress 0
set_diplomacySets the diplomacy skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]set_diplomacy 15
set_martial
Sets the martial skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[amount] [character id]set_martial 15
set_stewardshipSets the stewardship skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]set_stewardship 16
set_intrigueSets the intrigue skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]
set_intrigue 15
set_learning
Sets the learning skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.
[amount] [character id]set_learning 15
set_prowessSets the prowess skill to [amount] for [character id], if no character is specified then the player character.[amount] [character id]set_prowess 15
yesmenAI characters accept all proposals. Entering it again disables it.Noneyesmen

Testing Commands

Additionally there are console commands that are specific to testing and are used by developers, beta testers, or mod testing.

CommandEffectParametersExample
clearClears console history.Noneclear
effectExecutes a scripted effect.[effect script]effect test
faction_spawn
Spawns [faction type] if there are valid counties or courtiers to create it.
[faction type]faction_spawn peasant_faction
generate_cadet_coa
Generates a new coat of arms for the player character’s house.
Nonegenerate_cadet_coa
helpPrints the description of [command], if empty lists all console commands.[command]
help help
instamoveArmies move one barony per day. (Affects AI as well as the player)
None
instamove
map_editorOpens the map editor.Nonemap_editor
nomenAI characters refuse all proposals. Entering it again disables it.
None
nomen
observe
Enters observer mode.
Noneobserve
play
Switches character to [character id].

[character id]
play 1234
portrait_editorOpens the portrait editor.
None

portrait_editor
run
Executes the commands in [file name]. The txt file must be placed in Documents/Paradox Interactive/Crusader Kings III/run.

None
run test.txt
set_is_ai
Allows the AI to control [character id].

[character id]
set_is_ai 1234
set_is_playerDisallows the AI to control [character id].[character id]
set_is_player 1234