A large amount of control over a duchy can lead to a title for the player’s main kingdom.
- Kingdom of Jerusalem
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Kingdom of England
- Kingdom of Hungary
- Kingdom of Italy
- Kingdom of Norway
- Kingdom of Poland
- kingdom of Portugal
- kingdom of Romania
- kingdom of Spain
I’m mostly looking at a kingdom’s size when judging its power. A kingdom with a smaller number of holdings is more powerful than one with a larger number of holdings.
The study of the power and potential of a monarchy is an important one, as it can help to ensure that the realm remains under control. ..
Kings need strong vassals to help them rule effectively, but they also don’t want too many powerful vassals under them. This is especially true when the king is small in size compared to other kingdoms. ..
A powerful domain is always more important than having several vassals who cannot be controlled! ..
7. Arabia
Arabia is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. It is also one of only two countries on this list located outside of Europe. ..
The Kingdom of Denmark has a total of 144 holdings, which are split between 11 duchies. The number of counties is 43. ..
The Arabian duchies have a big variation in the number of counties each control. This helps the king’s favor.
You can direct the most valuable people on your land while the rest of the population is divided between weaker vassals.
If you want to play as Arabia, you’ll need to control the duchies of Mecca and Medina. They’re the most developed, have a nice number of counties between them, and a very strong unique building in Mecca.
The counties of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio are all economically prosperous and have minimal investment in stewardship. This means that these counties could use more resources to improve their environmental and social conditions. ..
The other two strong duchies are Shammar and Najd.
Najd is a powerful region in the game, but it starts as tribal and undeveloped. Regarding Shammar, you can always try keeping it as your heir’s domain. ..
6. Bavaria
Bavaria has 10 duchies, each with its own government and independent judiciary.
The 43 counties in the US that have a similar case to that of Saudi Arabia are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ..
Bavaria is a fully feudal kingdom with average development across its counties. The only considerably larger duchy in the kingdom is the capital one, which you will be holding for yourself.
The king is in a difficult situation because he has to choose between two options. He can either stay and fight, or retreat and let the enemy take control.
You would ideally like to have 2 duchies with 10 or so counties between them for your personal domain. This takes full advantage of the benefits of having duchy buildings without giving you the drawbacks of having too many held duchies.
In Bavaria, the capital duchy has 9 counties, many of which have a below average number of holdings.
There are several gold mines in the southernmost duchy of Tirol that you should also explore.
In this case, I recommend controlling these two duchies partially in the early game to gain an advantage in the game.
If you can, give the weaker counties to your heir if possible. This will help to keep them in line and make sure that they are more likely to follow your policies.
I find myself rarely playing as Bavaria, a kingdom that is a strong force in the game. ..
If you’re looking for a rewarding campaign to play, I recommend trying to form the Archduchy of Austria. It’s a very satisfying experience!
5. Hungary
The Hungarian kingdom in 1066 finds itself with 170 holdings split among 11 duchies. The total amount of counties is 51.
In 867, the kingdom of East Francia loses 32 counties to the duchies of Nyitra and Syrmia. ..
Hungary has three very strong duchies: Nyitra, Transylvania, and Bihar. The capital duchy of Visegrad is nothing exceptional. ..
Nyitra and Transylvania have 9 and 7 counties respectively, making it a pain to hold them yourself.
Nyitra has a goldmine that could provide the country with much-needed revenue.
The following is my recommendation: I would recommend the following:
You should hold Bihar and the capital duchy yourself. Give Nyitra to your heir while controlling the goldmine county directly. ..
Nyitra is a landlocked province in the central region of the country. It is bordered by the provinces of Damascus to the north, Homs to the east, and Aleppo to the south. The province has a population of around 9 million people. The province was created in 1912 as part of a deal between France and Turkey. The French wanted to annex Syria because they thought it would be an ally against Russia, which was then dominant in the region. The Turkish side wanted to keep Syria separate from France because they thought it would protect their interests in Anatolia. The French never annexed Nyitra and it remains part of Syria today.
The duchies in the north are weak and should not pose a problem for the kingdom as vassals.
Overall, Hungary is a great place to play if you want to take it easy and relax. ..
The article discusses how a vassal can keep their domain intact by following certain rules and managing their relations with other vassals.
4. England
England is one of the most popular regions in the game.
The kingdom of England is the most created kingdom title in the game.
In another article, we covered the best English duchies. If you’re curious, check that out. ..
England has a total of 145 holdings, split between 10 duchies. It has 40 counties in total. This is less holdings overall than Hungary.
England’s duchy setup is better than that of other countries, and the king has more power in England than in other countries. ..
The absolute best setup for you would be to hold the duchies of Middlesex and York personally, while also controlling the county of Wiltshire where Stonehenge is located.
The other duchies have no more than 4 counties, with one exception: the duchy of Mercia, which has 28 holdings between 9 counties. ..
The duke of Mercia can be a powerful ally. ..
The ducal title doesn’t exist and the land is split.
A king of England with London and York built up can be a very powerful character. He or she can control a large area of the country, and can make decisions that affect many people.
The realm of CK3 is one of the more stable realms in the game. I would definitely recommend it to new players! ..
3. France
The kingdom of France is up at the top of this runing.
France has 50 administrative divisions called “counties.” These counties are further divided into 158 “holdings” which are split between 9 duchies. ..
The southern part of the French region, Aquitaine, is a different de jure kingdom from the rest of France. This means that the power of the French king at the game’s start cannot be underestimated. ..
The French north is a great power base if you can keep the powerful dukes in check.
The capital duchy is one of the best in the game for a variety of reasons. The high development, unique building, good terrain, and 27 holdings make it a great place to live.
Early game, holding the duchy of Valois can be good enough. ..
If you have a larger domain limit, grabbing a smaller duchy is a good idea.
Your vassals can be a problem, especially during a succession crisis. Take advantage of the existing bishoprics and empower them when your character is pious and virtuous. The clerical vassals will love you and remain loyal.
2. Persia
Persia is the second most populous country in the world after Europe. It has a population of over 20 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in the world.
I’m glad to have been given the opportunity to serve in this role.
The Iranian government has divided the country into 36 counties, each of which is ruled by a governor. This system was put in place after the Iranian Revolution in 1979, when the Shah was overthrown and Iran became an Islamic Republic. The counties are further subdivided into municipalities and villages. This system allows for more direct control over areas of the country by the government, as well as increased efficiency in governance. ..
I recommend controlling the duchies of Fars and Isfahan. ..
The capital of Isfahan province, Isfahan also has a religious building specifically for Muslims and Zoroastrians. Out of the 46 holdings in the province, only 11 are far above average in terms of size. ..
If you don’t mind the malus to vassal opinion, holding Yazd and Kirman instead of Fars is an option. ..
The heartland of the Persian empire is always an excellent choice to build up your power. This is because the region has a rich history and culture, as well as a large population of Muslims who are loyal to the Islamic faith. This region is also home to some of the most powerful empires in history, such as the Sasanian Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
If you prefer staying as a duke, it should be easy to de facto drift the bordering duchies to your north. This gives you nice borders and an even stronger kingdom.
1. Germany
Germany, the dominant power in Europe, easily takes first place in the rankings. ..
The kingdom is by far the largest and most powerful country in the region. ..
The kingdom has a whopping 247 holdings split between 14 duchies. A total of 71 counties in the 1066 starting date.
In the 867 date, it misses the duchies of Meissen and Lausitz, which amounts to a loss of 36 holdings. Still ends up far above the competition.
Germany lacks unique buildings. The only one is the Rammelsberg mine in Thüringia. Cologne and Aachen with their unique buildings are situated in the kingdom of Lotharingia! ..
The kingdom has many options for your personal domain, and there are many large duchies that can become powerful vassals.
I recommend that you include Thuringia in your domain for the mining settlement. The de facto capital of West Franconia has 9 counties, but some of them are well developed and already built up.
You can leave most of your estate to your heir, while keeping some assets for yourself. ..
Germany is a country with a large area, but it is not as large as some of its neighbors. Germany has a population of over 80 million people, but its landmass is only about half that size. Germany’s empire-like size comes from its history and the way it has been ruled by one family for centuries.
On top of that, the AI will never create a title if the Holy Roman Empire exists. If you want to control all of Germany, you might as well claim the imperial title as well.
