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Découvrez comment gagner en légitimité dans Crusader Kings 3 avec cet excellent guide explicatif détaillé.

La mise à jour « Scythe » pour Crusader Kings 3 a introduit une nouvelle mécanique appelée Légitimité, qui évalue l'acceptation par le public de l'autorité d'un dirigeant. La légitimité d'un dirigeant est influencée par des facteurs tels que le succès des campagnes militaires, les initiatives sociales, l'opinion publique et le respect des normes culturelles. À l'inverse, les guerres ratées, les épidémies généralisées, les difficultés économiques et les politiques impopulaires peuvent éroder la légitimité.

L'importance de la légitimité varie en fonction du rang du dirigeant. Alors que les comtes et les ducs ont besoin d'une légitimité minimale pour maintenir leur autorité, les monarques puissants ont besoin d'un soutien public substantiel pour gouverner efficacement leur royaume. Dans Crusader Kings 3, une faible légitimité peut entraver diverses actions, rendant difficile la promulgation de lois, la collecte des impôts, le maintien de l'ordre et l'expansion du territoire. De plus, une faible légitimité peut rendre un dirigeant vulnérable aux rébellions, aux complots et aux invasions étrangères.

D'un autre côté, une légitimité élevée peut procurer des avantages considérables, en accordant aux dirigeants une plus grande autorité et une plus grande influence. Avec une légitimité élevée, les dirigeants peuvent plus facilement promulguer des lois, collecter des impôts, maintenir l'ordre et étendre leur territoire. Ils peuvent également nommer des vassaux fidèles à des postes clés, réprimer des rébellions et forger des alliances avec d'autres dirigeants. En outre, une légitimité élevée peut améliorer le prestige et la réputation d'un dirigeant, le rendant plus respecté par les autres dirigeants et le grand public.

La légitimité est un mécanisme dynamique qui peut fluctuer tout au long du règne d'un dirigeant. Les dirigeants doivent constamment s'efforcer de maintenir ou d'accroître leur légitimité grâce à une gouvernance avisée, à des politiques efficaces et à des relations publiques efficaces. Négliger la légitimité peut conduire à l'instabilité, aux troubles et, en fin de compte, à la chute de la dynastie d'un dirigeant.

Crusader Kings 3: Comment gagner en légitimité

Vérifier la légitimité de votre dirigeant

Pour voir le niveau de légitimité actuel de votre dirigeant, passez simplement votre curseur sur l'icône en forme de tête couronnée située dans le coin inférieur gauche de votre écran. Cette icône n'ouvre pas de menu, mais affiche votre niveau de légitimité.

Niveaux et exigences de légitimité

La barre de légitimité comporte toujours cinq niveaux: Aspirant, Respecté, Renommé, Véritable et Ordonné. Les points de légitimité exacts requis pour atteindre chaque niveau dépendent de plusieurs facteurs, notamment:

• Pouvoir et loyauté des vassaux : les vassaux puissants qui ne vous aiment pas ont besoin de plus de légitimité. Les membres de la famille et les nobles que vous autonomisez personnellement ont besoin de moins de légitimité.
• Titres de jure : Plus de vassaux avec des titres de jure augmentent la légitimité, tandis que ceux avec des titres étrangers la diminuent.
• Loyauté à la dynastie : les maisons vassales qui ont servi votre dynastie plus longtemps nécessitent moins de légitimité.
• Ruler Rank and Cultural Era: Kings and emperors need more Legitimacy than counts and dukes. Additionally, your ruler's rank and cultural era influence Legitimacy requirements.

Maximum Legitimacy

The highest Legitimacy level any ruler needs to meet is "True." This means that every ruler can benefit from the bonuses associated with "Ordained," the highest level.

Legitimacy Bonuses and Penalties

Crusader Kings 3 applies various bonuses and penalties based on your ruler's Legitimacy level compared to the expected level. These bonuses and penalties can significantly impact your realm's stability and prosperity.

High Legitimacy Benefits:

• Reduced vassal discontent: High Legitimacy can help prevent vassals from rebelling or demanding concessions.
• Increased diplomatic influence: Legitimate rulers are more respected by other nations and have greater diplomatic leverage.
• Improved succession stability: A high Legitimacy level can help ensure a smooth transition of power after your ruler's death.

Low Legitimacy Consequences:

• Increased vassal discontent: Low Legitimacy can lead to increased unrest among your vassals, making it more difficult to maintain control of your realm.
• Decreased diplomatic influence: Other nations may be less willing to form alliances or trade agreements with a ruler with low Legitimacy.
• Increased risk of succession crises: A low Legitimacy level can make it more likely for rival claimants to challenge your succession.

Strategies for Increasing Legitimacy

To increase your ruler's Legitimacy, consider the following strategies:

• Strengthening your dynasty: Marry your ruler to members of powerful and respected dynasties.
• Empowering loyal vassals: Grant favors and rewards to vassals who are loyal to your dynasty.
• Expanding your de jure territory: Conquer or inherit lands that are part of your de jure titles.
• Avoiding unnecessary wars: Engage in wars only when they are necessary and can be won decisively.
• Managing your vassals effectively: Maintain a balance of power among your vassals to prevent any individual from becoming too powerful.

Short Reign Duration:

• Level 1: Offers a minor reduction in reign duration, accompanied by small bonuses to popular opinion, marriage and alliance acceptance, and a slight discount on personal claim casus belli.
• Level 2: A moderate reduction in reign duration is coupled with more substantial benefits, including a regular discount on personal claim casus belli, small bonuses to marriage and alliance acceptance, a slight reduction in the likelihood of claimant factions forming, a slight discount on scales of power swings, and a reduction in the number of counties required to create titles.
• Level 3: A significant reduction in reign duration is accompanied by significant benefits, such as a large discount on personal claim casus belli, moderate bonuses to marriages, alliances, claimant factions, scales of power swings, and counties required. However, this level also introduces major drawbacks, including a reduction in renown and penalties to alliances and claimant factions.
• Level 4: An extreme reduction in reign duration is paired with maximum benefits, including large bonuses to claim casus belli, marriages, alliances, claimant factions, scales of power swings, and counties required. However, this level also comes with extreme drawbacks, such as a significant loss of renown, penalties to vassalizations, marriages, alliances, claimant factions, and scales of power swings, and a potential for increased instability.

Legitimacy and its Impact on Rulership

A ruler's Legitimacy level significantly influences their ability to maintain control and expand their territory. High-ranking rulers with Legitimacy exceeding their expected level receive a substantial bonus to their Vassalization attempts, allowing them to more easily incorporate new lands and subjects into their domain. Conversely, rulers with Legitimacy below expectations face significant penalties, making it difficult to assert authority and maintain stability.

Factors Affecting Legitimacy

A ruler's initial Legitimacy is determined by a complex interplay of various factors, including:

• Birthright: The circumstances of a ruler's birth, such as being a legitimate heir, a bastard, or born in the purple, can have a profound impact on their Legitimacy.
• Congenital Traits: Physical attributes, like beauty or deformity, can influence public perception and, consequently, a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Dynasty Splendor: The overall prestige and reputation of a ruler's dynasty can enhance or diminish their Legitimacy.
• Personal Attributes: A ruler's personal qualities, such as their diplomacy skill and traits like Just and Diplomat, can significantly affect their ability to build relationships and maintain public support.
• Court Grandeur: The opulence and splendor of a ruler's court can contribute to their Legitimacy by demonstrating their power and authority.
• Cultural and Religious Factors: Adherence to cultural and religious norms, particularly in relation to gender roles and traditions, can impact a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Previous Ruler: The Legitimacy of the previous ruler can influence the perception of their successor.
• Succession Changes: Recent modifications to succession laws can create uncertainty and potentially undermine a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Age: A ruler's age can affect their perceived maturity, experience, and ability to lead.
• Dynastic Connection: The relationship between a ruler and their predecessor, such as being a direct descendant or a distant relative, can influence their Legitimacy.

Increasing and Decreasing Legitimacy

A ruler's Legitimacy is not static and can fluctuate based on their actions and random events:

Actions that increase Legitimacy:

• Releasing prisoners without demands: Demonstrating mercy and generosity can enhance a ruler's reputation and Legitimacy.
• Winning wars: Military victories can bolster a ruler's authority and increase their Legitimacy.
• Creating titles: Granting titles to loyal vassals can strengthen their loyalty and increase their support for the ruler.
• Hosting events: Organizing feasts, hunts, pilgrimages, and other social events can help a ruler connect with their subjects and build goodwill.

Actions that decrease Legitimacy:

• Capture: Being captured by enemies can damage a ruler's reputation and undermine their Legitimacy.
• Losing wars: Military defeats can erode a ruler's authority and weaken their Legitimacy.
• Losing titles: Revoking titles or losing them through rebellion can alienate vassals and diminish a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Yielding to faction demands: Succumbing to the demands of powerful factions can weaken a ruler's authority and damage their Legitimacy.
• Plagues affecting personal domains: Natural disasters, such as plagues, can be seen as a sign of divine displeasure and can harm a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Inaction during plagues: Failing to address the needs of their subjects during a crisis can further damage a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Tyrannical actions: Oppressing subjects, abusing power, or violating laws can alienate the population and undermine a ruler's Legitimacy.
• Failed schemes: Foiled attempts to manipulate or deceive others can expose a ruler's weaknesses and damage their reputation.
• Publicly exposed secrets: Scandals or embarrassing revelations can tarnish a ruler's image and reduce their Legitimacy.
• Excommunication: Religious condemnation can alienate a ruler's subjects and damage their Legitimacy, particularly in societies with strong religious influence.
• Marrying outside the nobility: Marrying a commoner or someone from a rival dynasty can challenge a ruler's legitimacy and alienate their noble supporters.
• Disinheriting dynasty members: Denying inheritance rights to family members can create resentment and division within the dynasty, potentially undermining a ruler's Legitimacy.

Legitimacy Levels and Game Progression

The amount of Legitimacy required to change levels increases as a ruler progresses through the game. This makes it more challenging to improve Legitimacy in later stages but also less vulnerable to negative events. As a result, Legitimacy tends to be more volatile in early-game tribal nations compared to large, late-Medieval empires.

We hope that the information detailed here on How to Gain Legitimacy in Crusader Kings 3 has been very useful for your enjoyment and progress in this interesting and active game.