Summary
- Tours & Tournaments DLC adds more clothing options in CK3, including rare Papal Outfit event.
- Players can now create unique scenes with barbershop tool to showcase newly garbed characters.
- Armor evolves through centuries in CK3, including outfits inspired by real historical relics like Emperor Henry II's garments.
One of the many improvements that Crusader Kings 3 made from its predecessor Crusader Kings 2 was that characters are now more than mere portraits as they have fully fleshed-out 3D models. Since release, players have been able to don their characters in different outfits and armor in Crusader Kings 3, but with the release of the Tours & Tournaments DLC, there are now more clothing options than ever before.
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Many other outfits have been released with additional expansion packs, but now players will be able to see armor and fashion develop through the ages in their games. With a new full-screen barbershop players can also create their own scenes to better showcase their newly garbed characters.
8 Papal Outfit
Cosplay as the Catholic Head of Faith
The Papal Outfit topped off with the Papal Tiara is easily one of the best outfits in Crusader Kings 3, but for the most part, players will only see this exquisite outfit worn by the current Pope.
However, there is now one rare event that takes place at a grand tournament in which the player will have the opportunity to acquire a fake papal outfit for themselves and bishops' attire for their associates. Dressing up as the Pope is just one of the many crazy things players can do in Crusader Kings 3.
7 Carolingian High Nobility Outfit
French Fashion throughout the Middle Ages
For players starting out in the 867 bookmark or carrying on older traditions at the start of their 1066 playthrough, there are now multiple Carolingian outfits and armor, with the best arguably being the Carolingian High Nobility Outfit 1.
While there are versions for both males and females, the female version is particularly stunning, and paired with a nice cloak and royal crown players can turn their queens or empresses into early medieval fashion icons.
6 Crusader Outfit
Deus Vult!
For a game called Crusader Kings 3, it is only natural that one of the best sets of armor is the one worn by Crusaders. To go on Crusade, players starting out in 1066 will only need to wait around 30 years before one is called by the Pope.
Players wanting to capture the iconic Crusader look simply need the Crusader Outfit along with the Crusader Spangenhelm Facemask, although a simple mail coif will also serve and let the character's face be seen.
5 Byzantine War Leader Outfit
Warriors of the Roman Successor
The Byzantine Empire was a big deal for much of the Middle Ages, and finally, players can don their Byzantine characters in appropriate outfits and armor or interact with better-looking AI.
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If players are taking their empire into war in Crusader Kings 3, then the Byzantine Armor High Nobilty 1 and the Byzantine Helmet Royal together form one of the best outfits in the game.
4 Emira's Outfit
Female-specific garment of Islam
There are many luxurious, beautifully decorated outfits in Crusader Kings 3, but among the best have to be the silk garments worn by noble Muslim women such as Emiras. The Emira's Veil, in particular, is absolutely stunning.
This can then be paired with something like an Abbasid High Nobility outfit, all of which will look great when players are holding their next royal court. There are also many amazing outfits for Iberian Muslims, all of which are available with the Fate of Iberia expansion pack.
3 Tournament Knight Armor
For Honor and Glory
The armor worn at tournaments differed from the armor worn on the battlefield, with practicality sidelined for fashion. With that in mind, one of the best combinations players can wear to a tournament is the Great Helm With Torse And Mantle, along with the Coat Of Arms Face Item which acts as a crest.
The Late Medieval High Nobility Armor 1 outfit goes great with this helmet but other options work as well. Furthermore, players wishing to capture great screenshots of their gallant knights can even set them atop horses with the new barbershop tool, which builds upon the success of one of the best quality-of-life mods for Crusader Kings 3.
2 Emperor's Outfit
Illustrious outfit of the Holy Roman Empire
Elegance of the Empire is a very small DLC that comes for free when players purchase the Crusader Kings 3: Chapter 2 content pack. With this DLC, players can dress their ruler in an outfit inspired by one of Emperor Henry II's garments, along with his cloak.
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In the game, these are named Emperor's Tunic and Coronation Cloak, and the fact that they are based on real historical relics is another example of how players can learn about the Middle Ages by playing Crusader Kings 3. The Empress Cunigunde's regalia is also available to players with Elegance of the Empire and looks equally stunning.
1 Late Medieval Knight Armor
The Advanced Edition
One of the best things about the Lance update is that armor now evolves through the centuries, allowing players to arm themselves in later medieval styles.
Reminiscent of great medieval games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance this particular set is made up of the Late Medieval High Nobility Armor 2, Western Warrior Legwear, and a Bascinet With Klappvisor, which can be raised or unraised. This armor also shows off the new feature which allows coats of arms to be shown on certain outfits.
Crusader Kings 3 is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- September 1, 2020
- ESRB
- T for Teens: Drug Reference, Language, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes
- Developer(s)
- Paradox Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Paradox Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
Your legacy awaits. Choose your noble house and lead your dynasty to greatness in a Middle Ages epic that spans generations. War is but one of many tools to establish your reign, as real strategy requires expert diplomatic skill, mastery of your realm, and true cunning. Crusader Kings III continues the popular series made by Paradox Development Studio, featuring the widely acclaimed marriage of immersive grand strategy and deep, dramatic medieval roleplaying.
Take command of your house and expand your dynasty through a meticulously researched Middle Ages. Begin in 867 or 1066 and claim lands, titles, and vassals to secure a realm worthy of your royal blood. Your death is only a footnote as your lineage continues with new playable heirs, either planned… or not.
Discover a sprawling simulated world teeming with peasants and knights, courtiers, spies, knaves and jesters, and secret love affairs. An extensive cast of historical characters can be romanced, betrayed, executed, or subtly influenced.
Explore a vast medieval map stretching from the snowswept Nordic lands to the Horn of Africa, and the British Isles in the west to the exotic riches of Burma in the east. Claim, conquer, and rule thousands of unique counties, duchies, kingdoms, and empires.
- Engine
- Clausewitz Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Crusader Kings
- Platform(s)
- PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Grand Strategy
- How Long To Beat
- 70 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
- File Size Xbox Series
- 11 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
