See also: Ruler

AI personalities

Rulers of AI nations will have personalities that determine how they act. The particular personality assigned to each ruler is strongly correlated with the category of their highest skill, with administrative, diplomatic, and military skill leading to administrator, diplomat, and militaristic personalities respectively. Knowledge of this can help players predict the personality of an upcoming heir.

The ruler personality types are as follows:

• Administrator: They will seek to improve their economy by any means available, but are less prone towards war unless it furthers their trade interests.
• Balanced: They will try to strike a balance between war, diplomacy and trade, and cannot be counted on to behave in any one particular way.
• Colonialist: Their interests lie in overseas expansion and they will prefer to maintain good relations with their neighbors at home.
• Diplomat: They will seek out powerful friends and attempt to expand diplomatically, but are far less likely to go to war unless they are reclaiming lost territory.

Diplomatic rulers will try to maintain good relations with neighbors, and their diplomats will be preoccupied with improving relations rather than fabricating claims on their neighbors. They will try to expand through diplomatic vassalization if possible, often breaking alliances with larger nations just to free up relation slots for that purpose. The strong desire for peace even gives them a much higher tolerance for other nations that hold their core provinces. Alliances between great powers are frequently due to the actions of diplomatic rulers.

• Militarist: They will seek to expand aggressively at the expense of their neighbors and are far more likely to go to war.

Militarist rulers will relentlessly fabricate claims on neighboring provinces and launch wars of conquest. They prefer to ally countries with strong militaries that can aid them in war. They are more likely to hold the wants your provinces negative opinion on other nations, both in terms of the number of provinces desired and the magnitude of the negative opinion. Even when negotiating peace deals, they will be inclined to demand more from their opponents, and will frequently accumulate large amounts of aggressive expansion as a result of this.

Ruler personalities

Rulers, including heirs and consorts, gain character traits that grant bonuses or penalties as well as determine AI behavior. These traits can also influence events by adding trait specific options. Only the traits of the current ruler affect the nation.

The first trait is received upon reaching adulthood at the age of 15, the second after actively ruling for 10 years, and the third after ruling for an additional 15 years. A timer-chart shows the time left for the next trait to appear (if there is one).

Notes: A player can assign some traits while designing a custom nation without entirely fulfilling some of the minor prerequisites, thereby bypassing them.

Positive traits

Trait	Effect	AI ruler would	Prerequisites & weight modifiers	Type
Just This ruler is Just. Due to a keen understanding of the many laws and customs of his realm our subjects trust us to rule rightfully and justly.	−2 national unrest	prefer to pick on someone their own size. start fair wars. 0.50× declare wars (weaker targets)	Cruel Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+2
Righteous This ruler is Righteous. Our people will be less likely to question our authority as they know that a righteous ruler always has their best interest in mind.	+1.0 yearly legitimacy +0.5 yearly republican tradition	start fair wars. 0.75× declare wars (weaker targets)	is a monarchy or a republic Celestial Empire tribal native Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill 1× (Ruler) Is a new dynasty		+2
Tolerant This ruler is Tolerant. Religious minorities will thrive during our regime.	+1 tolerance of heretics +1 tolerance of heathens	be more likely to ally heretics. +10 heretic ally acceptance be more likely to ally heathens. +20 heathen ally acceptance	Free Thinker Zealot Pious Religious idea group owns a province with non-state religion or has a neighbor with different religion Modifiers 1× State religion is not the dominant religion 1× Has unlocked Humanist idea group		+2
Kind-Hearted This ruler is Kind-Hearted. A great interest in the common men and women of the realm has made our ruler well-loved and our country more resistant to harsh times in general and the ravages of war in particular.	−0.05 monthly war exhaustion	send gifts more often. +65% gift sending chance be more likely to join an alliance. +10 alliance acceptance	Cruel Malevolent		+5
Free Thinker This ruler is a Free Thinker. Unbound by strict doctrines our ruler encourages everyone to try new things and reason freely about where to take our great country in the future.	−5% idea cost	do more Knowledge Sharing	Careful Tolerant Zealot Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× At least 6 military skill		+2
Well Connected This ruler is Well Connected. Our court and cabinet benefits from the wide network among the great minds of this era of our ruler.	−20% advisor cost	Other AI are more likely to help them indirectly. 2× other AI help us	Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a foreigner 1× At least 5 royal marriages		+2
Calm This ruler is Calm. By never losing temper or face our ruler will both inspire by example and be able to take well-thought-through decisions, allowing us to recover more quickly from any crisis the world might throw at us.	−10% stability cost	be less likely to start wars. 0.50× declare wars 0.75× declare wars (weaker targets)	Modifiers 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is not a general		+2
Careful This ruler is Careful. By carefully navigating around the various unspoken rules in interstate relations our monarch is able to lessen the impact of our actual transgressions.	−10% aggressive expansion impact	overestimate enemy strength. 1.2× enemy strength start onesided wars. 0.4× declare wars	Bold Fighter Free Thinker Naive Enthusiast Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+5
Secretive This ruler is Secretive. A natural instinct to keep doors closed and letters encrypted trickles down and will make our entire government harder to infiltrate for our enemies.	+20% foreign spy detection	prefer to use condottieri.	Loose Lips Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Intricate Webweaver This ruler is an Intricate Web-Weaver. Constantly hatching new plots our ruler is able to personally take on a great part of the responsibility for foreign intelligence.	+30% spy network construction	prefer to use condottieri.	Loose Lips At least 3 administrative skill Knowledge of any other existing nation Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Fertile This ruler is Fertile. Due to the natural predisposition of our ruler to have many children we are at little risk to be without an heir for long.	+50% chance of new heir	be more likely to marry. +20 royal marriage acceptance	Infertile is a monarchy using heir mechanics Ottoman Government ‘Statists vs Monarchists’ mechanics Is less than 35 years old		+2
Well Advised This ruler is Well-Advised. Always ready to listen to the wise council of others our ruler attracts a greater number of people to our court and cabinet.	+1 possible advisor	start onesided wars. 0.6× declare wars	Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Benevolent This ruler is Benevolent. Being seen as wanting to do good is a great asset when it comes to keeping our subjects calm.	−5% liberty desire in subjects	send gifts more often. +25% Gift sending chance	Malevolent At least 3 diplomatic skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× Has at least 2 vassals		+2
Zealot This ruler is a Zealot. Being fanatically devoted to the true faith allows our ruler to inspire more people to convert and join the state religion.	+1% missionary strength	desire neighboring heretic land desire neighboring heathen land be less likely to ally heretics. −1000 heretic ally acceptance be less likely to ally heathens. −1000 heathen ally acceptance be outright hostile to other religions. 2× declare wars on other religions	Free Thinker Indulgent Tolerant Sinner Humanist idea group Modifiers 0.5× If national religion is dominant, but a state province has a different religion 1× Has at least 2 missionaries 1× Borders a religious enemy 1× Is Defender of the Faith		+2
Pious This ruler is Pious. Religiously devoted, spiritual and religious our ruler ensures that our state will not lose its course and inspire confidence in our faith.	+1 yearly devotion	use Excommunicate a lot more if they are the Pope. be less likely to ally heretics. −30 heretic ally acceptance be outright hostile to other religions. 1.5× declare wars on other religions	Indulgent Sinner Tolerant Consort Is a theocracy Modifiers 1× National religion is the dominant religion		+2
Lawgiver This ruler is a Lawgiver. Legislation is what builds up and unites a realm. Our ruler is intent on reducing the hundreds of laws and customs of the various part of our realm to create a more centralized and just set of laws.	−0.05 monthly autonomy change	be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	At least 3 administrative skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+5
Midas Touched This ruler is Midas-Touched. The talent to make every project profitable is a great asset to the ruler of a country. Our state coffers shall never want for money as long as our ruler remains.	+10% national tax modifier	demand gold in peace. be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	Greedy At least 3 administrative skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Incorruptible This ruler is Incorruptible. In many ways building a modern state is a constant battle against corruption. State officials are always tempted to take bribes and wanting to care for your friends and relatives is a natural human instinct. By firmly rejecting all such notion and fighting it with contempt our ruler sets an example for the entire country to follow.	−0.05 yearly corruption	avoid debasing their currency at all costs. send gifts less often. −50 gift chance	Embezzler did not have the event The Borgia Pope during the lifetime of the current ruler At least 3 administrative skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+2
Architectural Visionary This ruler is an Architectural Visionary. Improving the infrastructure is a necessity for any state of our age and this ruler is the one who can do it. Grand visions coupled with a great understanding and talent for keeping costs down makes this ruler a great asset to us.	−10% construction cost	spend more money on buildings. 1.8× building budget	Obsessive Perfectionist Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+2
Scholar This ruler is a Scholar. The ambition to learn about the world and the governing principles of men and nature makes our ruler able to understand and implement new technology much more efficiently than would otherwise be possible.	−5% technology cost	do more Knowledge Sharing. spend more to unlock Institutions.	Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill 0.5× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+5
Entrepreneur This ruler is an Entrepreneur. By seeing the potential for new projects in any obstacle or opportunity our ruler contributes to an ever growing number of projects to bolster our economy.	+10% trade efficiency	spend more money on buildings. 1.5× building budget	Indulgent Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× Uses merchant republic mechanics		+2
Industrious This ruler is Industrious. Never content to rest and through increasingly long work days our ruler is constantly managing the details of every province in the realm to maximize the output and collected revenue for all resources under state control.	+10% goods produced modifier	spend more money on buildings. 1.2× building budget be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× Uses merchant republic mechanics		+2
Expansionist This ruler is an Expansionist. Our ruler is personally invested in the claiming and settlement of new lands and is dedicated to ensure that colonial expansion remain a top priority for our state.	+15 global settler increase	seek to establish colonies with greater intent. have special objectives when starting wars. 2× war priority on primitives	Has at least 1 colonist Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill 1× At least 1 colonist 1× At least 1 conquistador or explorer 1× At least 2 conquistadors or explorers 1× Has unlocked Expansion and Exploration idea groups		+2
Charismatic Negotiator This ruler is a Charismatic Negotiator. Through personal involvement in state diplomacy and negotiations our ruler is able to make others see things our way more often than would otherwise be possible.	+1 diplomatic reputation	negotiate better peace terms with other AI nations. +10 other AI peace term bonus	Babbling Buffoon At least 3 diplomatic skill Modifiers 1.5× At least 6 diplomatic skill 0.5× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+2
Silver Tongue This ruler is considered to have a Silver Tongue. In our communication with other state our ruler is able to present our past actions in much more favorable lighting. Once our neighbors see the reasons for our actions they are much more likely to forgive us in the long run for any transgressions.	+20% improve relations	Other AI are less likely to declare war on them. 0.5× other AI war chance	Babbling Buffoon Naive Enthusiast At least 3 diplomatic skill Modifiers 1.5× At least 6 diplomatic skill 0.5× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+2
Conqueror This ruler is a conqueror. We will be able to incorporate new lands into our realm more efficiently under this regime.	−5 years of separatism	desire any neighboring land possible. be more likely to start wars. 1.75× declare wars start one sided wars. 2× declare wars (weaker targets) send gifts less often. −50 gift chance spend less on buildings. 0.2× building budget	At least 3 military skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+2
Tactical Genius This ruler is a Tactical Genius. A great personal interest and investment in battlefield maneuvers and feints will result in a much greater interest and experience in these matters for all our generals.	+1 land leader maneuver	start one sided wars. 1.4× declare wars (weaker targets)	At least 3 military skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+2
Bold Fighter This ruler is a Bold Fighter. Believing Shock to be of great importance on the battlefield our ruler is never fearful of the consequences and encourages everyone to lead their troops right into the midst of the enemy should the situation require it.	+1 land leader shock	underestimate enemy strength. 0.85× enemy strength	Careful Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+2
Strict This ruler is Strict. Due to taking a great interest in the behavior of the troops our ruler is able to instill a strict sense of discipline in everyone in our ranks, from the lowest to the highest.	+5% discipline	avoid debasing their currency at all costs. avoid taking loans at any price.	Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+5
Inspiring Leader Our ruler is an Inspiring Leader. Great personal leadership can lead to even the most cowardly men to finding their courage.	+5% morale of armies	—	Craven At least 3 military skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill 1× (Ruler/Heir) Is a general		+5
Martial Educator This ruler is a Martial Educator. Under the current regiment the education and training of our officer corps is one of our highest priorities.	−1% yearly army tradition decay	start onesided wars. 1.2× declare wars (weaker targets) be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	At least 3 military skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 military skill		+2
Navigator This ruler is a Navigator. Personal involvement in everything from the curriculum for officers to the procurement of good charts and the rules and laws for shipping ensures that our ships aren't lost as often as those of our neighbors.	+10% ship durability	use explorers more. be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	Is not a native tribe Has at least 1 home port Has a navy Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Fierce Negotiator This ruler is a Fierce Negotiator. We will have an easier time convincing mercenary captains to fight for our cause for less pay than they would otherwise demand.	−25% mercenary maintenance	be more stubborn to surrender in a war. −20 peace desire	At least 3 diplomatic skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 diplomatic skill		+2
Reformist This ruler is a Reformist. Striving for stability and greatness of the country our ruler is ready to introduce reforms to existing systems in order to modernize the state.	+25% Reform progress growth	be more likely to pick certain Idea Groups.	At least 4 administrative skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+5
Patron of the Arts	−5% technology cost −5% idea cost	Obsessive Perfectionist do more Knowledge Sharing. spend more to unlock Institutions.	At least 4 administrative skill Modifiers 1× At least 6 administrative skill		+5
Legendary Conqueror A conqueror forged by the fires of war and victory. This ruler has the mettle and the upbringing that will place them alongside history's grandest and most praised conquerors.	+10% shock damage −5 years of separatism	desire any neighboring land possible. be more likely to start wars. 1.75× declare wars start one sided wars. 2× declare wars (weaker targets) send gifts less often. −50 gift chance spend less on buildings. 0.2× building budget	Completing the French mission "City of Lights" With Manchurian event "The Rise of Nurhaci"		+5
Great Engineer A visionary and a pioneer in the field of construction. Be it for their own glory and fervor or the betterment of our people, our ruler is incredibly skilled at the planning and execution of construction.	−15% construction cost −50% construction time	spend more money on buildings. 1.8× building budget	Completing the Japan mission "Expand the Gokaido" With Ming event "The Grand Canals of China"		+10
Papal Puppeteer	+1 yearly prestige −2 local unrest in Catholic provinces		Completing the French mission "City of Lights"		+5
Iron-Crowned	−20% core creation cost −0.05 monthly war exhaustion	desire any neighboring land possible. be more likely to start wars. 2.5× declare wars start one sided wars. 3× declare wars (weaker targets) send gifts less often. −50 gift chance spend less on buildings. 0.2× building budget	Completing the French mission "Dismantle the Empire"		+30
Protector of the Little Folk Protecting the little folk from the abuses of the powerful is the raison d'être of this leader."	+10% morale damage −1 global unrest	desire any neighboring land possible. be more likely to start wars. 2.5× declare wars start one sided wars. 3× declare wars (weaker targets)	has enacted ‘Peasants Republic’ government reform Also with Aragonese event "Sindicat Remença"		+30
Humane This ruler is Humane. Compassion, benevolence and an unwavering dedication to upstanding moral values are characteristic of our ruler's relations with all people.	+0.05 mandate growth modifier	prefer to pick on someone their own size. send gifts more often. +30% gift sending chance be more likely to join an alliance. +5 alliance acceptance	‘Mandate of Heaven’ DLC enabled has enacted ‘Celestial Empire’ government reform Petty Modifiers −0.33× Less than 50 meritocracy 0.5× At least 90 meritocracy 0.75× At least 6 diplomatic skill 0.75× At least 6 administrative skill 0.75× At least 6 military skill		+2
Legendary Pirate This ruler has made a name as a legendary pirate of the Seven Seas. Your ruler has outmaneuvered countless fleets and knows the blow of any of the great oceans' winds. While your ruler is in charge there is little reason to worry about the quality of the navy. Legendary Pirates will not cost Republican Tradition to re-elect.	+25% Privateer efficiency +2 Naval leader shock −1% Yearly navy tradition decay Can be re-elected at no cost	insult you at random times. love to raze and plunder. be less hostile to other religions.	Hoisted the Black Flag and is a Pirate Republic Only gained by event or special pirate accomplishments. Modifiers −2		+10
Immortal This ruler has found a way to cheat death and potentially live forever. While immune to disease and old age, they may still die from physical violence.			Only via the nation designer or in games converted from CKII		+800

Negative traits

Trait	Effect	AI ruler would	Prerequisites & weight modifiers
Babbling Buffoon This ruler is considered to be a Babbling Buffoon. While our ruler means well by personally engaging in diplomacy with our neighbors this is not coupled with a talent for conducting negotiations. Anyone is likely to have a harder time seeing the points we want to make and many of our negotiations are hampered by the ineptness of our ruler.	–1 diplomatic reputation	insult you at random times. disclose their attack plans ahead of time.	Charismatic Negotiator Silver Tongue Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Embezzler This ruler is an Embezzler. One of the things that drive our ruler is a great will and talent to use the state revenue for increasing personal wealth.	+0.05 yearly corruption	sell their provinces to pay for their debts. debase their currency more frequently.	Incorruptible Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Infertile This ruler is Infertile. Due to reasons beyond our control our monarch seems to have a much harder time than most to produce an heir.	–50% chance of new heir	be less likely to marry. –20 royal marriage acceptance	Fertile monarchy using heir mechanics Ottoman Government Modifiers 1x is at least 40 years old 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Indulgent This ruler is Indulgent. Always seeking relief from a general apathy our ruler indulges in great amounts of stimulants as alcohol. Having an indulgent ruler reflects poorly on the entire country.	–10% trade efficiency	want to take loans (even from human players).	Entrepreneur Pious Zealot Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Sinner This ruler is widely regarded as a Sinner. Personal shortcomings in the leadership of our country have turned the religious establishment against us.	–2 tolerance of the true faith	love to raze and plunder. be less hostile to other religions. 0.8x declare wars (other religions)	Pious Zealot Christian, Muslim or Jewish Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Greedy This ruler is Greedy. State revenue collection is growing increasingly iron-fisted and short-sighted under our ruler who will stop at nothing to try to increase our income. Destroying or harming every source of revenue the long term effects of this short-sighted behavior is a great decrease of tax income.	–10% national tax modifier	demand gold in peace. send gifts less often. −100 gift chance be less likely to join Trade Leagues. −10 trade league acceptance have special objectives when starting wars.	Midas Touched Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Cruel This ruler is seen as Cruel. Widespread tales of arbitrary and cruel actions by our ruler personally has greatly upset many of our subjects. This may not be enough to incite a rebellion in itself but any crisis is going to hit public opinion harder as nobody lacks for reasons to revolt.	+2 national unrest	betray their allies without second thoughts. want less autonomy for the oppressed. love to raze and plunder.	Just Kind-Hearted Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Naive Enthusiast This ruler is a Naive Enthusiast. Blindly rushing ahead and constantly underestimating the consequences of our ruler ensures that our neighbors will be slower to forgive slights and transgressions.	–20% improve relations	underestimate aggressive expansion. prefer to pick on someone their own size. send gifts more often. +90 gift chance	Careful Silver Tongue Modifiers 1x Free Thinker 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Craven This ruler is Craven. Desperately fearful of physical combat our ruler stays as far away from the battlefields as possible. Our troops can't help but notice that they are on their own.	–5% morale of armies	overestimate enemy strength. 1.25x enemy strength	Inspiring Leader Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait 0.5x (Ruler/Heir) is not a general	−2
Loose Lips Often personally responsible for information breaches and leaks this ruler is generally too trusting and easily fooled. Unfortunately the sum of this is that our ruler does more harm than good to our counterespionage efforts.	–20% foreign spy detection	disclose their attack plans ahead of time.	Intricate Webweaver Secretive Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Obsessive Perfectionist This ruler is an Obsessive Perfectionist. A keen interest in detail and minutiae is not always coupled with an equal talent for such things. Constantly causing interruptions and delays our ruler is doing a lot more harm than good when it comes to developing our internal infrastructure.	+10% construction cost	try to avoid ugly map borders.	Architectural Visionary Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Malevolent This ruler is seen as Malevolent. The actions of your ruler are often seen as motivated by malice or hostile intent. As a result any subject countries under our control are quick to anger and fear any action we take.	+5% Liberty desire in subjects	betray their allies without second thoughts. be more likely to use the send warning action. +50 send warning desire disclose their attack plans ahead of time. threaten war far more often.	Benevolent Kind-Hearted Modifiers 0.5x has any other negative trait	−2
Petty This ruler is Petty. Even the most trivial slight will rouse this ruler's indignation, and no possession no matter how insignificant is beneath this ruler's envy.	−0.05 Mandate growth modifier	betray their allies without second thoughts. insult you at random times. love to raze and plunder.	‘Mandate of Heaven’ DLC enabled has enacted ‘Celestial Empire’ government reform Humane Modifiers 0.33x has any other negative trait 0.50x Less than 50 meritocracy 0.33x At least 90 meritocracy	−2

Leader traits

Military leaders may gain a singular trait after participating in a battle (regardless of its outcome). The chances of getting a trait are increased the higher the army tradition or navy tradition gained in that battle.

While most traits can be gained without fulfilling any prior requirements, a few require the presence (as well composition) of particular unit types within the army/fleet before one may be gained.

Trait		Prerequisites	Effect
Battlefield Medic This General is known as a Battlefield Medic. A larger than normal number of soldiers under this leader will be able to recover after battle to reinforce their unit back to strength.			+33% Reinforce speed
Born to the Saddle This General was born to the Saddle. Cavalry led by this leader will be able to make better use of their flanking advantage.		Army composition is at least 30% cavalry	+50% Cavalry flanking ability +100% Cavalry to infantry ratio
Cannoneer This General is a Cannoneer. Known for a great fascination with gunpowder and cannons artillery commanded by this leader will be more efficient.		Army composition is at least 1% artillery	+10% Artillery combat ability
Cruel Tactician This General is a Cruel Tactician. Troops commmanded by this leader will be more efficient at breaking the morale of the enemy.			+10% Morale damage
Cuirassier Leader This General is a Cuirassier Leader. The army commanded by this leader will be able to support more cavarly than usual.		Army composition is at least 20% cavalry	+10% Cavalry combat ability
Defensive Planner This General is a Defensive Planner. Any troops lead by this leader will be more resilient to shock.			−10% Shock damage received
Dragon Tiger This general is known for their swiftness on steeds and devastating charges alongside their mounted regiments.		With Manchurian event "The Rise of Nurhaci"	+10% Cavalry combat ability +10% Movement speed
Frontline Holder This General is a Frontline Holder. Troops commmanded by this leader will be more resillient to the loss of morale.			−10% Morale damage received
Glory Seeker This General is a glory seeker. Troops lead by this general will acquire more Prestige and Army Tradition than they otherwise would as they are always deployed where they will make the most visible difference.			+50% Prestige from land battles +50% Army tradition from battles
Goal Oriented This General is Goal Oriented. Troops commanded by this leader will march more quickly towards their goal.			+10% Movement speed
Hardy Warrior This General is known as a Hardy Warrior. Troops commanded by this leader will be more resilient to harsh conditions and suffer less attrition.			−20% Land attrition
Inspirational Leader This General is an Inspirational Leader. Troops commanded by this leader will be quicker to regain morale in the face of defeat.			+5% Morale of armies +10% Recover army morale speed
Master of Arms This General is a Master of Arms. Infantry commanded by this leader will be more efficient and be able to deal more damage.		Army composition is at least 20% infantry	+10% Infantry combat ability
Ruthless This General is Ruthless. Troops under the command of this leader will deal greater fire damage.			+10% Land fire damage
Siege Specialist This General is a Siege Specialist. Sieges commanded by this leader will be conducted in a more efficient manner and should be concluded more quickly.		Army composition is at least 1% artillery	+15% Siege ability
Strict Drillmaster This General is a Strict Drillmaster. Troops commmanded by this leader will be of greater discipline and do not lose their drill as fast.			−50% Regiment drill loss +2.5% discipline
Accomplished Sailor This Admiral is an Accomplished Sailor. Personal sailing expertise allows this leader to enhance the skills of all captains under him, ships commanded by the Accomplished Sailor will reach their destinations more quickly.			+10% Movement speed
Buccaneer This Admiral is a Buccaneer. Privateers commanded by this leader will be more efficient.			+15% Privateer efficiency
Cunning Navigator This Admiral is a Cunning Navigator. Ships commanded by this leader will reach their destination faster than usual.			+1 Fleet movement speed
Extortioner This Admiral is an Extortioner. Knowing how to best leverage an advantage of force allows our leader to do more with less and ships commanded by the extortioner will exert greater trade power than those lead by competing captains could.			+15% Ship trade power
Ironside This Admiral is an Ironside. Ships commanded by this leader will suffer fewer damages than those commanded by other captains.			+5% Ship durability
Great Explorer		With Spanish event "Ferdinand Magellan - A Legendary Explorer!"	+5% Ship durability −10% naval attrition
Inspirational Captain This Admiral is an Inspirational Captain. The sailors commanded by this leader will be quicker to regain morale in the face of defeat.			+5% Morale of navies +10% Naval morale recovery speed
Level-Headed This Admiral is Level-Headed. By careful drill and a cool mind crews commanded by this leader will be more resilient to morale damage from received hits during naval combat.			−10% Morale hit when losing a ship
Naval Cannoneer This Admiral is a Naval Cannoneer. The ships of this leader will bring more cannons to a fight in order to bombard the enemies.			+10% Number of cannons
Naval Engineer This Admiral is a Naval Engineer. Ships commanded by this leader will be able to recover more quickly from damages sustained underway or during naval engagements.			+25% Local ship repair
Naval Strategist This Admiral is an Naval Strategsist. Ships commanded by this leader are more likely to retreat from a bad battle instead of getting sunk.			+10% Ship disengagement chance
Naval Gunner This Admiral is known as a Naval Gunner. Constant drill of gunnery crews commanded by this leader means heavy ships will deal more damage.		Navy composition is at least 10% heavy ships	+10% Heavy ship combat ability
Naval Showman This Admiral is a Naval Showman. Ships commanded by this leader will receive more prestige and naval tradition from battles.			+50% Prestige from naval battles +50% Naval tradition from battles
Prize Hunter This Admiral is a Prize Hunter. Captains commanded by this leader will be encouraged to seize more prizes and will capture more ships than others.			+20% Chance to capture enemy ships
Ram Raider This Admiral is a Ram Raider. Galleys commanded by this leader will be more efficient and deal more damage in naval battles.		Navy composition is at least 20% galleys	+10% Galley combat ability
Ruthless Blockader This Admiral is a Ruthless Blockader. Ships commanded by this leader will be able to maintain a blockade much more efficiently.			+25% Blockade efficiency
Wooden Waller This Admiral is a Wooden Waller. Ships commanded by this leader will be able to withstand more damages than those commanded by other captains.			+10% Hull size

Achievements

All That's Thine Shall Be Mine As a Greedy ruler, take all of a nation’s ducats in a peace deal.

Combined Arms Have both an Admiral and a General with a trait.

Gentle Persuasion Have a Siege Specialist general win a siege in a province with a fort.

Mechanics

Customization

Nation designer • Random New World

Ages and Institutions

Ages • Institutions

Innovativeness and Technology

Innovativeness • Technology

Defense

Fort • Zone of control