Your ruler’s personality will determine your gameplay decisions in Crusader Kings 3. While some traits will allow you to make nefarious decisions and expand your tyranny, others will limit you from being a just ruler. To help you choose the right traits, here’s a detailed tier list for every personality trait in CK3.

There are over 30 different personality traits in Crusader Kings 3, each with its own pros and cons. Knowing which one to choose is essential to creating a strong ruler. But learning the details of each trait can be a bit of a hassle, so I've put together this comprehensive tier list for every trait in CK3 below:

These traits are the best for your character. Not only do they give great attribute boosts, but they also make your characters lose Stress easily. I generally try to get at least two of these traits in my character to help with dealing with tough decisions. Here's a rundown of all the S-tier traits and why they're great choices:

These are some of the more balanced traits in Crusader Kings 3. Depending on the type of gameplay you prefer, choosing these traits can be very beneficial or detrimental if you're not careful. For example, if you're trying to get Pure Blood offspring with strong genes, then having the Lustful trait can be very helpful. Whereas, if you're not careful, you'll end up with too many offspring and lose most of your kingdom if your character dies.