Renown and Dynasty Legacies are the cornerstones of long-term dynastic success in Crusader Kings III. Renown measures the overall fame and influence of your dynasty across generations, while Legacies are permanent bonuses that shape your dynasty's future capabilities and playstyle.
Renown Generation:
- Having Living Children: Each living child your ruler has contributes a small amount of Renown each month. This encourages dynastic expansion and ensures a steady supply of potential heirs.
- Having Living Grandchildren: Similar to children, living grandchildren also contribute to Renown generation, further incentivizing a large and thriving dynasty.
- Having Living Dynasty Members: The more members of your dynasty are alive across the map, the more Renown your dynasty accrues. This encourages placing dynasty members on other thrones through marriage and strategic placement.
- Holding Titles: The number and rank of titles held by your ruler and their dynasty members contribute to Renown. Higher-tier titles grant more Renown.
- Having Famous Dynasty Members: Dynasty members who achieve significant feats, such as becoming kings or emperors, or who possess legendary artifacts, can grant a substantial Renown boost.
- Successful Dynastic Events: Certain positive events that benefit the dynasty as a whole can also award Renown.
Dynasty Legacies:
Dynasty Legacies are unlocked and purchased using Renown. Each legacy tree offers a distinct set of bonuses that permanently affect all future members of your dynasty. There are several distinct legacy trees, each focusing on a different aspect of gameplay:
- Blood: Focuses on improving genetic traits, fertility, and the health of your dynasty members. This is ideal for dynasties aiming for strong bloodlines and longevity.
- Glory: Enhances martial prowess, combat effectiveness, and the ability to wage war successfully. This legacy is for dynasties that wish to dominate through military might.
- Wealth: Boosts income, tax collection, and the efficiency of economic buildings. This legacy is for dynasties that prioritize financial power and stability.
- Intrigue: Improves scheme success chance, reduces scheme detection, and enhances the effectiveness of espionage. This legacy is for dynasties that prefer to operate from the shadows.
- Learning: Accelerates technological advancement, improves councilor effectiveness, and boosts the acquisition of knowledge. This legacy is for dynasties that seek to lead through innovation and wisdom.
Choosing which legacy to invest in is a critical strategic decision. Early investment in the "Blood" legacy can create a foundation of strong genetic traits for generations to come, while focusing on "Glory" can pave the way for rapid territorial expansion. As your dynasty grows and your goals evolve, you may find yourself investing in multiple legacy trees to create a well-rounded and formidable lineage.