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Steel Knight
Crusader Kings III

Steel Knight

Unlock the Steel Knight in Crusader Kings III by acquiring the Rare Armour and completing minister requests. Learn about its super move.

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Unlock the Steel Knight in Crusader Kings III by acquiring the Rare Armour and completing minister requests. Learn about its super move.

  • Accept all requests from ministers Liam and Verde.
  • Buy every upgrade offered by the visiting merchant.
  • Acquire the Rare Armour from the merchant.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you sit on your throne (your main seat of power), a merchant will occasionally visit, offering extra upgrades.
  2. 2
    Accept all upgrade offers from the merchant.
  3. 3
    Your ministers, Liam and Verde, will demand payment multiple times throughout the game. Accept all their requests.
  4. 4
    Continue accepting requests and buying upgrades; the merchant will keep appearing.
  5. 5
    The final item the merchant sells is the Rare Armour, which is rumoured to be haunted. Purchase it.
  6. 6
    After obtaining the Rare Armour, it will be placed in a corner behind your throne.
  7. 7
    Late in the game, specifically when you have conquered 6 or more rival kingdoms, the Rare Armour will come to life and walk around your castle lobby.
  8. 8
    Talk to the living Rare Armour.
  9. 9
    The Rare Armour will join your ranks, allowing you to unlock the Steel Knight.
Tips
  • The Steel Knight is the strongest fighter in Crusader Kings III, hitting harder than even hardened soldiers.
  • Whenever you send the Steel Knight into battle, he will always start by using his super move (a special ability) on the enemy, which emits thunderbolts.

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