Vanilla CK2 and EU4 are perfectly playable without expansions if you want to see if the expansions are worth getting.

Although with CK2 being the lead vessel for Paradox' new DLC strategy, the accumulation of potential DLC over the years is starting to weigh them both down - CK2 in particular.

On the bright side, all CK2 DLC except the newest one is on sale currently. Reaper's Due (adds disease mechanics and associated stuff - some people consider this essential, I think it mainly adds to an already annoying event creep despite making The Black Death A Proper Thing)Ĭonclave (somewhat contentious - reduces some micromanagement, but adds other kinds) (The first two unlock other playable religions and government forms - the names kind of give it away - the last one adds playable Jews but also adds flavor to Christian characters) The Old Gods (earlier start date, pagans, etc.

Rajas of India (playable Indian rulers with Jain, Hindu and Buddhist faiths)Ĭharlemagne (earlier, but boring start date - a safe buy later, however, because it also lets you create custom Kingdoms) Opens up for some weird min-maxing, but only for the first generation - the rest is all genes and God) Ruler Designer (does what it says - lets you make a character.

Jade Dragon (adds interactions with an off-map China)Įverything cosmetic (not that it's BAD or anything, it just doesn't add or change any gameplay - out of these, however, the music DLCs are easily the best value) Sunset Invasion (adds an ahistorical invading horde to the western end of the map - really only if you play a Western European ruler and want to get it in some mongol-adjacent action around 1200) Monks and Mystics (adds secret orders and family heirlooms (relics, treasures) - mainly good when used with the A Song of Ice and Fire mod) Crusader Kings II: Monks and Mystics, all new content for Crusader Kings II is now available on SteamIn 'Monks and Mystics', your characters can follow new paths in their search for religious enlightenment and holy blessing, joining sacred societies or secret brotherhoods that open new opportunities for role-playing and story-telling in one of the most popular historical strategy games ever made.

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