If you want to play Pagans (Vikings!) & Tribals and an earlier start date get "The Old Gods." Pagans also get a lot of new features (basically custom religions) with the latest DLC "Holy Fury" which also adds random and shattered worlds!įor Byzantine flavor and Retinues (standing armies that help a lot with realm mamagement) you'll need "Legacy of Rome." For an even earlier start date and more mechanics that help the Byzantines and all big empires (viceroys & imperial admin) get "Charlemagne."Īfter getting Horse Lorde & Rajas of India and if you enjoy playing at the eastern side of the map you might consider "Jade Dragon" which adds China as an off map power you can interact with (lots of fun after you learn the basics). & "Sons of Abraham" to play as Jewish characters (this last one also adds events like borrowing money & pilgrimages for Christians and Muslims so it's rather good even if you don't care about Jewish characters).
![ck2 dlc unlocker ck2 dlc unlocker](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ACKPnaVN-vg/maxresdefault.jpg)
"Rajas of India" to play Indian cultures/religions, "Horse Lords" to play as nomadics (Mongols!), "The Republic" to play as Venice/Genoa etc(it has absolutely no other use), "Monks'n'Mystics" is similar but less essential (it adds societies and artifacts).įor instance you need "Sword of Islam" to play Muslims, Most people consider "Way of Life" essential because it adds interesting RP mechanics/events for all characters (you can seduce or duel people).
![ck2 dlc unlocker ck2 dlc unlocker](https://i.imgur.com/CeOHDSP.png)
And some of the cosmetics and music help too but leave those for last. All major DLC (expansions) make the game better (or at least deeper/richer) in some way.