[CK3] The Extremely Overpowered 'North Korea' Strategy

In this video, I show off the overpowered "North Korea" strategy in CK3 that can give you unlimited power. Sometimes, it's fun to break the game.

0:00 Intro
1:12 Vassal obligation math
3:08 Preparations
4:26 The Great Purge
6:24 Stabilization + other bonuses
8:26 Building bonus stacking (invincible men-at-arms)
10:04 Other optimizations
10:45 Downsides
12:09 Conclusion

[remansparadox]

Some answers to some questions that have been asked in the comments:
-Some people have wondered if you'll get assassinated since everyone in your land has -100 opinion of you. This was never an issue for me. I'm 99% certain that barons can't start plots against you, and they're the only ones who'll be left in your realm.
-Some people have asked about succession. You'll definitely want to avoid getting partitioned, but that's really not difficult in CK3. I used the "Disinherit" option on surplus male heirs since renown was so easy to come by, but there are tons of other options if you prefer other succession strategies. There's nothing stopping you from imprisoning + executing your sons.
-When I mentioned "war exhaustion" in the video, I was referring to the "offensive war" popular opinion penalty.
-For stress management, you'll definitely want to avoid some traits. Being "Just" or "Generous" is pretty much a death sentence with this strategy. Otherwise, you should be in the clear. You'll get lots of rivals in your dungeons as you revoke their land, and pleasure houses increase stress loss. I reckon I was getting around -100 stress per year from rivals dying in my dungeons.
-If you want an easy way to see how many counties are in your realm, this number is listed in the realm tab at the top ("realm size").

[llLorenzoll]

So basically everyone is playing the feudalism game and you the player goes about 900 years into the future and straight into absolutism? Nice.

[wgrundmeier]

Sounds more like a guide for what the first patch will be.

[Dumpstermuffin]

Throws some guy in the dungeon

"You will be king and won't refuse it!!!"

Guy- "huhhhh ok"

[andrewcasper]

“CK3 is shockingly well optimized” yeah took me by surprise too mate

[noahprussia]

Correction: Better than a mid-game Stellaris map

[RichardGadsden]

I do wish that "getting rid of vassals" was called the "Louis XIV" strategy rather than the "North Korea" strategy.

[darthighest]

These has been patched, please up vote to let other knows

[coot]

Better performance than a late game stellaris map. Not a very high standard.

[islayprettylies]

In the very recent 1.1 Patch, this was nerfed to complete unviability. Might want to let any future viewers know.

- The maximum penalty for being over your domain limit is now -100% taxes/levies, increased from -90%.
- If you vastly exceed your Domain Limit for more than one year (the grace period for new inheritances/conquests), all buildings will deactivate until your domain limit is lowered.

So no taxes, no levies, and all the buildings that give bonuses and boosts are flat-out disabled.

[SuperWolfman]

When you realize a government official from north korea will watch or has watched this video because it has 'North Korea' in the title.

[barrymccockinher]

Pros: You can definitely smash everyone with this strategy
Cons: It will be pretty boring

[xeagaort]

Good ol "people min maxing paradox games for absolutely no reason" never gets old.

[comb-t]

Reman Came Back After 2 Years said "Is this me or has this series gone on for a long time" in an unfinished EU4 Series, stuck around for a while then went for a year again.

[lucas]

Note: titles can only be revoked from the vassal you granted them to after 1 year. Thats why the revoke title list shows empty when you do this exploit

[wishonpleiades]

The game is barely out yet and you've already broken it!?!? Amazing!

[RaidsEpicly]

I clicked this in my sub box thinking it was alzabo or radio res or something and then I learn that the KING has returned.
All hail Reman!

[soic]

you went out for cigarettes, came back, realized you forgot to buy a lighter and left again. lmao

[bilskirnir_]

I'd be tempted to try this. But currently my strategy has been almost complete opposite. I give every holding I conquer to dynasty members. Currently about 2, 000 members with 200ish houses. Also generate about 50ish renown a month.

[sturmley]

Neat! I mean i'm probably never gonna do this but man, you really took a bat to this game.