Advanced torture

Advanced Torture

Turn the dungeon into an instrument of fear, punishment and power.

In Crusader Kings III, prisoners aren't just names behind bars. They may be traitors, sworn enemies, rebels, oathbreakers, heretics, or enemies of your family.

Advanced Torture expands the prisoner system to include a darker and more immersive torture interaction, allowing you to no longer rely on a single general torture option but to choose specific methods of punishment. From public humiliation to brutal punishment, from long-term torture to cultural torture, every choice gives your dungeon more narrative weight.

Not all rulers govern with kindness. Some rule in chains.

What does this mod add?

New Prisoner Interaction - Use Advanced Torture directly on your prisoners.

Mild torture - humiliation, light punishment and controlled violence.

Moderate torture - more severe methods used to destroy the body and mind.

Severe torture - cruel punishment with serious consequences.

Sadistic Torture - An extreme method used only by truly sadistic characters.

Protracted torture – torture that develops gradually over several days.

Cultural torture – special methods inspired by different cultural traditions.

Narrative Events—Each method includes immersive scenarios and descriptions.

Varying results – Torture can cause cuts, wounds, scars, fear, and other consequences.

Torturer Growth – Rulers who repeatedly use advanced torture may eventually acquire the original Tormentor trait.

Risk Management - Experienced torturers will reduce the chance of accidental death from the most dangerous methods.

Opinion and Cooling System - Torture has political consequences and cannot be abused indefinitely.

rule by fear, discipline, or cruelty

Prudent rulers can use lighter punishments to humiliate their enemies and weaken their will.

Cruel lords can choose more severe methods, leaving scars on body and reputation.

Sadistic characters can turn dungeons into truly terrifying places.

Experienced torturers can learn to keep their victims alive long enough for the punishment to truly achieve its purpose.

And cultures around the world can also bring their own methods, giving each punishment a different identity and style.

compatibility

This is the main version of Advanced Torture, designed as a universal gameplay mod for Crusader Kings III.

It should be compatible with most mods that don't deeply replace the same prisoner interactions, torture events, or related systems.

For full conversion mods or world-specific content, please use separate compatibility patches when available.

Compatible patches

Recommended loading order

Advanced Torture

Advanced Torture compatibility patch, if used

language

English

spanish

French

Simplified Chinese

Russian - Yua

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