Effects
Modifier values for patch 1.20.1.2 are listed below. Check the in-game tooltip for availability and current setup.
| Modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly Piety | -50% |
| Piety Rewards | -50% |
| Zealot Vassal Opinion | -50 |
| Domain Taxes (Same Faith) | -25% |
| Levy Reinforcement Rate (Same Faith) | -50% |
| Army Toughness | -10% |
| Opinion of Excommunicated characters | +50 |
In play
Excommunicated: monthly piety falls by 50%, piety rewards falls by 50%, zealot vassal opinion falls by 50, domain taxes (same faith) falls by 25%, levy reinforcement rate (same faith) falls by 50%, army toughness falls by 10%, and opinion of excommunicated characters rises by 50. Excommunicated changes monthly piety (-50%). That row is the one to plan around.
How to get Excommunicated
- Gain: Your Head of Faith excommunicates you with the Excommunicate interaction, often after another ruler uses Request Excommunication against you. It is only possible in faiths whose Head of Faith can excommunicate.
- Remove or lose: Ask your Head of Faith to lift it, use Make Declaration of Repentance (pay prestige), pledge to the attacking side of a Great Holy War, convert to a faith that has a different Head of Faith, or defeat an Excommunication war declared against you. A one-year penance modifier stops it being lifted right away.
In patch 1.20 the trait halves one-off piety gains as well as monthly piety, so lift it before saving up for expensive decisions.
An excommunicated archbishop can ask the Head of Faith for absolution directly.
Sources: ck3db: Excommunicated (patch 1.20.1.2) · By God Alone and 1.20.0 patch notes
Questions about Excommunicated
How do you remove excommunication in CK3?
Use Make Declaration of Repentance and pay prestige, have your Head of Faith lift it, pledge to the attackers in a Great Holy War, or convert to a faith with a different Head of Faith. Winning an Excommunication war fought against you also removes it.
Why can't my excommunication be lifted yet?
Excommunication adds a one-year penance modifier. Wait until it expires before asking for it to be lifted.