
The oldest child of the ruler has a -10 opinion penalty towards their parent, all other children set to inherit have a +10 opinion boost, all other dynasty members have a +10 opinion boost, and all vassals have a +5 opinion boost. There is no prestige penalty for having unlanded sons, and Gavelkind confers a 30% increase in max. If the ruler has no children that can inherit, the law reverts to Primogeniture. Gavelkind With Gavelkind succession, the titles of the ruler are divided among his/her children. Succession Laws Crusader Kings II Wiki Fandomħ hours ago 1. With Conclave, most feudal realms will be able to use feudal electiveonce they pass the "council authority" law, at the price of locking in feudal elective as the only succession type while full council authority stands. (Rulers who are both tribal and unreformed pagan are further restricted and can onlyuse elective gavelkind.) However, Muslim tribal rulers may use Open succession, Celtic cultures (or characters with relevant bloodlines) may use Tanistry, and African/Romuva tribal rulers can use Eldership. Their only other choice is usually elective gavelkind, which is widely seen as inferior. For tribal rulers or unreformed pagans, gavelkind is one of the few succession types available.

Gavelkind is also a faction favorite weak rulers will often be forced to adopt gavelkind by their vassals.

It is easily available, having no crown authority/ administration/ technology requirements.

Gavelkind is the initial succession type for most feudal realms. Gavelkind Crusader Kings II Wiki Paradox WikisĨ hours ago 1.
