You’ll need to raise some levies.
Here’s how to raise and replenish your levies and armies in Crusader Kings 3.
There isn’t just a button that says ‘recruit peasants and give them pitchforks’.

You’ll have to be more organised than that.
There are a few factors that impact your levies in Crusader Kings 3.
If it’s below 100, you’ll lose out, and get lower levies than you otherwise would.

In your capital cities you might construct special buildings like Duchy Buildings.
These are much more impactful and offer a great deal of benefit depending on the structure you choose.
These fancy buildings cost a lot and take a long time though, so don’t force the issue.
Gradual improvements are also a great shout.
An important thing to note is the rally point system.
That’s all for our levies guide!