Complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding title. They will make new strategies and stratagems available in Empires mode and also determines how that character acts when controlled by the CPU. There are 35 tiers of titles. Only one Way of Life per tier can be earned per saved game file. You cannot earn a Ways of Life less than your current tier. Additionally, if your opinion must be adopted during a war council to earn a title, you must not be the ruler, but a servant of them and request a new tactic.

Tier	Title	Requirement
0	Ordinary Man	Starting title for Custom Officers.
1	Calm Traitor	Win 1 assassination quest.
1	General Amid Chaos	Win 1 infiltration quest.
1	Loyal Warrior	Win 1 extermination quest
1	Many Faceted General	Win 1 raid quest.
2	Raging Comander	Win 1 invasion.
3	Precise Intellect	Win 1 defensive battle.
4	Pinnacle of Splender	Have over 99,999 gold.
5	Humble Retainer	Be a free officer for 3 years and use Rest 5 times.
6	Loyal General	Win 5 defensive battles.
7	Wandering Warrior	Transfer kingdoms 3 times.
8	Rising Star	Get a large promotion as a free officer.
9	Heroic Unifier	Have 15 territories and over 99,999 troops.
10	Unprincipled Thug	Have -1000 or less karma and use Slander once.
11	Lord's Right Hand	Negotiate a treaty with another kingdom and have your opinion adopted at a War Council.
12	Elite Warrior	Have 10 territories and 3 happy regions.
13	General of the Land	Have 15 territories and do not lose territory for 2 years.
14	Devil May Care Warrior	Increase karma by 1000 in a year, decrease karma by 1000 in a year, reach both 3000 and -3000 karma.
15	Undefeated Veteren	Win 5 defensive battles and 3 escort quests.
15	High Spirited Commander	Win 5 invasions and have 10 officers with high friendship ratings.
16	Trustworthy Hero	Win 1 escort and have 10 officers with high friendship ratings.
17	Honest and Handsome	Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and get 3 confessions from women.
17	Fair Flower	Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and get 3 confessions from men.
18	Stormy Life	Lose a rebellion/betrayal, spend 5 years as a free officer, get a promotion as a free officer, and successfully rebel as a strategist or marshal .
18	Diamond in the rough	Have 15 territories and 10 years pass.
19	Keen Eyed General	Have 8 happy territories and recruit 5 officers.
20	Immortal	Rest 10 times, spend 5 years as a free officer and 10 years pass.
21	Life of Ups and Downs	Fail a rebellion, have 50,000 troops, have 50,000 gold, and spend 1 year as a free officer.
22	Unmatched Under Heaven	Win 10 invasions and 3 exterminations.
23	Close Adviser	Be asked to join a group/kingdom 3 times and have your opinion adopted during a war council 3 times.
24	Unpredictable Schemer	Transfer kingdoms 5 times, start 1 rumor, and win a battle at a 5,000 troop disadvantage.
25	Wiley Tactician	Perform a rebellion as a Marshal/Strategist and make 5 treaties.
25	Unmatched Intellect	Do not lose a territory for 5 years and make 5 treaties.
26	Ruler of the Midlands	Conquer 5 territories in 1 year and spend 1 year as a free officer.
27	Outstanding Talent	Do not lose a territory for 5 years, recruit five officers, and make 1 diplomatic treaty.
28	Tyrant of Chaos	Have -3000 karma, 3 regions that are unhappy, accept 1 bribe, and execute 1 person.
28	Benevolent Ruler	Have 3000 karma, 10 officers with high friendship ratings, 3 regions that are happy, and donate 5 times.
29	Seductive Beauty	Transfer kingdoms 5 times, complete 5 infiltration missions, have both 3000 and -3000 karma, 3 confessions from men, and be asked to join a group/ki.
29	Tall and Handsome	Win 5 invasions, 5 escorts, have 10 friendly officers, 3 confessions from women, and be asked to join a group/kingdom 5 times.
30	God of War	Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, win 10 defensive battles, 5 escort quests, and be asked to join groups/kingdoms 5 times.
31	Bold and Brave	Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 10 invasions, 5 exterminations, and have 10 officers with high friendship.
32	Flying General	Win a battle at a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 10 invasions, 5 raid missions, and have 20 officers with low friendship.
33	Tyrannical King	3 parties, -3000 karma, 20 unfriendly officers, 3 bribes, 5 officers leave 8 unhappy regions, 15 executions, 99999 gold.
33	The Little Conquerer	Win 5 invasions, do not lose territory for 2 years, take 5 territories in 1 year, fight with 2 kingdoms at once, have 3 happy regions, and 3 years free.
33	Unparalleled Strategist	Have your opinion adopted 5 times during a war council, scout 3 officers, start three rumors, and rebel as a strategist/marshal.
33	Unrecognized Genious	Do not lose a territory for 5 years, negotiate 10 treaties, spend 5 years as a free officer, and get a large promotion from being a free officer.
33	Aide to Kings	Do not lose a territory for 2 years, negotiate 10 treaties, have your opinion adopted 5 times during a war council, and make 5 alliances.
33	Hero of Chaos	15 territories, 5 regions in 1 year, fight two enemies at once, five recruits, 3000 and -3000 karma, 99999 troops.
33	King of Hanzhong	15 territories, 5 recruitments, 3000 karma, 20 friendly officers, 8 happy regions, 15 donations, 99999 materials.
33	Duplicitous Joker	Win a battle at a 10,000 troop disadvantage, win 5 assassinations, start 3 rumors, and transfer kingdoms 5 times.
34	Great Authority	10 treaties, opinion adopted 5 times, scout 3 times, 3 rumors, 5 recruits, 5 alliances, 5 invites, alienate 3 times, rebel as Strategist/marshal.
34	Fiendish Beast	10 invasions, 5 assassinations, 3 rumors, 3 parties, 20 enemies, 3 bribes, 8 unhappy areas, 15 executions, -9999 karma.
34	Virtuous Saint	10 defend, 5 escort, 5 alliances, 20 friends, 8 happy regions, 9999 karma, 15 donations.
34	Mighty Warriors	Win a 20,000 troop disadvantage, 5 defenses, 5 regions in 1 year, no losses for 5 years, 5 infiltrate and assassinate, 5 raid and exterm, 30 invasions.
35	All Encompassing	5 assassinate, infiltrate, raid, exterminate, 30 invasion, 20 defense, 10 treaties, 9999 and -9999 karma, 5 transfers, 5 year free officer, 30 years.