RELATED: Cult Of The Lamb: 10 Most Useful Tarot Cards

There are twenty total choices that Cult of the Lamb players will have to make concerning doctrines as they make their way through their adventure. To better help players that are struggling to make decisions, or to give a sneak peek at which Doctrines are unlocked at which stage, the following list includes a look at all the possible Doctrines and what they do, as well as some advice on what the “best” choice is for each tier.

Afterlife

The following Doctrines affect how a player’s cult members perceive Death and Dying, and also provide some unique bonuses for aging cult members. Players can usually skip this tree at the start to focus on other aspects of their cult, as they likely won’t have an abundance of cult members kicking the bucket, as long as they’re taken care of. Here’s a look at what choices to expect at each tier.

Afterlife I

Afterlife II

Afterlife III

Afterlife IV

RELATED: Cult Of The Lamb: Every Weapon Type, Ranked

Work And Worship

This subset contains all the Doctrines associated with how cultist members are put to work, as well as how obediently they work and if the Lamb allows them to have some “downtime.” Those that are looking to increase their Devotion, or increase the rate at which cultists do things like Farm, Refine Wood, and Harvest Materials, should start here.

Work And Worship I

Work And Worship II

Work And Worship III

Work And Worship IV

RELATED: Cult Of The Lamb: The Best Divine Inspiration Buildings To Unlock First

Law And Order

Lamb will need to invest some Doctrines into Law and Order if they wish to unlock specific things like Ascension, Weddings, and core beliefs. These choices will help to establish what type of cult the player is running and whether they are a benevolent or cruel ruler. Most of these choices are related to loyalty, so those struggling with dissenters should check out some of the choices below.

Law And Order I

Law And Order II

Law And Order III

Law And Order IV

RELATED: Cult Of The Lamb: 10 Pro Tips For Combat

Possessions

Is the Cult of the Lamb a materialistic society, or do they try their best to live without money, taxes, and worldly possessions? Here, players will have choices that pertain to what (if anything) their followers will give up to help support the cult and their community. Those that need some extra gold, or those looking to use their gold for bribery and loyalty gain can start with this unfolding tree.

Possessions I

Possessions II

Possessions III

Possessions IV

RELATED: Cult Of The Lamb: Beginner Tips & Tricks

Sustenance

Hunger is a much bigger deal than one would think heading into their Cult of the Lamb adventure. Villagers will need to eat pretty constantly, and there are situations that can arise that greatly affect the hunger of the cult as a whole. In order for players to keep their cultists fed, happy, and alive, they’ll likely want to invest in some of the following Doctrines. These particular commandments will help with food allocation and starvation.

Sustenance I

Sustenance II

Sustenance III

Sustenance IV

MORE: Cult Of The Lamb: How Long To Beat