EU4 Console Commands: Money, Monarch Points, Tag, Events

November 1, 2026 · Cheat Codes, Strategy

Quick answer: EU4 has a built-in console on PC. In a non-Ironman game press the ` key (or ~, § or ² depending on layout), then type a command. Examples: cash 5000, mil 999, tag FRA. Ironman blocks the console, and guides report that using it disables achievements.

EU4 console commands (also written euiv console commands) change ducats, monarch points, stability, provinces, countries and events in Europa Universalis IV. The console is built in. You do not have to enable anything.

Syntax below comes from the Paradox wiki, cross-checked with other guides. The wiki says it was last verified for versions 1.28 to 1.30, so some commands could have changed.

How to open the console in Europa Universalis IV

Start or load a game that is not Ironman.
Press the console key. The wiki lists Shift+2, Alt+2+1, Shift+3, §, ~, ^, °, ² and `, depending on your keyboard layout. On US keyboards it is ` (grave).
Type a command and press Enter.
Use the up and down arrows for earlier commands and Tab to autocomplete.

This is the PC console. No source documents console commands on the Xbox or PlayStation versions.

Before you use commands: Ironman games do not allow the console. Guides report that using console commands disables achievements. The wiki says debug_achievements_clear wipes all achievement data including on Steam, so do not use it. The wiki list was last verified for versions 1.28 to 1.30, so some commands may be outdated.

How Europa Universalis IV commands work

Square brackets in the wiki mark optional parts. Leave the brackets out.
Many commands take an amount and a country tag, for example mil 300 CAS. Without a tag they apply to your country.
Province IDs and country tags are listed on the wiki. Turn on debug_mode to see them in game.

Europa Universalis IV commands list

Money and monarch points

Command	What it does
`cash 5000`	Adds ducats. Default 5000.
`adm 999`	Adds administrative power. Default 999. Also adm <amount> <tag>.
`dip 999`	Adds diplomatic power. Default 999.
`mil 300 CAS`	Adds military power to the given tag. Default 999.
`powerpoints`	Adds points to all three powers. Without a number, it maxes monarch points.
`manpower <amount>`	Adds manpower in thousands.
`sailors <amount>`	Adds sailors. Default 5000.

Country state

Command	What it does
`stability <amount>`	Sets stability. With no amount, it goes to maximum.
`legitimacy <amount>`	Sets the ruler's legitimacy.
`prestige <amount>`	Changes prestige.
`yesman`	Toggles whether the AI always accepts diplomatic proposals.
`die <tag>`	Kills the ruler of the target country.

Countries and provinces

Command	What it does
`tag FRA`	Switches to another country.
`annex <target> <actor>`	Annexes a country without adding cores.
`add_core <province id> <tag>`	Adds a core. remove_core does the reverse.
`own <province id> <tag>`	Changes ownership of a province.
`own_core <province id> <tag>`	Changes ownership and adds a core.
`assimilate <province> <tag>`	Changes ownership, core, culture and religion.
`add_cb <tag> <tag>`	Adds a casus belli. remove_cb removes it. Arguments should be checked with Tab.

Game state and debug

Command	What it does
`event <event id> <tag>`	Runs an event, with an optional option number.
`date 1444.11.11`	Changes the current date. The format is yyyy.mm.dd.
`age 1`	Sets the age: 0 Discovery, 1 Reformation, 2 Absolutism, 3 Revolutions.
`fow`	Toggles fog of war.
`ti`	Toggles terra incognita.
`debug_mode`	Toggles an overlay with province IDs, tags and event IDs.
`vassalize / integrate / form_union`	Subject and union commands. Use Tab to see their arguments.

Change country with the tag command

Type tag followed by the three letter country tag, for example tag FRA. This switches the country you control mid game.

Console commands for monarch points

adm, dip and mil each add 999 points by default. Add a number or a tag to change that. powerpoints adds all three at once. One guide lists the aliases paper_mana, bird_mana and sword_mana for the same commands, but those are from a fan site only.

Trigger an event

Use event <event id> <tag>. The wiki says an option number can follow. Turn on debug_mode to see event IDs in game.

Why Europa Universalis IV console commands are not working

Console does not open: check the game is not Ironman and try the other keys for your layout.
Command has no effect: it may have changed since versions 1.28 to 1.30. Use Tab to check the syntax.
Need IDs: turn on debug_mode to see province IDs, tags and event IDs.
Achievements disabled: guides report this is expected when using the console.

Europa Universalis IV console commands FAQ

How do I open the console in EU4?

In a non-Ironman PC game press ` (or ~, § or ² on other layouts), type a command and press Enter.

What are the EU4 console commands for money and monarch points?

cash adds ducats (default 5000). adm, dip and mil add monarch power (default 999). powerpoints adds all three.

How do I change country in EU4 with the console?

Type tag followed by the country tag, for example tag FRA.

Do console commands disable achievements in EUIV?

Guides report that they do. Ironman, where achievements are earned, blocks the console completely.

How do I run an event with EU4 console commands?

Type event <event id> <tag>. Use debug_mode to find event IDs.

How do I annex a country in EU4 with the console?

Use annex <target tag> <actor tag>. It annexes without adding cores, so you may want add_core afterwards.

Do EU4 console commands work on Xbox or PlayStation?

No source documents them there. The console is documented for PC.

Sources

Europa Universalis 4 Wiki – Console commands
EU4 Commands (guides and command pages)
Keengamer – 9 handy EU4 cheats