CONSOLE COMMANDS
EU5 Cheats
Console Commands
Complete Europa Universalis V cheat codes reference. Add money, manpower, instant construction, and more.
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Commands
~
Console Key
Debug
Mode Required
How to Enable Console
Follow these steps to activate console commands in EU5
1
Add Debug Mode
Right-click EU5 in Steam → Properties → Launch Options → Add: -debug_mode
2
Launch the Game
Start Europa Universalis V and load or start a new game
3
Open Console
Press the tilde key (~) or grave accent (`) to open the console window
Achievement Warning
Using any console command will permanently disable Steam achievements for that save game. If you want achievements, start a new game without using cheats.
RESOURCE COMMANDS
Money, Manpower & Resources
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
cash [amount] | Add ducats (money). Use negative to remove. |
manpower [amount] | Add manpower to your reserves. |
sailors [amount] | Add sailors to your reserves. |
stability [amount] | Set stability level (-3 to +3). |
prestige [amount] | Add or set prestige points. |
inflation [amount] | Set inflation percentage. |
warexhaustion [amount] | Set war exhaustion level. |
governmentpower [amount] | Add government power points. |
MILITARY COMMANDS
Army, Navy & Warfare
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
armytradition [amount] | Set army tradition (0-100). |
navytradition [amount] | Set navy tradition (0-100). |
instantmove | Toggle instant army movement. |
instantsiege | Toggle instant siege completion. |
instantwar | Toggle instant war declaration. |
annex [tag] | Instantly annex a country. |
DIPLOMACY COMMANDS
Diplomatic Relations
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
yesman | AI accepts all diplomatic offers. Toggle on/off. |
noman | AI rejects all diplomatic offers. Toggle on/off. |
fastdiplo | Toggle instant diplomatic actions. |
delaydiploReply | Toggle delayed diplomatic responses. |
GAME CONTROL
Construction & Events
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
instantconstruction | Toggle instant building construction. |
event [id] [target] | Trigger a specific event. |
change_government [type] | Change your government type. |
add_research [amount] | Add research progress. |
age [age_tag] | Switch to a specific age. |
build_everything [location] | Build all possible buildings. |
RELIGION & SPECIAL
Religion-Specific Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
karma [amount] | Set Karma (Buddhist nations). |
religiousinfluence [amount] | Add religious influence. |
purity [amount] | Set Purity level. |
honor [amount] | Set Honor points. |
harmony [amount] | Set Harmony (Confucian). |
doom [amount] | Set Doom (Nahuatl). |
DEBUG COMMANDS
Debug & Multiplayer
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
oos_dump | Dump out-of-sync information. |
force_resync | Force resync in multiplayer (host only). |
print_randomlog | Print current random log. |
norandom | Toggle random events off. |
watchwindows | Toggle window watching debug. |
Console Tips
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
↑ ↓Cycle through previous commandsTabAutocomplete command names~Open/close console
💡 Pro Tips
- • Toggle commands run again to disable
- • Use negative numbers to subtract values
- • Country tags are 3 letters (e.g., FRA, ENG)
- • Some commands need game reload to take effect
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