Summary: Get the full 2025 list of Europa Universalis V console commands, money cheats, and mods to customize and enhance your gameplay.
Looking to take full control of your Europa Universalis V experience? Console commands are the key.
Whether you’re aiming to reshape history, unlock powerful bonuses, or simply experiment with alternate scenarios, Europa Universalis V’s console offers endless possibilities.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what console commands are, how to enable them, and which ones are the most valuable in 2025.
Plus, learn how to extend your gameplay even further with Xmod—your all-in-one tool for cheats, mods, and performance enhancements.
Let’s dive into the world of limitless strategy.
Table of contents
- What Are Europa Universalis V Console Commands?
- How to Enable the Console in Europa Universalis V
- Most Useful Europa Universalis V Console Commands
- Full Europa Universalis V Console Commands List (2025 Edition)
- How to Enhance Europa Universalis V with Xmod
- Conclusion
What Are Europa Universalis V Console Commands?

Console commands in Europa Universalis V are powerful text-based inputs that let you alter the game instantly. They enable you to tweak gameplay elements—such as adding money, reducing unrest, discovering the map, or even changing government types—without waiting for in-game events or progression. Perfect for testing strategies, fixing bugs, or having a bit of fun, console commands give you complete control over your campaign.
How to Enable the Console in Europa Universalis V
Before using the console in Europa Universalis 5, players need to complete these steps:
- Right-click Europa Universalis 5 in your Steam library and choose Properties.
- In the Launch Options box, type -debug_mode (without quotes).
Once done, launch the game, start a new session, and press the grave/tilde key (`~) to open the console. From there, you can type in any command to trigger its effect. A full list of commands is provided in the next section.
Full Europa Universalis V Console Commands List (2025 Edition)

Now that you know how to enable the console, it’s time to explore every command available in the game:
| Cheat Console Command | Effect |
| event [eventid] [target] | Trigger an event |
| Manpower [amount] | adds currency (Manpower) |
| Sailors [amount] | adds currency (Sailors) |
| cash [amount] | adds currency (cash) |
| Stability [amount] | adds currency (Stability) |
| WarExhaustion [amount] | adds currency (WarExhaustion) |
| Inflation [amount] | adds currency (Inflation) |
| Prestige [amount] | adds currency (Prestige) |
| ArmyTradition [amount] | adds currency (ArmyTradition) |
| NavyTradition [amount] | adds currency (NavyTradition) |
| GovernmentPower [amount] | adds currency (GovernmentPower) |
| Karma [amount] | adds currency (Karma) |
| ReligiousInfluence [amount] | adds currency (ReligiousInfluence) |
| Purity [amount] | adds currency (Purity) |
| Honor [amount] | adds currency (Honor) |
| Doom [amount] | adds currency (Doom) |
| RitePower [amount] | adds currency (RitePower) |
| Yanantin [amount] | adds currency (Yanantin) |
| Righteousness [amount] | adds currency (Righteousness) |
| Harmony [amount] | adds currency (Harmony) |
SelfControl [amount] |
adds currency (SelfControl) |
| YesMan | toggles the cheat mode YesMan |
| NoMan | toggles the cheat mode NoMan |
| WatchWindows | toggles the cheat mode WatchWindows |
| LoadingScreen | toggles the cheat mode LoadingScreen |
| InstantMove | toggles the cheat mode InstantMove |
| InstantSiege | toggles the cheat mode InstantSiege |
| NoRandom | toggles the cheat mode NoRandom |
| FastDiplo | toggles the cheat mode FastDiplo |
| DelayDiploReply | toggles the cheat mode DelayDiploReply |
| InstantWar | toggles the cheat mode InstantWar |
| InstantConstruction | toggles the cheat mode InstantConstruction |
| InstantCasusBelli | toggles the cheat mode InstantCasusBelli |
| InstantExploration | toggles the cheat mode InstantExploration |
| InstantMission | toggles the cheat mode InstantMission |
| FastRebels | toggles the cheat mode FastRebels |
ByPassRequirements |
toggles the cheat mode ByPassRequirements |
| RemoveFogOfWar | toggles the cheat mode RemoveFogOfWar |
| no_peace_deals | toggles the cheat mode no_peace_deals |
| form_union [junior partner] | Form a union with another country |
| change_government [Government Type] | Change government of your country |
| parliament_issue [parliament_issue] | Change parliament issue in your country |
| end_parliament_issue | Ends a parliament issue in your country with success |
| discover [location key / all] | Discover one or all locations |
| discover_area [area key / all] | Discover one or all areas |
| tick_population [location] | Monthly tick for population in a location |
| weather [location front/cyclone/tornado] | Creates a new weather in target location |
| build_everything [location id / country tag / region iNow that you know how to enable the console, it’s time to explore every command available in the game.d / all] | Build everything possible in a location / country or region |
tick_day [number of days] |
Ticks any number of days |
| kill_all_units [CountryTag] | kill all units in target country |
| kill_unit [UnitID] | kill the unit with this ID, kills selected unit when no id is supplied |
| resupply_all_units [CountryTag] | max food for all units in target country |
| damage_all_units [CountryTag] | damage all units in target country |
| world_levies | raise all levies in the world |
| start_annex [country-tag] | starts an annexation of the given country |
| add_casus_belli [country-tag] | add a cb on target country |
| lend [CountryTag] [amount] [interest] [months] | lend money to target country |
| spy [CountryTag] [amount] | adds spies to your network in a target country |
favor [CountryTag] [amount] |
adds favors in a target country of days |
| trust [CountryTag] [amount] | adds trust in a target country |
| rebel_progress [id progress] | Adds rebel_progress to a rebel |
| set_societal_value [societal_value] [position] | Sets the societal value |
| estate_satisfaction [estate_type] [progress] | Adds satisfaction to an estate |
| estate_gold [estate_type] [gold] | Adds gold to an estate |
| disease [disease] | Spawns a Disease |
| building [building_type] [location] | Adds a building to a location |
| add_random_trait [id] | Adds a ruler trait to a character |
| add_trait [trait] | Adds a specific trait to the ruler |
bankrupt [CountryTag] |
Bankrupts a nation |
| remove_bankruptcy [CountryTag] | Removes the bankruptcy modifier from a nation |
| opinion [CountryTag] [amount] | Adds Opinion for target country versus player |
| convert_character [religion id] | changes religion of a character |
| kill_character [id] | Kills a character |
| impregnate [id] | Impregnate a character |
| give_birth [id] | force a pregnant to give birth |
| colonize [location] | creates a colony for target locations’ province |
| colonize_and_finish [location] | creates a colony for target locations’ province and then finishes the colonial charter immediately |
| finish_colony [location] | finishes a colony for target locations’ colonial charter |
| finish_all_colonies | finishes a colony for target locations’ colonial charter |
| move_random_pop [source location] [destination location] | moves a random pop from source to destination |
| population [location] | changes a location’s population |
| finish_constructions [location] | finish all constructions in a location |
| change_garrison [location] | changes a location’s garrison |
| freeze [location] | freezes a sea location |
| thaw [location] | thaws a sea location |
| pirate [area] | adds a pirate to the area |
| annex [CountryTag] | Player annexes a tag |
| reset_agendas | Resets agendas in parliament |
| revolt [rebel_id] | A revolt starts in target country |
| religion [religion] | changes religion |
| culture [culture] | changes culture |
| cultural_tradition [culture value] | changes cultural Tradition |
cultural_influence [culture value] |
changes cultural Influence |
| convert [location] | changes religion of all pops in location to state religion |
| win_siege [location] | forces a siege to be won in the target location |
| economy | resets the pop demands and processes the markets |
| slavery | ticks the slavery process |
| raid [location_id] | raids slaves from the target location |
| run_select_expand_objectives [countrytag] | Runs the select expand objectives for the country |
| make_subject [subject_type] [countrytag] | makes subject out of a country |
| occupy_location [location_id] | occupies a location |
| occupy_country [countrytag] | occupies a country |
| occupy_province [province] | occupies a province, only locations belonging to nations at war with the player |
| occupy_area [area] | occupies an area, only locations belonging to nations at war with the player |
| occupy_region [region] | occupies a region, only locations belonging to nations at war with the player |
| conquer [location_id] | conquers an location |
| conquer_country [countrytag] | conquers a country |
| conquer_province [province_definition] | conquers a province definition |
conquer_area [area] |
conquers an area |
| conquer_region [region] | conquers a region |
| age [age_tag] | changes the age |
| situation [situation] | activate situation |
| monthly_situation [situation] | ticks a month for a situation |
| disaster [disaster] | activate disaster |
| change_date [year] | changes the date |
| add_institution_progress [instituion_tag] [location_tag] [amount] | adds institution progress |
| merge_culture_group [name] | Merges a culture group |
| create_character [male/female] [lowborn/random/new] | Create a Character |
| artist [artist_type] | Create an artist |
| workofart [work_of_art_type [location [quality]]]] | Create a work of art |
| policy [policy] | changes a policy |
| diplomats [amount] | Gain diplomatic actions |
| stockpile [[market location key] [goods key] [amount]] | Stockpile goods |
| reform_desire [amount] | players religion gets reform desire |
| add_core [amount] | Add a core location |
| maritime_presence [amount] | Add maritime presence to seazone |
add_research [amount] |
Gain Research Progress |
| research_all | Researched all advances in all trees |
| finish_current_religious_focus | Completed progress on current religious focus |
| integrate_all | Integrates all provinces |
| create_pu [CountryTag] | Creates a personal union with another country |
| research [advance] | researches a specific advance |
| embrace_all | Embraces all active institutions |
How to Enhance Europa Universalis V with Xmod
If you want more control over your Europa Universalis V gameplay without using console commands every time, Xmod is the easiest way to customize your experience. Unlike manual cheats, Xmod gives you a visual, one-click interface where you can instantly edit resources, stats, and game values in real time.

With Xmod, you can:
- Add or edit Gold, Prestige, Stability, Manpower, Sailors, and more
- Boost diplomatic stats, navy tradition, or legitimacy instantly
- Play offline and use cheats safely without risking your save file
- Avoid typing long console commands — just press Click to use
- Apply mods, trainers, and extra tools all in one place
How it works:
- Launch Europa Universalis V in offline mode.
- Start the game, then enable Xmod.
- Use the sliders or buttons (e.g., Edit Gold, Edit Manpower) to apply effects instantly.
Xmod turns complicated command lines into simple UI buttons, making it ideal for players who want full freedom—whether you’re experimenting, role-playing, or just want a more relaxed campaign.
Conclusion
Europa Universalis V offers endless strategic depth, but with console commands and tools like Xmod, you can tailor the experience exactly the way you want. Whether you’re testing ideas, speeding up a campaign, or simply having fun with unlimited resources, these tools give you full control over your playthrough. Use them wisely, experiment freely, and shape your own version of history.