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absolutism Console Command

Documentation and examples for the absolutism command in Europa Universalis IV.

absolutism

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Adds absolutism to the player

ParameterDescription
AmountNumberrequired
Target Country TagTextoptional

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste absolutism command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Amount
Target Country Tag (optional)

Examples

Here is an example of how to use absolutism.

Adds 100 absolutism to your country.

Overview

Raises your country's absolutism, the late-game government stat that unlocks stronger national modifiers as it climbs toward the cap of 100. With no amount it tops you up; pass a number to add that much. Useful for testing the bonuses absolutism grants without waiting for the slow in-game gains.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the absolutism command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type absolutism followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: absolutism 100. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the absolutism command do?

Adds absolutism to the player.

What are the parameters for the absolutism command?

The syntax is absolutism [amount] [target country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: amount, target country tag (optional).

Does the absolutism command require any DLC?

No. absolutism is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use absolutism in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so absolutism can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like absolutism can't be used to unlock them.