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add_idea_group Console Command

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

add_idea_group

Debug

Adds the specified idea group

ParameterDescription
Idea Group KeyTextrequired
Country TagTextoptional

Command builder

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

Idea Group Key
Country Tag (optional)

Overview

Adds a complete idea group to your country by key, instantly unlocking all of its ideas. Pick the idea-group key to grant its full set of bonuses without paying the usual monarch-power cost.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the add_idea_group command in EU4?

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

What does the add_idea_group command do?

Adds the specified idea group.

What are the parameters for the add_idea_group command?

The syntax is add_idea_group [idea group key] [country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: idea group key, country tag (optional).

Does the add_idea_group command require any DLC?

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

Can you use add_idea_group in Ironman mode?

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