EU4 add_loyalty Console Command

Documentation and detailed help with working examples.
add_loyalty Command
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This command adds loyalty to the estate with the specified ID. Specify a negative number to remove loyalty. See argument explanation for estate IDs.

add_loyalty [Estate ID] [Amount]

Parameters

Estate ID

The ID of the estate you wish to add loyalty to.

Amount
Number

The amount of loyalty you wish to add to the specified estate.

Examples

Here are examples of how to use add_loyalty.

add_loyalty estate_church 50

This command will add 50 loyalty to the Church.

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Quick Overview

The add_loyalty command in Europa Universalis IV (EU4) is used to increase the loyalty level of a specific estate within your country. Estates are socio-economic classes or groups within your country that can have different levels of loyalty and influence.

Here is a quick overview of the different types of estates you can influence with this command:

  1. estate_church - Represents the ecclesiastical hierarchy.
  2. estate_nobles - Represents the hereditary landed nobility.
  3. estate_burghers - Represents the bourgeoisie, the merchant and middle classes.
  4. estate_cossacks - Represents semi-nomadic warrior cultures found mainly in steppe terrain.
  5. estate_nomadic_tribes - Represents nomadic tribes mainly in the Horde government type.
  6. estate_dhimmi - Represents non-Muslim religious communities in Muslim nations.
  7. estate_brahmins - Represents the highest Hindu caste, tied to priesthood and education.
  8. estate_maratha - Represents the powerful warrior caste in Hindu societies.
  9. estate_vaisyas - Represents the third Hindu caste, traditionally merchants.
  10. estate_jains - Represents followers of Jainism in Hindu societies.
  11. estate_rajput - Represents Rajput noble warriors in Hindu societies.

When using this command, you'll specify the estate you want to increase loyalty for and the amount of loyalty points you want to add.

For example, add_loyalty estate_church 10 would add 10 loyalty points to the Church estate.

In-Depth Description

The command add_loyalty [estate id] [amount] in Europa Universalis IV (EU4) is a useful command that helps increase the loyalty of a specific estate by a certain amount.

One of the dynamic political aspects of EU4 is the estates system: your realm is composed of different estates (such as Nobles, Burghers, or different religious groups) each with their own interests, influence, and loyalty to your crown. This command fits into that gameplay aspect by modifying loyalty values.

If you type in, for example, add_loyalty estate_nobles 20, it will add 20 loyalty to the Nobles estate.

This command is incredibly helpful when you're struggling with managing the loyalty of various estates. If an estate's loyalty falls too low, they may revolt or cause other political problems. Therefore, using this command at the right time can prevent internal strife and maintain more stability within your realm.

Remember, the effectiveness of this command lies in carefully balancing the interests of all your estates. Using it excessively on one estate might result in another becoming too influential, leading to new problems down the line. So, while powerful, this command should be used strategically and with foresight of the potential in-game political consequences.

The estate identifiers change depending on the culture and religion of your country, so make sure to use the one that applies to your current situation.

How to Open the Command Console

In EU4, cheats are executed from the command console, a text box that you type commands into.

To open the command console press the ~(tilde) key, which is typically located under ESC (escape).

If your keyboard does not have that key, or pressing ~ does not work, try the following keys:

  • ~
  • SHIFT + 2
  • SHIFT + 3
  • ALT + 2 + 1

Type your command into the console, and then press ENTER .