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add_trait Console Command

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

add_trait

Ruler

Adds a ruler personality trait

ParameterDescription
Personality TagTextrequired
HeirTextoptional
ConsortTextoptional

Command builder

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

Personality Tag
Heir (optional)
Consort (optional)

Overview

Adds a ruler personality trait, the named modifiers (such as Just or Ambitious) that shape a monarch's bonuses. Pick the personality from the dropdown to grant it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the add_trait command in EU4?

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

What does the add_trait command do?

Adds a ruler personality trait.

What are the parameters for the add_trait command?

The syntax is add_trait [personality tag] [heir] [consort]. It takes 3 arguments: personality tag, heir (optional), consort (optional).

Does the add_trait command require any DLC?

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

Can you use add_trait in Ironman mode?

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