EU4 add_unrest Console Command

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add_unrest Command
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This console command adds the specified amount of unrest (advancement) to the specified faction.

add_unrest [CID Type] [CID Index] [Amount]

Parameters

CID Type

To find out the CID type of a faction, enable debug_mode, switch to a country that the faction is a rebel to and head to the Stability & Expansion tab of the Country View menu. Hover over the faction you wish to add unrest to: the first number is the CID type.

CID Index

To find out the CID type of a faction, enable debug_mode, switch to a country that the faction is a rebel to and head to the Stability & Expansion tab of the Country View menu. Hover over the faction you wish to add unrest to: the second number is the CID index.

Amount
Number

The country tag of the country you wish to spawn the admiral for. If not specified, the admiral will be spawned into your current country.

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Quick Overview

The add_unrest command in EU4 is used to increase unrest or dissatisfaction among a selected faction in the game.

By using this command, you can add more instability to a particular faction's social climate, potentially leading to rebellions or unrest conflicts.

The specifics of how much unrest is added depends on the numerical value you input with the command.

In-Depth Description

The add_unrest command in Europa Universalis IV is used to increase the amount of unrest a specific province is experiencing. It required one parameter - the amount of unrest you wish to add.

Unrest in EU4 is a provincial mechanic that reflects the social dissatisfaction and rebellion in the populace.

Positive unrest will increase the likelihood of rebellion, while negative unrest can soothe the populace and prevent rebellions.

The add_unrest command lets you artificially inflate the unrest in a province, which can lead to the spawning of a rebel army that can potentially overthrow the control of the current owner.

When using the command, you have to input it in the console as follows: add_unrest [amount]. Replace [amount] with the number denoting the level of unrest you want to add.

This command is mainly used in a scenario where you may intentionally want to stir discord in a particular region; specifically, a region that you might be planning to invade or destabilize. It can also be used to test your own defenses, seeing how well your country can respond to internal threats like increased unrest and rebellion.

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 .