declare_war Console Command
Documentation and examples for the declare_war command in Europa Universalis IV.
declare_war
Declares war between two nations with no casus belli
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Attacker TagTextrequired | |
Defender TagTextrequired | |
Call Allies 0/1Textrequired |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste declare_war command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use declare_war.
Makes France declare war on England with no casus belli and no allies called in.
Overview
Forces a war between two named countries. The final 0/1 argument controls whether allies are called in, and you can attach a casus belli; this bypasses the normal need for a justification.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the declare_war command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type declare_war followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: declare_war FRA ENG 0. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the declare_war command do?
Declares war between two nations with no casus belli.
What are the parameters for the declare_war command?
The syntax is declare_war [attacker tag] [defender tag] [call allies 0/1]. It takes 3 arguments: attacker tag, defender tag, call allies 0/1.
Does the declare_war command require any DLC?
No. declare_war is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use declare_war in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so declare_war can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like declare_war can't be used to unlock them.