die Console Command
Documentation and examples for the die command in Europa Universalis IV.
die
Kills the ruler of a country
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Target Country TagTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste die command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use die.
Kills France's current ruler.
Overview
Kills the current ruler of a country, triggering an immediate succession to the heir (or a regency/succession crisis if there's no heir). The fastest way to test what happens when a monarch dies.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the die command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type die followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: die FRA. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the die command do?
Kills the ruler of a country.
What are the parameters for the die command?
The syntax is die [target country tag]. It takes one argument: target country tag (optional).
Does the die command require any DLC?
No. die is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use die in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so die can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like die can't be used to unlock them.