discover Console Command
Documentation and examples for the discover command in Europa Universalis IV.
discover
Reveals a province or a target country's capital
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Province ID Or Country TagTextrequired | |
Actor Country TagTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste discover command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Overview
Reveals a province to your country (clearing its Terra Incognita), or pass a country tag to reveal that nation's capital. Useful for unlocking targets you haven't explored.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the discover command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type discover followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the discover command do?
Reveals a province or a target country's capital.
What are the parameters for the discover command?
The syntax is discover [province id or country tag] [actor country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: province id or country tag, actor country tag (optional).
Does the discover command require any DLC?
No. discover is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use discover in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so discover can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like discover can't be used to unlock them.