event Console Command
Documentation and examples for the event command in Europa Universalis IV.
event
Fires an event
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Event IDTextrequired | |
Target Country TagTextoptional | |
Option IDTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste event command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use event.
Fires the French flavor event flavor_fra.1 for your country.
Fires that event for England instead.
Overview
Fires an event by its id. Add a target country tag to fire it for that nation instead of you; this is the workhorse for triggering any scripted event — flavor, mission, or disaster — for testing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the event command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type event followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: event flavor_fra.1. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the event command do?
Fires an event.
What are the parameters for the event command?
The syntax is event [event id] [target country tag] [option id]. It takes 3 arguments: event id, target country tag (optional), option id (optional).
Does the event command require any DLC?
No. event is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use event in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so event can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like event can't be used to unlock them.