fow Console Command
Documentation and examples for the fow command in Europa Universalis IV.
fow
Toggles fog of war in a province or everywhere
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Province IDNumberoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste fow command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use fow.
Toggles fog of war for the whole map.
Overview
Toggles fog of war. With no argument it clears fog across the whole map; pass a province id to toggle it for just that province — handy for seeing enemy movements or taking clean screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the fow command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type fow followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: fow. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the fow command do?
Toggles fog of war in a province or everywhere.
What are the parameters for the fow command?
The syntax is fow [province id]. It takes one argument: province id (optional).
Does the fow command require any DLC?
No. fow is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use fow in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so fow can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like fow can't be used to unlock them.