incident Console Command
Documentation and examples for the incident command in Europa Universalis IV.
incident
Triggers a Shinto incident
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Incident TagTextrequired | |
Country TagTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste incident command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Overview
Triggers a Shinto incident, one of the scripted dilemmas Shinto Japan resolves for isolation-level changes and bonuses. Fires the incident for testing the mechanic.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the incident command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type incident followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the incident command do?
Triggers a Shinto incident.
What are the parameters for the incident command?
The syntax is incident [incident tag] [country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: incident tag, country tag (optional).
Does the incident command require any DLC?
No. incident is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use incident in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so incident can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like incident can't be used to unlock them.