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kill_cardinal Console Command

Documentation and examples for the kill_cardinal command in Europa Universalis IV.

kill_cardinal

Ruler

Kills the first cardinal in the list

ParameterDescription
Country TagTextoptional

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste kill_cardinal command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Country Tag (optional)

Overview

Kills the first cardinal in the game's list, opening a vacancy in the College of Cardinals. A testing tool for cardinal turnover and papal mechanics.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the kill_cardinal command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type kill_cardinal followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the kill_cardinal command do?

Kills the first cardinal in the list.

What are the parameters for the kill_cardinal command?

The syntax is kill_cardinal [country tag]. It takes one argument: country tag (optional).

Does the kill_cardinal command require any DLC?

No. kill_cardinal is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use kill_cardinal in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so kill_cardinal can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like kill_cardinal can't be used to unlock them.