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make_subject Console Command

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

make_subject

Country

Makes a country a subject

ParameterDescription
Subject TagTextrequired
Overlord TagTextoptional
Subject TypeTextrequired

Command builder

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

Subject Tag
Overlord Tag (optional)
Subject Type

Overview

Makes a country your subject of a chosen type — vassal, march, personal union, colony, and so on — set by the subject-type argument. Establishes the relationship directly without a war or diplomacy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the make_subject command in EU4?

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

What does the make_subject command do?

Makes a country a subject.

What are the parameters for the make_subject command?

The syntax is make_subject [subject tag] [overlord tag] [subject type]. It takes 3 arguments: subject tag, overlord tag (optional), subject type.

Does the make_subject command require any DLC?

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

Can you use make_subject in Ironman mode?

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