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mandate Console Command

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

mandate

Politics

Changes the Emperor of China's mandate (max without an amount)

ParameterDescription
AmountNumberoptional

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Amount (optional)

Overview

Changes the Mandate of Heaven held by the Emperor of China. With no amount it maxes the mandate; high mandate grants escalating bonuses while low mandate risks losing the title, so this sets it directly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the mandate command in EU4?

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

What does the mandate command do?

Changes the Emperor of China's mandate (max without an amount).

What are the parameters for the mandate command?

The syntax is mandate [amount]. It takes one argument: amount (optional).

Does the mandate command require any DLC?

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

Can you use mandate in Ironman mode?

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