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own_core Console Command

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

own_core

Province

Changes a province's owner and adds a core

ParameterDescription
Province IDNumberrequired
Country TagTextoptional

Command builder

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

Province ID
Country Tag (optional)

Examples

Here is an example of how to use own_core.

Gives France ownership of and a core on province 183.

Overview

Transfers ownership of a province to a country and adds a core in one step, giving them fully integrated national territory rather than raw uncored land.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the own_core command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type own_core followed by its parameters, then press Enter. For example: own_core 183 FRA. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the own_core command do?

Changes a province's owner and adds a core.

What are the parameters for the own_core command?

The syntax is own_core [province id] [country tag]. It takes 2 arguments: province id, country tag (optional).

Does the own_core command require any DLC?

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

Can you use own_core in Ironman mode?

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