spawnactor Console Command
Documentation and examples for the spawnactor command in Europa Universalis IV.
spawnactor
Spawns an actor with an optional animation
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Actor NameTextrequired | |
Province IDNumberrequired | |
AnimationTextoptional |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste spawnactor command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.
Overview
Spawns a 3D actor model in the world, optionally playing an animation. An art and animation debugging tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use the spawnactor command in EU4?
Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type spawnactor followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.
What does the spawnactor command do?
Spawns an actor with an optional animation.
What are the parameters for the spawnactor command?
The syntax is spawnactor [actor name] [province id] [animation]. It takes 3 arguments: actor name, province id, animation (optional).
Does the spawnactor command require any DLC?
No. spawnactor is part of the base game and works without any DLC.
Can you use spawnactor in Ironman mode?
No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so spawnactor can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like spawnactor can't be used to unlock them.