The spawn console command drops a free regiment or ship into any province — a fast way to reinforce a front or test a unit composition.
How to spawn units in EU4
- Open the console.
- Type
spawn <province id> <unit type>and pressEnter. The unit joins the province owner's army or navy.
Examples
Look up province IDs and unit types to build the exact command you need.
Frequently asked questions
How do I spawn an army in EU4?
Use spawn with a province ID and a unit type, e.g. spawn 183 western_infantry spawns a western infantry regiment in province 183 for that province's owner.
How do I spawn ships in EU4?
Pass a naval unit type and a coastal/sea province, e.g. spawn 1247 carrack. The unit types page lists every regiment and ship you can spawn.
Where do I find unit type names for EU4?
The EU4 unit types page lists every regiment and ship key (such as western_infantry or galley) along with its combat pips — those keys are what spawn expects.