EU4 Missions

4,688 Missions

A complete, searchable list of all EU4 missions — generic and nation-specific — with the goal you need to meet to complete each one.

Missions are tasks shown in your mission tree that grant a reward when their conditions are met. Each nation has its own tree, on top of the generic missions available to everyone. Complete one instantly from the console with `mission <mission key>`.

Used with the mission and mission_tree console commands.

	Goal	Key
	Our power and prestige extends in all directions. Our influence can be felt in the cultural legacy of our country and the faith of our citizens, but there is one final place where we have not left our mark: the dialect of our people. With our preeminent position, we have an opportunity to standardize our language, and promote our standardized form among our neighbors. Our light will surely never fade as long as the sound of our tongue remains.
	By establishing new outposts in the Indian Ocean we may more effectively secure our positions in the region, better conducting trade with the natives there.
	For generations, Koreans have considered Paektu Mountain - an active volcano with a large crater lake known as Heaven Lake, which was formed in a massive eruption many years ago - to be sacred. We must ensure that Korean access to it is not dependent on the benevolence or otherwise of the Manchurians.
	Ever since the fall of the Aksumite Empire, our realm didn't have any access to the sea, which connected us to the other Christians of the world. We must change it by conquering a port and extending it with a proper shipyard! After all, neither our troops nor our diplomats can turn into boats if they touch the water.
	The Rajput clans wield a great deal of influence throughout the subcontinent. It would be wise to integrate their nobility into the state to appease them.
	A Maya province or Kuchkabal is constituted by multiple towns or villages called batabilo'ob. Each batabil is governed by a chief or batab, either independently or under the authority of a city-state. To grow our power we must put under the authority of our capital as many batabilo'ob as possible.
	What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.
	What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.
	What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.
	What good is being as powerful as we are if we have nobody to impose our power on? Having other countries that bow to us will clearly show the world our true might.
	To better intercept our competitors' trade in the Far East, and to help our own merchants trade with China and Japan, we should establish a base on the island of Formosa.
	Across the Bab-El-Mendeb lies a land, though culturally foreign, and yet a prosperous and religiously close to our interests. Let us cross the gate to the Red Sea and establish outposts on the Somali coast.
	The Persian Gulf may be under our control, but across it lies the land of Persia, where we once had our holdings. Let us prepare an invasion force and try to reclaim what has been lost in the past.
	Al-Andalus used to be a leading part of the Islamic World, being home to many scholars and philosophers. Unfortunately, due to the vile reconquista, all remnants of this state have been wiped out leading to the creation of powerful Christian kingdoms. Let us cross the Strait of Gibraltar and teach them a solid lesson.
	The Malwa plateau is a good base of operations for expansion into Southern India and the vast region between us and the Tamil Country known as Deccan. This region is in many ways quite different from what we are used to. Many have desired the fabled diamonds of Golconda or the rich trading cities of the Coromandel Coast, but in order to get there we must scale mountains, jungles, defeat the native kingdoms and ultimately be ready to rule what the Delhi sultans never could.\nIt is time we crossed the Vindhyas.
	The Malwa plateau is a good base of operations for expansion into Southern India and the vast region between us and the Tamil Country known as Deccan. This region is in many ways quite different from what we are used to. Many have desired the fabled diamonds of Golconda or the rich trading cities of the Coromandel Coast, but in order to get there we must scale mountains, and jungles, defeat the native kingdoms, and ultimately be ready to rule what the Delhi sultans never could.\n\nIt is time we crossed the Vindhyas.
	The is a tool of the state. As powerful as any tool can be, the potential of the can only be utilized properly if it is guided wisely.
	The current state of our military is the result of centuries of development. Due to the unification efforts, the recruitment standards and traditions tend to differ from state to state. We need to take some time to reform this system to our current needs.
	Ruthenia and the Pontic Steppes are a vast region with completely flat terrain. The cities are far away from each other, and marches on foot take three times more time than using the horse. It is clear that future battles will no longer be won in forests or marshes, but in these grasslands and steppes. We have to adapt our army to this new and foreign terrain.
	It is believed that land overexploitation, drought, soil erosion, and, interpolity wars have led to the downfall of Central Maya politics. It is hardly surprising that this could have happened as we dwell in truly harsh environments. But resilient as we are, we are adapting to any adversity the Yucatan and the Jungles throw at us.
	After the conquest of the Muslim states of the Iberian Peninsula the Muslims there have become increasingly oppressed by the Christian monarchs of the area. Many have been fleeing to surrounding Muslim nations. Many of these highly educated refugees could be of great use to us. The Sultan should consider releasing a Firman, granting these refugees the right to settle within our lands.
	The 'General Means' is the central mechanism of public finance in our country, dividing the tax burden between the states. Some have accused the government of not fairly distributing the burden, and to be fair... they may be right. If we ensured that not all our taxes were coming from one province, that would go far towards reducing other provinces' complaints about the General Means.
	A professional navy requires professional leaders. We need a regulated system of training and promotion to ensure that excellent seamen can become excellent captains, and excellent captains can become excellent admirals.
	The Venetian archipelago is both a haven for ships and an immensely lucrative trading port. It is imperative that we seize these rich, water-laden lands, and use them for the benefit of our nation.
	The current state of Illyria is a cause for concern. Lately, there has been an increasing amount of interest in the area taken by the Habsburgs, who are trying to exploit the power vacuum in the area and to take ownership of the region.
	Border skirmishes along the Scottish Marches are frequent and bloody. It is time to put an end to these petty squabbles by seizing the entire region for ourselves.
	Border skirmishes along the Scottish Marches are frequent and bloody. It is time to put an end to these petty squabbles by seizing the entire region for ourselves.
	To cement the defeat of our rivals, the Bahmani Sultans, we must seize their capital at Bidar. The region also contains the ancient Chalukya capital, a city of great historical importance.
	While we have access to the rich trade routes of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea could also be a prosperous market. We should invade Multan, and from there press onwards into Sindh to reach the coast.
	In centuries past, before the Mongol Yoke, the fertile lands of the Dniepr were part of the Rus domain. They shall be again.
	Our empire was once rich and abundant due to an extensive network of canals used for both irrigation and navigation. We should restore these canals to improve our agricultural development.
	What are merchants but selfish chancers? And what would selfish chancers in the Aegean want other than complete control? Securing the Aegean Islands, or fortifying its coast will allow us to reign supreme against our rivals and enemies that may reside there.
	It is Austria's destiny to rule the world and it is our nation's destiny to rule Austria. As the guardians of the Habsburg heritage we should take our place as the the rightful rulers of Austria.
	Nothing in the Holy Bible prohibits the eating of sausages during Lent! The Catholic Church has become corrupt, forcing edicts upon us that deviate from the word of God. We should heed the words of Zwingli and Calvin and make a clean break from the arch-heretic of Rome.
	Our conversion to Theravada Buddhism was not an entirely smooth transition, and there are many who still hold the old Hindu faith. Plenty also retain older beliefs in local gods. We must find a resolution to our religious divisions.
	Kabulistan and Sistan have long been the staging areas for those that would invade India. The region is both close to the vital passes for entering the subcontinent, and home to a number of clans that have specialized in raiding and looting the Punjabi plain.\nWe must subdue this region once and for all, and place strong garrisons here to protect against foreign invaders.
	Kabulistan and Sistan have long been the staging areas for those that would invade India. The region is both close to the vital passes for entering the subcontinent and home to a number of clans that have specialized in raiding and looting the Punjabi plain.\n\nWe must subdue this region once and for all, and place strong garrisons here to protect against foreign invaders.
	Our hold on the Mediterranean is under threat by Barbary pirates and other scoundrels from North Africa. If we want to protect our lands, we must destroy the pirates' hideouts and the North African governments that protect them.
	Our hold on the Mediterranean is under threat by Barbary pirates and other scoundrels from North Africa. If we want to project our lands, we must destroy the pirates' hideouts and the North African governments which protect them.
	With the consolidation of the Kongo region, the access to the Great Lakes, to East and Southern Africa are free. It is time that an empire arises in Southern Africa, which holds these regions together and protect them from the prying eyes of the Europeans - and we shall be this empire!
	There is gold to be found in East Africa, and the mines are within reachable distance of our colonies on the coast. We must seize these mines for the glory of Portugal!
	European colonialism threatens to wipe out our nation if we do not adapt rapidly. We must have the technology and state apparatus to challenge them.
	The Gold Coast, as it is known, holds many opportunities for diversion of valuable trade, and for exploitation of resources. Now that we are on our feet once again, we must look to these foreign climes for resources to fuel our expansion.
	With the scattering of the infidel Crusader host at Varna we have broken the last significant resistance to our continued expansion of our holdings in Rummelia. Let us gather our forces and prepare our conquest of the remains of a pathetic, crumbling empire!
	Dry land covers everything we can see, miles of desert surround our villages, its harsh conditions ignoring all kinds of benevolence. But rivers and lakes give us hope. We shall ensure that devastation does not advance in our land.
	Radicalized masses storm the palaces of their kings and execute them shortly after. Revolutionaries rise from the poorest of the provinces to demand more rights and a better future.\nFor some, the revolution is a threat to their power. For others, it is seen as salvation from their oppression. We must make our stand and either join it or crush it.
	Our nation's economy is primarly based on hunting wild game and agriculture. It would be sensible to improve our production sector and thus build a strong foundation for a prosperous nation.
	The Paper Mills of Ahmadabad have quickly gained fame throughout our region and with the right support the city could likely become the major manufacturer of paper in the subcontinent.
	The Ahupua'a system was the societal system devised by Umi-a-Liloa as a way of guiding Hawaiian society with three simple values. The first value being: aloha. Aloha is the doctrine which governs basic respect required from each Hawaiian, and the exact rules of Aloha varied depending on gender and social class. Laulima is the second value of the Ahupua'a system, and it dictates cooperation. Laulima literally means many hands, and describes the manner in which every Hawaiian contributes towards the success of the Kingdom and that performing one's duties and cooperating with others is in everyone's best interest. Malama is the final value of the Ahupua'a system, and it describes stewardship. One who practices Malama is attentive, caring, and observant and cares for their community and their family. It is by practicing the three principals of Ahupua'a that one achieves Pono, a perfectly balanced life.
	The Tuaregs of Agadez have established a sizable kingdom on the far side of the Sahara. This fledgling state is likely vulnerable to invasion from the north; we should seize it to establish a foothold in the south.

emp_lan_academy_of_the_bran

Our power and prestige extends in all directions. Our influence can be felt in the cultural legacy of our country and the faith of our citizens, but there is one final place where we have not left our mark: the dialect of our people. With our preeminent position, we have an opportunity to standardize our language, and promote our standardized form among our neighbors. Our light will surely never fade as long as the sound of our tongue remains.

NED_access_to_india

By establishing new outposts in the Indian Ocean we may more effectively secure our positions in the region, better conducting trade with the natives there.

kor_conquer_changbai

For generations, Koreans have considered Paektu Mountain - an active volcano with a large crater lake known as Heaven Lake, which was formed in a massive eruption many years ago - to be sacred. We must ensure that Korean access to it is not dependent on the benevolence or otherwise of the Manchurians.

eth_gain_sea_access

Ever since the fall of the Aksumite Empire, our realm didn't have any access to the sea, which connected us to the other Christians of the world. We must change it by conquering a port and extending it with a proper shipyard! After all, neither our troops nor our diplomats can turn into boats if they touch the water.

mlw_rajput_estate

The Rajput clans wield a great deal of influence throughout the subcontinent. It would be wise to integrate their nobility into the state to appease them.

MAY_batob

A Maya province or Kuchkabal is constituted by multiple towns or villages called batabilo'ob. Each batabil is governed by a chief or batab, either independently or under the authority of a city-state. To grow our power we must put under the authority of our capital as many batabilo'ob as possible.

have_two_subjects

What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.

native_subjects

What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.

oceania_subjects

What good is power if no one recognizes it? We must acquire subject states that pay us the kind of respect one would expect from a country like our nation.

c_a_get_vassals_mission

What good is being as powerful as we are if we have nobody to impose our power on? Having other countries that bow to us will clearly show the world our true might.

NED_taiwan

To better intercept our competitors' trade in the Far East, and to help our own merchants trade with China and Japan, we should establish a base on the island of Formosa.

YEM_across_the_strait

Across the Bab-El-Mendeb lies a land, though culturally foreign, and yet a prosperous and religiously close to our interests. Let us cross the gate to the Red Sea and establish outposts on the Somali coast.

ORM_across_hormuz

The Persian Gulf may be under our control, but across it lies the land of Persia, where we once had our holdings. Let us prepare an invasion force and try to reclaim what has been lost in the past.

ARB_across_the_strait

Al-Andalus used to be a leading part of the Islamic World, being home to many scholars and philosophers. Unfortunately, due to the vile reconquista, all remnants of this state have been wiped out leading to the creation of powerful Christian kingdoms. Let us cross the Strait of Gibraltar and teach them a solid lesson.

mug_across_vindhyas

The Malwa plateau is a good base of operations for expansion into Southern India and the vast region between us and the Tamil Country known as Deccan. This region is in many ways quite different from what we are used to. Many have desired the fabled diamonds of Golconda or the rich trading cities of the Coromandel Coast, but in order to get there we must scale mountains, jungles, defeat the native kingdoms and ultimately be ready to rule what the Delhi sultans never could.\nIt is time we crossed the Vindhyas.

MUG_berar

The Malwa plateau is a good base of operations for expansion into Southern India and the vast region between us and the Tamil Country known as Deccan. This region is in many ways quite different from what we are used to. Many have desired the fabled diamonds of Golconda or the rich trading cities of the Coromandel Coast, but in order to get there we must scale mountains, and jungles, defeat the native kingdoms, and ultimately be ready to rule what the Delhi sultans never could.\n\nIt is time we crossed the Vindhyas.

eng_english_parliamentarism

The is a tool of the state. As powerful as any tool can be, the potential of the can only be utilized properly if it is guided wisely.

ITA_reform_the_military

The current state of our military is the result of centuries of development. Due to the unification efforts, the recruitment standards and traditions tend to differ from state to state. We need to take some time to reform this system to our current needs.

teu_crusader_mil_reform_3

Ruthenia and the Pontic Steppes are a vast region with completely flat terrain. The cities are far away from each other, and marches on foot take three times more time than using the horse. It is clear that future battles will no longer be won in forests or marshes, but in these grasslands and steppes. We have to adapt our army to this new and foreign terrain.

MAY_environment

It is believed that land overexploitation, drought, soil erosion, and, interpolity wars have led to the downfall of Central Maya politics. It is hardly surprising that this could have happened as we dwell in truly harsh environments. But resilient as we are, we are adapting to any adversity the Yucatan and the Jungles throw at us.

tur_address_firman

After the conquest of the Muslim states of the Iberian Peninsula the Muslims there have become increasingly oppressed by the Christian monarchs of the area. Many have been fleeing to surrounding Muslim nations. Many of these highly educated refugees could be of great use to us. The Sultan should consider releasing a Firman, granting these refugees the right to settle within our lands.

emp_ned_adjust_the_general_means

The 'General Means' is the central mechanism of public finance in our country, dividing the tax burden between the states. Some have accused the government of not fairly distributing the burden, and to be fair... they may be right. If we ensured that not all our taxes were coming from one province, that would go far towards reducing other provinces' complaints about the General Means.

emp_ned_reform_the_admiralty_colleges

A professional navy requires professional leaders. We need a regulated system of training and promotion to ensure that excellent seamen can become excellent captains, and excellent captains can become excellent admirals.

emp_lan_adriatic_access

The Venetian archipelago is both a haven for ships and an immensely lucrative trading port. It is imperative that we seize these rich, water-laden lands, and use them for the benefit of our nation.

BYZ_illyria

The current state of Illyria is a cause for concern. Lately, there has been an increasing amount of interest in the area taken by the Habsburgs, who are trying to exploit the power vacuum in the area and to take ownership of the region.

sco_advance_frontier

Border skirmishes along the Scottish Marches are frequent and bloody. It is time to put an end to these petty squabbles by seizing the entire region for ourselves.

sco_advance_frontier_free

Border skirmishes along the Scottish Marches are frequent and bloody. It is time to put an end to these petty squabbles by seizing the entire region for ourselves.

vij_defeat_bahmanis

To cement the defeat of our rivals, the Bahmani Sultans, we must seize their capital at Bidar. The region also contains the ancient Chalukya capital, a city of great historical importance.

bng_conquer_multan

While we have access to the rich trade routes of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea could also be a prosperous market. We should invade Multan, and from there press onwards into Sindh to reach the coast.

tr_dniepr

In centuries past, before the Mongol Yoke, the fertile lands of the Dniepr were part of the Rus domain. They shall be again.

mnd_khm_irrigation

Our empire was once rich and abundant due to an extensive network of canals used for both irrigation and navigation. We should restore these canals to improve our agricultural development.

feo_aegean_supremacy

What are merchants but selfish chancers? And what would selfish chancers in the Aegean want other than complete control? Securing the Aegean Islands, or fortifying its coast will allow us to reign supreme against our rivals and enemies that may reside there.

head_of_the_habsburgs

It is Austria's destiny to rule the world and it is our nation's destiny to rule Austria. As the guardians of the Habsburg heritage we should take our place as the the rightful rulers of Austria.

emp_swi_reformation

Nothing in the Holy Bible prohibits the eating of sausages during Lent! The Catholic Church has become corrupt, forcing edicts upon us that deviate from the word of God. We should heed the words of Zwingli and Calvin and make a clean break from the arch-heretic of Rome.

mnd_khm_religion

Our conversion to Theravada Buddhism was not an entirely smooth transition, and there are many who still hold the old Hindu faith. Plenty also retain older beliefs in local gods. We must find a resolution to our religious divisions.

mug_afghan_frontier

Kabulistan and Sistan have long been the staging areas for those that would invade India. The region is both close to the vital passes for entering the subcontinent, and home to a number of clans that have specialized in raiding and looting the Punjabi plain.\nWe must subdue this region once and for all, and place strong garrisons here to protect against foreign invaders.

MUG_afghan_frontier

Kabulistan and Sistan have long been the staging areas for those that would invade India. The region is both close to the vital passes for entering the subcontinent and home to a number of clans that have specialized in raiding and looting the Punjabi plain.\n\nWe must subdue this region once and for all, and place strong garrisons here to protect against foreign invaders.

JHC_ITA_africa_proconsulare

Our hold on the Mediterranean is under threat by Barbary pirates and other scoundrels from North Africa. If we want to protect our lands, we must destroy the pirates' hideouts and the North African governments that protect them.

emp_ita_africa_proconsulare

Our hold on the Mediterranean is under threat by Barbary pirates and other scoundrels from North Africa. If we want to project our lands, we must destroy the pirates' hideouts and the North African governments which protect them.

kon_greatest_power_kongo

With the consolidation of the Kongo region, the access to the Great Lakes, to East and Southern Africa are free. It is time that an empire arises in Southern Africa, which holds these regions together and protect them from the prying eyes of the Europeans - and we shall be this empire!

gc_por_african_gold

There is gold to be found in East Africa, and the mines are within reachable distance of our colonies on the coast. We must seize these mines for the glory of Portugal!

africa_modernization

European colonialism threatens to wipe out our nation if we do not adapt rapidly. We must have the technology and state apparatus to challenge them.

adu_buy_africa

The Gold Coast, as it is known, holds many opportunities for diversion of valuable trade, and for exploitation of resources. Now that we are on our feet once again, we must look to these foreign climes for resources to fuel our expansion.

tur_aftermath_of_varna

With the scattering of the infidel Crusader host at Varna we have broken the last significant resistance to our continued expansion of our holdings in Rummelia. Let us gather our forces and prepare our conquest of the remains of a pathetic, crumbling empire!

sw_against_the_desert

Dry land covers everything we can see, miles of desert surround our villages, its harsh conditions ignoring all kinds of benevolence. But rivers and lakes give us hope. We shall ensure that devastation does not advance in our land.

sca_the_age_of_revolution

Radicalized masses storm the palaces of their kings and execute them shortly after. Revolutionaries rise from the poorest of the provinces to demand more rights and a better future.\nFor some, the revolution is a threat to their power. For others, it is seen as salvation from their oppression. We must make our stand and either join it or crush it.

fin_grow_farms

Our nation's economy is primarly based on hunting wild game and agriculture. It would be sensible to improve our production sector and thus build a strong foundation for a prosperous nation.

guj_paper_mills_of_ahmadabad

The Paper Mills of Ahmadabad have quickly gained fame throughout our region and with the right support the city could likely become the major manufacturer of paper in the subcontinent.

hawaii_ahupuaa_system

The Ahupua'a system was the societal system devised by Umi-a-Liloa as a way of guiding Hawaiian society with three simple values. The first value being: aloha. Aloha is the doctrine which governs basic respect required from each Hawaiian, and the exact rules of Aloha varied depending on gender and social class. Laulima is the second value of the Ahupua'a system, and it dictates cooperation. Laulima literally means many hands, and describes the manner in which every Hawaiian contributes towards the success of the Kingdom and that performing one's duties and cooperating with others is in everyone's best interest. Malama is the final value of the Ahupua'a system, and it describes stewardship. One who practices Malama is attentive, caring, and observant and cares for their community and their family. It is by practicing the three principals of Ahupua'a that one achieves Pono, a perfectly balanced life.

gc_tun_air

The Tuaregs of Agadez have established a sizable kingdom on the far side of the Sahara. This fledgling state is likely vulnerable to invasion from the north; we should seize it to establish a foothold in the south.