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
	The printing press has brought many new innovations to Venice, including the introduction of a slanted, cursive font named after the region it came from, 'Italics', and an early form of copyright protection via granting a monopoly in the production of works written in Greek. These printing innovations are sure to help spread new ideas throughout the Serene Republic.
	Our merchants have tried to join the traders in Alexandria, but stubborn customs and a leader unwilling to acknowledge Genoa's superior trading strength forces us to take a stand.
	We cannot afford to allow foreign merchants to grip a monopoly in our very own ports across the Mediterranean. To that end, we should fund the construction of several new markets in a bid to support our own traders.
	While the great city of Alexandria is under our control, it is infested with Italian merchants who divert its wealth to their own cities. We should either expel these merchants or improve our control of local trade.
	The history of our nation has demonstrated that putting all our fruit in one basket can easily prove disastrous. We must see to it that our network of alliances is sufficient to ensure that we will have strong backers, no matter what may happen.
	Milan is every bit as old - and has almost as distinguished a history - as the city of Rome. Now, in this new age which might see the rebirth of Italian culture and power, we have the opportunity to claim for ourselves the preeminence in Italy that Rome enjoyed many years ago.
	The waves make way for the hulls of our ships. We should let every other nation know why.
	A powerful and prosperous nation such as ours stands to greatly benefit by expanding our mercantile reach and including in it foreign people and merchants from every corner of the earth. Global trade is a high tide which raises all boats, and we must act quickly in order to fully take advantage of it.
	The Reformation has spread, thus dividing the Catholic Church. The best way for us to enforce the supremacy of the Holy See may be to ally ourselves with the Holy Roman Emperor, still aligned with our own confession.
	The Almohad dynasty forged an Empire as great as that of the legendary Alexander, whom the Greeks praise with adoring sycophancy. The northern coast of Africa is ours by right. Liberate it from the petty successors who know not the heritage they are heir to.
	Our army is more powerful than ever, the spirits look at us and hold their breaths as we march upon the land. All that surrounds the river stream shall be ours.
	To the west of the Horn of Africa there is the Sahal belt. A passable region between the desolate desert of the Sahara and the vicious jungle forests of the Congo Basin. It is recommended that we take control over the passage and build the bridge between West Africa and the Horn of Africa.
	Across the coasts of Pomerania, many infamous privateers have found safe haven for their illicit activities. We cannot allow these pests to continue marauding our hard-earned coin across the Baltic!
	The Alps are our greatest defence against invaders. We should construct sturdy castles at the locations of key passes to make our nation impregnable to all attack.
	Italy's natural border in the north is the Alps, but the Alps alone cannot stop invading armies. We must ensure that adequate defenses are in place to prevent enemy armies from marching through Alpine passes into our lands.
	Italy's natural border in the north is the Alps, but the Alps alone cannot stop invading armies. We must ensure that adequate defenses are in place to prevent enemy armies from marching through Alpine passes into our lands.
	The natural terrain of Savoy and Piedmont, the highlands on either side of the Alps, offers many positions of strength. By heavily fortifying our lands, we can make sure that we will not be an easy conquest for any aggressor.
	Timur had the ambition of creating a great successor state of the Mongol Empire. As noble and ambitious as his goal was, he was ultimately unsuccessful, dying on his way to conquer Yuan, one of the, if not the most important, regions of the Mongol Empire. We shall carry on in his legacy.
	To ensure our position in Northern Italy is protected, we must expand our holdings to include Milan.
	We should support the independence of colonies belonging to our rivals. We would surely benefit from a reputation as defenders of liberty.
	Liberty or death!
	The Hudson Bay Company is lobbying parliament hard for support for establishing trade in the Americas. We should underwrite this undertaking.
	The Empire holds vast swathes of territory in the heart of Europe. This united entity must be recognized as a great empire and a force to be reckoned with.
	Our prestige and power means little if it is not acknowledged by our neighbors. We must ensure that we have a place among the Great Powers of the world, and that they acknowledge us as their equal in relations and might.
	Our prestige and power mean little if it is not acknowledged by our neighbors. We must ensure that we have a place among the Great Powers of the world and that they acknowledge us as their equal in relations and might.
	Despite one of the harshest climates known to man and elevations that can make unadapted people faint, the Andean polities have managed to turn that around, constructing great cities among the Andean heights.
	Having defeated our greatest Muslim rivals, we can finally claim to be the protectors of the Dar al-Islam and a great power to be reckoned with. A true successor state to Timur's empire.
	The flow of money, credit, and overseas business is not a strange sight across our halls. To better facilitate our financial affairs and expansion, we must provide the necessary facilities.
	Only an absolute autocrat can lead our nation to a prosperous future. We must ensure that such ruler exists and that no estate can be a threat to them.
	The theory of Absolutism is the rule of a single monarch, who stands above the law and the corrupt estates. The monarch ensures that the resources of the state go where they are most needed.\nour nation needs to embrace the absolute rulership to maximize the benefits from our own resources.
	A state divided in feudal rules and estates waging internal conflicts for power is doomed to fall. In order to achieve greatness our state has to embrace no rule other than the absolute rule of our our ruler.
	After the successful Crusade against the Eastern heretics, our Order has become increasingly war-ready. Now we need to make sure our knights are spread out across the land and prepared for the upcoming campaigns to follow.
	Lesser states have an army. Our army shall have a state.
	Lesser states have an army. Our army shall have a state.
	Asha is a concept with many highly different meanings. However, the most common one associated with it is 'right' and 'order' - attributes we shall aim for our reforged our nation. The good words, thoughts, and deeds must be weaved in every aspect of our culture and government.
	The troublesome times of the Reformation, as well as the technological gap between the Europeans and the natives of the New World have shown us how important education and knowledge are for the wellbeing of a country. We should build more universities in Scandinavia in order to increase our overall literacy.
	The Holy Roman Empire is weak and too decentralized to protect the interests of the German people. What the Germans need is a strong power which can protect them from foreign forces. But their unification shall not be achieved through speeches and majority decisions, but by iron and blood.
	The people of our land are no fools. They question the purpose of an absolute rule, the very idea of monarchies and theocracies. Some might fear these questions as they may indicate the end of their power. We, on the other hand, shall embrace the Enlightenment and justify our rule not by the mercy of the Lord himself, but also by logic and concsiousness.
	The Tsars of Muscovy have undoubtedly risen as the dominant power of all Rus'. It would be wise to send a diplomatic mission to establish some kind of relations with them. In Muscovy, we might find a valuable ally; or a formidable foe.
	The Rasulid Yemen is soon to fully succumb to their gruesome fate. With the Tahirid magnates on the rise in Aden and with the Rassid push from the north, the area is soon to be engulfed in flames.
	The invaders have revealed their true intentions, a brutal campaign of conquest. Let us gear up to reverse this fate by adopting foreign shipbuilding techniques and turning the tables. Europe will be ours!
	Before conquering all of the Caribbean we must secure our position and build a fort that shall stand long after we all rest in Davy Jones' locker.
	As a large, expansionist, land-based empire, we have not been paying much attention to naval advancement. However, if we want to conduct trade with other kingdoms in order to stay competitive, we will need a suitable navy.
	Our eastern holdings cannot be safe as long as the Turks continue to threaten us in Anatolia. We must create a new frontier in Asia Minor, to subjugate through who would threaten our domains.
	Our eastern holdings cannot be safe as long as the Turks continue to threaten us in Anatolia. We must create a new frontier in Asia Minor, to subjugate through who would threaten our domains.
	The Battle of Manzikert stands as a turning point in the history of Anatolia. Following the Byzantine Empire's defeat, the Turkic forces swiftly expanded their presence, firmly establishing their control over the region. It is up to us to succeed where they faltered, seek retribution for Manzikert, and emerge as the new hegemon of the region.
	It is time we put up a defense against the tide of Anatolian infidels occupying European land. Establish a secure border, and fortify our territory. We shall not surrender easily.
	The Ottomans have succeeded in their campaigns against both the Romans and the Beyliks, and have established themselves as the hegemon of Anatolia. As we now finally possess the strength required to face them, it is time we turn the course of destiny in our favor.
	The Ottomans have succeeded in their campaigns against both the Romans and the Beyliks, and have established themselves as the hegemon of Anatolia. As we now finally possess the strength required to face them, it is time we turn the course of destiny in our favor.
	Having restored their ancient home, we must now assemble all of our old brothers and sisters from neighboring tribes and live together in prosperity, as our grandparents had done.

emp_ven_aldine_monopoly

The printing press has brought many new innovations to Venice, including the introduction of a slanted, cursive font named after the region it came from, 'Italics', and an early form of copyright protection via granting a monopoly in the production of works written in Greek. These printing innovations are sure to help spread new ideas throughout the Serene Republic.

tradenode_alexandria

Our merchants have tried to join the traders in Alexandria, but stubborn customs and a leader unwilling to acknowledge Genoa's superior trading strength forces us to take a stand.

mam_alexandrian_trade

We cannot afford to allow foreign merchants to grip a monopoly in our very own ports across the Mediterranean. To that end, we should fund the construction of several new markets in a bid to support our own traders.

mam_alexandria_trade

While the great city of Alexandria is under our control, it is infested with Italian merchants who divert its wealth to their own cities. We should either expel these merchants or improve our control of local trade.

emp_sav_cover_your_bases

The history of our nation has demonstrated that putting all our fruit in one basket can easily prove disastrous. We must see to it that our network of alliances is sufficient to ensure that we will have strong backers, no matter what may happen.

emp_mlo_all_roads_lead_to_milan

Milan is every bit as old - and has almost as distinguished a history - as the city of Rome. Now, in this new age which might see the rebirth of Italian culture and power, we have the opportunity to claim for ourselves the preeminence in Italy that Rome enjoyed many years ago.

mas_all_the_ships_of_aklan

The waves make way for the hulls of our ships. We should let every other nation know why.

qng_allow_foreign_exchanges

A powerful and prosperous nation such as ours stands to greatly benefit by expanding our mercantile reach and including in it foreign people and merchants from every corner of the earth. Global trade is a high tide which raises all boats, and we must act quickly in order to fully take advantage of it.

liv_ally_the_emperor

The Reformation has spread, thus dividing the Catholic Church. The best way for us to enforce the supremacy of the Holy See may be to ally ourselves with the Holy Roman Emperor, still aligned with our own confession.

adu_own_tunisia_1

The Almohad dynasty forged an Empire as great as that of the legendary Alexander, whom the Greeks praise with adoring sycophancy. The northern coast of Africa is ours by right. Liberate it from the petty successors who know not the heritage they are heir to.

se_along_the_river

Our army is more powerful than ever, the spirits look at us and hold their breaths as we march upon the land. All that surrounds the river stream shall be ours.

ada_the_sahel_corridor

To the west of the Horn of Africa there is the Sahal belt. A passable region between the desolate desert of the Sahara and the vicious jungle forests of the Congo Basin. It is recommended that we take control over the passage and build the bridge between West Africa and the Horn of Africa.

hsa_along_sea

Across the coasts of Pomerania, many infamous privateers have found safe haven for their illicit activities. We cannot allow these pests to continue marauding our hard-earned coin across the Baltic!

emp_swi_mountain_forts

The Alps are our greatest defence against invaders. We should construct sturdy castles at the locations of key passes to make our nation impregnable to all attack.

emp_ita_alpine_defenses

Italy's natural border in the north is the Alps, but the Alps alone cannot stop invading armies. We must ensure that adequate defenses are in place to prevent enemy armies from marching through Alpine passes into our lands.

JHC_ITA_alpine_defenses

emp_sav_fortify_all

The natural terrain of Savoy and Piedmont, the highlands on either side of the Alps, offers many positions of strength. By heavily fortifying our lands, we can make sure that we will not be an easy conquest for any aggressor.

TIM_yuan

Timur had the ambition of creating a great successor state of the Mongol Empire. As noble and ambitious as his goal was, he was ultimately unsuccessful, dying on his way to conquer Yuan, one of the, if not the most important, regions of the Mongol Empire. We shall carry on in his legacy.

fra_milanese_succession

To ensure our position in Northern Italy is protected, we must expand our holdings to include Milan.

emp_fra_american_independence

We should support the independence of colonies belonging to our rivals. We would surely benefit from a reputation as defenders of liberty.

usa_independence

Liberty or death!

establish_trade_in_american_cot

The Hudson Bay Company is lobbying parliament hard for support for establishing trade in the Americas. We should underwrite this undertaking.

HLR_among_the_powers

The Empire holds vast swathes of territory in the heart of Europe. This united entity must be recognized as a great empire and a force to be reckoned with.

emp_ita_a_place_among_the_great_powers

Our prestige and power means little if it is not acknowledged by our neighbors. We must ensure that we have a place among the Great Powers of the world, and that they acknowledge us as their equal in relations and might.

JHC_ITA_a_place_among_the_great_powers

Our prestige and power mean little if it is not acknowledged by our neighbors. We must ensure that we have a place among the Great Powers of the world and that they acknowledge us as their equal in relations and might.

INC_mountaintops

Despite one of the harshest climates known to man and elevations that can make unadapted people faint, the Andean polities have managed to turn that around, constructing great cities among the Andean heights.

TIM_great_power

Having defeated our greatest Muslim rivals, we can finally claim to be the protectors of the Dar al-Islam and a great power to be reckoned with. A true successor state to Timur's empire.

NED_amsterdam_stock_exchange

The flow of money, credit, and overseas business is not a strange sight across our halls. To better facilitate our financial affairs and expansion, we must provide the necessary facilities.

rus_increase_absolute_rule

Only an absolute autocrat can lead our nation to a prosperous future. We must ensure that such ruler exists and that no estate can be a threat to them.

sca_an_absolute_rule

The theory of Absolutism is the rule of a single monarch, who stands above the law and the corrupt estates. The monarch ensures that the resources of the state go where they are most needed.\nour nation needs to embrace the absolute rulership to maximize the benefits from our own resources.

teu_pru_an_absolute_kingdom

A state divided in feudal rules and estates waging internal conflicts for power is doomed to fall. In order to achieve greatness our state has to embrace no rule other than the absolute rule of our our ruler.

liv_militarized_order

After the successful Crusade against the Eastern heretics, our Order has become increasingly war-ready. Now we need to make sure our knights are spread out across the land and prepared for the upcoming campaigns to follow.

emp_brapru_army_reforms_3

Lesser states have an army. Our army shall have a state.

teu_pru_an_army_with_a_state

Lesser states have an army. Our army shall have a state.

per_an_asha_empire

Asha is a concept with many highly different meanings. However, the most common one associated with it is 'right' and 'order' - attributes we shall aim for our reforged our nation. The good words, thoughts, and deeds must be weaved in every aspect of our culture and government.

dan_an_educated_people

The troublesome times of the Reformation, as well as the technological gap between the Europeans and the natives of the New World have shown us how important education and knowledge are for the wellbeing of a country. We should build more universities in Scandinavia in order to increase our overall literacy.

teu_pru_an_empire_of_blood_and_iron

The Holy Roman Empire is weak and too decentralized to protect the interests of the German people. What the Germans need is a strong power which can protect them from foreign forces. But their unification shall not be achieved through speeches and majority decisions, but by iron and blood.

teu_pru_prussian_enlightenment

The people of our land are no fools. They question the purpose of an absolute rule, the very idea of monarchies and theocracies. Some might fear these questions as they may indicate the end of their power. We, on the other hand, shall embrace the Enlightenment and justify our rule not by the mercy of the Lord himself, but also by logic and concsiousness.

geo_envoy_to_the_tsar

The Tsars of Muscovy have undoubtedly risen as the dominant power of all Rus'. It would be wise to send a diplomatic mission to establish some kind of relations with them. In Muscovy, we might find a valuable ally; or a formidable foe.

YEM_an_imminent_collapse

The Rasulid Yemen is soon to fully succumb to their gruesome fate. With the Tahirid magnates on the rise in Aden and with the Rassid push from the north, the area is soon to be engulfed in flames.

SUN_ships

The invaders have revealed their true intentions, a brutal campaign of conquest. Let us gear up to reverse this fate by adopting foreign shipbuilding techniques and turning the tables. Europe will be ours!

pirate_an_old_fort

Before conquering all of the Caribbean we must secure our position and build a fort that shall stand long after we all rest in Davy Jones' locker.

MUG_outward

As a large, expansionist, land-based empire, we have not been paying much attention to naval advancement. However, if we want to conduct trade with other kingdoms in order to stay competitive, we will need a suitable navy.

emp_ita_anatolian_frontier

Our eastern holdings cannot be safe as long as the Turks continue to threaten us in Anatolia. We must create a new frontier in Asia Minor, to subjugate through who would threaten our domains.

JHC_ITA_anatolian_frontier

Our eastern holdings cannot be safe as long as the Turks continue to threaten us in Anatolia. We must create a new frontier in Asia Minor, to subjugate through who would threaten our domains.

geo_anatolian_incursion

The Battle of Manzikert stands as a turning point in the history of Anatolia. Following the Byzantine Empire's defeat, the Turkic forces swiftly expanded their presence, firmly establishing their control over the region. It is up to us to succeed where they faltered, seek retribution for Manzikert, and emerge as the new hegemon of the region.

hun_ottoman_borders

It is time we put up a defense against the tide of Anatolian infidels occupying European land. Establish a secure border, and fortify our territory. We shall not surrender easily.

aq_qoyunlu_anatolian_turnabout

The Ottomans have succeeded in their campaigns against both the Romans and the Beyliks, and have established themselves as the hegemon of Anatolia. As we now finally possess the strength required to face them, it is time we turn the course of destiny in our favor.

qara_qoyunlu_anatolian_turnabout

pue_restore_ancestral_pueblo

Having restored their ancient home, we must now assemble all of our old brothers and sisters from neighboring tribes and live together in prosperity, as our grandparents had done.