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 mountains of the Caucasus have long been home to many Christian tribes and polities. While hardy fighters they are too few to stand against us. We should take these lands for ourselves, before our enemies have a chance to do it.
	Having avenged the humiliating defeat at Manzikert, it is time our triumphant armies march towards the ultimate goal - Constantinople. Soon, those who have caused the downfall of Rome shall pay for it, and a new empire will rise from their ashes.
	What was once the heart of a vibrant empire, now lays in disrepair and ruins. North China will serve us as the source of new men for our army and coin for our treasuries as we strive to unite the fragmented lands.
	One of the most prestigious and famous cities of the Islamic world, our nation would be a very valuable target for our military campaigns.
	The lands of the Polish crown to our West are ripe for the taking. Recent developments after the untimely death of their previous ruler have left the Polish throne vacant. Our time to strike and expand our domain is nigh.
	From the Pillars of Hercules to the Sea of Marmara, the Mediterranean shall be ours. Every ship that sails upon its waters shall do so under our laws.
	The Mediterranean may not be our duck pond yet, but we are in a position to dominate it as a trade empire nonetheless. We must ensure that no one is able to challenge our control of the seas and - equally importantly - the shipping routes that provide the lifeblood of our trade empire.
	From the Pillars of Hercules to the Sea of Marmara, the Mediterranean shall be ours. Every ship that sails upon its waters shall do so under our laws.
	The navigation of the seas is no easy task. To assure that our cargo and ships remain as safe as possible, we must train better admirals and captains, the famous "Marine Pilots" of Lübeck, to guide our ships and deliver them in one piece.
	We find ourselves in a dangerous strategic position, surviving largely because our enemies have not yet decided to levy their full force against us. We must secure an ally in the west and convince them to donate some more defensible territory to our cause.
	Our burgeoning global presence demands a maritime tradition fit for a nation of our stature. The tall ships of our nation must inspire awe among our friends, and terror among our enemies. Lay the keel!
	The conquest of the Isles in conjunction with our naval domination shall pave the way for our nation to be the undisputed masters of the sea!
	The trade in the Red Sea was once one of the most important trade nodes in the world. It connected the Roman Empire with the riches of India, which allowed the Romans to enjoy Indian goods without having the trouble to deal with the Persians. This changed though when its successor, the Byzantine Empire, fell to the Ottoman Turks. Ever since, the Red Sea is no longer as profitable as it once was - and due to the colonialism of the Europeans, it most likely will never be again.\nBut we still have options. Thanks to our new found connection with the Europeans it is possible for us to be present in their much more active trade nodes. All we need to do is reach their rich market one way or another.
	Famed for their central position within the spice and coffee trade, the markets of Aden are home to some of the world's most sought-after goods.
	The shores of Norway are always busy with merchants and travellers faring their goods to and from the North Sea. Setting up offices in Bryggen would only serve to further establish our presence in the node.
	Rajputs are famous horsemen, and cavalry is the most prestigious part of our army. Yet good war horses are a rare thing in India. It is time that we patronize the breeding of our own war horses, noble animals that would fight with the valor and courage of our own armies.
	The heart of India itself is within our grasp. We must continue our campaign and claim absolute rule as Master of India!
	With competition eliminated and as the only middlemen in the trade between Mashriq and India, we shall make a great fortune out of our monopoly.
	The Indian subcontinent bows before the might of the our our nation. Let us harvest the spoils of India for the glory of our nation!
	Famously, a sailor within our naval ranks expects to sail the seven seas and put their heart at ease. Naturally, we must take good care of our maritime efforts and expand them where we see fit.
	We may be a horde, but even a horde has an official religion. If we are to not fall into doom, then we must attend to these religious matters.
	The rise of Army Professionalism in Europe is slowly changing how warfare is conducted. Instead of a king leading his nobles and their militia into battle, the army is now an institution of itself. Despite our lack of population, we can make use of mercenaries in order to protect our state.
	The explorers we sent to the Yucatan return with tales of a mysterious fallen civilization. Once a great League that ruled over the entire Peninsula, these Mayans have been reduced to feuding city-states ripe for Spanish conquest.
	The explorers we sent to the Yucatan return with tales of a mysterious fallen civilization. Once a great League that ruled over the entire Peninsula, these Mayans have been reduced to feuding city-states ripe for Spanish conquest.
	Cocoa is one of the most famous resources in the land of the Mayans. Now that we have brought them under our yoke, we can start using their Cocoa supplies for ourselves.
	Protecting the Empire from external threats is no easy task. Luckily for us, we are armed with one of Europe's most capable armies that will assist us in liberating and protecting our home's domain.
	As the Muscovite Civil War rages on, many opportunities have arisen. If we can influence it to the direction we wish, then we can further puppeteer the Muscovite Court.
	Trust is the bedrock of finance. If people cannot trust our finances, then our banks would be ruined. We must have immaculate records and offer sound rates in order for people to maintain their trust in our financial institutions.
	Religion is an important part of our lives not only because of the spiritual calmness that it brings to our community, but also due to the blessings it grants to our health. We should have a proper place to perform our rites.
	Religion is an important part of our lives not only because of the spiritual calmness that it brings to our community, but also due to the blessings it grants to our health. We should have a proper place to perform our rites.
	We have to continue to increase the size and quality of our Navy, so that it is an effective means of dominating the entire Mediterranean Sea.
	While initially we viewed our Mediterranean assets as a strategic tool in the wars against our neighbors, it has become apparent that we can exert power over the flow of trade in the region. We should aim to increase this.
	While initially we viewed our Mediterranean assets as a strategic tool in the wars against our neighbors, it has become apparent that we can exert power over the flow of trade in the region. We should aim to increase this.
	Konstantiniyye is the heart of our empire. The resources of our realm serve to grow and develop the metropolis and bring prosperity to the seat of the our ruler. While the city has grown ever since we conquered it, it still has to reach its full potential to become the true Gem of the Mediterranean.
	No religion is as diverse and complex than the religions and cults of Africa. All the tribes; all the kingdoms have different views of the cosmology of our world, yet these beliefs are rarely ever reason to fight each other. Instead we seek out the other tribes to learn more about their beliefs and even expand our own based on it.
	We do not judge a man based on his beliefs, but rather, we judge him based on his abilities to serve us. Our nation contains many examples of these men, so we should grant them positions based on those merits.
	Our armed forces are made up of hardboiled men who have seen the toughest of situations during the most brutal of wars. Unflinching and ever-enduring, these mercenaries protect our liberty and sovereignty night and day.
	The possibility of civil war is always present when the succession is not secure. We must avoid this outcome, or else struggle through the result.
	As a result of conflicts between the Roman supremacy and our rightful belief in equal rights, the supporters of Rome have severed their ties, causing a schism in the church in 1054. With excommunications placed on each other, both churches remain separate to this day. Only our force may rectify that.
	The seas to our north are full of traffic and goods, being ferried to and from our nation. If we are to expand our grip on this lucrative business, we must address our stance towards the merchant republic of Venice.
	Swiss mercenaries have fought for near every nation in Europe. We should investigate how these experienced soldiers could better serve their own nation.
	We are surrounded by kingdoms and empires which have no greater wish than to integrate Riga into their realm. While we have an outstanding defense, it is not guaranteed to be enough for us.\nFortunately we have one boon in our favor: our city is a center of commerce, and as such a vast quantity of Ducats are left behind in Riga. We can increase our security substantially if we bolster our armies with mercenaries.
	As we strive to expand our maritime endeavors, we must establish a robust merchant fleet that will operate as the backbone of our trade across the surrounding seas.
	Few countries have as strong mercantile traditions as Gujarat. Here traders from all corners of the world come together to trade in dyes, spices, fabric and all the other riches of India in general and Gujarat in particular. We have a long and proud tradition of not imposing restrictions on what can be sold and to whom, and through our continued patronage the merchants of Gujarat continue to prosper.
	Despite our growing economic muscle, our merchants still struggle to find their footing in our local trade network. Promoting the cause of our traders will do much to both bolster our commerce and make our merchants like us that much more.
	Every province has the right to appoint its own stadtholder, who acts as both a political leader and a military leader. As our country grows larger and the provinces continue to unite, however, a multitude of stadtholders pose certain problems, particularly for the army. We need a single commander in charge of the overall military effort, and the simplest way to achieve that is to appoint a single man to the stadtholderate of multiple provinces at the same time.
	By uniting Gharbians and Deccanis, foreigners and natives, we have created the core of a strong and durable state. A kingdom that is built to last also requires a stately capital however, and the time has come to build our capital into just that, a metropolis of the Deccan.
	The Metropolitan of Trebizond is a key figure in our religious and political life. We must ensure that this position is held by a person of great wisdom and piety, who can guide our people in faith and serve as a beacon of Orthodoxy.
	The British of the British Isles, the Dutch of the Low Countries, the Portuguese and Spanish of Iberia - they all are excellent sailors and constructed unparalleled navies. We shall follow them and establish a mighty fleet which re-defines naval quality.
	Our armies shall triumph against all who might oppose us, bringing glory to our nation with each fresh encounter!

tur_conquer_the_causcasus

The mountains of the Caucasus have long been home to many Christian tribes and polities. While hardy fighters they are too few to stand against us. We should take these lands for ourselves, before our enemies have a chance to do it.

tre_march_of_the_vengeful

Having avenged the humiliating defeat at Manzikert, it is time our triumphant armies march towards the ultimate goal - Constantinople. Soon, those who have caused the downfall of Rome shall pay for it, and a new empire will rise from their ashes.

conquer_north_china

What was once the heart of a vibrant empire, now lays in disrepair and ruins. North China will serve us as the source of new men for our army and coin for our treasuries as we strive to unite the fragmented lands.

mam_baghdad

One of the most prestigious and famous cities of the Islamic world, our nation would be a very valuable target for our military campaigns.

lit_march_west

The lands of the Polish crown to our West are ripe for the taking. Recent developments after the untimely death of their previous ruler have left the Polish throne vacant. Our time to strike and expand our domain is nigh.

dom_ara_med

From the Pillars of Hercules to the Sea of Marmara, the Mediterranean shall be ours. Every ship that sails upon its waters shall do so under our laws.

emp_gen_mare_nostrum

The Mediterranean may not be our duck pond yet, but we are in a position to dominate it as a trade empire nonetheless. We must ensure that no one is able to challenge our control of the seas and - equally importantly - the shipping routes that provide the lifeblood of our trade empire.

gc_ara_mare_nostrum

From the Pillars of Hercules to the Sea of Marmara, the Mediterranean shall be ours. Every ship that sails upon its waters shall do so under our laws.

hsa_marine_pilots

The navigation of the seas is no easy task. To assure that our cargo and ships remain as safe as possible, we must train better admirals and captains, the famous "Marine Pilots" of Lübeck, to guide our ships and deliver them in one piece.

EMP_crusader_spain

We find ourselves in a dangerous strategic position, surviving largely because our enemies have not yet decided to levy their full force against us. We must secure an ally in the west and convince them to donate some more defensible territory to our cause.

eng_mighty_navy

Our burgeoning global presence demands a maritime tradition fit for a nation of our stature. The tall ships of our nation must inspire awe among our friends, and terror among our enemies. Lay the keel!

fra_trade_hegemony

The conquest of the Isles in conjunction with our naval domination shall pave the way for our nation to be the undisputed masters of the sea!

eth_market_of_the_west

The trade in the Red Sea was once one of the most important trade nodes in the world. It connected the Roman Empire with the riches of India, which allowed the Romans to enjoy Indian goods without having the trouble to deal with the Persians. This changed though when its successor, the Byzantine Empire, fell to the Ottoman Turks. Ever since, the Red Sea is no longer as profitable as it once was - and due to the colonialism of the Europeans, it most likely will never be again.\nBut we still have options. Thanks to our new found connection with the Europeans it is possible for us to be present in their much more active trade nodes. All we need to do is reach their rich market one way or another.

ven_aden_trade

Famed for their central position within the spice and coffee trade, the markets of Aden are home to some of the world's most sought-after goods.

hsa_markets_bryggen

The shores of Norway are always busy with merchants and travellers faring their goods to and from the North Sea. Setting up offices in Bryggen would only serve to further establish our presence in the node.

mer_marwari_horses

Rajputs are famous horsemen, and cavalry is the most prestigious part of our army. Yet good war horses are a rare thing in India. It is time that we patronize the breeding of our own war horses, noble animals that would fight with the valor and courage of our own armies.

per_master_of_india

The heart of India itself is within our grasp. We must continue our campaign and claim absolute rule as Master of India!

YEM_masters_of_arabian_sea

With competition eliminated and as the only middlemen in the trade between Mashriq and India, we shall make a great fortune out of our monopoly.

gbr_masters_of_india

The Indian subcontinent bows before the might of the our our nation. Let us harvest the spoils of India for the glory of our nation!

ven_navy_mission_1

Famously, a sailor within our naval ranks expects to sail the seven seas and put their heart at ease. Naturally, we must take good care of our maritime efforts and expand them where we see fit.

tatars_religious_question

We may be a horde, but even a horde has an official religion. If we are to not fall into doom, then we must attend to these religious matters.

NED_marician_reforms

The rise of Army Professionalism in Europe is slowly changing how warfare is conducted. Instead of a king leading his nobles and their militia into battle, the army is now an institution of itself. Despite our lack of population, we can make use of mercenaries in order to protect our state.

gc_cas_spa_mayans2

The explorers we sent to the Yucatan return with tales of a mysterious fallen civilization. Once a great League that ruled over the entire Peninsula, these Mayans have been reduced to feuding city-states ripe for Spanish conquest.

gc_cas_spa_mayans

azt_mayan_cocoa

Cocoa is one of the most famous resources in the land of the Mayans. Now that we have brought them under our yoke, we can start using their Cocoa supplies for ourselves.

fra_means_expansion

Protecting the Empire from external threats is no easy task. Luckily for us, we are armed with one of Europe's most capable armies that will assist us in liberating and protecting our home's domain.

tatars_meddling_in_muscovite_civil_war

As the Muscovite Civil War rages on, many opportunities have arisen. If we can influence it to the direction we wish, then we can further puppeteer the Muscovite Court.

emp_lan_reliable_mints

Trust is the bedrock of finance. If people cannot trust our finances, then our banks would be ruined. We must have immaculate records and offer sound rates in order for people to maintain their trust in our financial institutions.

se_medicine_wheel

Religion is an important part of our lives not only because of the spiritual calmness that it brings to our community, but also due to the blessings it grants to our health. We should have a proper place to perform our rites.

sw_medicine_wheel

dom_ara_med_ambitions

We have to continue to increase the size and quality of our Navy, so that it is an effective means of dominating the entire Mediterranean Sea.

gbr_the_mediterranean_isles

While initially we viewed our Mediterranean assets as a strategic tool in the wars against our neighbors, it has become apparent that we can exert power over the flow of trade in the region. We should aim to increase this.

eng_rb_take_mediterranean_islands

tur_expand_the_city

Konstantiniyye is the heart of our empire. The resources of our realm serve to grow and develop the metropolis and bring prosperity to the seat of the our ruler. While the city has grown ever since we conquered it, it still has to reach its full potential to become the true Gem of the Mediterranean.

kon_collect_cults

No religion is as diverse and complex than the religions and cults of Africa. All the tribes; all the kingdoms have different views of the cosmology of our world, yet these beliefs are rarely ever reason to fight each other. Instead we seek out the other tribes to learn more about their beliefs and even expand our own based on it.

tatars_tolerance1

We do not judge a man based on his beliefs, but rather, we judge him based on his abilities to serve us. Our nation contains many examples of these men, so we should grant them positions based on those merits.

ven_mercenary_army_mission_2

Our armed forces are made up of hardboiled men who have seen the toughest of situations during the most brutal of wars. Unflinching and ever-enduring, these mercenaries protect our liberty and sovereignty night and day.

mnd_bei_civil_strife

The possibility of civil war is always present when the succession is not secure. We must avoid this outcome, or else struggle through the result.

BYZ_mend_the_schism

As a result of conflicts between the Roman supremacy and our rightful belief in equal rights, the supporters of Rome have severed their ties, causing a schism in the church in 1054. With excommunications placed on each other, both churches remain separate to this day. Only our force may rectify that.

mam_mercantile_relationship

The seas to our north are full of traffic and goods, being ferried to and from our nation. If we are to expand our grip on this lucrative business, we must address our stance towards the merchant republic of Venice.

emp_swi_mercenaries

Swiss mercenaries have fought for near every nation in Europe. We should investigate how these experienced soldiers could better serve their own nation.

rig_mercs_mission

We are surrounded by kingdoms and empires which have no greater wish than to integrate Riga into their realm. While we have an outstanding defense, it is not guaranteed to be enough for us.\nFortunately we have one boon in our favor: our city is a center of commerce, and as such a vast quantity of Ducats are left behind in Riga. We can increase our security substantially if we bolster our armies with mercenaries.

mam_establish_merchant_escorts

As we strive to expand our maritime endeavors, we must establish a robust merchant fleet that will operate as the backbone of our trade across the surrounding seas.

guj_merchant_of_gujarat

Few countries have as strong mercantile traditions as Gujarat. Here traders from all corners of the world come together to trade in dyes, spices, fabric and all the other riches of India in general and Gujarat in particular. We have a long and proud tradition of not imposing restrictions on what can be sold and to whom, and through our continued patronage the merchants of Gujarat continue to prosper.

itm_merchant_princes

Despite our growing economic muscle, our merchants still struggle to find their footing in our local trade network. Promoting the cause of our traders will do much to both bolster our commerce and make our merchants like us that much more.

emp_ned_merge_the_stadtholders

Every province has the right to appoint its own stadtholder, who acts as both a political leader and a military leader. As our country grows larger and the provinces continue to unite, however, a multitude of stadtholders pose certain problems, particularly for the army. We need a single commander in charge of the overall military effort, and the simplest way to achieve that is to appoint a single man to the stadtholderate of multiple provinces at the same time.

metropolis_of_the_deccan

By uniting Gharbians and Deccanis, foreigners and natives, we have created the core of a strong and durable state. A kingdom that is built to last also requires a stately capital however, and the time has come to build our capital into just that, a metropolis of the Deccan.

tre_metropolitan_of_trebizond

The Metropolitan of Trebizond is a key figure in our religious and political life. We must ensure that this position is held by a person of great wisdom and piety, who can guide our people in faith and serve as a beacon of Orthodoxy.

nor_sca_a_mighty_fleet

The British of the British Isles, the Dutch of the Low Countries, the Portuguese and Spanish of Iberia - they all are excellent sailors and constructed unparalleled navies. We shall follow them and establish a mighty fleet which re-defines naval quality.

emp_mlo_milan_victorious

Our armies shall triumph against all who might oppose us, bringing glory to our nation with each fresh encounter!