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
	In the few centuries following Jesus' lifetime, the religious community of bishops has gathered in many Synods to discuss the faith in depth. With the evolution of the world, culture and changes in the socioeconomic sphere, it might be worthwhile to continue this tradition.
	The flow of trade is like water that gives life to the land. By maintaining and expanding our trade routes and presence, we can ensure our prosperity and wealth.
	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.
	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.
	We have established ourselves as a colonial power, but it is not enough to be one among many. We must be the dominant power in the West.
	Explorers speak of a bountiful new land in the far west. It would be unwise to leave the exploitation of it to others.
	The southern parts of China have always been separated from the north, leading to much of Southern China having its own character. Instead of filling the Han army with these recruits, let us create a separate army filled with southern Chinese recruits.
	On the shores of the American East Coast lies the Hudson estuary, a place where we can establish a new colony for our settlers. We shall call it 'Niew-Amsterdam', and with it in place, we will have access to the rest of the American East Coast.
	We will rally the bravest fighters to our cause by ensuring that those who fight for us are fairly rewarded, as according to the Pirate Code.
	Listening to the voices of the tribal leaders has not benefited us much. Perhaps if we organize some influential people in our realm as nobles, as many other states do, we will be able to more efficiently meet the demands of the nation.
	To the west lies the strait of Gibraltar, surrounded by the two Pillars of Hercules. The Romans of old believed that beyond Iberia there lies nothing. The sailors of old were warned that there is 'non plus ultra' - nothing further beyond. Today we know there is much west of Iberia that the Spanish have conquered. Let our forces march and claim Hispania with its colonies as rightful Roman territory.
	It is time to carve out a great Empire in India. Though we shall surely face adversity along the way, our elephants shall trample our enemies underfoot!
	Our nation will never be secure as long as our envious rivals have the strength and the reach to strike us at any moment. We must be proactive, and smash our enemies in Italy before they can smash us!
	Our nation will never be secure as long as our envious rivals have the strength and the reach to strike us at any moment. We must be proactive, and smash our enemies in Italy before they can smash us!
	Although out of our minds for a long time now, our gaze falls upon the occupied islands to the North. They are worth little, but perhaps they could be useful stepping stones to further reaches.
	The North Sea has always played a crucial role in the our history. Its fishes nourish our people, and its waves lead us to foreign treasures.\nBut it also plays another important role as it is our sea of commerce and trade. We should establish markets in key provinces of our country so we can control the trade.
	Scotland is ideally located to dominate trade in the North Sea. We should cement our position through the construction of markets and trade ships.
	Whaling is an exceptionally profitable enterprise. We must be prepared to sail far to the north to find whale pods, and if possible establish a trading port in the region.
	We must reclaim the old northern border and re-establish a new frontier against the Germanic barbarians.
	The Flemish Renaissance, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries, marked a vibrant cultural and artistic revival in Flanders, encompassing present-day Belgium and the Netherlands. It was a period characterized by a fusion of artistic mastery, trade prosperity, and intellectual innovation. Artists like Jan van Eyck and Pieter Bruegel the Elder epitomized this era, pioneering techniques in oil painting and capturing the minutiae of daily life with unparalleled realism.
	The flow of commerce through our lands is dependent on demand to our north and west. If we squeezed our way into the markets of our buyers, we could increase the flow of trade through our markets and demand a higher price for the goods that pass by us.
	Denmark might have been our overlord, and we have paid for our independence in blood, but it is apparent that the majority of our agricultural supplies come from Denmark. We should "restore" the Kalmar Union under our own Crown and establish the our nation of Norway-Denmark.
	The Kingdoms of the North have rarely been taken seriously ever since Denmark's humiliating defeat against the Hanseatic League. It is time to show the world that Scandinavia is not a region which should be underestimated. It is time to show the world that we are one of the Great Powers of Europe!
	The Age of Feudalism is approaching its end. At its place a single monarch rules over the country instead, and ensures a monarch without corruption and power hungry estates fiddling with government resources.\nBut we are none of these states. Instead of a single monarch, we have the strength of the parliament which ensures the security of our people from the abusive powers of the estates. We must make sure that the parliament remains in a position of power to maintain this security.
	While the Danes are great ship builders and admirals, it is the Norwegians who steer these wooden walls into the naval battles.
	Following the the war against the Hansa in 1435, the Danish, Swedish and Norwegian nobility deposed Eric from the throne. But it is apparent that the current king of the Kalmar Union is lacking the competence of our ruler. It is our duty to let the Norwegians know that they are led by a simpleton.
	In Aztec mythology, the Gods are powered by the blood of the sacrificed. They use that power to prevent this world from reaching Doomsday. We must keep offering them blood, the nourishment that keeps the sun from being extinguished.
	The pristine lands of the New World could offer much to Scotland. A suitable region has been identified in the northern regions, dubbed Nova Scotia by our explorers.
	Our campaigns thus far have all been directed at a single goal; prosperity in Novgorod itself. When Novgorod the Great is seen by all as the very center of the world's wealth, then our mission shall be complete.
	The Novgorodians intend to dominate the Baltic trade for themselves, letting us suffocate in poverty. We cannot allow that to happen!\nThe only reasonable way to stop that is through warfare. All we need is just any reason to wage war against them.
	Traditionally the shells of clams, the nzimbu, served our nation as the currency. They are relatively easy to break, and because access to gold is rare in our home region we need these shells to continue minting the currency.\nFortunately there is a good source for more of these valuable shells: the islands next to the coast of our nation are home to the clams. We should expand our territory and integrate this coast to increase our access to the nzimbu.
	The Maya Commoner uses weapons made of stone, but a Maya Noble uses blades out of obsidian. Collected all over Mesoamerica, within the Mayan world, especially in the Highlands, obsidian was turned into the sharpest weapons the Maya could muster.
	Alexandria was a great city once, but has fallen into decline. As we extend our rule eastwards, we should capture and restore it so that the wealth of Egypt flows into the city.
	Alexandria was a great city once, but has fallen into decline. As we extend our rule eastwards, we should capture and restore it so that the wealth of Egypt flows into the city.
	No matter what the Polynesian people call home, one thing they all have in common is a spiritual connection with the sea. Sailing is often seen as a sacred tradition, and in some societies the sailor's canoe is seen as an extension of his own body, and in even more extreme cases the canoe is seen to have Mana or a soul of its own and is sovereign and sacred among all things.
	Few have attained our level of wealth, opulence, and power throughout the history of our domain. We will proudly stand at the top of the food chain and wield the power to determine the fate of an entire continent.
	Over time, elements of the faith may have strayed from correct teachings. We should attempt to correct errors in Church practice, and resolve some of the issues which have spurred on the spread of heretical thought.
	The Mississippi River is the artery through which all commerce in the interior of North America flows. If we are to keep our independence we must have access to this river.
	Hungary and Poland have been ruled as one by the likes of Angevin King Louis the Great and, more recently, Władysław III Jagiellon. However, some in our court would seek to distance us from the Polish. We should take action one way or another.
	Hungary and Poland have been ruled as one by the likes of Angevin King Louis the Great and, more recently, Władysław III Jagiellon. However, some in our court would seek to distance us from the Polish. We should take action one way or another.
	The Genoese have long been thorns to our side, usurping our wealth and trade for their enrichment. We must put a stop to this!
	We have many sailors in our realm. Many of them always sailing from one port to another conducting trade, or spreading the culture of our nation. However, that also means we should prepare forces specifically trained in amphibious warfare for any military operations that take place overseas.
	The islands of Viti have been divided among the Clans for many generations, from the very first moment our ancestors arrived to these shores. We have fulfilled the dreams of our forefathers and united our people under a single ruler.
	The Kingdoms of the North were rarely seen as one of the great powers which influenced the fate of Europe. And even if they were, their effect on world's history was a footnote at best.\nWe shall change this and become the ones who shall write history ourselves!
	We must re-establish the Mongol Khanate at the old capital of Qaraqorum. From there we will call a Kurultai and demand that all of the tribes recognize our authority.
	Our conquest of Italy is finalized. From Lombardy to Naples, the crown we now wear rules all of it.
	Ever since the return of Marco Polo we have heard of the wondrous wealth of Cathay. We must establish exactly where this is.
	Though the coast is now ours, the fertile lands of northern Bengal would also be of great service to our growing empire. Though defended by many great fortresses, we must press onwards into Bengal.
	Delhi and the Punjab are some of India's richest and most populated lands. Though they have long been held by various Sultans ruling from Delhi, it is time for them to accept rulership from Bengal.
	Our recent expansion has put us at the border of the Empire of China. The Middle Kingdom was always a distant giant. A country of as much wealth and population as the entire Indian subcontinent put together but where India was often fractured, China was stable and centralized.\nThe Chinese seem unwilling to engage with us on our terms, but we must not let them dictate rules for the our ruler of the mighty Mughal Empire. Let us teach this old Empire what our newly forged state can accomplish...

BYZ_new_synods

In the few centuries following Jesus' lifetime, the religious community of bishops has gathered in many Synods to discuss the faith in depth. With the evolution of the world, culture and changes in the socioeconomic sphere, it might be worthwhile to continue this tradition.

MAY_trade_2

The flow of trade is like water that gives life to the land. By maintaining and expanding our trade routes and presence, we can ensure our prosperity and wealth.

new_world_modernization_tag

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.

new_world_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.

gc_mor_new_world

We have established ourselves as a colonial power, but it is not enough to be one among many. We must be the dominant power in the West.

hsa_newfoundland_trading_ports_mission

Explorers speak of a bountiful new land in the far west. It would be unwise to leave the exploitation of it to others.

yua_southern_army

The southern parts of China have always been separated from the north, leading to much of Southern China having its own character. Instead of filling the Han army with these recruits, let us create a separate army filled with southern Chinese recruits.

NED_new_amsterdam

On the shores of the American East Coast lies the Hudson estuary, a place where we can establish a new colony for our settlers. We shall call it 'Niew-Amsterdam', and with it in place, we will have access to the rest of the American East Coast.

pirate_the_pirate_code

We will rally the bravest fighters to our cause by ensuring that those who fight for us are fairly rewarded, as according to the Pirate Code.

tatars_enable_nobility

Listening to the voices of the tribal leaders has not benefited us much. Perhaps if we organize some influential people in our realm as nobles, as many other states do, we will be able to more efficiently meet the demands of the nation.

BYZ_iberia

To the west lies the strait of Gibraltar, surrounded by the two Pillars of Hercules. The Romans of old believed that beyond Iberia there lies nothing. The sailors of old were warned that there is 'non plus ultra' - nothing further beyond. Today we know there is much west of Iberia that the Spanish have conquered. Let our forces march and claim Hispania with its colonies as rightful Roman territory.

gen_north_india_empire

It is time to carve out a great Empire in India. Though we shall surely face adversity along the way, our elephants shall trample our enemies underfoot!

emp_ven_north_italian_rivals

Our nation will never be secure as long as our envious rivals have the strength and the reach to strike us at any moment. We must be proactive, and smash our enemies in Italy before they can smash us!

wof_ven_north_italian_rivals

eng_rb_take_shetland_and_faro_isles

Although out of our minds for a long time now, our gaze falls upon the occupied islands to the North. They are worth little, but perhaps they could be useful stepping stones to further reaches.

nor_north_sea_markets

The North Sea has always played a crucial role in the our history. Its fishes nourish our people, and its waves lead us to foreign treasures.\nBut it also plays another important role as it is our sea of commerce and trade. We should establish markets in key provinces of our country so we can control the trade.

sco_north_sea

Scotland is ideally located to dominate trade in the North Sea. We should cement our position through the construction of markets and trade ships.

nav_north_sea_whaling

Whaling is an exceptionally profitable enterprise. We must be prepared to sail far to the north to find whale pods, and if possible establish a trading port in the region.

recover_northern_balkans

We must reclaim the old northern border and re-establish a new frontier against the Germanic barbarians.

NED_northern_renaissance

The Flemish Renaissance, flourishing in the 15th and 16th centuries, marked a vibrant cultural and artistic revival in Flanders, encompassing present-day Belgium and the Netherlands. It was a period characterized by a fusion of artistic mastery, trade prosperity, and intellectual innovation. Artists like Jan van Eyck and Pieter Bruegel the Elder epitomized this era, pioneering techniques in oil painting and capturing the minutiae of daily life with unparalleled realism.

emp_ser_northern_trade

The flow of commerce through our lands is dependent on demand to our north and west. If we squeezed our way into the markets of our buyers, we could increase the flow of trade through our markets and demand a higher price for the goods that pass by us.

nor_norway_denmark

Denmark might have been our overlord, and we have paid for our independence in blood, but it is apparent that the majority of our agricultural supplies come from Denmark. We should "restore" the Kalmar Union under our own Crown and establish the our nation of Norway-Denmark.

nor_powerhouse_of_the_north

The Kingdoms of the North have rarely been taken seriously ever since Denmark's humiliating defeat against the Hanseatic League. It is time to show the world that Scandinavia is not a region which should be underestimated. It is time to show the world that we are one of the Great Powers of Europe!

nor_an_absolute_kingdom

The Age of Feudalism is approaching its end. At its place a single monarch rules over the country instead, and ensures a monarch without corruption and power hungry estates fiddling with government resources.\nBut we are none of these states. Instead of a single monarch, we have the strength of the parliament which ensures the security of our people from the abusive powers of the estates. We must make sure that the parliament remains in a position of power to maintain this security.

swe_sca_hire_norwegian_sailors

While the Danes are great ship builders and admirals, it is the Norwegians who steer these wooden walls into the naval battles.

got_monarchy_norwegian_opinion

Following the the war against the Hansa in 1435, the Danish, Swedish and Norwegian nobility deposed Eric from the throne. But it is apparent that the current king of the Kalmar Union is lacking the competence of our ruler. It is our duty to let the Norwegians know that they are led by a simpleton.

azt_sacrifices_for_the_gods

In Aztec mythology, the Gods are powered by the blood of the sacrificed. They use that power to prevent this world from reaching Doomsday. We must keep offering them blood, the nourishment that keeps the sun from being extinguished.

sco_nova_scotia

The pristine lands of the New World could offer much to Scotland. A suitable region has been identified in the northern regions, dubbed Nova Scotia by our explorers.

nov_best_node

Our campaigns thus far have all been directed at a single goal; prosperity in Novgorod itself. When Novgorod the Great is seen by all as the very center of the world's wealth, then our mission shall be complete.

got_republic_compete_with_novgorod

The Novgorodians intend to dominate the Baltic trade for themselves, letting us suffocate in poverty. We cannot allow that to happen!\nThe only reasonable way to stop that is through warfare. All we need is just any reason to wage war against them.

kon_colonize_coast

Traditionally the shells of clams, the nzimbu, served our nation as the currency. They are relatively easy to break, and because access to gold is rare in our home region we need these shells to continue minting the currency.\nFortunately there is a good source for more of these valuable shells: the islands next to the coast of our nation are home to the clams. We should expand our territory and integrate this coast to increase our access to the nzimbu.

MAY_obsidian_weapons

The Maya Commoner uses weapons made of stone, but a Maya Noble uses blades out of obsidian. Collected all over Mesoamerica, within the Mayan world, especially in the Highlands, obsidian was turned into the sharpest weapons the Maya could muster.

gc_ara_alexandria2

Alexandria was a great city once, but has fallen into decline. As we extend our rule eastwards, we should capture and restore it so that the wealth of Egypt flows into the city.

gc_ara_alexandria

Alexandria was a great city once, but has fallen into decline. As we extend our rule eastwards, we should capture and restore it so that the wealth of Egypt flows into the city.

polynesian_navy_build

No matter what the Polynesian people call home, one thing they all have in common is a spiritual connection with the sea. Sailing is often seen as a sacred tradition, and in some societies the sailor's canoe is seen as an extension of his own body, and in even more extreme cases the canoe is seen to have Mana or a soul of its own and is sovereign and sacred among all things.

ven_of_wealth_and_power

Few have attained our level of wealth, opulence, and power throughout the history of our domain. We will proudly stand at the top of the food chain and wield the power to determine the fate of an entire continent.

emp_pap_concessions

Over time, elements of the faith may have strayed from correct teachings. We should attempt to correct errors in Church practice, and resolve some of the issues which have spurred on the spread of heretical thought.

reach_the_mississippi

The Mississippi River is the artery through which all commerce in the interior of North America flows. If we are to keep our independence we must have access to this river.

hun_poland_alliance

Hungary and Poland have been ruled as one by the likes of Angevin King Louis the Great and, more recently, Władysław III Jagiellon. However, some in our court would seek to distance us from the Polish. We should take action one way or another.

hun_old_alliances

ven_genoa

The Genoese have long been thorns to our side, usurping our wealth and trade for their enrichment. We must put a stop to this!

OMA_omani_marines

We have many sailors in our realm. Many of them always sailing from one port to another conducting trade, or spreading the culture of our nation. However, that also means we should prepare forces specifically trained in amphibious warfare for any military operations that take place overseas.

fiji_one_nation

The islands of Viti have been divided among the Clans for many generations, from the very first moment our ancestors arrived to these shores. We have fulfilled the dreams of our forefathers and united our people under a single ruler.

sca_one_of_the_great_powers

The Kingdoms of the North were rarely seen as one of the great powers which influenced the fate of Europe. And even if they were, their effect on world's history was a footnote at best.\nWe shall change this and become the ones who shall write history ourselves!

mongols_one_true_khan

We must re-establish the Mongol Khanate at the old capital of Qaraqorum. From there we will call a Kurultai and demand that all of the tribes recognize our authority.

hab_kingdom_of_italy

Our conquest of Italy is finalized. From Lombardy to Naples, the crown we now wear rules all of it.

portugal_discovers_the_far_east

Ever since the return of Marco Polo we have heard of the wondrous wealth of Cathay. We must establish exactly where this is.

ori_bengal_inland

Though the coast is now ours, the fertile lands of northern Bengal would also be of great service to our growing empire. Though defended by many great fortresses, we must press onwards into Bengal.

bng_conquer_delhi

Delhi and the Punjab are some of India's richest and most populated lands. Though they have long been held by various Sultans ruling from Delhi, it is time for them to accept rulership from Bengal.

mug_open_up_china

Our recent expansion has put us at the border of the Empire of China. The Middle Kingdom was always a distant giant. A country of as much wealth and population as the entire Indian subcontinent put together but where India was often fractured, China was stable and centralized.\nThe Chinese seem unwilling to engage with us on our terms, but we must not let them dictate rules for the our ruler of the mighty Mughal Empire. Let us teach this old Empire what our newly forged state can accomplish...