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 Cossacks make loyal friends and dangerous enemies. We should ensure that the Cossacks living within our borders are content, loyal, and willing to do violence upon our enemies.
	The Shahs of Persia are powerful rulers in control of sizeable armies and immense wealth. We must strive to forge an unbreakable bond between our realms so that no one ever dares to strike us while the alliance exists.
	The war against Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy is one of the crowning achievements of Justinian's rule and proof of the military prowess of his general, Belisarius. The struggle against the Ostrogoths proved to be long and exhausting, but it was ultimately successful.
	From Kabul to Gaur, an ancient trading route known as the 'Grand Trunk Road' acts as a commercial artery of the Indian subcontinent. As emperors of Hindustan we must press onwards to conquer the full length of the river Ganges, controlling the holy cities of Varanasi and Gaya as well as the entirety of the Grand Trunk Road.
	The Ganges Delta has been a focal point for trade and commerce for thousands of years. Here eastern traders market their wares to the Indian public, while goods from all over northern India can flow in the other direction.\nThe recent arrival of western traders have, if anything, further accentuated this dynamic and trade cities have begun to spring up all over the delta. We must further encourage this development and foster the growth of a major entrepot here in Bengal under our supervision.
	The Ganges Delta has been a focal point for trade and commerce for thousands of years. Here eastern traders market their wares to the Indian public, while goods from all over northern India can flow in the other direction.\n\nThe recent arrival of western traders has, if anything, further accentuated this dynamic, and trade cities have begun to spring up all over the delta. We must further encourage this development and foster the growth of a major entrepot here in Bengal under our supervision.
	Bengal has become known for its finest silks. A center of our proto-industrialization, we must continue to expand the production centers in the Ganges Delta to keep this fame up.
	The Cape of Good Hope is an important waypoint on the route to the East Indies. Establishing a station there and offering a safe harbor for our ships in the midst of the long voyage east is a prudent choice.
	Our merchants follow the flow the money. Now that we have established colonies in West Africa, said merchants went down the flow of trade even further and wish now that we colonize the places beyond Africa.
	Our explorers believe that Africa extends but a short way further south and soon we will be able to swing round and find the Kingdom of Prester John. Once we have secured an alliance with the Kingdom we will be able sweep the moors out of the holy land.
	Our explorers believe that Africa extends but a short way further south and soon we will be able to swing round and find the Kingdom of Prester John. Once we have secured an alliance with the Kingdom we will be able sweep the moors out of the holy land.
	Beyond the Northern mountains of Italy lie the lands in Gallia, nowadays referred moreso as France, where the descendants of the Gauls and invading Germanic Tribes rule a powerful kingdom. Let us muster the forces from Italy and conquer that kingdom which is suffering from delusions of imperial ambitions.
	The Caucasus and the deserts of Central Asia are under our control. Yet, the great Silk Road is going through the Persian mountains beyond the Caspian Sea. In order to truly benefit from our conquest we must ensure access to the Persian trade - either directly through conquest or indirectly through an alliance.
	Whilst our realm has been focused on centralization and religious values, it appears that new people have arrived at our shores. They carry swords and guns and wear shining armor. We do not know what they want, which is why we must be wary of them.
	For far too long has the Nagast of Ethiopia been a nuisance, a thorn to our side. We must swiftly divert our attention to the horn of Africa and eradicate this threat.
	At last Ireland is united under one ruler. It is time to turn our attention to the last bastion of English rule.
	Our little sea in Europe is a mild beauty and although her calmness is conforting, the lust for adventure and wealth drives us to seek what lies beyond the Sound Toll. We must know what this new world has to offer to an ol' pirate's heart.
	Now that we are free from the chains of the Tatars the time has come to set our eyes on the expansion into the east. The land beyond the Urals must be acquired for Mother Russia.
	With the re-emergence of Classical knowledge and the boost that this has given to our scientists and philosophers, we would be well-served by the establishment of a library where Europe's accumulated knowledge can be stored.
	With the re-emergence of Classical knowledge and the boost that this has given to our scientists and philosophers, we would be well-served by the establishment of a library where Europe's accumulated knowledge can be stored.
	We must collect as much money as we can in order to create a good base for becoming a Great Power.
	Some important centers have developed with the increasing trade of the last decades in the whole region. Timbuktu is the gate to the North, Kanem-Borno controls the trade with the East, while Benin is the main place at the Southern coast. Now it's necessary to take control of those places, and trade flowing through them.
	Canoes are our principal mean of transport, by controlling them we can control the rivers and the transportation of both people and goods. We should make sure we have at least one province with good access to high quality wood.
	We must act as human raptors, as dangerous as the precise descent of the falcon. Building a powerful army and filling it with our feared warriors is an appropriate show of force.
	The ports of the White Sea are only usable three months a year. The Baltic Sea is more accessible, but highly contested by our rivals.\nThe state needs a warm water port for the sake of engaging in commerce and trade on the sea. The closest are the ports of Crimea. The motherland shall lay claim on this region!
	Trade has always been the main source of revenue for the Greeks. Trade, which Gothia has seen a decline of since the grip of the Komnenos dynasty loosened, and the Italian Yoke emerged. Reclaiming our position in the Black Sea will put a stop to this decline.
	The Black Sea has been a hotspot of mercantile competition ever since the arrival of the Italians in the Crimean shores. Our Principality has seen a slow decline in maritime actions, being pushed around by the Ottomans, Italians, Hordes, as well as fellow Greeks. Creating a new fleet to combat these problems will be quite beneficial.
	The Princes that have thus far resisted our rule must be brought into the fold. It will take more than gentle persuasion to unite Germany; it will require a politics of power and an exertion of military force.
	The Princes that have thus far resisted our rule must be brought into the fold. It will take more than gentle persuasion to unite Germany; it will require a politics of power and an exertion of military force.
	The blood we shed for the Gods is never enough. Despite the many sacrifices we have offered, our lands are still plagued by droughts and famines. That is a sign that our Gods are getting weaker, and their ability to protect us lessens. For that reason, we must offer them even more blood.
	Bavarian culture must take pride of place among the realms of the German peoples, and our beautiful dialect must become the lingua franca of all Germany.
	The Bohemian Electorate owns the borderlands to our northwest. A strong and prosperous kingdom known to engage in vile heresies, we should take action against them to prevent them from spreading to our lands.
	The Bohemian Electorate owns the borderlands to our northwest. A strong and prosperous kingdom known to engage in vile heresies, we should take action against them to prevent them from spreading to our lands.
	We must look beyond what has traditionally been considered Bohemia to establish a greater commonwealth. Our empire shall span Central Europe, and we shall take our seat among the great powers of the world.
	We must look beyond what has traditionally been considered Bohemia to establish a greater commonwealth. Our empire shall span Central Europe, and we shall take our seat among the great powers of the world.
	The production of an especially beautiful style of glasswork has become popular in our realm. We should promote this industry and ensure that our works are prized throughout the courts of Europe.
	The production of an especially beautiful style of glasswork has become popular in our realm. We should promote this industry and ensure that our works are prized throughout the courts of Europe.
	The Kingdom of Bohemia should avoid being behind our neighbors in terms of industrialization. It is worth the investment to raise our profile in the area, and as such, to promote greater industry.
	The later kings of the Premyslid dynasty ruled over both Poland and Bohemia. Our Commonwealth, already incorporating the crowns of Lithuania and Hungary, would be greatly enriched by the restoration of the Bohemian union.
	Our nation's defenses are in a dire state. Although the mighty walls and citadel of Trebizond have not failed us yet, we cannot underestimate the safety of our beloved capital.
	Hunting grounds are abundant, but we need somewhere to place our goods.
	As the new growing power of the Eastern Europe it is imperative to re-organize and improve our bureaucracy. The future of our our nation depends on the efficiency of our cabinet.
	With a growing number of merchants in the Queen of all cities, let us create new manuals and records to keep track of the local burghers. With so many guilds and exceptions, it is imperative the future eparchs have the experience to deal with them.
	Bosnia, like Serbia, should be in thrall to us, their rightful overlords. A nation as pitiful as this cannot be expected to defend itself against internal revolts, let alone the marauding Turk.
	Many plants grow in our fertile soil, and many of them hold interesting properties. Some may be used for healing, but others are more inclined to do harm; both types equally powerful. We should use these resources to improve our international trade.
	Although both our states are monastic orders, the interests of the Livonian and the Teutonic Orders are rarely the same ever since the pagans were converted. As such the alliance we have with the Livonians is not one of certainty. We should strengthen our position within the Livonian Order by either improving our diplomacy with them - or by subjugating them.
	Many states have either become our vassals or are paying a tribute so that we do not invade them. This is proof that the Mongols were destined to rule the world.
	During the Hussite Wars, the Hussites revolutionized the use of armored wagons during battles, which allowed them to claim victories against very unfavorable odds. No matter what our stance towards the Hussites is, it would be unwise to leave this successful tactic a thing of the past.
	As newcomers to these lands we have had a constant lack of able men to administrate our country. Let us empower the Brahmin caste to fill this void. They have served as scribes and administrators for thousands of years before our state even existed.
	This is a Branching Mission. Its triggers and effects will be based on our choice in 'The Theme System' mission.

sca_mission_lit_cossacks

The Cossacks make loyal friends and dangerous enemies. We should ensure that the Cossacks living within our borders are content, loyal, and willing to do violence upon our enemies.

hsn_befriend_the_shah

The Shahs of Persia are powerful rulers in control of sizeable armies and immense wealth. We must strive to forge an unbreakable bond between our realms so that no one ever dares to strike us while the alliance exists.

BYZ_belisarius_foe

The war against Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy is one of the crowning achievements of Justinian's rule and proof of the military prowess of his general, Belisarius. The struggle against the Ostrogoths proved to be long and exhausting, but it was ultimately successful.

mug_bengal_campaign

From Kabul to Gaur, an ancient trading route known as the 'Grand Trunk Road' acts as a commercial artery of the Indian subcontinent. As emperors of Hindustan we must press onwards to conquer the full length of the river Ganges, controlling the holy cities of Varanasi and Gaya as well as the entirety of the Grand Trunk Road.

mug_bengal_entrepot

The Ganges Delta has been a focal point for trade and commerce for thousands of years. Here eastern traders market their wares to the Indian public, while goods from all over northern India can flow in the other direction.\nThe recent arrival of western traders have, if anything, further accentuated this dynamic and trade cities have begun to spring up all over the delta. We must further encourage this development and foster the growth of a major entrepot here in Bengal under our supervision.

MUG_bengal

The Ganges Delta has been a focal point for trade and commerce for thousands of years. Here eastern traders market their wares to the Indian public, while goods from all over northern India can flow in the other direction.\n\nThe recent arrival of western traders has, if anything, further accentuated this dynamic, and trade cities have begun to spring up all over the delta. We must further encourage this development and foster the growth of a major entrepot here in Bengal under our supervision.

MUG_weaving

Bengal has become known for its finest silks. A center of our proto-industrialization, we must continue to expand the production centers in the Ganges Delta to keep this fame up.

NED_crossroad_between_two_worlds

The Cape of Good Hope is an important waypoint on the route to the East Indies. Establishing a station there and offering a safe harbor for our ships in the midst of the long voyage east is a prudent choice.

swe_beyond_africa

Our merchants follow the flow the money. Now that we have established colonies in West Africa, said merchants went down the flow of trade even further and wish now that we colonize the places beyond Africa.

gc_por_discover_african_coast

Our explorers believe that Africa extends but a short way further south and soon we will be able to swing round and find the Kingdom of Prester John. Once we have secured an alliance with the Kingdom we will be able sweep the moors out of the holy land.

por_discover_african_coast

BYZ_france

Beyond the Northern mountains of Italy lie the lands in Gallia, nowadays referred moreso as France, where the descendants of the Gauls and invading Germanic Tribes rule a powerful kingdom. Let us muster the forces from Italy and conquer that kingdom which is suffering from delusions of imperial ambitions.

mos_rus_conquer_persia

The Caucasus and the deserts of Central Asia are under our control. Yet, the great Silk Road is going through the Persian mountains beyond the Caspian Sea. In order to truly benefit from our conquest we must ensure access to the Persian trade - either directly through conquest or indirectly through an alliance.

SUN_strangers

Whilst our realm has been focused on centralization and religious values, it appears that new people have arrived at our shores. They carry swords and guns and wear shining armor. We do not know what they want, which is why we must be wary of them.

mam_ethiopia

For far too long has the Nagast of Ethiopia been a nuisance, a thorn to our side. We must swiftly divert our attention to the horn of Africa and eradicate this threat.

beyond_the_pale

At last Ireland is united under one ruler. It is time to turn our attention to the last bastion of English rule.

got_pirate_beyond_the_sound_toll

Our little sea in Europe is a mild beauty and although her calmness is conforting, the lust for adventure and wealth drives us to seek what lies beyond the Sound Toll. We must know what this new world has to offer to an ol' pirate's heart.

mos_rus_colonize_west_siberia

Now that we are free from the chains of the Tatars the time has come to set our eyes on the expansion into the east. The land beyond the Urals must be acquired for Mother Russia.

emp_hun_corviana_library

With the re-emergence of Classical knowledge and the boost that this has given to our scientists and philosophers, we would be well-served by the establishment of a library where Europe's accumulated knowledge can be stored.

hun_bibliotheca_corviniana

east_africa_big_treasury

We must collect as much money as we can in order to create a good base for becoming a Great Power.

west_africa_bilad_sudan_trade

Some important centers have developed with the increasing trade of the last decades in the whole region. Timbuktu is the gate to the North, Kanem-Borno controls the trade with the East, while Benin is the main place at the Southern coast. Now it's necessary to take control of those places, and trade flowing through them.

ne_birchbark_canoes

Canoes are our principal mean of transport, by controlling them we can control the rivers and the transportation of both people and goods. We should make sure we have at least one province with good access to high quality wood.

se_birdmen

We must act as human raptors, as dangerous as the precise descent of the falcon. Building a powerful army and filling it with our feared warriors is an appropriate show of force.

mos_rus_conquer_crimea

The ports of the White Sea are only usable three months a year. The Baltic Sea is more accessible, but highly contested by our rivals.\nThe state needs a warm water port for the sake of engaging in commerce and trade on the sea. The closest are the ports of Crimea. The motherland shall lay claim on this region!

feo_black_sea_domination

Trade has always been the main source of revenue for the Greeks. Trade, which Gothia has seen a decline of since the grip of the Komnenos dynasty loosened, and the Italian Yoke emerged. Reclaiming our position in the Black Sea will put a stop to this decline.

feo_black_sea_fleet

The Black Sea has been a hotspot of mercantile competition ever since the arrival of the Italians in the Crimean shores. Our Principality has seen a slow decline in maritime actions, being pushed around by the Ottomans, Italians, Hordes, as well as fellow Greeks. Creating a new fleet to combat these problems will be quite beneficial.

emp_ger_hlr_blood_and_iron

The Princes that have thus far resisted our rule must be brought into the fold. It will take more than gentle persuasion to unite Germany; it will require a politics of power and an exertion of military force.

JHC_GER_blood_and_iron

azt_blood_for_the_gods

The blood we shed for the Gods is never enough. Despite the many sacrifices we have offered, our lands are still plagued by droughts and famines. That is a sign that our Gods are getting weaker, and their ability to protect us lessens. For that reason, we must offer them even more blood.

emp_bav_cultural_dominance

Bavarian culture must take pride of place among the realms of the German peoples, and our beautiful dialect must become the lingua franca of all Germany.

emp_hun_bohemian_borderlands

The Bohemian Electorate owns the borderlands to our northwest. A strong and prosperous kingdom known to engage in vile heresies, we should take action against them to prevent them from spreading to our lands.

hun_bohemian_borderlands

emp_boh_bohemian_commonwealth

We must look beyond what has traditionally been considered Bohemia to establish a greater commonwealth. Our empire shall span Central Europe, and we shall take our seat among the great powers of the world.

boh_bohemian_commonwealth

emp_boh_bohemian_crystal

The production of an especially beautiful style of glasswork has become popular in our realm. We should promote this industry and ensure that our works are prized throughout the courts of Europe.

boh_bohemian_crystal

The production of an especially beautiful style of glasswork has become popular in our realm. We should promote this industry and ensure that our works are prized throughout the courts of Europe.

boh_municipal_works

The Kingdom of Bohemia should avoid being behind our neighbors in terms of industrialization. It is worth the investment to raise our profile in the area, and as such, to promote greater industry.

union_over_bohemia_mission

The later kings of the Premyslid dynasty ruled over both Poland and Bohemia. Our Commonwealth, already incorporating the crowns of Lithuania and Hungary, would be greatly enriched by the restoration of the Bohemian union.

tre_bolster_the_defences

Our nation's defenses are in a dire state. Although the mighty walls and citadel of Trebizond have not failed us yet, we cannot underestimate the safety of our beloved capital.

bond_to_the_land

Hunting grounds are abundant, but we need somewhere to place our goods.

rus_book_of_royal_degrees

As the new growing power of the Eastern Europe it is imperative to re-organize and improve our bureaucracy. The future of our our nation depends on the efficiency of our cabinet.

BYZ_book_of_the_eparch

With a growing number of merchants in the Queen of all cities, let us create new manuals and records to keep track of the local burghers. With so many guilds and exceptions, it is imperative the future eparchs have the experience to deal with them.

hun_bosnian_subjugation

Bosnia, like Serbia, should be in thrall to us, their rightful overlords. A nation as pitiful as this cannot be expected to defend itself against internal revolts, let alone the marauding Turk.

che_botanical_exports

Many plants grow in our fertile soil, and many of them hold interesting properties. Some may be used for healing, but others are more inclined to do harm; both types equally powerful. We should use these resources to improve our international trade.

teu_strengthen_livonia

Although both our states are monastic orders, the interests of the Livonian and the Teutonic Orders are rarely the same ever since the pagans were converted. As such the alliance we have with the Livonians is not one of certainty. We should strengthen our position within the Livonian Order by either improving our diplomacy with them - or by subjugating them.

tatars_buff_tributaries

Many states have either become our vassals or are paying a tribute so that we do not invade them. This is proof that the Mongols were destined to rule the world.

boh_bozi_bojovnici

During the Hussite Wars, the Hussites revolutionized the use of armored wagons during battles, which allowed them to claim victories against very unfavorable odds. No matter what our stance towards the Hussites is, it would be unwise to leave this successful tactic a thing of the past.

brahman_administrators

As newcomers to these lands we have had a constant lack of able men to administrate our country. Let us empower the Brahmin caste to fill this void. They have served as scribes and administrators for thousands of years before our state even existed.

BYZ_branching_top_left

This is a Branching Mission. Its triggers and effects will be based on our choice in 'The Theme System' mission.