Hearts of Iron IV Commands
The most comprehensive Hearts of Iron IV console command database — searchable, up-to-date reference lists for every command, country tag and equipment code, plus how-to guides.
Press the tilde key ~ in-game to open the console, then type a command and press Enter. New to cheats? Learn how to open the console.
- 438 console commands
- 355 country tags
- 308 equipment names
- 15 guides
Console Commands
Every HOI4 console command with syntax, effects and working examples.
HOI4 ID lists
Searchable lists for country tags, equipment, states, technology, achievements and more.
Building IDs
For instant construction
Country Tags
For the tag and annex commands
Equipment Names
For the add_equipment command
Event IDs
For the event command
Generals & Admirals
Commanders, skills and traits
Idea IDs
National spirits for add_ideas
Ideologies
For set_ruling_party
Province IDs
For spawn and teleport
State IDs
For setowner and add_core
Technology IDs
For the research command
Unit Codes
Battalion & company codes
Achievements
Every Steam achievement
Guides
All guidesHow to Open the Console in HOI4
Open the command console in Hearts of Iron IV with the tilde key so you can enter cheat commands, and why cheats disable achievements.
HOI4 Country Tags: How to Switch Country
Use the tag console command with a country tag (such as GER, SOV or USA) to switch to playing any nation in Hearts of Iron IV.
How to Add Equipment in HOI4
Add guns, tanks, planes and ships to your stockpile instantly with the add_equipment console command in Hearts of Iron IV.
How to Research Instantly in HOI4
Unlock the entire tech tree at once with research all, or speed up research with research_fast, in Hearts of Iron IV.
How to Use Instant Construction in HOI4
Build factories, infrastructure and forts instantly with the instantconstruction (ic) console command in Hearts of Iron IV.
How to Win Wars in HOI4
Force white peace, instantly justify war goals and turn the tide with console commands in Hearts of Iron IV.