Victoria 3 Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- Enable debug mode Add -debug_mode to the launch options in Steam, or launch in debug mode from the Paradox Launcher.
- Open the console Press the grave/tilde key (~); some keyboard layouts use Shift+2, Shift+3, or §.
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Money and population
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add money | PCmoney [amount] | Add the given amount to your treasury |
| Add loyalists | PCadd_loyalists [culture] [amount] | Add loyalists to a culture, as a fraction of its population |
| Add radicals | PCadd_radicals [culture] [amount] | Add radicals to a culture, as a fraction of its population |
| Change pop size | PCchangestatepop [state_id] [pop_type / all] [factor] | Change the size of a pop type in a state |
Politics
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add approval | PCadd_approval [interest group] [amount] [time] | Add a timed approval modifier to an interest group |
| Add clout | PCadd_clout [interest group] [amount] [time] | Add a timed clout modifier to an interest group |
| Change a law | PCchange_law [law key] | Change a law to the one specified, e.g. law_monarchy |
Diplomacy and country
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Change relations | PCadd_relations [country tag] [amount] | Change your relations with a country by the given amount |
| Annex a country | PCannex [country tag] | Annex the specified country |
| Change ownership | PCown [province id / state region tag] [country tag] | Change the owner of a province or state region |
| Kill a character | PCkill_character [character name] | Kill the named character |
Debug and player
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle debug mode | PCdebug_mode | Toggle debug mode from within a running game |
| Observer mode | PCobserve | Enter observer mode with no country to control |
| Switch country | PCtag [country_tag] | Switch control to another country |
| Disable ironman | PCdeiron | Disable ironman mode for the current session |
| List commands | PChelp [command name] | List all commands, or describe one specific command |
Time and map
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Set date | PCdate [yyyy.mm.dd.hh] | Set the current in-game date |
| Trigger event | PCevent [event name] [country_tag / province_id] | Trigger the specified event |
| Change map mode | PCmapmode [mapmode] | Switch to the given map mode |
How to enter cheats
PC
- Add -debug_mode to the launch options, or launch in debug mode from the Paradox Launcher.
- Start a non-ironman game.
- Press ~ (or Shift+2, Shift+3, or § on some layouts) to open the console.
- Type a command and press Enter.
FAQ
Do Victoria 3 console commands disable achievements?
Yes. Debug mode disables achievements for that session; remove -debug_mode and disable mods to turn them back on.
How do you open the console in Victoria 3?
Add -debug_mode to the launch options or launch in debug mode from the Paradox Launcher, then press ~ in-game.
Is there a money cheat in Victoria 3?
Yes. Use money [amount] to add that amount to your treasury.
Do Victoria 3 console commands work in ironman games?
No. Use deiron first to disable ironman mode for the session, since the console only works in non-ironman games.