EU5 Achievements Guide | Europa Universalis V
Original Guide by GamerBlurb.com | Published on 11/05/2025 at 2:05 AM CST
Europa Universalis 5 packs in fifty achievements spread across every major system — economy, war, religion, and exploration. They don’t give in-game bonuses, but they’re a great way to test how deep you’ve mastered each part of the world map. Here’s every achievement in EU5, organized alphabetically for quick reference.
Complete List of Achievements
500 Miles
Own 100 locations, each containing at least five roads. Infrastructure focus pays off fast here.
A Brave New World
Discover any land on the American continent. You must start outside the Americas.
A Cabinet of Curiosities
Have one active Cabinet action in each category: Administration, Diplomacy, and Military.
A Manchurian Candidate
Start as a Jurchen-culture nation and rise to become Emperor of China.
A Pile of Gold
Control 25 provinces that produce gold or silver.
All in Favor
Successfully pass a Parliament Issue at least once.
At Every Continent
Own at least one province on all five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania.
Be in All the Clubs
Become a member of six International Organizations at the same time.
Break the Yoke
Playing as a Russian state, end the Tatar Yoke’s control.
Brothers in Arms
Reach 90% warscore in a war while not being the main war leader.
Cities Skylines
Stack 200 total building levels in one single province.
City of Cities
Have a core province with 100 development or higher.
City of Man’s Desire
As the Ottomans, conquer Constantinople and finish the Rise of the Turks situation.
Cold War
Stay at war for three years straight without fighting a single battle.
Combined Arms
Have active levies, regular army units, and mercenaries all at once.
Crusader Kings
Win either a Crusade or a Jihad.
Doge Coins
As Venice, become the Economic Hegemon through trade and taxation.
Felix Austria
As Austria, lead the Holy Roman Empire and hold Great Power status.
For the Glory
Diplomatically annex a subject nation.
Grand Coalition
Join an active Coalition with more than five member countries.
Hearts and Minds
Improve relations with another country through diplomacy.
Here I Stand
Convert to Lutheranism and unlock three Aspects of Faith.
Hongwu Di
As Ming, unite all Chinese regions and lead the Middle Kingdom.
House for Hus
As Bohemia, win the Hussite Wars while following the Hussite faith.
It Belongs in a Museum
Gain a new Work of Art.
It’s Just Business
Create your first Market.
Je Maintiendrai
Form the Netherlands while starting as a minor with Dutch culture.
Just a Little Bit More Patience
Play continuously from 1337 until 1836.
L'État, C'est Moi
Reach 100 Centralization and 100 Absolutism.
Lingua Franca
As France, become the Cultural Hegemon.
Lion of the North
Start as Sweden and ensure Protestant victory in the League War.
Moneytalks
Become the Economic Hegemon through trade strength and income.
Patron of the Arts
Invite an Artist to your country.
Plus Ultra
As Castile or Spain, have territory in Iberia, Maghreb, the Caribbean, Mesoamerica, and Peru.
Potato Potato
As a European country, produce potatoes.
Respected
Hold 100 Prestige, 100 Legitimacy, and 100 Stability all at once.
Rule Britannia
Start as England, form Great Britain, and become the Naval Hegemon.
Rule of Law
Change any national policy.
Scientific Victory
Research at least 450 total Advances.
That Is Mine
Conquer any province through warfare.
The Navigator
As Portugal, have territory in Africa, America, India, and Indonesia before the Reformation.
The Spice Must Flow
As a European nation, trade in cloves.
The Three Mountains
Form Ryukyu starting from its original culture.
Till Death Do Us Part
Secure a Royal Marriage with another country.
Total Control
Own 20 provinces with 100% Control.
True Heir of Timur
Start under Timur’s rule and later form the Mughal Empire.
Victorious
Win a war.
Welfare State
Have one of your markets reach a full food stockpile of at least 20,000.
What a Great Guy
Own land on every subcontinent.
What the Lord Giveth
Start with eight Nobility privileges enacted, then remove all of them.
Final Blurb
These achievements in Europa Universalis 5 stretch across every playstyle — conquest, trade, diplomacy, and faith. Some take minutes, others entire campaigns, but each one teaches something new about how the world system fits together. Chase them all if you want a full picture of how EU5 rewards smart long-term play.
FAQ
How many achievements are in EU5?
There are fifty total, all verified for the base release version.
Do achievements affect gameplay?
No, they’re cosmetic and tracked by your store profile only.
Can achievements be earned with mods?
Usually not, since mods disable achievement tracking.
Are any achievements time-locked?
Only “Just a Little Bit More Patience,” which requires a full campaign from 1337 to 1836.
What are the hardest EU5 achievements?
“What a Great Guy,” “Respected,” and “True Heir of Timur” are often considered the toughest due to strict conditions and long campaigns.
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