Mods / ideas

• TThe Idea Variationby flogiVision of the mod I always love the idea system of EU IV, but soon found it quite lacking in variation. Thus this mod was started. Its scope soon became wider, adding buildings government reforms and new estates all interacting with the new idea groups. What once was a small mod has probably reac...76.3k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• [[VS] Purple Phoenix Ariseby Dorimi 王狼NOTE: This mod is designed to be played with Byzantium or Roman Empire or Roman Republic by player. Don't use this mod if you are planning to play any other country. Want to get manual download link for non-steam mods for EU4 and CK2? Have some ideas and want them to be implemented into a standal...34.5k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• CCustomous Nationsby BuhateThis mod adds some new national ideas that exist in game but somehow not available for custom nations. The max point for custom nation is also increased by 10 times more than original one. Starting Bonus: At the start of the game, you will be able to choose vassalize neighbour countries with less...28.3k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• [[SEE PINNED POST] Turkey Universalisby stdoggo2025 UPDATE: We have started the development of Turkey Universalis mod for EU5. I will share the updates regarding the mod on the Discord server below. If you are interested, feel free to join: Note: Mod is no longer receiving updates and won't work on 1.34+. I no longer have the time and desire...20.2k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• TThe Idea Variation Extended Timeline Addonby flogiDies ist ein Kompatibilitätspatch für das richtige funktionieren der mods "Extended Timeline" und "The Idea Variation" zusammen. Ihr benötigt Extended Timeline und diese Mod. Download via forum: here16.6k downloadsupdated 17 mo ago
• IIaponia Universalis 2.1by Malicious MallardIaponia Universalis is a total conversion mod to Sengoku Period Japan, with over 700 faithfully recreated provinces and more than 150 historical clans. Experience events such as the Onin War, the collapse of the old Shugo, Shingen Takeda's march to the Capital, Nobunaga Oda's grasp at unification...16.1k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• TThe Idea Variation Lite Versionby flogiThe Lite Version of the Idea Variation Mod Contains everything the Idea Variation Main Mod Contains except: - Government Reforms - Estate Changes (except new estates like Jani - Buildings My Patreon Page14.1k downloadsupdated 11 mo ago
• ((Discontinued) Anbennar's ideasby Eone################################################################# With the official modpack support of Arumba's team for Anbennar, I WILL NO LONGER UPDATE THIS MOD. This mod fulfilled its role ad much as it could, now it's time for better modders to take over! I left the Arumba's team modpack lin...12.9k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• EETRusby AlargoThis modification, which is something that many would like to see the original EU4. "Etrus" function adds to the Europa Universalis 4 new developments, solutions, and other countries. Moreover, the period from 51 to 9999 worked out in some detail, and at each date there is a certain historical st...10.0k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• DDynamic Colonial Experienceby HedgehogAfter a long hiatus, the Dynamic Colonial Experience mod is updated and ready for your enjoyment. Check out the new sister mod, More Formable Nations! The newly constructed Dynamic Colonial Experience mod is back in action, and I'm excited to explain for you some of the additions and changes I've...9.2k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• TThe Idea Variation Beyond Typus Addonby flogiThis mod needs the latest version of Beyond Typus activated to work properly! Useful links Idea Variation Wiki Discord Channel Idea Variation Toolkit My Patreon Page Direct Download: Follow the link. First Post: Section Downloads You will find old versions of the mod there as well. via Forum9.1k downloadsupdated 21 d ago
• IIaponia Universalis 1.13.*by Imperium4A Total recreation of the Feudal Japan! (a Mapworld-Japan based!) This mod recreates a World-Map Japan with 732 new provinces from 1444-1582 with 168 clans, including bookmarks of the Ryse and Fall of Oda clan with Oda-Nobunaga, the Onin War and more! If you want more information just download it...8.5k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• TThird Odyssey Expanded: Ideas & Advisorsby makkid1This is a Sub-mod for Third Odyssey that adds Ideas, Policies, and Advisors from the mods The Idea Variation or Idea Groups Expanded with some alterations. Credits to the original mod makers: Third Odyssey: The Idea Variation: or The Idea Variation Lite: Idea Groups Expanded (Original version): o...7.2k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• VVikings of Vinlandby BlarghaltBeyond Greenland, there are legends of a mythical Norse kingdom. To most men, it is simply that, a legend. But to its inhabitants, it is known only as Vinland. ___________________________________________________ Vikings of Vinland is an alternate historical mod where Leif Erikson stayed in Vinlan...6.8k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• DDivide et Impera IVby NetzachIn the old world of lords and knights, castles and monasteries new ideas arise. These ideas come from the universities and cities, from the great lawyers, artists, and merchants; from the people lacking blue blood, but with knowledge, talents, or money. Their world is much bigger than the world o...6.6k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• PPurple Phoenix Arise Updated (1.17)by KainazzoThis is Dorimi's Purple Phoenix Arise mod ( ), updated for 1.17. Please let me know of anything that should be updated or changed for future releases! Features: * Custom themed loading screens * Restoration of the Roman Empire * More than 15+ new national decisions for Byzantine and Roman Empire...6.2k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• TTree Branch Idea Groupsby SirLlamamaIntroduction ===================================================================== This mod have 18 totally new idea groups with 9 types. Every time you peak an idea group, you lose the chance to pick another same-type idea group. In vanilla version, some ideas are chosen forever meanwhile some i...6.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• FForm Europeby PolsThis mod won't be updated, we are working on a new mod that will (most likely) be released in 2017 Form Western Europe (Europa) and Eastern Europe as an european country - Europe has always been at war, but now a nation could finally bring them all under one banner. - Form a nation in Eastern Eur...5.0k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• 民民族特性 ( 文化特性 ) Ethnic characteristicby 76561198986684490新机制：民族特性（文化特性） 本mod给原版游戏里425个文化全都设置了一个特性，可以叫它们民族特性或者文化特性。 民族（文化）特性是永久buff，每个特性都拥有三条修正，绝大部分都是很实用的修正，且每一个都不重复。 当这个民族（文化）作为主流民族（文化）时，可以获得100%的特性效果，比如大明开局可获得“江淮人特性”的永久buff。 当它被同组文化设为“共治民族”时，可以获得80%特性效果，比如汉化后的满洲将江淮人设为共治民族，就只能获得“江淮人特性”的80%效果。 当它被不同组文化设为“共治民族”时，则只能获得60%的效果，比如被未汉化的蒙古文化设为共治文化。 主流民族的特性全局游戏...4.9k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SScandinavian Flavour Modby SotofThis mod is designed to grant a little more flavour to Scandinavia in EU4. It's existed since EU4 came out and is currently undergoing some overhaul updates. I am redoing the entire mod from the bottom. Current version is an ALPHA version. That means it is untested, buggy and unfinished. However...4.8k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• TThe Idea Variation Shattered Europa Addonby flogiDies ist ein Kompatibilitätspatch für das richtige funktionieren der mods "Shattered Europa" und "The Idea Variation" zusammen. Download via forum: here3.5k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• 224 Idea Slotby 76561198453716377This mode has 24 selectable ideas. Version : 1.28.* Ironman does not support. Sorry! No updates will be available for versions 1.29 and higher. Try another mode called "18 Idea Slot"3.1k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• SStarting Colonistby DankFrenchToastThis mod attempts to add diversity to the game by allowing everybody to colonize provinces. It provides each country with 1 colonist as a base, meaning it is permanent. By doing something so simple I have allowed new empires to form all over the world. Australasia will no longer be a collection o...2.8k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• TThe Fate of Greenlandby HarambeNo longer is Greenland forgotten for the western world. No longer is it as bland as nothing. I bring you, The Fate of Greenland! Did you know that this Arctic island was actually under Norwegian control in 1444! archive.archaeology.org/online/features/greenland/ The mod's features are: -Eiriksfjo...2.3k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• BBuffed Franceby TapiocaphobeBecause France isn't already strong enough. -France is completely unified, and contains parts of Savoy and Burgundy. -France's ideas have been improved. -All of France's provinces are the same culture, and have MUCH more basetax and manpower.1.9k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• IIdeas Cheat (More than 8, player only)by GodricA simple mod that adds a decision to add each idea group to the players country. The decision is not available to the A.I. and does allow you to go over the original limit of 8 ideas (you could have 12 with the A.I. being stuck with the original 8). Be warned going over the original 8 and then ca...1.5k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• FFocused Idea Groupsby Cal_TrikThis mod aims to make vanilla idea groups more intuitive by reorganizing the basic idea groups into coherent 'subjects'. - Groups provide aggregate bonuses that are more strictly aligned with one type of monarch power. - Groups provide aggregate bonuses that are are more focused on one area of th...1.5k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• TThe Idea Variation Anbennar Addonby flogiHere is the comp patch everyone was asking me for. What does this do? This is the compatibility patch between two of the most popular mods on the workshop: Anbennar & The Idea Variation You need to run Anbennar and this mod together for it to work. Compatibility I don't gurantee compatibility wit...1.4k downloadsupdated 23 d ago
• SScandinavia+by Spr1ngb0kDo you also have the opinion that the whole scandinavian is too shitty ? WTF why are some provinces poorer than central-african ones ?! If you have the same opinion as me, then this mod is perfect for you ! I added to the most scandinavian provinces some basetax (1,2 or 3, depending on the provin...1.3k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• TThe Templar Orderby PreyenReleases Kingdom of Jerusalem and allowing you to form The Templar Order, with powerfull ideas and more... ==================================================== - Jerusalem is released, culture is greek, goverment type is The Holy Kingdom, religion catholic. Ottomans and Mamluks lose some province...1.3k downloadsupdated 12 y ago
• CColonies for Allby DankFrenchToastEvery country gets a colonist through an event. Native Americans get the event shortly after the game starts. The event occurs for everybody else about one month after the game reaches the year 1550. The goal is to allow the natives to have a stronger presence in the Americas, Africa and Australa...1.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• FFixing the Mediterraneanby HarambeThis mod strives to bring you the most historically correct Mediterrenean Basin, while also keeping it playable and enjoyable. Please note that it's just a mod and not everything has to necessarily fit reality. Current features are: -Added 15 new provinces all along the Mediterranean coast, such...809 downloadsupdated 10 y ago

32 ideas mods, most downloaded first. Each one has its own page here with what it needs to run and where its author publishes it; the files themselves stay with the author and are never re-hosted on this site.