Historians can explain exactly how the actual Hundred Years War played out, but controlling the country is half the fun Europa Universalis 5 Becoming the author of your own version of history. Who cares how the war was fought in real life? how to do you Want to see it played?
During the Hundred Years War in the EU5 any European country will be caught up in a conflict between England and France (as well as France and France – prepare for civil war if you're jumping into King Philip's shoes). Good luck there!
Hundred Years War Observations
Duchy of Aquitaine
Europa Universalis 5 barely has time to get its feet wet with its new country during the Hundred Years War. Begins on the first day of July 1337. While the primary combatants in war are Kingdom of England and Kingdom of FranceYou will find that war Affects every European country. Even if you're not playing as England or France, you'll still be aware of the conflict, if not stopped at war based on your allegiance.
France and England will watch Changes in Aquitaine When you cycle through the first three months of the game. It has a small area Continent southeast of FranceA color more like the pink of England's reds than the purple hues that characterize the French regions. King Edward asserts himself as the Duke of Aquitaine, and you'll see him as the ruler if you choose to play as the Duchy.
Aquitaine grows unhappy with England and festers a Less subject loyalty to England In the spring of 1337. The French King dies on July 1And this triggers the Hundred Years War in EU5 and ropes all of Europe into a battle that will last almost a century – unless you change history with your gameplay, that is.
The actual war in History was a brief, tense peacetime between 1356 and 1364, and the real-life conflict ended in 1453, but you can end the war quickly with decisive military action, careful diplomacy, or a fun-game balance of both.
Robert d'Artois
If you're playing as England or France, you'll get a pop-up event on June 1st Sir Robert d'ArtoisA man who fled the French crown after trying to usurp a county. France has asked England to send him backAnd no matter what country you're playing in, your decision matters.
Note the white book icon with the red bookmark, which indicates Historical option – These are decisions made by the world leader you're playing as, and they're there to inform you of the critical decisions you're about to make.
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If you are playing as EnglandYou will have no choice Surrender d'Artois and stop the war with France, or Port 'Artois Whatever and provoke the French into war. Harboring d'Artois gives you a Casus Belli against France, an option to win the throne of France.
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Like FranceYour notice gives you a choice d'Artois' surrender demand And return to France, the historical option, or Refusal to provoke England For the sake of peacekeeping efforts. Pressing it may allow you to trigger the Hundred Year War before its scheduled start date.
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If you press the issue and England does not return d'Artois to France, you will have a second chance to back out, or choose the historic option of triggering war. Refusing to demand the return of d'Artois will cost you some reputation.
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The withdrawal of d'Artois may be enough to prevent war altogether, but if the Hundred Years War breaks out in the EU5, each country involved has unique ways of influencing the war in their favor.
black death
You've probably heard of the Bubonic Plague, as you'll notice The Black Death hits your country at the beginning of the warProbably in the 1350s. Both countries need to keep this plague in mind, as it can be an easy turner for opponents. Either way, eradicating the plague will require work, which will likely distract from your war efforts.
The Black Death is a tutorial on communicable diseases in EU5, and it helps you prepare for population maintenance. but, Losing pops to the Black Death can greatly hamper your charge Used in war, because dead men cannot fight for you. There are many other negative modifiers that are tied to status, but these will affect your battle plans.
How to win the Hundred Years War
When the conflict begins, England and France have become rivalsWhich will increase the conflict scores of both countries involved. You've got enough on your hands in this fight, so it might be best to avoid other fights with countries outside of France, lest the world begin to see you as a warmonger and form alliances against your aggression.
When the Hundred Years War begins, Includes most of continental EuropeAnd even if you are not on an active battlefield yourself, European countries need to pay attention to their diplomatic actions with those involved in the conflict, as the opposing side may see it lightly and treat you as an enemy. Naturally, the war will play out very differently for different countries, with unique powers, abilities, and possible events to end the war quickly.
The game won't stick strictly to historical accuracy here – the Hundred Years' War ends when England or France wins a decisive victory, which is when it ends. Some players report the Hundred Years War lasting 50 years or more, while others have seen the war take place over two centuries, so your mileage will be based on which country you play as the conflict and the decisions you make along the way.
Each country has its own victory conditions, but only if they can win Total subjugation of the opposing country. England could win the Hundred Years War France bound the union with the peace treaty. France, meanwhile, must ensure this No less than four territories in France are subjects of England or possess English.
Bulk up your military and claim what's yours
with English channel Between continental Europe and territories owned by England, you'll see a lot Naval warfare During the Hundred Years War in EU5. England will receive some very early naval advances, so make sure your navy is ready for the first parts of the battle as your army prepares for land-based attacks.
The battle will be divided into phases, and you'll be able to see information about your armies and navies at a glance by clicking on the current phase banner in the top bar.
Anyway, make sure you are Research military progress Throughout the battle, as these advancements often include new types of ships, ground units, and more can help turn the tide of battle in your favor. War will probably last the majority of the game's first era, the Age of Tradition, so you'll want to build as much as possible on your militaristic advancements.
This is probably your first major skirmish in Europa Universalis 5, so there's no shame in trying to automate the troops to perform tasks that the computer approves of during the more stressful phases of combat. You can always switch back to manual control once you get the hang of the battle.
Monitor subject actions during wartime
During the war, the English could choose Influence French subjects While generally at peace, havoc is wreaking havoc within the chosen appanage and tanking loyalty to the region's overlord, effectively putting the territory on the path to English rule. The French can influence their subjects by giving them titles to try to put them on their side against possible influence on opinion from the English in some way.
You are also able to obtain a core claim to obtain the Casus Belli required to re-invade land that England has claimed from you. For the most part, your diplomats will spend a lot of time trying to improve the opinion of the regions within your grasp and sway them to your side of the alliance, or trying to solidify opinions in regions with low loyalty scores.
Subjects in France may use Demand for autonomy from France Act to free himself from the Crown. you can Provide subject headings To help influence opinion in France on subjects with the lowest loyalty scores as well as subjects with increased loyalty scores for 15 years. May be a French subject Demand promotion to AppanageAt the risk of his opinion of France.
They may be nationals of either country, regardless of which side of the war they naturally enlisted in Betray the alliance And try to fight for the other side, which is likely to increase geopolitical tensions. As the ruler of England or France, try to quickly bring subjects who have betrayed you back into line.
