Historians can explain exactly how the real Hundred Years' War was fought, but half the fun of taking control of a country Europa Universalis 5 he is the author of his own version of history. Who cares how the war went in real life? How to do it You want to see it play?
Almost every European country will be drawn into the conflict between England and France (as well as France and France – prepare for a civil war if you're playing King Phillip) during the EU5 Hundred Years' War. Good luck out there!
Overview of the Hundred Years' War
Duchy of Aquitaine
You barely have time to get your feet wet in your new country in Europa Universalis 5 when the Hundred Years' War breaks out begins on the first day of July 1337. While the main combatants in the war are Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Franceyou will find that war will affect all European countries. Even if you're not playing as England or France, you'll still be notified of the conflict unless you're chained to battle depending on your allegiance.
France and England will see changes to Aquitaine during the first three months of the game. It is a small territory in Southeast of continental Francecolored more like the red-pink of England than the purple marking the French territories. King Edward is asserting himself as the Duke of Aquitaine and you will see him as the ruler if you choose to play as the duchy.
Aquitaine is unhappy and festering from England low subject loyalty to England in the spring of 1337. The King of France dies on July 1and will start the Hundred Years' War in EU5, bringing all of Europe into a battle that has raged for nearly a century – that is, unless you change history with your gameplay.
The actual war in history had a short, tense period of peace between 1356 and 1364, and the conflict ended in real life in 1453, but you can end the war with early decisive military action, careful diplomacy, or a fun balance of both.
Robert d'Artois
Regardless of whether you play as England or France, on June 1st you will receive a pop-up event o Sir Robert d'Artoisa man on the run from the French crown after attempting to usurp the county. France asks England to send him backand no matter what country you play in, your decision matters.
Pay attention to the white book icon with a red bookmark indicating Historical possibilities – these are decisions made by the world leader you are playing as and are meant to inform you of key decisions you are about to make.
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If you play as Englandyou will have a choice of either give up d'Artois and avert war with France, or the port of 'Artois anyway and provoke the French into battle. Harboring d'Artois offers you the Casus Belli against France, the possibility of capturing the throne of France.
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As Franceyour notification gives you a choice to demand d'Artois's surrender and return to France, Historical option, or to refuse to provoke England trying to keep the peace. Pressing allows you to start the Hundred Years' 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 starting a war. Refusing to demand the return of d'Artois will cost you some prestige.
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The return of d'Artoise may be enough to avert war altogether, but if the Hundred Years' War breaks out in the EU5, each country involved has unique ways to turn the battle in their favor.
Black Death
As you have probably heard the bubonic plague call, you will receive an alert that The Black Death hits your country at the start of the warprobably sometime in the 1450s. Both countries will have to remember this plague because it can be easy for the opposition. Either way, the plague will require work to eradicate, which will likely distract from your war effort.
The Black Death is kind of like a tutorial on communicable diseases in EU5 and will help you prepare for population maintenance. However, losing Pops to the Black Death can severely limit your levies it is used in battle because dead men cannot fight wars for you. There are a number of other negative modifiers associated with the situation, but expect it to affect your war plans.
How to win the century war
When a conflict breaks out, England and France become rivalswhich will increase the Antagonism scores of both countries involved. You have enough on your hands with this fight, so it might be best not to pick other battles with countries outside of France, lest the world begin to see you as a warmonger and start forming coalitions against your aggression.
When the Hundred Years' War breaks out, most of continental Europe will be involvedeven if you are not on the active battle fronts yourself, countries in Europe will need to be careful with their diplomatic actions with those involved in the conflict, as the opposing side may take this as an insult and view you as an enemy. Naturally, the war will play out very differently for different countries, with unique abilities, capabilities, and events that will end the war sooner.
The game won't stick strictly to historical accuracy here – the Hundred Years' War ends when England or France achieve a decisive victory, whenever that happens. Some players report that the Hundred Years War only lasts about 50 years, while others have seen the war last for over two centuries, so your mileage will vary depending on which country in the conflict you play as and the decisions you make along the way.
Each country has its own victory condition, but either can win if it does fully subjugate the enemy country. England can win the Hundred Years' War enforcing a peace treaty between the Union and France. In the meantime, France must ensure it less than four territories in France are subjects of England or are owned by the English.
Gather your army and test what's yours
with The English Channel between continental Europe and the territories owned by England, you'll see plenty naval warfare during the Hundred Years' War in the EU5. England will receive some very early naval upgrades, so make sure your navy is ready for the first part of the battle while your army prepares for land invasions.
The war will be divided into phases and you will be able to see information about your troops and navy at a glance by clicking on the banner for the current phase in the top bar.
Regardless, make sure you are examination of military progress throughout the war, as these upgrades will often lead to new types of ships, ground units, and other things that can help turn the tide of the war in your favor. The war will likely last most of the game's first age, the Age of Traditions, so you'll want to build as much as possible into your militaristic upgrades.
This is very likely your first major skirmish in Europa Universalis 5, so there's no shame in trying to automate an army to perform computer-sanctioned actions during the stressful stages of combat. You can always switch back to manual control after you've learned warfare.
Track the subject's actions during the war
During the war, the English can choose Influence French subjects while there is overall peace, it wreaks havoc in the elected Appanage and tanks loyalty to the Ruler of the region, effectively putting the territory on the path to English rule. The French can influence their subjects by granting titles to try and keep them on your side against the potential influence of the English in Opinion one way or another.
You can also get a Core Claim to get the Casus Belli needed to re-invade the lands that England may have claimed from you. Your diplomats will usually spend a lot of time trying to improve the opinion of the territories within your reach, and try to sway them to your side of the alliance or consolidate opinions in territories with lower loyalty scores.
Subjects of France may use Demand autonomy from France action to free themselves from the crown. You can Give subject names to help influence the opinion of France among subjects with the lowest loyalty scores as well as increased loyalty scores over a 15-year period. French subjects can Request for promotion to Appanagein jeopardy of their opinion of France.
Regardless of which side of the war they were naturally drawn to, subjects of either country can Betraying the Alliance and try to fight for the other side, which is likely to increase geopolitical tensions. As the ruler of England or France, quickly deal with subjects who have betrayed you and try to bring them back into line.
