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EU5 Beginner's Guide #2: Basics of War and Completing the Reconquista
Europa Universalis 5 (EU5) Beginner's Guide, Part 2. From starting a war to peace negotiations, play as the Kingdom of Castile and aim to conquer Granada and complete the Reconquista. Explains creating a casus belli, basic combat (naval, land, and siege battles), tips for peace negotiations, and post-war management.
If an event occurs, read the content carefully and choose an option. It is recommended to choose an option that gives a population growth bonus.
1. ⚔️ Preparing for War: Analyzing Enemy Strength and Creating a Casus Belli
- ✅ Check the strength of surrounding countries and confirm that your country (Castile) is superior.
- ✅ You need to create a casus belli as a reason to attack Granada.
- ✅ This time, we will create a casus belli against Granada, a heretic (Islamic), in the name of religious war.
- ⚠️ If you don't have a casus belli, you will be penalized when declaring war.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Casus Belli | A reason to justify declaring war. Religious wars are available against heretics. |
| Fabricate Claim | Diplomats spy to create a casus belli. It takes time. |
00:01 - 01:23
1. ⚔️ Preparing for War: Analyzing Enemy Strength and Creating a Casus Belli
- ✅ Check the strength of surrounding countries and confirm that your country (Castile) is superior.
- ✅ You need to create a casus belli as a reason to attack Granada.
- ✅ This time, we will create a casus belli against Granada, a heretic (Islamic), in the name of religious war.
- ⚠️ If you don't have a casus belli, you will be penalized when declaring war.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Casus Belli | A reason to justify declaring war. Religious wars are available against heretics. |
| Fabricate Claim | Diplomats spy to create a casus belli. It takes time. |
01:24 - 03:41
2. ⏳ Preparing for War: Strengthening Military and Appointing Generals
- ✅ Increase military maintenance and enter wartime mode.
- ✅ Appoint generals to improve military capabilities.
- ✅ Appointing a naval admiral with the 'Raider' trait allows you to plunder from enemy fleets.
- ✅ Check the enemy's diplomatic situation before the war to understand whether they have allies.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| General Traits | Choose those with high stats. Traits that are strong in sieges are especially advantageous. |
| Naval Admiral Traits | Prioritize those with the 'Raider' trait. |
If an event occurs, read the content carefully and choose an option. It is recommended to choose an option that gives a population growth bonus.
03:44 - 05:41
3. 🛡️ Let the War Begin!: Naval Blockade and Declaration of the Reconquista
- ✅ Confirm the participation of the enemy's ally (Morocco).
- ✅ Send the navy to blockade the sea area separating Morocco and Granada to prevent Moroccan reinforcements.
- ✅ Select a casus belli and declare war on Granada. Declare the Reconquista.
05:43 - 06:37
4. 🚢 Basics of Naval Warfare: Destroying Enemy Fleets and Naval Blockades
- ✅ Send out the navy and attack the enemy fleet.
- ✅ Naval battles proceed automatically, and the outcome is determined by the damage status of the fleet.
- ✅ After winning, pursue and annihilate the enemy fleet.
- ✅ Blockade enemy ports to restrict enemy actions.
06:38 - 09:50
5. ⚔️ Basics of Land Warfare: Conscription, Unit Formation, Field Battles
- ✅ Form an army. In the early stages, conscripts with low costs are the main force.
- ✅ Conscription reduces the population of settlements, so be careful.
- ✅ Selecting and combining units makes them easier to move.
- ✅ Adjust the balance of the units and distribute the forces evenly to each wing.
- ✅ If fatigue is high, let them rest to recover.
- ✅ Engage enemy units and win in field battles.
- ✅ If the enemy retreats, pursue and annihilate them.
| Army Type | Features |
|---|---|
| Standing Army | High cost. |
| Conscription | Low cost, but there is a risk of population decline. |
09:53 - 11:20
6. 🏰 Siege Warfare: Fortress Capture and Enemy Interception
- ✅ Look at the fortress map and identify the locations to capture (fortresses and capital).
- ✅ Placing troops in enemy territory starts a siege.
- ✅ Occupying the capital allows you to automatically occupy most of the region.
- ✅ Performing a naval blockade increases the probability of a successful siege.
- ⚠️ Be careful as there is a risk of enemy navy landing.
11:22 - 12:56
7. 🤝 Peace Negotiations: Territory Acquisition and Completion of the Reconquista
- ✅ Depending on the degree of victory in the war, you can make various demands in peace negotiations.
- ✅ Demand the vassalization of Granada and the cession of Moroccan territory.
- ✅ If you make too many demands, they will be rejected, so adjust the demands considering the war score.
- ✅ The longer you continue to dominate Granada, the war goal, the more your war score increases, and you can proceed with peace negotiations on favorable terms.
- ✅ The establishment of peace brings the Muslim forces of the Iberian Peninsula under control, completing the Reconquista.
12:59 - 13:34
8. 🧹 Post-War Processing: Disbanding the Army and Rebuilding Finances
- ✅ Disband the conscripted soldiers and reduce military maintenance costs.
- ✅ Return the navy to port and carry out repairs.
- ✅ Rebuild the finances that have been strained by the war.
- ⚠️ Tax revenue from acquired territories cannot be expected immediately.