How levies work in EU5. How to rise them and generate

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I’m really getting into 4X games, but wow, they can be tough! There are so many options, and it feels like one little mistake can really snowball. Europa Universalis 5 is definitely no exception. I learned the hard way that starting a war without a proper reason – a ‘Casus Belli,’ they call it – can get expensive. And speaking of getting ready for conflict, I had to figure out what ‘levies’ even are, how to build them up, and how to make my armies bigger. Luckily, I found a great resource that explained it all!

How levies work in Europa Universalis 5?

Everyone wants a strong, professional army in EU5, but it’s tough at the start. Early on, you lack the technology and can’t afford the upkeep. Luckily, there’s a free option: Lavies! These troops are essential for building up your army’s strength. Honestly, in the early years of the game, you really need to rely on them. And they can still be valuable assets even later on.

These soldiers aren’t entirely free to use. They’re recruited from your country’s population, which means your provinces will see a decrease in population as people join the military. This number will also decrease if soldiers die and won’t recover until new recruits join. You can find them in the Military menu, under the Armies tab, to recruit them – but keep in mind you can only do this when your country is at war.

How to get more levies in Europa Universalis 5?

Okay, so basically, the amount of taxes you get depends on how many people live in your area. If you want to boost that income, there are a bunch of different things you can do – it’s all about growing your population!

  1. Increasing the overall population of the country is the simplest approach. Remember to focus more on the prosperity of your land, generating food, and avoiding prolonged wars that could devastate your society.
  2. Setting appropriate Levy Laws – in the Military Laws section of the Laws tab in the Government menu, you can find Levy Laws that allows you to assign many different policies that will allow you to increase levies.
  3. Ensure the satisfaction of individual population groups; the higher their satisfaction, the better, as they will then be more willing to provide people for levies.
  4. Depending on a province’s control, prosperity, and overall population, levies will be replenished accordingly. The higher the ratios, the faster it will be completed.
  5. What’s more, you should also watch out where you disband levies. In this case, it is better to do so on the land that belongs to you. This will allow your people to return home much sooner and quickly replenish the general population of the province.

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2025-11-06 15:33