Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video is a HOI4 tutorial for beginners. I will cover very basic game concepts in this guide. This is pre- No Step Back DLC but should still be applicable after the DLC drops. Please leave comments below if you have any questions about what I teaching or if you would like me to make a video covering a different topic you would like to learn about. Advanced players will NOT find this guide usefull. Noobs welcome!

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:50 - How to set up a game
00:03:54 - UI Tutorial
00:04:17 - Political Screen (Countries Flag)
00:04:37 - Focus Trees
00:10:35 - Using Political Power
00:15:10 - Political Party Popularity Chart
00:16:26 - Top Bar Explained
00:24:20 - Events and Decisions
00:25:36 - Intel Agency
00:26:30 - Research
00:30:19 - Construction
00:38:07 - Infrastructure and Supply
00:40:01 - Trade
00:41:36 - Min/ Maxing in HOI4
00:42:07 - Production Screen
00:50:15 - Importance of AA
00:50:35 - How to Train Divisions
00:52:57 - Templates Explained
01:01:30 - Logistics Screen
01:04:32 - Setting Up Army's
01:06:27 - Battle Plans
01:09:40 - Most Powerful Mechanic in HOI4
01:10:59 - Army Orders
01:13:25 - Map Mode Menu
01:13:40 - Air Force Guide
01:19:06 - Naval Guide
01:21:28 - Battle Plan Tips
01:24:03 - General Traits
01:25:40 - Misc UI Features
01:34:59 - Army XP Uses (Pre- NSB DLC)
01:36:30 - Ways To Grind Army XP
01:42:30 - Occupied Territory Screen
01:46:33 - Intel Agency Guide
01:52:36 - What Equipment to Build
01:54:20 - Outro



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