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EU4: Why Brandenburg is Secretly Broken (And How to Abuse It)
Recent patches made Prussia easier to exploit. Players rediscover old tricks and call it a meta.
EU4: Why Brandenburg is Secretly Broken (And How to Abuse It) is a game error granting extra ruler slots. These allow multiple monarchs without revolt. Research shows delayed devotions and aggressive expansion glitches stack creatively.
Creative Saves Let You Keep Power Forever. Loading mid-event locks broken ruler timers. Studies indicate this turns early Prussia into a late-game superpower overnight.
Focused expansion keeps this safe forever. Rotate your dynasty to avoid bad luck.
Q: Is this allowed in normal play?
Most players consider it creative, not cheating.
Q: Will a patch remove this?
Devs may remove it, but another path will appear.
