Hoi4 Focus Tree Maker -
Start a new project and select your target nation using its three-letter country tag (e.g., GER for Germany, FRA for France, or your own custom tag).
: When a user adds an effect (like "add 50 Political Power"), the tool generates the exact Paradox Scripting Language code required by the game engine.
Which (historical or custom) are you building this tree for? hoi4 focus tree maker
It’s tempting to give your favorite country +50% Attack, but it ruins the gameplay. Keep bonuses in line with vanilla trees.
Allows modders to see a live visual preview of their tree while typing raw code. Standalone GUI Start a new project and select your target
Features procedural generation and a reusable focus library for faster prototyping. GitHub (Open Source)
Extremely powerful, no limit on complexity, industry standard for total conversion mods. Cons: Steep learning curve; not truly visual. It’s tempting to give your favorite country +50%
If you want, tell me which country or alternate-history premise you're designing for and I’ll sketch a concrete focus tree outline with specific nodes and triggers.
New users often export JSON, stare at it, and ask “Now what?” The extra conversion step (using third-party Python scripts or Node tools) breaks the “complete package” illusion.