What Is a Focus Tree?
A Focus Tree is a key component in Hearts of Iron 4 that allows players to guide the development and progression of their country by making choices along predetermined paths. This mechanic streamlines the gameplay experience and helps players achieve specific goals without delving too deeply into the game’s mechanics.
Focus Trees grant players access to various resources such as Military and Civilian Factories, Infrastructure, and Research Slots, all of which can be obtained for free by spending Political Power and completing focus tasks within a set number of days.
Most Focus Trees feature branching paths where players must make decisions that involve trade-offs. For instance, choosing to focus on expanding Military Factories may come at the expense of Civilian Factories. Each path in the Focus Tree offers unique benefits and challenges, allowing players to tailor their country’s development to their strategic goals.
How Do Focus Trees Work in HOI4?
Using the Focus Tree is simple – players can access it from the political menu and choose from available focus options that are typically categorized into Industrial, Army, Navy, Air, and Political branches. Each focus presents a set of bonuses related to the chosen branch, such as technology advancements, military experience, or production capabilities.
The choice of which path to follow can vary depending on the country you are playing. For example, some countries may benefit more from focusing on Industrial development, while others may prioritize Political paths to reshape their ideology or government structure.
Understanding your country’s starting position and strategic objectives is crucial for effectively utilizing the Focus Tree to maximize your country’s potential. By strategically selecting focuses, players can steer the course of their nation’s history within the game.
All Historical Focus Paths
Argentina
- Ejército Argentino
- Armada de Argentina
- Roberto Maria Ortez
- El Manifiesto Concordancia
- Banco Central de la República Argentina
- Crackdown on Corruption
- Industrial Expansion
- British Economics
- Rapid Urbanization
- Import Substitution
- Agricultural Improvements
- Military Production Lines
- Emphasis Public Works
- Economic Reactivation Act
- Towards a Greater Argentina
- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Fuerza Aérea Argentina
- Construct New Air Bases
- Capitalize the Beef Industry
- Revisit the Roca-Runciman Treaty
- Immigration Wave
- Develop Civilian Industry
- The Argentinian Metropole
- Economic Tax Reforms
- Invest in the Roads
- Invest in the Railways
- Expand Steel Extraction
- Construct New Naval Bases
- Invite Naval Advisors
- Expand Aluminum Extraction
- The Castillo Cabinet
- Consolidating Power
- March to Casa Rosada
- Balancing Act
- Expand military Industries
- The Strength of the Common Soldier
- Specialize the Heavy Guns Industries
- Expand the Army Academy
Australia
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Industries Assistance Corporation
- Western Australian Government Railways
- South Australian Housing Trust
- Additional Militia Training
- Royal Australian Artillery
- Daimler Dingo
- Promote Reservists
- Support the Policy of Appeasement
- Strengthen Ties with UK
- Adopt Westminster
- CSIR
- Expand the RAAF
- SWPA Protector
- Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
- Establish Advisory War Council
- National Security Act
- Volunteer Defence Corps
- Expand Lithgow Small Arms Factory.
… (keep the rest of the countries in a similar format) …
That’s everything you need to know about focus trees in Hearts of Iron 4!
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