Europa Universalis 5 (EU5): Full Artist Guide

Here is a look at everything you need to know about artists and the different types in Europa Universalis 5.

Artist overview in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)
Artist overview in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)

An artist in Europa Universalis 5 is the best type of specialist when it comes to enriching your nation’s culture. You can convert your wealth into various forms of art, such as paintings and theater plays, among others, by using them.

Various factors influence the quality of your artwork, which in turn has an effect on your country’s prestige. In this article, we will be exploring what an artist is in Europa Universalis 5.

Artist Overview in Europa Universalis 5

Cultural Influence in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)
Cultural Influence in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)

Artists are responsible for creating works of art, which directly impacts the cultural influence as well as the prestige of the country. Upon filling up the two artist slots at the beginning of a game, you get to research the ‘Patron of the Arts’ advancement. As soon as you unlock it, you can recruit the artists and have them create art for your nation.

An artwork’s quality is judged based on the literacy and prestige levels of the nation. This also has a direct effect on the stats of the artist. There are various types of arts you can create in the game, including painting, writing novels, molding statues, and more. These all provide you with cultural bonuses around a similar ballpark.

But as you progress further in the game, you will unlock much rarer types of arts, including temples and symphonies. You can expect a significant boost in the bonuses from these works.

Types of Artist

Types of Artists in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)
Types of Artists in Europa Universalis 5 (Image via Paradox Interactive)
ArtistDescription
PainterThey will create depictions of the world via their imagination using pigments, coal, or other sources of colour.
SculptorShapes clay, stones, marble, wood, or other materials into works of art.
ComposerCreates music ranging from motets to symphonies.
WriterWrites poems and novels as well as entire theater plays.
ArchitectWill design buildings to help beautify the cities, including monuments and mansions, as well as palaces.
PhilosopherHelps create an understanding of how the universe works and everyone’s existence.
JuristTakes legal matters into their hands.
ScientistKnowledgeable about various facts.
IconographerThey are responsible for creating religious icons.
MetalsmithSkilled artificers with the ability to create decorative weapons, among other items.

Leveling Up Your Artists

With time, as you improve the skills of your artists, depending upon how much you pay them, they will begin to develop artworks of higher quality at a faster rate. It is also important to increase your national prestige, along with raising literacy. The more times you reign victorious, the more you will raise your prestige. On the other hand, investing in education resources will help improve literacy. Also unlock ‘cultural’ advancements to help expand the capacity of your artists.

Also read: Europa Universalis 5: How To Increase Control


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