After creation, you are automatically the faction leader. To add more nations, open diplomacy with any eligible country and select (costs additional PP, usually 20-50). Success depends on:
You cannot invite a country that is already a member of the Allies, Axis, or Comintern. They must be independent.
Check your . Look for focuses like "Why We Fight" (USA) or specific regional alliances (like the Balkan Entente). If you are playing with a generic tree, look for the "Ideological Fanaticism" branch. 2. Open Diplomacy hoi4 how to create faction
These focuses often automatically invite specific countries and are the only way for some minor nations to form a faction.
Use your Spies (if you have the La Résistance DLC) to perform the "Diplomatic Pressure" mission. This makes it much easier to convince reluctant neighbors to join. After creation, you are automatically the faction leader
Your government type matters. For example, Democratic nations usually need a certain level of World Tension to form a faction, while Fascist and Communist nations often get there through their focus trees.
Look for the "Create Faction" button in the diplomatic interaction list. They must be independent
You cannot be a puppet or a subject of another nation; you must be fully independent. Step-by-Step Guide to Forming Your Alliance
Most non-aligned (grey) and democratic nations have faction restrictions tied to their ideology or national focuses. You may need to shift ideology or complete specific focus trees.
| Ideology | Can create faction freely? | Notes | |----------|----------------------------|-------| | | Yes, at any time | Easiest ideology. No world tension limits. | | Communist | Yes, at any time | Same as fascist. Can invite other communists easily. | | Democratic | Only if world tension > 40% | Cannot invite fascist or communist nations. Must be defending against aggression. | | Non-Aligned | Usually no | Most need a national focus to unlock faction creation (e.g., Turkey, Brazil). |