The ULTIMATE HOI4 Supply Guide - Never Struggle with Supply Again

Struggling to keep your divisions supplied in Hearts of Iron 4? Supply is a crucial aspect that impacts your entire campaign, whether you're a new player or an experienced veteran and this tutorial will fix your issues.
This in-depth video guide made after the trial of allegiance DLC covers everything you need to know about how logistics and supply work in Hearts of Iron 4. From understanding the supply distribution system and the roles of rails and convoys, to the effects of terrain and how to identify and resolve supply bottlenecks. After the by blood alone dlc supply has changed dramatically and is still misunderstood more often than not.
You'll gain valuable insights into:
- How supplies are transported and distributed across your nation
- The importance of railroads and convoys for supply lines
- Terrain modifiers affecting supply flow
- Detecting and fixing supply issues hampering your offensives
- Optimizing your supply network for maximum efficiency
With a solid grasp of these supply mechanics, you'll be able to plan and execute your strategies more effectively, keeping your divisions well-supplied and combat-ready throughout the war. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your Hearts of Iron 4 gameplay to the next level, this guide is an essential resource. Drop any questions in the comments!
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Why Supply Matters So Much
1:53 Capital/Route Supply
3:08 State Supply
5:09 Supply Hubs
8:00 Railways
9:48 Ports & Convoys
11:38 Motorization Levels
12:33 Supply Map Mode
13:37 Unit Supply
16:22 Terrain & Weather
18:19 Air Drops
18:59 Supply Grace
19:50 Dealing With Supply Issues
#HeartsOfIron4 #SupplyGuide #ParadoxGames #GrandStrategyGame #WorldWarII

[@Hammurabae]

More HOI4 Guides To Learn: kzbin.info/aero/PL36TqZI0G590EIwg3aPFMT54uB_Y2I6tB&si=t5mQde_bG3Tcywh2

[@hanger3581]

The convoy carrying 500 tons of food to the shore only to be blown up by naval mine-

[@redshirt5126]

Japanese soldiers on Guadalcanal: "first time?"

[@dannyzero692]

Airdrop supplies are so freaking useful, I love being able to play as Japan and not having to worry as much about supplies when pushing into China at some parts.

[@Hammurabae]

Theyre so so so nice to have, the solution to the "ohh damn I didnt build supply routes" issue

[@tbeller80]

@@Hammurabae does it matter where the supply planes fly from?

[@obsidianspectre4281]

The idea of having supply production only from the capital need to be changed by Paradox. Make it more strategic and realistic where it´s produced in military factories where every MF may prioritze how much production will go to supplies, and where it arrives from those areas.

[@CountDoDo]

You're telling me that stacking an entire army on one no infrastructure mountain province in Mongolia isn't going to let me win!?!? this game is so unrealistic!

[@Hammurabae]

Dead game

[@wannabegamer170]

Hey man. I just binged your HOI4 MD Iran play through last night and it was a thing of beauty. Thanks for entertaining us

[@Hammurabae]

🫡

[@Hammurabae]

Pause your game

[@Dusver123]

Thanks big boss, much appreciated guide 👍

[@witbcoedus]

These are wonderful guides. This channel should have more subscribers.

[@RigbyWilde]

17:20 Darth Vader 🤝 Heinz Guderian: "I hate sand"

[@user-sl7ie9te5r]

It's coarse and rough and it gets everywhere!

[@anthonysacco5010]

Supply coming from capital is COMPLETELY unrealistic... we need to be able to create multiple supply hubs

[@ah.8840]

Should be from ports and farms ol the coyntryside

[@newfoxcg480]

I'm a new player and this helped me out so much. thanks

[@truelightningstriker5803]

8:01 Ah, my childhood.

[@AhmadZeidan-lj3zl]

One of the best KZbinr

[@JosTheMan1]

Thank you 🙏

[@andreiz112dn5]

Player: Hey mr.host can you pause for 30 secs to change my motorized levels The Host: *You were banned by the host.*

[@theexplosive1062]

0:32 i was not expecting that joke, fucking hilarious

[@simplymatt6140]

bless you

[@owenj1440]

Are u doing something for ep 50 of the torres series? If not no rush keep up the good work

[@Hammurabae]

Working on some tutorial vids until mid summer due to less time and wanting to get those done. Ill be Bringing it back with a lore vid for hoi4 before moving on!

[@lasombra120680]

When I first began playing? I worried about men and tanks. Now? Build Trucks. Build more Trucks. Then build the repair and construction that will follow them. I always take the time to follow my forces with rails, ports and infrastructure construction. Especially in places like Russia, China ect.

[@CultureCrossed64]

Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics- or something like that.

[@lasombra120680]

@CultureCrossed64 Sometimes we get to the deeply philosophical questions. Like how come I need mods to upgrade transport planes?

[@bradotts]

i've only got about 300 - 350 hours of experience in hoi4 and been trying to get better in the game. I have lost most of my matches if there are any tip that would be great.

[@tbeller80]

TIL you need to build out all of the infrastructure along a rail route. This whole time I thought it was just the frontline region that needed the infrastructure.

[@yagovmolotov5127]

me too wheres it show in the tooltips that u lose supply thru that mechanic?

[@Hammurabae]

Its in the game files

[@yagovmolotov5127]

@@Hammurabae so its seperate from the less supply the farther u go from hub?

[@rodolfobischoff4856]

I was fighting in the Philippines and I am attacked because there is no way to get supplies and now I lost part of what I earned because of that and not even with air missions could I notice an impact (I always put supply plans or every attacking division), and i suck in naval combat

[@Hammurabae]

Your port levels there and from your country are too low most likely

[@smacky101]

Does building infrastructure from your capital to the supplied province still pass on the positive effects if the supply route includes a dock/oversea route?

[@Hammurabae]

Was not sure on that, the code doesnt specify

[@smacky101]

@@Hammurabae thanks for checking. It can't hurt to try I guess lol

[@pogmeistergeneral941]

does this apply exactly the same to millennium dawn or are there differences?

[@Hammurabae]

Let me consult the archives and get back to you

[@Hammurabae]

Its the same

[@MartinNyholmJelle]

never pause the game.. check.. got that

[@NardoVogt]

I am now very insecure asking my friendly MP host...

[@Hammurabae]

Theyre friendly, the horns are an aesthetic choice

[@everyonehasdreamsbutyouneedtow]

New millennium dawn update

[@kaylenjoyer]

Man, I watched all your videos on HOI4 and I still suck. I am an actual god at every other paradox game but this one I just don't get. Feels like no matter what I do I just can't break through enemy lines, every war devolves into a WW1 stalemate and I don't get anywhere. :((

[@Hammurabae]

HOI4 is one of those games you need knowledge and lots of experience. Just keep playing and dont get discouraged. Pause your game more often and look at what you need to prioritize, fix, and change.

[@Hammurabae]

Playing as big countries like Germany, UK, Soviet, etc is the best way to get better too. A lot of newer players play small countries a lot which is way harder.

[@kaylenjoyer]

@@Hammurabae Man! Thanks for the encouragment! I didn't expect an answer to me just whining lmao. I guess I just don't really understand how to use combined arms. The largest nation I played was France. I held against Germany which felt great but then I just couldn't push into Germany or Italy, even when they started running out of equipment. I had tanks, complete air superiority and close air support to go with it. I feel like I just don't know how to put it all together. I have to concentrate all my tanks just to take one tile and then they get bogged down again. Meanwhile I see some guy on youtube beating Germany as France with a cavalry only army and it is kind of disheartening :D

[@Hammurabae]

@@kaylenjoyer Play Germany, then soviets, then UK. Focus Air and tanks, land units, and air/navy for each respectively. You will get much better after those playthroughs. Quality is everything. You need to keep updating ytour tank and air designs or you will get bogged down. Division design is king too, if you watched my guides you saw my templates make sure you are using good ones.

[@Dana-xy9vh]

Millennium dawn Ethiopia monarchy run. Now

[@Hammurabae]

Please?

[@Dana-xy9vh]

@@Hammurabae please papi😫

[@JTKroll12]

who builds convoys? lmao

[@bidenator9760]

I do, but I might be in the minority lol. They're also good to have if you're transporting a lot of divisions around and for naval invasions. To be fair, you could buy them with the market feature