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    Bismuth Illustrious Mix - v2.1
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    My first mix in illustrious category aiming to bring more details and flexibility to animated style of this type of models. Various results can be achieved - from animated to semi-realistic style depending on the prompt.

    As always my gratitude and due respect to the creators of original models that are used in the mix:

    1. https://civarchive.com/models/827184/wai-nsfw-illustrious-sdxl?modelVersionId=1490781

    2. https://civarchive.com/models/1231009/be-mix-illustrious?modelVersionId=1387129

    3. https://civarchive.com/models/959736/rillusm-realistic-il?modelVersionId=1448475

    4. https://civarchive.com/models/1412760/lunarcherrymix-illustrious?modelVersionId=1637795

    5. https://civarchive.com/models/1695253/smooth-mix-illustrious2-noobai

    6. https://civarchive.com/models/1318945?modelVersionId=2319122

    Version 6.0: Experimental formula with addition of new elements to the mix for future development.

    Version 5.0: Update with newer versions of the components.

    Version 4.0: Return to older (v2.1) formula with improvements in composition and prompt adherence.

    Version 3.0: Experimental mix with a little shift to more anime style and more vivid palette.

    Version 2.1: Improved stability, composition and faces.

    Version 2: Cranking up overall details and contrast. Colors look more vivid too. Needs further testing. Has more of its "own identity" compared to version 1.0.

    Version 1: Overall very decent prompt adherence and anatomy. Stylisticaly close to anime-semirealism. High flexibility: some combinations of LORAs give very interesting results (you can find examples in the images).

    Recommended setitings:

    Sampling method: Euler a, DPM++ 2M, DPM++ 2M SDE, DPM++ 2S a, DPM2 a, DEIS

    Schedule type: Karras, SGM Uniform

    Sampling steps: 20-50

    CFG Scale: 3-7

    Highres.fix + Adetailer for face are recommended

    Description

    Improved details and lighting

    FAQ

    Comments (20)

    Davros666May 19, 2025· 5 reactions
    CivitAI

    I just got used to using v2.0... AND YOU PULL ME BACK IN.

    This life never ends. You're here forever, my people.

    v2.0 was great. Let's see if v2.1 lives the dream.

    Axelros
    Author
    May 19, 2025· 1 reaction

    I hope it will. Regardless, I'm always ready for constructive criticism and feedback so I can improve

    Davros666May 20, 2025· 1 reaction

    @Axelros No criticism yet. Seems to just work. Thank You for your hard work. Will let you know if anything crops up.

    Davros666May 19, 2025· 4 reactions
    CivitAI

    I GENERATE USING ONLY CPU ON A 192GB RACK SERVER WITH XEONS...

    This checkpoint works for me on thse settings.

    Steps; 27

    CFG; 5.0

    Sampler; Euler_Ancestral

    Scheduler; SIMPLE

    DeNoise; 0.95

    ModelSamplingDiscrete_SAMPLING; EPS

    ModelSamplingDiscrete_ZSNR; FALSE

    VAE; SDXL/sdxl.vae.fixed.safetensors

    VAE_MODE; fp32

    VAE_DEVICE; cpu

    Works very well.

    Axelros
    Author
    May 19, 2025· 1 reaction

    By the way sdxl.vae.fixed.safetensors is baked into the model, so you can try without it

    Davros666May 20, 2025

    @Axelros It's in my workflow as a separate element as a constantly change between IL checkpoints and I know it works. Some of the VPRED ones are tempremental. Thank You. You should put that on the page.

    nahnah12312May 20, 2025· 5 reactions
    CivitAI

    Where can I find Highres.fix and Adetailer (link would help)?

    Best model I've used so far, don't even need too many lora's with this one.

    Axelros
    Author
    May 20, 2025

    It depends on the gui that you use for generation (I use Forge right now). Highres.fix is built-in (it basically increases resolution of the generated image). Adetailer is an extension for Forge (Automatic1111) that does the same but for face/hands. You can install it in extensions tab.

    nahnah12312May 25, 2025

    @Axelros I use Fooocus.

    o1n998May 22, 2025· 6 reactions
    CivitAI

    Just beautiful. Thank you for your work.

    watchingtvhere855May 25, 2025· 8 reactions
    CivitAI

    I have enjoyed using your model. Thanks very much.

    maximusgrandeMay 30, 2025· 9 reactions
    CivitAI

    The best there is, thanks.

    thiefandliarJun 1, 2025· 10 reactions
    CivitAI

    Great one!

    scarab_toesJun 21, 2025· 10 reactions
    CivitAI

    THE best model online, so good!

    JadziaDaxxx42179Jul 1, 2025· 6 reactions
    CivitAI

    This no longer works for me. Does anyone have any tips?

    GraizelleJul 2, 2025· 9 reactions
    CivitAI

    why did they take her out of the gen!?? this mix is freaking awesome, it's like my go-to for illustrious models. 🥺

    EyeLieKenTieJul 3, 2025· 1 reaction

    Definitely one of the go-to cps for illustrious. It needs more love.

    VeeBeezzJul 8, 2025· 10 reactions
    CivitAI

    My favorite model. I hope you keep updating this one!!

    dandyman98Jul 14, 2025· 10 reactions
    CivitAI

    best one i know

    CaravelJul 14, 2025· 10 reactions
    CivitAI

    quickly became one of my favorites

    Checkpoint
    Illustrious

    Details

    Downloads
    3,658
    Platform
    CivitAI
    Platform Status
    Available
    Created
    5/16/2025
    Updated
    6/30/2026
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