XavierNocturne v1.1 Lumen - Update Notes

Version Update: Improved Lighting & Refined Anatomy

Thank you for all the support, downloads, and feedback. This update focuses on two major areas that users requested the most: lighting quality and anatomical consistency.

What’s New

• Significantly improved light response and volumetric behavior

• Better subsurface scattering and rim light handling

• More stable and natural anatomy (especially hands, torso, and facial structure)

• Cleaner rendering of fur and skin transitions

• Improved overall coherence in complex scenes

Recommended Positive Prompt Base

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score_9, score_8_up, score_7_up, masterpiece, best quality, absurdres, very aesthetic,

You can freely expand from this base depending on the subject.

Lighting Control Guide

Lumen responds very well to directional and atmospheric lighting prompts. Here’s how to guide the light:

Soft / Natural Light

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soft lighting, diffused light, gentle volumetric lighting

Dramatic / Cinematic Light

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dramatic lighting, strong rim light, volumetric lighting, cinematic lighting

Backlight / Rim Light

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backlit, strong rim light, light from behind, glowing edges

Side Light

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side lighting, light from the left, light from the right, dramatic side light

Top / Overhead Light

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overhead lighting, light from above, god rays

Warm vs Cool

• Warm: warm lighting, golden hour, soft orange light

• Cool: cool lighting, blue hour, moonlight

Combining volumetric lighting + rim light usually gives the most cinematic results.

Recommended Negative Prompt

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score_4, score_5, score_6, low quality, worst quality, bad anatomy, bad hands, missing fingers, extra digits, mutated hands, poorly drawn face, blurry, jpeg artifacts, text, watermark, logo, censored, extra limbs, deformed, ugly

Recommended Settings

• Sampler: DPM++ 2M SDE or Euler a

• Scheduler: Karras , normal , beta

• Steps: 28–32

• CFG Scale: 2.8 – 3.5

• Clip Skip: 2

• Resolution: 832×1216 / 1024×1024 / 1216×832 (or higher with upscale)

Recommended Settings for CivitAi generator

. Sampler: Euler a / DPM++ 2M SDE

. Steps: 25–35

. CFG: 3.5–5.5

. Clip Skip: 2

Hires.fix Denoise: 0.3– 0.5

. Hires.fix: 1.3–1.5 + R-ESRGAN 4x+ Anime6B, Remacri

Free_2U Integration

Lumen works very well with Free_2U (FreeU v2). It improves structure, sharpness, and overall coherence without needing extra steps.

Recommended Starting Settings (Balanced)

Parameter Value Description
b1 1.2 Backbone scale (Stage 1) – controls overall structure and stability
b2 1.35 Backbone scale (Stage 2) – affects finer details and contrast
s1 0.90 Skip scale (Stage 1) – reduces low-frequency noise in early blocks
s2 0.20 Skip scale (Stage 2) – cleans up high-frequency artifacts

Alternative Presets

Mild (safer, less risk of oversharpening):

• b1: 1.1

• b2: 1.25

• s1: 0.95

• s2: 0.30

Strong (more detail & punch):

• b1: 1.3

• b2: 1.45

• s1: 0.85

• s2: 0.15

Tips

• Start with the Balanced preset.

• If you notice halos, crunchy edges, or over-sharpened fur/skin — lower b1 and b2 first.

• s2 has a strong effect on fine detail cleanliness. Lower values = cleaner but can sometimes lose softness.

• Free_2U pairs especially well with the improved lighting and anatomy of this version.

Post-Processing Tips for a Cinematic Look

For a more film-like and polished result, try this combination after generation:

1. Image Sharpen - light to medium strength (avoid over-sharpening)

2. Contrast Fix - subtle increase for better depth

3. Image Film Grain - low to medium amount for a natural cinematic texture

This trio helps the image feel less “digital” and more like a still from a movie.

Thank you again for downloading, testing, and supporting XavierNocturne.
Your feedback directly shapes the next updates.

If you create something cool with this version — feel free to share it.
Enjoy generating.

XavierNocturne v1

Indigo/XavierInHell 65/35

Merge of Indigo Furry Mix (65%) and Xavier (35%).
This model combines the strong anatomy, body proportions, and lighting of Indigo Furry Mix with the distinctive style and aesthetic of Xavier. It delivers solid structure while preserving a unique visual character, making it well-suited for detailed furry and anthro generations.

Compatibility

• Fully works in ComfyUI

• Fully works in Automatic1111 / Forge / reForge

Recommended Settings

Sampler:

• euler / euler_a (best)

• dpmpp_2m

• dpmpp_sde

Scheduler:

• normal

• karras

• beta (best)

CFG Scale: 3.5 – 6
Steps: 25 – 35

Recommended prompt:

Positive:
masterpiece, best quality, very aesthetic, detailed eyes, detailed face, intricate details, beautiful lighting, dramatic lighting, volumetric lighting, sharp focus, highly detailed,

Negative:
lowres, worst quality, bad quality, bad anatomy, bad hands, extra fingers, missing fingers, blurry, low quality, text, watermark, ugly, poorly drawn face, poorly drawn hands,

Strengths

• Good anatomy and body structure

• Quality lighting and depth

• Distinctive style from Xavier

• Handles detailed fur, clothing, and complex scenes well

Notes

• Best results at moderate CFG

• Compatible with most SDXL LoRAs

• Optional FreeU_V2 or ADetailer can further improve details

• Works reliably in both ComfyUI and A1111-based interfaces