<h1 id="noctivus-(illustrious)">NOCTIVUS (ILLUSTRIOUS)</h1><h2 id="noctivus-v2.0-model-update-overview">NOCTIVUS V2.0 — Model Update Overview</h2>Noctivus v2.0 is a refined and more versatile evolution of the original Noctivus model, designed to offer greater flexibility across styles while maintaining the signature dark, atmospheric aesthetic users loved in the previous version. This update focuses on improved consistency, smoother detail rendering, and a significant reduction in overly harsh lighting effects.What’s New in v2.0• Enhanced Flexibility Noctivus v2.0 adapts better to a wider range of prompts including fantasy, sci-fi, portrait, moody realism, and stylized art. It is far less restrictive than v1.0 and responds more intuitively to user intent.• Improved Rendering Quality Sharper edges, cleaner textures, improved contrast control, and better coherence in complex scenes. Faces and hands generate with higher accuracy and less artifacting.• Softer, Controlled Lighting A major update: this version reduces blown-out highlights and overly dramatic lighting. Scenes now render with smoother gradients, more natural shadows, and better overall light balance especially helpful for low-light or cinematic prompts.• Better Compatibility Works more smoothly with LoRAs, ControlNets, and custom negative embeds. Prompting is easier and requires fewer workarounds.Model Merges Included in Noctivus v2.0To expand stylistic range and increase artistic flexibility, Noctivus v2.0 includes carefully balanced merges with two illustration-focused models:Reed Illustration ILThis merge enhances v2.0’s expressive linework, shape clarity, and stylized rendering. It introduces smoother contours, more consistent character proportions, and improved artistic coherence. Greatly benefits portrait and full-body illustration styles while keeping Noctivus’ atmospheric tone intact.Illustrij BTTRThis component contributes bold texture work, cleaner shading, and increased stylistic versatility. It strengthens the model’s ability to produce stable, high-quality illustrated scenes, especially in fantasy or graphic-novel aesthetics. The merge helps unify lighting and reduces oversharp contrasts.Why These Merges MatterBy integrating Reed Illustration IL and Illustrij BTTR, Noctivus v2.0 becomes significantly more flexible than v1.0 - capable of switching between moody realism, stylized illustration, and hybrid art styles without losing its signature dark, cinematic identity.RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:Sampler: Euler A or DPM++ 2MCFG: 3-5Steps: 20-30VAE: Integrated (No VAE required)Hires: 1.5Hires Steps: 10-20Upscaler: Remacri or R-ESRGAN 4x+ Anime6B<hr /><h2 id="v1.0">V1.0</h2><h3 id="1.0-acknowledgement">1.0 Acknowledgement</h3>I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to my fellow civitai user who has helped me in making this model. Their support, belief and encouragement have been a guidance light in my life, giving me the strength and courage to pursue my dreams.<h3 id="2.0-models">2.0 Models</h3>This model was merged from as follows:<ol><li><a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1307857/unholy-desire-mix-sinister-aesthetic-illustrious">Unholy Desire Mix - Sinister Aesthetic (Illustrious) by UnholyDesiresStudio</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1772667?modelVersionId=2006275">Indexed by epiTune</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1965943/amanesse-works?modelVersionId=2225241">Amanesse Work by Ziperto</a></li></ol>Big Thanks to the OG creators for their fantastic work!<h3 id="3.0-recommended-settings">3.0 Recommended Settings</h3>Sampling Method: Euler A or DPM++ 2MSteps: 20-30CFG Scale: 3-5<span style="background-color:rgb(26, 27, 30);color:rgb(250, 176, 5);font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px">Dimensions: Use 1024x1024 or up<span style="background-color:rgb(26, 27, 30);color:rgb(250, 176, 5);font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px">Hires upscale: 1.5<span style="background-color:rgb(26, 27, 30);color:rgb(250, 176, 5);font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;;font-size:16px">Denoising strength: 0.4-0.5Upscaler: 4x-UltraSharp or 8x_NMKD-Superscale_150000_GVAE: <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://huggingface.co/WhiteMemory99/wmlrsspecial/commit/489559c3784fe2df500bb47ad3b593e8af3e50d8">sdxlVaeAnimeTest_beta120000</a><h3 id="4.0-quality-tags">4.0 Quality Tags</h3>Positive Prompts:(masterpiece:1.1),(best quality:1.2),high quality,highres,absurdres,incredibly absurdres,very aesthetics,newest,highly detailedNegative Prompts:Worst quality, low quality, lowres, sketch, cartoon

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