<h1 id="chaosillustriousv2-(sdxl)"><strong>ChaosIllustriousV2 (SDXL)</strong></h1><h3 id="v1.0-unified-clip-edition"><strong>v1.0 — Unified CLIP Edition</strong></h3><p><em>A heroic‑fantasy and sci‑fi capable SDXL merge forged from four IllustriousV2 lineages, unified with stable SDXL CLIP‑g/l.</em></p><h2 id="description"><strong>📌 Description</strong></h2><p>ChaosIllustriousV2 is a <strong>high‑detail SDXL model</strong> created by merging four IllustriousV2‑derived checkpoints using a sequential UNet blending process. It preserves the ornate, cinematic, heroic aesthetic Illustrious is known for — while ensuring <strong>full SDXL compatibility</strong>, <strong>stable CLIP behavior</strong>, and <strong>consistent color reproduction</strong>.</p><p>This model uses <strong>SDXL’s official CLIP‑g and CLIP‑l</strong>, making it fully compatible with all SDXL workflows (ComfyUI, A1111, InvokeAI, Fooocus) without requiring DualCLIPLoader.</p><p>ChaosIllustriousV2 excels at:</p><ul><li><p>heroic fantasy portraits</p></li><li><p>ornate armor with gold/silver filigree</p></li><li><p>cathedral and medieval interiors</p></li><li><p>warm, glowing saturation</p></li><li><p>painterly anime</p></li><li><p>regal compositions</p></li><li><p>high‑contrast dramatic lighting</p></li></ul><p>And thanks to its merge composition, it also performs exceptionally well in <strong>sci‑fi</strong>, <strong>tech armor</strong>, and <strong>futuristic environments</strong>.</p><h2 id="scifi-capabilities"><strong>🚀 Sci‑Fi Capabilities</strong></h2><p>ChaosIllustriousV2 is not limited to fantasy — it also produces <strong>high‑quality sci‑fi imagery</strong>, including:</p><ul><li><p>futuristic armored characters</p></li><li><p>cybernetic enhancements</p></li><li><p>neon‑lit cityscapes</p></li><li><p>glowing energy effects</p></li><li><p>high‑tech exosuits</p></li><li><p>dynamic action poses</p></li><li><p>metallic reflections and emissive accents</p></li></ul><p>The combination of IllustriousV2’s painterly realism and Bismuth’s contrast/metallic bias makes this model surprisingly strong for <strong>sci‑fi and tech‑magic hybrids</strong>.</p><p>If you want a model that can handle <strong>fantasy, sci‑fi, and stylized anime‑influenced characters</strong>, ChaosIllustriousV2 delivers all three.</p><h2 id="merge-recipe"><strong>🧩 Merge Recipe</strong></h2><h3 id="base-models"><strong>Base Models</strong></h3><p>Merged from four Illustrious‑derived SDXL checkpoints:</p><ul><li><p><strong>illustriousXLV20_v20Stable</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>ntrMixIllustriousXLX_xiii</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>jinko_amour</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>bismuthIllustrious_v80</strong></p></li></ul><h3 id="unet-merge-(sequential)"><strong>UNet Merge (Sequential)</strong></h3><p>Performed using <strong>ModelMergeSimple</strong>, ratio <strong>0.30</strong> each step:</p><ol><li><p><a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1489531/illustrious-xl-v20-stable?modelVersionId=1684946">illustriousXLV20_v20Stable </a>+ <a rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/926443/ntr-mix-or-illustrious-xl-or-noob-xl?modelVersionId=1166878">ntrMixIllustriousXLX_xiii</a></p></li><li><p>(result) + <a rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/2181135/jinko?modelVersionId=2951294">jinko_amour</a></p></li><li><p>(result) + <a rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1359028/bismuth-illustrious-mix?modelVersionId=2897830">bismuthIllustrious_v80</a></p></li></ol><h3 id="vae"><strong>VAE</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>sdxlVAE_sdxlVAE.safetensors - not required to load VAE seperately</strong></p></li></ul><h3 id="clip"><strong>CLIP</strong></h3><p>No CLIP merging performed.</p><p>Final CLIP provided by:</p><ul><li><p><strong>SDXL CLIP‑g</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>SDXL CLIP‑l</strong></p></li></ul><p>Loaded via DualCLIPLoader during saving, but <strong>not required</strong> for users.</p><h3 id="final-save"><strong>Final Save</strong></h3><p>Saved using <strong>SaveCheckpoint</strong> with:</p><ul><li><p>merged UNet</p></li><li><p>SDXL CLIP‑g/l</p></li><li><p>SDXL VAE</p></li></ul><p>Result: a <strong>fully valid SDXL checkpoint</strong> with stable CLIP and consistent output.</p><h2 id="style-and-capabilities"><strong>🎨 Style &amp; Capabilities</strong></h2><p>ChaosIllustriousV2 is ideal for:</p><h3 id="fantasy"><strong>Fantasy</strong></h3><ul><li><p>heroic knights</p></li><li><p>regal queens</p></li><li><p>divine or celestial characters</p></li><li><p>ornate fantasy armor</p></li><li><p>glowing gemstones</p></li><li><p>cathedral arches</p></li><li><p>painterly portraits</p></li></ul><h3 id="scifi"><strong>Sci‑Fi</strong></h3><ul><li><p>futuristic armor</p></li><li><p>cybernetic warriors</p></li><li><p>neon cityscapes</p></li><li><p>energy blasts and particle effects</p></li><li><p>high‑tech suits</p></li><li><p>dynamic action scenes</p></li></ul><h3 id="stylized-animeinfluenced"><strong>Stylized / Anime‑Influenced</strong></h3><ul><li><p>expressive faces</p></li><li><p>vibrant colors</p></li><li><p>clean stylization</p></li><li><p>fantasy‑anime hybrids</p></li></ul><h2 id="recommended-settings"><strong>⚙️ Recommended Settings</strong></h2><h3 id="samplers"><strong>Samplers</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>DPM++ 2M Karras</strong> (best overall)</p></li><li><p><strong>Euler a</strong> (stylized)</p></li><li><p><strong>DPM++ SDE</strong> (smooth gradients)</p></li></ul><h3 id="cfg-scale"><strong>CFG Scale</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>4 – 5.5, obviously a mere reccomendation. Feel free to use any CFG you want.</strong></p></li></ul><h3 id="resolution"><strong>Resolution</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>1024×1024</strong> or <strong>1152×896</strong> Upscale with ESRGAN, SwinIR, or Ultimate SD Upscale.</p></li></ul><h3></h3><h2 id="example-prompts"><strong>📝 Example Prompts</strong></h2><h3 id="heroic-fantasy-portrait"><strong>Heroic Fantasy Portrait</strong></h3><p>Code</p><pre><code>ultra-detailed fantasy portrait of a noble knight, ornate silver and gold armor with engraved filigree, braided red hair, glowing blue gemstones, warm cathedral lighting, soft rim light, painterly realism, rich saturation, heroic expression, shallow depth of field
</code></pre><h3 id="scifi-armored-character"><strong>Sci‑Fi Armored Character</strong></h3><p>Code</p><pre><code>futuristic armored warrior descending into a neon-lit cityscape, glowing orange eyes, metallic blue exosuit with emissive accents, dynamic pose, energy discharge from hand, cinematic lighting, high-tech atmosphere
</code></pre><h3 id="impressionistic-flowing-colors"><strong>Impressionistic Flowing Colors</strong></h3><p>Code</p><pre><code>impressionistic fantasy portrait of a regal warrior, flowing brushstroke textures, vibrant warm and cool color blending, soft dissolving edges, abstract background with swirling hues, expressive lighting, dreamy painterly motion
</code></pre><h3 id="ethereal-dissolving-effect"><strong>Ethereal Dissolving Effect</strong></h3><p>Code</p><pre><code>ethereal fantasy portrait of a warrior queen, face emerging from dissolving particles and drifting color fragments, glowing accents, soft golden light, ornate armor fading into mist, surreal atmosphere, painterly dissolution effect, magical realism</code></pre><h2></h2><h2 id="creator's-note"><strong>💬 Creator’s Note</strong></h2><p>ChaosIllustriousV2 is the successor to my earlier <a rel="ugc" href="https://civarchive.com/models/1763170/chaosillustrious">ChaosIllustrious</a> releases — rebuilt from IllustriousV2 and merged from four Illustrious‑derived checkpoints. It represents everything I enjoy creating: ornate fantasy, glowing sci‑fi, painterly realism, and expressive stylization.</p><p>I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed building it.</p>

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