Exclusive Models / Early Access / Support - <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://t.me/blacksnowskill">https://t.me/blacksnowskill</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://app.lava.top/blacksnowskill">https://app.lava.top/blacksnowskill</a><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/5d7c8d34-1d27-4465-b5ea-0af2bab2ce17/original=true/5d7c8d34-1d27-4465-b5ea-0af2bab2ce17.jpeg" /><h3 id="equinox-is-a-flexible-semi-realistic-xl-model.built-on-top-of-illustriousxl-foundations-equinox-delivers-natural-rendering-with-expressive-anatomy-clean-lighting-and-excellent-prompt-understanding-without-being-locked-into-a-specific-visual-style.">Equinox is a flexible semi-realistic XL model. Built on top of Illustrious‑XL foundations, Equinox delivers natural rendering with expressive anatomy, clean lighting, and excellent prompt understanding — without being locked into a specific visual style.</h3><hr /><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/4434e8a8-7090-4d9f-bb54-bd212d016050/original=true/4434e8a8-7090-4d9f-bb54-bd212d016050.jpeg" /><h3 id="v5.0-24052026">v5.0 24/05/2026 ↷</h3>I’ve poured an insane amount of time and effort into this update. There were countless intermediate versions and failed attempts that just didn't meet my standards for a major release. You know me - I don’t like bumping the version number for minor, insignificant tweaks. I waited until there was a truly massive leap in quality, and I’m finally proud to call this v5. Everything has been rethought and reworked.✨ What's New &amp; Improved:<ul><li>Clarity &amp; Contrast: The most obvious change. The model now produces significantly sharper images with enhanced contrast and richer, more vibrant colors.</li><li>Prompt Adherence: It listens to you much better now. The model follows your prompts with much higher accuracy.</li><li>Anatomy &amp; Faces: I've heavily refined how it handles human features. Limbs, eyes, and teeth are vastly improved. Faces are much more consistent and rarely generate as a distorted mess anymore.</li><li>Global Polish: From overall composition down to the tiniest details, I tried to improve literally everything.</li></ul>🎁 Support me on Boosty! This version is fully available for my subscribers on <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">Boosty</a>. If the Buzz pricing on Civitai doesn't suit you, or if you simply want an alternative way to get the model, <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">Boosty</a> is the best place to do it. Unlike Buzz (which I can't withdraw from the site), your support on <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">Boosty</a> actually feeds me and makes these massive updates possible.Let me know what you think in the comments and keep sharing your creations!<h3 id="v4.0-17112025">v4.0 17/11/2025 ↷</h3>I spent a huge amount of time training and merging a multitude of LoRAs and Sliders. The goal was to fix specific issues and refine the generation process.Global Refinement: Literally everything is a bit better. Hands, eyes, composition — the overall quality.The 2.5D Aesthetic: Out of the box, v4.0 leans towards a beautiful, rich 2.5D style.Flexibility: Despite the 2.5D default, the model is steerable. With the right prompting, you can push it towards Anime or close-to-Realism.🌗 Introducing: Equinox v4.0 Alt Alongside the main version, I’m releasing an Alternative version.Different Vibe: It shares the same DNA as v4.0 but features a distinct aesthetic.Lighting &amp; Contrast: The Alt version focuses on better, more nuanced lighting with slightly reduced contrast for a softer, more atmospheric look.🎁 Exclusive Early Access As a thank you for your support, all <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">Boosty</a> subscribers get instant access to BOTH versions. (Note: Civitai will also have Early Access, but the full bundle is exclusively available for my supporters <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">here</a>).Let me know which version you prefer in the comments! Share your creations!<h3 id="v3.0-17112025">v3.0 17/11/2025 ↷</h3>Equinox v3.0 is a true major update, not just a small polish. This version focuses on higher stability, cleaner faces, and more accurate prompt following, while keeping the signature Equinox softness.✨ Core Improvements<ul><li>Stronger facial stability (eyes, lips, expressions)</li><li>More accurate anatomy</li><li>Improved color balance and lighting cohesion</li><li>More predictable prompt response</li><li>Reduced artifacts and distortions</li><li>And many others</li></ul>An alternative version will be available to my <a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://boosty.to/llikswonskcalb">Boosty</a> subscribers. All the same changes as in v3.0, but a different Clip model is used.<h3 id="v2.5-15092025">v2.5 15/09/2025 ↷</h3>Equinox v2.5 isn’t a “huge revolution” — it’s more like polishing what already worked in v2. ✨ I focused on making everything cleaner, more stable, and prettier — from anatomy and textures to contrast.Why not 3.0? Because I don’t want to throw around big version numbers for tiny updates. The jump from v1 → v2 was massive, and I want v3 to feel the same way — a true wow moment, not just “some small tweaks.” That doesn’t mean v2.5 was easier to make — honestly, it took just as much work as a full new release. I tested a ton of variations (some of them were drastically different), but in the end, I picked the most balanced one that keeps Equinox’s aesthetic intact.💜 Equinox v2.5 is the same flexible semi-realism you love — now even cleaner, more stable, and better for experiments.<h3 id="v2.0-20052025">v2.0 20/05/2025 ↷</h3><h3 id="output-quality">✨ Output Quality</h3><ul><li>Sharper &amp; Cleaner — improved detail rendering and overall clarity</li><li>Refined Anatomy — better proportions and natural forms</li><li>Balanced Lighting — reduced harsh contrasts and artifacts</li></ul><h3 id="prompting-and-control">🎭 Prompting &amp; Control</h3><ul><li>More Flexible Prompting — adapts better to diverse concepts and styles</li><li>Improved Prompt Following — responds more closely to your instructions</li><li>Dual-Mode Realism:<ul><li>Add “realistic” → more realistic results</li><li>Omit “realistic” → softer semi-realistic / anime-inspired images</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="resolution-and-performance">📐 Resolution &amp; Performance</h3><ul><li>High-Resolution Boost — excellent results up to 1536px</li></ul><h3 id="roadmap-and-extras">🛠 Roadmap &amp; Extras</h3><ul><li>Coming Soon — dedicated Inpaint version of Equinox</li><li>Early Access — Equinox v2.0 already available on Boosty for subscribers</li></ul><h3 id="personal-note">❤️ Personal Note</h3>I’m very proud of how Equinox is evolving, and I plan to keep developing it even further.<hr /><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/3535adbf-731f-466e-8964-ab29a35d1872/original=true/3535adbf-731f-466e-8964-ab29a35d1872.jpeg" /><ul><li>Sampler: Euler A (Karras) / DPM++ 2M SDE (Karras)</li><li>Steps: 25–40</li><li>CFG: 4–6</li><li>Clip skip: 2</li><li>VAE: Baked-in</li><li>Native resolution: 832×1216 / 896×1152 / 1216×832 / 1024x1536</li><li>LoRA support: Yes</li><li>ControlNet support: Yes</li></ul><hr /><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/a3072390-030d-408d-800b-fcb242481a20/original=true/a3072390-030d-408d-800b-fcb242481a20.jpeg" />Positive Prompt Example:<pre><code>masterpiece, best quality, amazing quality, realistic, &lt;-{optional}</code></pre>Negative Prompt Example:<pre><code>bad quality, worst quality, worst detail, sketch, censor, </code></pre><hr /><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/475f7fda-6d86-48c8-a7a3-77cfe9534576/original=true/475f7fda-6d86-48c8-a7a3-77cfe9534576.jpeg" /><ul><li>🎭 Semi-realistic visual output with clean rendering and subtle details</li><li>🧠 Advanced prompt understanding via Illustrious‑XL backbone</li><li>🎨 Adaptable to different styles — from cinematic to painterly</li><li>🔧 Fully compatible with LoRAs, ControlNet, Refiners, and more</li></ul><hr /><img src="https://image.civitai.com/xG1nkqKTMzGDvpLrqFT7WA/ac98bc61-c972-4ba7-91cf-d0d1cae05588/original=true/ac98bc61-c972-4ba7-91cf-d0d1cae05588.jpeg" />If you enjoy using Equinox, please: 👍 Like the model 📤 Share your generations 💬 Leave a comment 💡 Suggest ideas for future versions ☕ Support development via Boosty<a target="_blank" rel="ugc" href="https://t.me/blacksnowskill">https://t.me/blacksnowskill</a> - news

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