š EclipseForge XL
EclipseForge XL is an SDXL merge designed to deliver a dark, deep, and cinematic aesthetic, with a sculpted and dramatic 2.5D rendering style.
It is built for creators who want a model capable of producing images with strong presence, carved lighting, and intense atmosphere.
Its visual signature is defined by:
⢠deep, rich contrast
⢠velvety yet sculpted skin
⢠dramatic, directional lighting
⢠dense, cinematic atmosphere
⢠clean and elegant 2.5D rendering
EclipseForge XL excels in portraits, realistic fantasy, dark editorial work, and highāimpact character design.
ā Key Features
⢠Dark cinematic look with a strong identity
⢠Clean, velvety skin with no artifacts
⢠Chiaroscuroāstyle sculpted lighting
⢠Refined details and atmospheric depth
⢠Excellent for portraits, fantasy, dark fashion, character art
⢠High stability across major schedulers
ā Recommended Schedulers
⢠dpm++_2m_sde_heun ā deepest, most cinematic look
⢠Heun ā velvety, soft, elegant
⢠UniPC ā sharp, glossy, premium
⢠Euler a ā painterly dark, ideal for artistic moods
⢠dpm++_3m_sde ā strong geometry and sculpted detail
ā Best For
⢠dark portraits
⢠realistic fantasy
⢠dark editorial fashion
⢠highāimpact character design
⢠dramatic, atmospheric scenes
⢠technical showcases with sculpted lighting
Description
Ecplipse_Forge_Semireal_XL ā Semireal XL Update
A full evolution from 2.5D anime to a refined semireal aesthetic.
This update elevates Ecplipse Forge into a semiāreal fantasy and dark fantasy powerhouse, delivering expressive portraits, coherent fullābody compositions, and a mature, cinematic visual identity.
⨠Whatās New
⢠Complete shift from 2.5D anime to semireal XL
More realistic skin, natural lighting, richer materials, and a grounded sense of depthāwhile preserving the artistic edge of fantasy illustration.
⢠Perfect for dark fantasy, high fantasy, modern semireal, and character design workflows.
⢠Improved anatomical consistency for halfābody and fullābody shots.
⢠Clean, detailed portrait rendering with a soft yet defined finish.
āļø Recommended Settings
Portraits
⢠Sampler: DPM++ 2M SDE Karras
⢠Steps: 30
⢠CFG: 4.8
Half / Full Body
⢠Sampler: DPM++ 2M SDE Karras
⢠Steps: 40
⢠CFG: 5.8
These settings provide the ideal balance of clarity, coherence, and atmospheric depth.
šØ Style & Output
Ecplipse_Forge_Semireal_XL delivers:
⢠A dark fantasy mood with textured, immersive lighting.
⢠Semiāreal faces with expressive, believable features.
⢠A mature color palette with dramatic highlights and sculpted shadows.
⢠Strong compatibility with concept art, character sheets, narrative illustration, and fantasy worldbuilding.
FAQ
Comments (1)
Really solid model overall. It handles dark, horror-themed scenes exceptionally well and follows prompts very accurately, even with more complex descriptions.
The image quality is consistently high ā great level of detail, clean rendering, and a strong, cohesive style. Itās easy to work with and doesnāt fight your prompts, which makes the whole process smooth and enjoyable.
Definitely a fun model to use ā Iāve been getting some really satisfying results with it.
Details
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Same model published on other platforms. May have additional downloads or version variants.






