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epiCRealism - v1.0

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Natural Sin Final and last of epiCRealism

~~Since SDXL is right around the corner~~, let's say it is the final version for now since I put a lot effort into it and probably cannot do much more.

I tried to refine the understanding of the Prompts, Hands and of course the Realism.
Let's see what you guys can do with it.

Thanks to @drawaline for the in-depth review, so i'd like to give some advices to use this model.
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Advices

use simple prompts
no need to use keywords like "masterpiece, best quality, 8k, intricate, high detail" or "(extremely detailed face), (extremely detailed hands), (extremely detailed hair)" since it doesn't produce appreciable change
use simple negatives or small negative embeddings. gives most realistic look (check samples to get an idea of negatives i used)
add "asian, chinese" to negative if you're looking for ethnicities other than Asian
Light, shadows, and details are excellent without extra keywords
If you're looking for a natural effect, avoid "cinematic"
avoid using "1girl" since it pushes things to render/anime style
to much description of the face will turn out bad mostly
for a more fantasy like output use 2M Karras Sampler
no extra noise-offset needed, but u can if you like to 😉

How to use?

Prompt: simple explanation of the image (try first without extra keywords)
Negative: "cartoon, painting, illustration, (worst quality, low quality, normal quality:2)"
Steps: >20 (if image has errors or artefacts use higher Steps)
CFG Scale: 5 (higher config scale can lose realism, depends on prompt, sampler and Steps)
Sampler: Any Sampler (SDE, DPM-Sampler will result in more realism)
Size: 512x768 or 768x512
Hires upscaler: 4x_NMKD-Superscale-SP_178000_G (Denoising: 0.35, Upscale: 2x)

Useful Extensions

!After Detailer | ControlNet | Agent Scheduler | Ultimate SD Upscale

⁉ No VAE needed but it is better to use one for more vibrant colors

⭐ Feel free to leave Reviews and Samples - and always have fun creating ❤

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Comments (29)

OverlonerOct 24, 2024· 3 reactions

CivitAI

it's great, I wish you put an explanation for other versions too. right now I have no idea what other versions in this page do

LawrenceInfiniteNov 3, 2024· 6 reactions

CivitAI

What has happened? Suddenly I cannot use it anymore :(

epinikion

Author

Nov 3, 2024· 1 reaction

Had to remove it from the gen for the xl model

LawrenceInfiniteNov 3, 2024· 2 reactions

@epinikion oh, that is a bit sad I really loved both models. They cannot be active at the same time ? By the way thanks a million for your answer and the amazing work !

ydoomenaudNov 19, 2024

@epinikion I use this a LOT here for my photoreal gens and in particular a character model of mine who looks unrecognizable with other photorealistic checkpoints, because she was built using yours as reference. Did Civitai tell you you could only have the XL or the 1.5 checkpoint but not both? Beyond issues with my custom LoRA, it's just a really solid checkpoint for PR images.

epinikion

Author

Nov 19, 2024· 2 reactions

@ydoomenaud yes they decided to let run only 2 models of an creator on the civitai generator. Since the 1.5 models are not that heavy for local generations, I decided to let this checkpoint go

posemdonNov 28, 2024· 4 reactions

CivitAI

GOOD

phil866Nov 30, 2024· 4 reactions

CivitAI

amazing model.

Might you at some point write details on the methods you used to create it?
and/or share some of the datasets you used?

epinikion

Author

Dec 1, 2024

The generation data is in the pictures, no special workflows

phil866Dec 1, 2024

I think you misread the question.
I'm asking how you created the model, not the sample images.

baasith_88Dec 22, 2024· 7 reactions

CivitAI

coolest model ever...

ManofDoom94Jan 1, 2025· 6 reactions

CivitAI

Will there ever be a new EpicRealism sd1.5 update?

epinikion

Author

Jan 1, 2025· 2 reactions

Probably not

VospiJan 8, 2025· 9 reactions

CivitAI

In absolutely random tests, styles, setting and genders (SFW) it comes up with practically the same facial features that you also see on the previews. It's real similar all around.

baddrudgeMar 27, 2025

Yeah, this is a great model but it's a shame the faces it generates out of the box are so similar. You'll want to use TIs and Loras to get new faces which is why I built so many for models like this one.

AI_HoneyzFeb 1, 2025· 5 reactions

CivitAI

Great model!

AI_HoneyzFeb 2, 2025

Responds really well to natural language

benladen1917942Mar 26, 2025· 5 reactions

CivitAI

Very good model

baddrudgeMar 31, 2025· 12 reactions

CivitAI

If you keep getting "same faces", try the following if you want the best of both worlds (facial variety and high quality photorealism):

Generate your initial image using a model with much better facial variety but less quality overall like Humans 1.0 (search for that here.)

Then set your Hirez Fix checkpoint to this one.

Use the same prompt (including your LoRAs) for both the initial and hirez.

tyleraxon999May 30, 2025· 10 reactions

CivitAI

love it!

binauralhealing100139Jun 4, 2025· 4 reactions

CivitAI

Can i use sdxl models with it? Because i need then sdxl controlnet file and i cant find it

UnholyTinkleJul 20, 2025· 4 reactions

CivitAI

Good solid model. Mix up the faces with (facial variety and HQ photorealism)

9453538Aug 18, 2025· 1 reaction

CivitAI

Can it be use commercial without telling name of developer?

tomislav543210340Sep 19, 2025· 2 reactions

CivitAI

I love using this checkpoint, models are amazing. gave you a credit in the videos.

https://www.youtube.com/@HardlyPixelsAI?sub_confirmation=1

ManofDoom94Sep 19, 2025· 4 reactions

CivitAI

Please make a new epicrealism sd1.5 model i really want it

epinikion

Author

Sep 20, 2025· 1 reaction

Did you try https://civitai.com/models/132632/epicphotogasm ?

Mr_J_369Oct 6, 2025· 3 reactions

CivitAI

Hello :) your model is amazing thank you. I converted it to QNN format. I did credit you in the model card.

https://huggingface.co/Mr-J-369/epiCRealism-SD1.5-qnn2.28

whshingtom666619Feb 22, 2026

CivitAI

Is it possible to use images as references, like an Instagram template?

NirojSahuApr 2, 2026

CivitAI

Great model, thanks

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