Returning after a pause.
I left Civitai for a short time due to personal circumstances. However, during my absence, together with Triple Headed Monkey, we did not stop working and conducted several major projects.
Today I decided to publish one of the very first, but at the same time strong versions of our joint development — the improved ZIT base. Key changes compared to what was before: increased detail, reduced background blurring (less blurring) and improved realism.
Thanks for waiting. We are back and ready to continue working.
We use our training data and our soft for training.
!!! For best result use this TE THM_UNC_Z-image_TE - v1.0 | ZImage Text Encoder | Civitai
We released our another uncensored TE Z_Image_TE_SoLordZ - Z_Image_TE_SoLordZ_v1 | ZImage Text Encoder | Civitai
If you like our work and want support us please support us directly, since I am in a country which cannot get money from Civitai https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tripleheadg
our WF's SoLordZ WF (upscale) - v1.0 | ZImage Workflows | Civitai
and https://civarchive.com/models/2662358?modelVersionId=2989530
for realism use euler/normal, for art sometimes better result give euler_a/normal
All images in the gallery just raw generation w/o any tricks or upscale
ZIB SoLordZ v1
ZIB SoLordZ is a new chapter in the evolution of Z—Image and our collaboration with Triple Headed Monkey. The basic Z-Image model (up to 50 steps, CFG 5-9) is flexible, but requires fine tuning. Our goal was ambitious: to keep control of the "slow" model, but to teach it to generate in 8 steps with CFG=1.
We are releasing ZIB SoLordZ, one of our first public releases in a series of improvements to the Z Image Base.
ZIB SoLordZ is designed to work in "turbo mode": 8 steps, CFG=1. Due to this, it ignores the negative prompts. Everything that you want to exclude should be written directly in a positive prompt. This is especially important for anatomy, where control is crucial.
Description
Fast 8-step model with CFG=1.
High prompt adherence
Strong styles
Designed for speed
Anatomy control through positive prompting
About this version!
ZIB SoLordZ is a new chapter in the evolution of Z—Image and our collaboration with Triple Headed Monkey. The basic Z-Image model (up to 50 steps, CFG 5-9) is flexible, but requires fine tuning. Our goal was ambitious: to keep control of the "slow" model, but to teach it to generate in 8 steps with CFG=1.
We are releasing ZIB SoLordZ, one of our first public releases in a series of improvements to the Z Image Base.
ZIB SoLordZ is designed to work in "turbo mode": 8 steps, CFG=1. Due to this, it ignores the negative prompts. Everything that you want to exclude should be written directly in a positive prompt. This is especially important for anatomy, where control is crucial.
!!! For best result use this TE THM_UNC_Z-image_TE - v1.0 | ZImage Text Encoder | Civitai
and our another uncensored TE Z_Image_TE_SoLordZ - Z_Image_TE_SoLordZ_v1 | ZImage Text Encoder | Civitai
If you like our work and want support us please support us directly, since I am in a country which cannot get money from Civitai https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tripleheadg
Don't send us Buzz
how to use:
Scheduler Euler/beta57
8 steps, CFG=1. Instant generation without loss of control.
our WF's SoLordZ WF (upscale) - v1.0 | ZImage Workflows | Civitai
and https://civitai.com/models/2662358?modelVersionId=2989530
in this version: Improved details. Textures, light, and materials have become noticeably cleaner. The overall quality and stability is significantly higher than the original.
We call this the beginning of the path. Still not perfect, but we will continue to improve in the next releases. Keep an eye on us.
Best prompt system for ZIB version without CFG (and remember that hands or legs should be described only once in the prompt, if you try to describe hands or legs a few times in one prompt model can be confused and you got not too good result):
Category:
Digital fantasy illustration / Dark gothic character portrait
Subcategory: Elegant skeletal noble, floral macabre aesthetic, cinematic dark fantasy concept art
Era/Style:
Contemporary digital painting (2020s), high-end anime/game illustration style, painterly yet crisp linework
Common Display Context:
Fantasy game character concept, dark romance illustration, gothic art print, digital portfolio showcase
Detail Level:
Extreme macro detail on polished bone texture, ornate fabric embroidery, metallic chain links, translucent butterfly wings, and intricate floral anatomy. Sharp focus on the figure with atmospheric depth and volumetric lighting. Zero photorealism, purely stylized digital illustration finish.
Composition:
Medium shot, figure positioned slightly off-center to the right. Dynamic pose with a heavy silver chain draping diagonally across the frame. Ornate wrought-iron archway frames the left side, while a lush cluster of red peonies balances the right. Flowing white coat creates elegant negative space. Slight Dutch angle adds dynamic tension.
Visual Style:
High-fantasy digital painting, gothic romanticism aesthetic, rich impasto-like brushwork blended with crisp anime-style line art, dramatic chiaroscuro, luminous accent lighting, stylized character design, zero photorealistic rendering, authentic digital illustration finish.
Setting and Scene:
Dark mystical courtyard/garden at night. Deep midnight-blue/black background with subtle starry specks. Ornate wrought-iron archway with intricate scrollwork. Abundant red peonies and roses with dark foliage. Floating red embers/sparks and glowing cyan butterflies creating atmospheric depth. No environmental clutter — pure focus on the figure and magical ambiance.
Subject(s):
Elegant skeletal figure (undead noble/lich)
Subject Description:
Head & Face: Pristine white skull with smooth polished bone texture. Glowing molten-orange eyes with soft volumetric bloom. Crown of vibrant red peonies and roses intertwined with jagged crimson antlers protruding from the temples. Pointed elf-like ears adorned with dangling crimson bead earrings. Delicate crimson vein-like markings tracing the skull.
Torso & Anatomy: Visible ribcage and spine rendered with anatomical elegance, subtle red muscle/tendon accents between bones. Draped in a lavish white coat with intricate gold vine embroidery, deep crimson silk lining, and a decorative metallic belt. Coat flows dynamically with elegant folds.
Hands & Props: Bony hands with sharp crimson-tipped claws, stained with fresh blood (realistic wet texture). Gracefully holding a heavy silver chain that drapes across the torso and loops through the fingers. Chain shows authentic metallic weight, link detail, and subtle reflections.
Pose & Expression: Slight forward lean, head tilted with an air of melancholic elegance. Shoulders relaxed, posture conveying aristocratic stillness and quiet power.
Viewpoint:
Eye-level medium shot, slight Dutch angle for dynamic composition. Perspective emphasizes the flowing coat, chain drape, and floral framing.
Color Palette:
Dominant crimson red, pristine white, antique gold, deep midnight black. Luminous cyan/blue accents (butterflies), warm orange glow (eyes/embers). High-contrast, richly saturated, harmonious gothic palette.
Scene Objects:
Ornate wrought-iron archway, red peonies/roses with dark leaves, glowing cyan butterflies, floating red embers, silver chain, crimson bead earrings, gold embroidery details.
Lighting and Shadow:
Dramatic cinematic rim lighting separating figure from background. Soft volumetric glow from butterflies and embers. High contrast between bright white coat and dark surroundings. Subsurface scattering effect on glowing eyes and translucent flower petals. Deep, rich shadows with preserved detail. No flat or ambient-only lighting.
Texture and Edges:
Smooth polished bone, rich silk fabric with realistic fold dynamics, intricate metallic gold embroidery, delicate iridescent butterfly wings, wet blood texture on claws, ornate ironwork scrollwork. Crisp illustrative edges with painterly brush transitions.
FAQ
Comments (10)
Good day everyone,
Yesterday I downloaded and did some testing with the ZIB version. It understands the styles you request much better, which really pleased me. It also supports LoRAs, which is another plus. So unlike ZIT, this model feels much more interesting to me.
Thanks for your hard work! I think ZIB still has room to grow and evolve. ;)
@Zakman99 Thank you so much for your feedback! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the ZIB version and found its style understanding and LoRA support useful.
You're absolutely right — ZIB still has plenty of room to grow, and we've already planned several releases in advance. These improvements will be rolled out gradually.
ZIT also handles styles very well, especially compared to the original version, but as we mentioned before, ZIT was originally tuned more toward realism, while ZIB has always been more style-oriented.
In our later internal versions we've already made major changes, and both models have evolved significantly. Our goal is for both ZIT and ZIB to excel at realism and styles alike.
So stay tuned — there are many exciting updates ahead 😉
And once again, thank you for your support and for taking the time to share your experience with us!
@Zakman99 and for the better results use style prompt similar to this. Since our ZIB works with no cfg you need use negative prompt inside positive prompt and use more detailed description for each details:
Example prompt for ZIB (and you can use the same for ZIT, it's also works):
Style: Magical Realism / Botanical Illustration.
Concept: Nature as art. Demonstrates transparency, refraction, and organic detail.
Prompt: Magical realism illustration. A young woman with hair made of blooming glass flowers stands in a greenhouse where plants are also made of crystal and stained glass. Sunlight streams through the glass leaves, creating rainbow caustics on her skin. She wears a dress of woven vines. Her hands are tucked into her pockets or behind her back, avoiding complex anatomy. Atmosphere is bright, airy, and whimsical. Intricate details of glass petals, light refraction, and soft skin texture. Text "ZIB ZSOLD" in delicate, vine-like script font in the top left corner.
Text Overlay: "ZIB ZSOLD" (Top Left, Vine Script Font)
Negative Prompt: dark shadows, horror, extra limbs, visible hands, dull colors, realistic photography.
Or another one:
Category: 2D Digital Illustration / Studio Ghibli Homage
Subcategory: Cozy interior, magical realism, nostalgic atmosphere
Detail Level: Hand-painted anime background art, 1990s cel-animation aesthetic. Studio Ghibli interior style. Cluttered teenager's bedroom, cozy/lived-in. Posters, fairy string lights, stacks of manga, warm honey light from wooden desk lamp. Teenage girl sits cross-legged on rumpled bed reading, absorbed. Fluffy cat sleeps on pile of clothes. Between bookshelf and closet: ordinary wooden door that does not belong, paint slightly different tone. Pale blue light seeps quietly under door gap. Total normalcy with one cold impossible detail. Soft brushwork, subtle color bleeding, film grain, zero 3D render, analog warmth.
Text Overlay: "ZIB ZSOLD" in vintage typewriter font, top left corner.
Or more complicated and detailed:
Category: Digital fantasy illustration / Dark gothic character portrait Subcategory: Elegant skeletal noble, floral macabre aesthetic, cinematic dark fantasy concept art Era/Style: Contemporary digital painting (2020s), high-end anime/game illustration style, painterly yet crisp linework Common Display Context: Fantasy game character concept, dark romance illustration, gothic art print, digital portfolio showcase Detail Level: Extreme macro detail on polished bone texture, ornate fabric embroidery, metallic chain links, translucent butterfly wings, and intricate floral anatomy. Sharp focus on the figure with atmospheric depth and volumetric lighting. Zero photorealism — purely stylized digital illustration finish. Composition: Medium shot, figure positioned slightly off-center to the right. Dynamic pose with a heavy silver chain draping diagonally across the frame. Ornate wrought-iron archway frames the left side, while a lush cluster of red peonies balances the right. Flowing white coat creates elegant negative space. Slight Dutch angle (~5–8°) adds dynamic tension. Visual Style: High-fantasy digital painting, gothic romanticism aesthetic, rich impasto-like brushwork blended with crisp anime-style line art, dramatic chiaroscuro, luminous accent lighting, stylized character design, zero photorealistic rendering, authentic digital illustration finish. Setting and Scene: Dark mystical courtyard/garden at night. Deep midnight-blue/black background with subtle starry specks. Ornate wrought-iron archway with intricate scrollwork. Abundant red peonies and roses with dark foliage. Floating red embers/sparks and glowing cyan butterflies creating atmospheric depth. No environmental clutter — pure focus on the figure and magical ambiance. Subject(s): Elegant skeletal figure (undead noble/lich) Subject Description: Head & Face: Pristine white skull with smooth polished bone texture. Glowing molten-orange eyes with soft volumetric bloom. Crown of vibrant red peonies and roses intertwined with jagged crimson antlers protruding from the temples. Pointed elf-like ears adorned with dangling crimson bead earrings. Delicate crimson vein-like markings tracing the skull. Torso & Anatomy: Visible ribcage and spine rendered with anatomical elegance, subtle red muscle/tendon accents between bones. Draped in a lavish white coat with intricate gold vine embroidery, deep crimson silk lining, and a decorative metallic belt. Coat flows dynamically with elegant folds. Hands & Props: Bony hands with sharp crimson-tipped claws, stained with fresh blood (realistic wet texture). Gracefully holding a heavy silver chain that drapes across the torso and loops through the fingers. Chain shows authentic metallic weight, link detail, and subtle reflections. Pose & Expression: Slight forward lean, head tilted with an air of melancholic elegance. Shoulders relaxed, posture conveying aristocratic stillness and quiet power. Viewpoint: Eye-level medium shot, slight Dutch angle for dynamic composition. Perspective emphasizes the flowing coat, chain drape, and floral framing. Color Palette: Dominant crimson red, pristine white, antique gold, deep midnight black. Luminous cyan/blue accents (butterflies), warm orange glow (eyes/embers). High-contrast, richly saturated, harmonious gothic palette. Scene Objects: Ornate wrought-iron archway, red peonies/roses with dark leaves, glowing cyan butterflies, floating red embers, silver chain, crimson bead earrings, gold embroidery details. Lighting and Shadow: Dramatic cinematic rim lighting separating figure from background. Soft volumetric glow from butterflies and embers. High contrast between bright white coat and dark surroundings. Subsurface scattering effect on glowing eyes and translucent flower petals. Deep, rich shadows with preserved detail. No flat or ambient-only lighting. Texture and Edges: Smooth polished bone, rich silk fabric with realistic fold dynamics, intricate metallic gold embroidery, delicate iridescent butterfly wings, wet blood texture on claws, ornate ironwork scrollwork. Crisp illustrative edges with painterly brush transitions.@speach1sdef178 Thank you so much for the example prompt! I followed your advice.
More information about how to get more better results use specific prompt system I add in the block "about this version", more simple prompt system also works, but better results with more long and structured prompt
Your prompt example was incredibly helpful — the images I create now look completely different. Thank you once again; I truly appreciate your hard work.
@Zakman99 glad to help and glad to hear that it works for you, have fun 😉
@Zakman99 and you also can try use our WF's. Links on the WF's in the main description of the model. And with out TE's result will be also different, we trained it for our checkpoints
very cool model. reacts well to posing instructions, fit for high res, fast and still very flexible.
Glad to hear that you like it and thank you so much for your feedback. We ppreciate it 🙂



















