Stabilized merging Illustrious-V2.0 using DARE

Recommended settings:

Steps: Minimum 25, recommended 40Resolution: Ideally above 1024 (e.g. 1024×1536)Sampler: Euler A or DPM++ 2M KarrasCFG Scale: 5.4 (You can tweak it: lower values = more creativity, higher values = more prompt accuracy)CLIP Skip: 2

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If you like the model, let me know! Comments, feedback, suggestions, even insults—everything’s welcome.

I also really enjoy seeing what people create with my models. You’ve got my like guaranteed!

Also, feel free to explore my model library — I’ve got many LoRAs in various styles that you might enjoy.

TECHNICAL MERGE INFORMATION:

[IL] Geekpower Checkpoints Mix - Star Dust | Illustrious Checkpoint

illustriousXL_MMMix

Hexer Semi Real (3D / Anime) | Mexes - 🔹V1.1 Standard

Many thanks to those people who make it possible to make merges with their models ❤️