( Not my Model )

https://civitai.com/models/1125067?modelVersionId=2394092

CyberIllustrious V8.0 Redux is a complete rebuild of the Illustrious line - a realistic Danbooru-compatible version that understands prompts with exceptional precision. Built using the same refined method as the Semi-Real and Anime editions, it delivers clearer tag comprehension, steadier faces, improved skin and detail handling, and consistently high-quality realistic renders - especially when used with the Danbooru Prompt Crafter GPT .

CyberIllustrious blends the artistic flair of Illustrious-XL with a big dose of CyberRealistic’s style. You still get all those cinematic, dreamy strokes, but now they come through with crisp, realistic detail.

If you want that painterly, elegant look but still want your images to feel sharp and lifelike, this is your model. It’s great for editorial vibes, soft glam, or even fantasy art that looks like a real photo. Basically, it just nails it.

It’s powerful, easy to use, and honestly? Prompting it is seriously fun.

⚙️ Recommended Settings

Sampling method: DPM++ SDE Karras / DPM++ 2M Karras - SGM Uniform / Euler a
VAE: is already Baked In
Sampling steps: 30+ Steps
Resolution: 896x1152 / 832x1216
CFG: 4-5

About (DMD2)

The special DMD2 edition of CyberIllustrious is created for faster, cleaner generations while requiring fewer steps .

DMD2 takes the balanced improvements of the standard release and optimizes them for speed, precision, and responsiveness , making it ideal for both SFW and NSFW workflows.
Expect tighter results , smoother control, and a model that reacts beautifully to the classic Illustrious prompting style.

Recommended Settings

• Sampler: LCM

• Schedule Type: Exponential

• Sampling Steps: 8 (12 for extra fine detail)

• CFG Scale: 1.5

⚡ These settings are optimized for DMD2 and are different from my standard Illustrious workflow!

🧠 Prompting Made Easy

Positive Prompt:

masterpiece, best quality, high quality, ultra-detailed, realistic, ... rest of prompt

Negative Prompt examples (optional):

cartoon, illustration, anime, painting, CGI, 3D render, low quality, watermark, logo, label

deformed, deformed face, low quality, bad quality, worst quality, (drawn, furry, illustration, cartoon, anime, comic:1.5), 3d, cgi, extra fingers, deformed teeth, watermark, logo

🩺 Optional ADetailer Settings

Adetailer model: face_yolov9c.pt
If you only want the main face being refined set 'Mask only the top k largest' to 1.

🔗 Resources

Backup location: HuggingFace

☕ Support the Madness
Liking what you see? Grab me a digital espresso (or a couple!). It keeps the creative energy going and helps bring more cool prompts and models your way.

⚠️ Heads Up

This model can spit out some mature stuff. Use it wisely, and please, no cursed creations—we’ve really seen enough of those.

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