IllustriousNXT_XL_v1.2 by klaabu

klaabu_IllustriousNXT_XL_v1.2 is a high-performance, anime-focused checkpoint built on top of IllustriousXL.
It’s been fine-tuned for stylistic flexibility, LoRA compatibility, and sharp prompt responsiveness, enabling both tag-based and natural language workflows.

This release focuses on strong prompt adherence, vibrant colours, controlled shading, and recognisable character fidelity — ideal for both character illustration and concept design across multiple anime styles.

🎯 Core Features

• Optimised For: Stylised anime generations, tag-heavy control, expressive facial detail

• Prompt Style: Accepts both Danbooru tag-style and natural language

• LoRA Support: Highly compatible with both expressive and concept-specific LoRAs

• Token Awareness: Trained with knowledge cutoff early 2025

• Resolution Range: Native support for 512×512 up to 1536×1536 and beyond

🛠️ Recommended Settings

Sampler Euler A

CFG 3 – 7

Steps 20 – 35

VAE Optional

🧷 Suggested Positive Tags

(masterpiece, best quality, ultra-detailed, high contrast, dynamic lighting, cinematic, expressive face, colourful, 8k, vivid, anime style, intricate details, stylised)

🚫 Suggested Negative Tags

(worst quality, low quality, blurry, jpeg artifacts, text, logo)

🧪 Best Use Cases

• Single-character compositions

• Stylised portraits or full-body shots

• Scene-based illustration with vibrant tone mapping

• Experimental testing with new aesthetic LoRAs

Drop feedback, sample generations, and test results in your preferred channel or tag me directly.
I’m actively refining this model based on community feedback — let’s push it further.