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Illustrious Realism by klaabu - V1.0 + VAE

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8/22/2025
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Young blonde-haired girl with blue eyes wearing hoop earrings and a black sleeveless shirt taking a casual selfie indoors.
Close-up of a slim woman wearing a vibrant rainbow-colored bikini, showcasing realistic skin texture and big breasts, with brown long hair and colorful light specks around.

Recommended Prompts

masterpiece,best quality,ultra-detailed,realistic skin,intricate details,highres

Masterpiece, best quality, 18 year old, amazing quality, sexy face, instagram model, beautiful face, from side, breast focus, realistic skin, big breasts, bikini panties, highly detailed skin, skinny, brown long hair

Recommended Negative Prompts

low quality,worst quality,blurry,(deformed:1.3),extra fingers,cartoon,3d,anime,bad anatomy

Bad quality, low quality, ass focus, view back

Recommended Parameters

samplers

Dpm++ 2M Karras, DPM++ SDE, DPM++ SDE Karras

steps

20 - 35

cfg

3 - 6.5

resolution

832x1216, 1536x2048, 1024x1536, 832x1216

vae

sdxl_vae - 1.0, sdxl_vae.safetensors, fixFP16ErrorsSDXLLowerMemoryUse_v10.safetensors

other models

Illustrious_Realism_by_Klaabu_v1.0 (85b0a59290), puffy_tit_alpha1.5_rank2_noxattn_225steps (db90b71a9603), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_300steps (c03e5a976c99), Add_Details_v1.2 (e5a0bfd443a5), Goldie_Rae_v1_PONY (e64cf0f28b00), amateur2_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_450steps (ecbae4815a50), polaroid_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_200steps (02497e0e0f19), skin2_na_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_600steps (67610101237e), sl_2_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_last (9e631eccdbc1), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_550steps (140f36209f61), Dramatic Lighting Slider (c7fc2cd4c9ee), glitch3_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_150steps (ff7ab22fd04c), Goldie_Rae_v1.1_PONY (9663b2f5b00e), skin3_na_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_100steps (b0413fc5fb9f), ILXL_klaabu_Big+1.4 (f5083205b1), glitch1_alpha2.5_rank2_noxattn_250steps (29f21c20759c)

Tips

Use Illustrious-style prompting with clean, natural phrasing and descriptive realism.

Avoid stylised scoring systems like Pony for best results.

The model works smoothly with compatible LoRAs, including SDXL LoRAs, Illustrious variants, and Pony.

Share your generations to help improve future versions and support the creator.

Version Highlights

This version includes baked in VAE

Creator Sponsors

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Illustrious Realism by klaabu

For on-site generation use -

Dpm++ 2M Karras

CFG:5-6.5

Steps 25-35

sdxl_vae.safetensor

On-site V1.0 now has VAE baked in

For local generation use -

DPM++ SDE

CFG: 3-4.5

Steps 25-35

sdxl_vae.safetensor

A cinematic fine-tuned model for high-detail, character-rich realism

"Illustrious Realism by klaabu" is a high-fidelity model fine-tuned on top of the Illustrious framework, enhanced for realism, texture depth, and stronger control over nuanced facial and body features. It has been tuned to preserve the cinematic essence of Illustrious while elevating clarity and dynamic lighting.

Native Resolution Range:

Outputs cleanly from 832×1216 up to 1536×2048, ideal for both portraits and full-body shots.

Recommended Inference Settings:

Sampler: DPM++ SDE Karras
CFG: 4.0
Steps: 20
Clip Skip: 1

Prompting Style:

For best results, use Illustrious-style prompting — avoid stylised scoring systems like Pony. The model performs best with clean, natural phrasing and descriptive realism.

Suggested Positive Tags:

masterpiece, best quality, ultra-detailed, realistic skin, intricate details, highres,

Recommended Negatives:

low quality, worst quality, blurry, (deformed:1.3), extra fingers, cartoon, 3d, anime, bad anatomy

Character Handling:

The model handles a wide range of character likenesses including many known to Illustrious. It works smoothly with compatible LoRAs — including SDXL LoRAs, Illustrious variants, and Pony.

Illustrious Realism is crafted for users seeking high-end realism with expressive tone, dynamic lighting, and compatibility with advanced prompting techniques — all within a flexible resolution range.

Please support my work

If you like what you see, share your generations and give the model some buzz. Seeing your images helps improve future versions and keeps the project going.

Contributor

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klaabu

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Model Details

Model type

Checkpoint

Base model

Illustrious

Model version

V1.0 + VAE

Model hash

55b1634b47

Creator

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klaabu

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Images by Illustrious Realism by klaabu - V1.0 + VAE

Young blonde-haired girl with blue eyes wearing hoop earrings and a black sleeveless shirt taking a casual selfie indoors.
Close-up of a slim woman wearing a vibrant rainbow-colored bikini, showcasing realistic skin texture and big breasts, with brown long hair and colorful light specks around.

3d Images

3D rendered muscular woman with freckles and black hair in a shiny plugsuit, posing against a simple red background with cinematic lighting and atompunk style.
Close-up photorealistic portrait of a stylish hipster girl with dark makeup, defined jawline, and an alluring necklace.
3D realistic image of Tifa Lockhart sitting with one leg up wearing a white sports bra and black sweatpants, showing shiny skin and sweat on a simple white background.
A highly detailed turtle wearing a jetpack, flying above a vibrant city canal surrounded by colorful buildings under a blue sky.
A vibrant yellow classic car speeding on a wet urban street with a large explosion in the background under a cloudy sky.
Loona from Helluva Boss sitting in a gaming chair with sad big red eyes, holding a flaming sign saying 'Need Buzz to generate more Loona' inside a gaming room.
Compact futuristic bedroom with metallic and industrial design, featuring a messy bed near a large panoramic window overlooking a neon-lit cyberpunk city skyline at night.
A photorealistic image of a stylish woman in a striking red dress and sunglasses, standing confidently in an airport terminal surrounded by a towering, chaotic pile of colorful suitcases on a baggage cart.
A realistic 3D moth girl with split black and white hair, wide red eyes, and an awestruck expression with drool, leaning over a glowing light bulb on a wooden table.
A 3D rendered medieval female arbalist with braided brown hair, brown eyes, wearing light brown medieval clothing and leather armor, holding a crossbow with a serious sideways glance.

base model Images

Photorealistic scene of undead characters including zombies and skeletons walking through a spooky cemetery illuminated by glowing jack-o'-lanterns under a dark, ominous sky.

digital art Images

Extreme close-up of a cosmic eye with a glowing purple void iris featuring swirling nebula patterns and a vivid glowing orange triangle at the center, illuminated with dramatic side lighting.
Realistic view from a spaceship cockpit showing a space traveler in a helmet piloting the ship with light speed space graphics outside and Earth in the background.
A woman dressed in an elegant green gown with gold embellishments, posing with large white angel wings and a glowing green gemstone on a wooden table in a dimly lit room.
A captivating concubine adorned with golden jewelry and silk garments, standing in a dimly lit Persian harem with a hypnotic gaze.
View from inside a bedroom showing a white-framed four-panel window revealing a vibrant meteor shower with bright red and yellow streaks across a starry night sky.
Portrait of Rei Ayanami wearing a detailed white Evangelion suit with red and blue accents, posed dynamically in sunlight on a city street.
Portrait of a dark-skinned female ninja with yellow eyes and long brown-orange hair wearing Japanese attire, outdoors in a grassy forest setting.
A female model with a high ponytail walks confidently down a neon-lit urban street, wearing a black latex outfit with bright neon green accents and a glossy, long jacket.
A young woman with short, multicolored hair wearing a colorful vaporwave-style jacket and black pants, standing in a vibrant neon-lit urban street at night.
A close-up of a girl with crown braid hair and a glowing crown, partially submerged in a swamp with an underwater volcano glowing in the nighttime background.

fantasy art Images

A woman warrior in black leather armor and a flowing white gown stands with a sword under a turbulent dark blue stormy sky, surrounded by shadowy vegetation.
Detailed illustration of Ranni with blue cracked skin and extra arms, wearing a large witch hat, standing against a colorful starry night sky.
A platinum blonde female science fiction knight with striking red eyes, wearing detailed golden and red armor with mechanical arms in a dynamic pose under cinematic light.
A Caucasian female demon queen with horns sits on an ornate red and gold throne wearing medieval-inspired blue and white clothing with red accents and a corset, flanked by candlelight and a red demon figure behind her.
A stunning fantasy castle with a wizard tower stands on a floating island surrounded by a serene lake and cliffs under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A detailed anime girl with blonde hair wearing white and red clothes walking through a forest stream surrounded by glowing orange jellyfish at dusk.
A rowdy fat dwarf with a long grey beard and scruffy appearance holding a tankard of beer inside a moody lit tavern, leaning against the bar.
A white dragonborn female with red eyes and braided hair stands wearing an intricate robe adorned with jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, set against a medieval castle backdrop.
White dragonborn child in detailed armor sitting among piles of gold coins, illuminated by warm sunlight with visible horns, claws, and scales.
Blue dragonborn male warrior with white hair and yellow eyes wearing Japanese-style clothes and armor, sitting cross-legged in snowy outdoor setting holding a katana.

realism Images

Realistic view from a spaceship cockpit showing a space traveler in a helmet piloting the ship with light speed space graphics outside and Earth in the background.
Young woman dressed in a cowgirl outfit with a hat and red scarf riding a brown horse outdoors near wooden structures under a clear sky.
Old castle ruins overgrown with trees and moss, with collapsed brick walls surrounded by dense forest greenery.
A detailed science fiction scene showing a humanoid robot in yellow armor carrying dual guns and a large backpack, standing beside a robotic dog amidst fog and rubble.
Realistic oil painting of a mysterious elven woman wearing a light silk dress, adorned with a tiara, light armor, and carrying a bow with arrows, painted in Caravaggio style with strong light and dark contrasts.
A dark, dramatic landscape shows two silhouetted figures walking towards a large fire with thick smoke rising, amidst a burning field and intense atmosphere.
A princess clad in golden armor rides a detailed metallic dinosaur with blue gem decorations and red bat-like wings at sunset, set in a fantasy mountainous landscape with colorful flowers.
A beautifully detailed fox standing in a snow-covered forest under moonlight with blooming sakura trees around.
Side view of a kneeling figure in a decrepit castle wearing a detailed blue and gold steampunk outfit with white feathered wings and a golden feather crown, with autumn leaves scattered on the ground.