Prompt Guide | Juggernaut X

Adam Stewart's guide to crafting effective prompts for Juggernaut X and SDXL

An updated sequel to this guide for prompting Juggernaut XI and XII is now available: Prompt Guide for Juggernaut XI and XII.

Before we dive into this guide, I would like to extend my gratitude to Kandoo for his exceptional dedication to the development of Juggernaut X NSFW + RunDiffusion Photo and Juggernaut X SAFE + RunDiffusion Photo. A heartfelt thank you is also due to RunDiffusion for its significant contributions to RunDiffusion Photo and collaborative work with Team Juggernaut. I must also acknowledge the generous support of my private sponsor, whose assistance in navigating the complexities of AI has been invaluable.

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Introduction

Juggernaut X is tailored for professionals who demand precise control over image generation. This advanced model thrives on detailed, specific prompts, enabling users to adjust each element to align with their vision. While this guide is written with Juggernaut X in mind, the components of a prompt are applicable to other models too.

Audience: Juggernaut X is ideal for artists, designers, and visual professionals who require control over their image outputs.

Prompting style: To leverage Juggernaut X fully, prompts should be detailed and specific. Unlike predecessors such as Juggernaut 8 or 9, where general prompts might suffice, Juggernaut X requires explicit, impactful trigger words. This precision helps the AI understand and execute the desired image elements accurately.

Juggernaut X versions

As of April 27, 2024:

• Juggernaut X SAFE (Suitable AI for Everyone): available on RunDiffusion.
• Juggernaut X NSFW: available on CivitAI and Hugging Face.
• Juggernaut X NSFW Hyper: available on CivitAI and Hugging Face.

Key trigger words for Juggernaut X

To optimize image quality and detail, consider incorporating these trigger words into your prompts:

• Skin textures: essential for detailed depictions of human or animal skin.
• High resolution: helps generate images with clarity. This token has three versions: High Resolution, High-Resolution, and High-Resolution Image.
• Cinematic: useful for dynamic, narrative-rich images with a film-like quality.

At the end of this guide is a larger list of common tokens.

Understanding the importance of detailed prompting

Example prompt:

high-resolution portrait of a Renaissance noblewoman, intricate lace collar, holding an ancient book, dominant colors deep red and gold, style reminiscent of Vermeer's lighting techniques, mood thoughtful, lighting soft, natural window light, perspective close-up, texture rich fabrics and aged paper, cultural elements European Renaissance elegance

Components of a prompt

Craft each part of your prompt to be direct and descriptive, avoiding unnecessary verbosity.

Subject

• Definition: the primary focus of the image, such as a person, animal, or object.
• Example: Renaissance noblewoman, vampire queen.

Action

• Definition: what the subject is doing, adding dynamism or narrative.
• Example: holding an ancient book.

Environment or setting

• Definition: the background or scene surrounding the subject.
• Example: in a dimly lit Gothic castle.

Object

• Definition: secondary items that enhance the subject or story.
• Example: wearing an intricate lace collar.

Color

• Definition: dominant colors or color schemes.
• Example: shades of deep red and gold, monochrome palette with stark contrasts.

Style

• Definition: the artistic style or method of rendering.
• Example: in the style reminiscent of Vermeer's lighting techniques, emulating a noir film.

Mood or atmosphere

• Definition: the emotional or atmospheric quality.
• Example: atmosphere of mystery, serene mood.

Lighting

• Definition: specific lighting conditions or effects.
• Example: bathed in soft, natural window light, dramatic shadows under a spotlight.

Perspective or viewpoint

• Definition: the angle or perspective from which the scene is viewed.
• Example: bird's eye view, from a low angle.

Texture or material

• Definition: prominent textures or materials visible in the image.
• Example: textures of rich velvet and rough stone.

Time period

• Definition: a specific era or historical period.
• Example: Victorian Era, futuristic 22nd century.

Cultural elements

• Definition: elements that reflect specific cultures or traditions.
• Example: inspired by Norse mythology, traditional Japanese setting.

Emotion

• Definition: the expressed emotion if the subject is sentient.
• Example: expression of deep contemplation, joyful demeanor.

Medium

• Definition: the artistic medium or level of detail.
• Example: resembling a watercolor painting, crisp digital rendering.

Clothing

• Guidance: clearly specify that subjects are clothed by describing the garment types and styles, particularly when avoiding inappropriate content.
• Example: clothed in a Victorian gown, dressed in modern casual wear.

Text

• Capabilities: Juggernaut can generate text, though accuracy decreases with sentence length and complexity. Use short, clear phrases enclosed in quotes to improve output.
• Example: A sign with the text "Peace".

NSFW content

• Avoidance: explicitly include terms to exclude inappropriate content due to the model's training data. Place sensitive terms in the negative prompt section.
• Integration: adding these terms in a prompt will create NSFW content.
• Sensitive tokens: Naked, Nude, Vagina, Penis (big, Long), Pussy, Breasts (Small, Medium, Large), Testicles.

Token bleed and multiple subjects

• Challenges: when prompts combine multiple subjects or themes, there may be blending of elements, known as token bleed.
• Solution: be aware that multiple attempts may be needed to separate subjects in complex interactions such as Angel and Devil. It may not always be possible to completely prevent token bleed, but experimenting with seeds and token arrangement can improve the likelihood of success.

Juggernaut X Hyper NSFW

• Challenge: managing nudity is particularly difficult with the Hyper model because it lacks support for traditional strong negative prompts.
• Solution 1: include specific clothing items in your prompts. Accidental nudity may still occur, so craft prompts carefully and remain aware of this limitation.
• Solution 2: set CFG options to level 2 to get limited influence from negative prompts. This allows for a slight adjustment in content direction.
• Solution 3: use the Juggernaut X SAFE version available on RunDiffusion.

Juggernaut X NSFW and Juggernaut X SAFE settings

• Sampling method: DPM++ 2M Karras
• Sampling steps: 30-40
• CFG: 6-7
• Resolution: 1024x1024, 832x1216, 1216x832. Other SDXL resolutions can work, but these are the source guide's favorites.
• Possible negative prompt: Naked, Nude, fake eyes, deformed eyes, bad eyes, cgi, 3D, digital, airbrushed
• Prompt size: do not exceed 75 tokens.

Juggernaut X NSFW Hyper settings

• Sampling method: DPM++ SDE
• Sampling steps: 6 recommended, with 4-6 possible.
• CFG: 2 recommended, with 1-2 possible.
• Negative prompt: none.
• Prompt size: do not exceed 75 tokens.
• Tip: use more tags with Hyper than with the standard model.

Hires. fix settings

• Denoising strength: 0.25-0.32
• Upscaler: 4x_NMKD-Siax_200k
• Hires steps: 0-20
• Upscale by: 1.5-2

Conclusion

By strategically incorporating specific trigger words and detailed descriptions into prompts, you can fully leverage the capabilities of Juggernaut X. This method clarifies stronger prompting practices and substantially improves the quality of generated images, helping outputs align with or surpass expectations. While Juggernaut X is adaptable to several prompting techniques, combining this detailed prompting method with tagging provides a solid foundation for creation.

Example prompts

Golden retriever in a lush green park, fur glistening under the soft afternoon sunlight, colors vivid green and golden, style realistic, mood serene, lighting natural and diffused, perspective close-up, texture soft fur and fresh grass, cultural elements joyful outdoor activity.

Fluffy Maine Coon cat in a sunlit forest, surrounded by vibrant greenery, colors deep greens and rustic browns, style natural habitat, mood peaceful, lighting filtered through trees, perspective ground level, texture thick fur and mossy ground.

Young woman reading a book in a cozy coffee shop, brunette hair cascading over her shoulders, colors warm browns and soft whites, style candid photography, mood relaxed, lighting natural light streaming through a nearby window, perspective over-the-shoulder, texture soft wool sweater and glossy wooden table.

High resolution Portrait of a stylish African woman in urban setting, short brunette hair, bold red lipstick, colors striking red and deep blacks, style modern fashion, mood confident, lighting high contrast with sharp shadows, perspective frontal view, texture leather jacket and smooth skin

Common token list for Juggernaut X

This is not a complete list, but it includes some of the more common tokens in the captioning.

1. alloy wheels
2. active
3. animal portrait
4. automotive photography
5. beard
6. blonde
7. blonde hair
8. blue sky
9. blurred background
10. bokeh
11. bokeh background
12. brunette
13. brunette view
14. business
15. business attire
16. candid
17. candid photography
18. candid shot
19. casual clothing
20. casual style
21. caucasian
22. cinematic
23. cityscape
24. clean lines
25. clear sky
26. close-up
27. cloudy
28. confidence
29. contemplative
30. cultural attire
31. curly hair
32. daylight
33. daytime
34. depth of field
35. depth of field
36. dramatic lighting
37. dusk
38. dynamic pose
39. earrings
40. earth tones
41. elegance
42. facial hair
43. fashion
44. fashion
45. fashion photography
46. flexibility
47. food photography
48. forest
49. freckles
50. frontal view
51. full body
52. full body
53. gaze
54. greenery
55. headshot
56. high resolution
57. high-resolution
58. high-resolution image
59. indoor
60. intense gaze
61. interior design
62. jewelry
63. joyful expression
64. leisure
65. leisure activity
66. long hair
67. looking at camera
68. looking away
69. makeup
70. male
71. man
72. midshot
73. minimalistic
74. modern
75. natural habitat
76. natural light
77. natural lighting
78. natural makeup
79. nature
80. neutral background
81. neutral color palette
82. neutral colors
83. outdoor
84. outdoor setting
85. overcast sky
86. park
87. parked car
88. peace
89. portrait
90. reflection
91. reflective
92. selective focus
93. serene
94. serene
95. serenity
96. serious expression
97. serious windows
98. setting
99. shadow
100. sharp details
101. sharp focus
102. side profile
103. side view
104. smiling
105. soft focus
106. standing
107. standing pose
108. street
109. studio
110. studio portrait
111. studio shot
112. stylish
113. stylish female
114. subtle makeup
115. sunglasses
116. sunlit
117. sunny
118. traditional
119. travel destination
120. trees
121. urban setting
122. vertical composition
123. vibrant colors
124. warm color palette
125. warm lighting
126. warm tones
127. white background
128. white shirt
129. wildlife
130. woman
131. wooden table
132. wristwatch
133. young adult