Start with the character first
The model performs better when the prompt clearly describes one fantasy character before anything else.
A solid prompt usually includes these parts in this order:
- Race and class
- Visible appearance
- Armor, clothing, or weapon
- Pose or camera framing
- Background or setting
- Style or mood
You do not need perfect grammar. Clear visual details matter more than long sentences.
A simple structure you can copy
Use this pattern when you are not sure where to start:
[race] [class], [hair / face / body details], [armor or outfit], [weapon or magic], [pose], [background], [style]
Example:
female high elf wizard, long silver hair, blue eyes, deep purple rune robe, holding a glowing staff, full-body pose, ancient arcane library, realistic fantasy art
Weak vs better prompts
Weak
elf mage
Why it is weak:
- no appearance details
- no clothing or weapon
- no pose
- no background
- no style direction
Better
female high elf wizard, long silver hair, blue eyes, elegant purple rune robe with glowing runes, holding a crystal staff, casting a spell, full-body character art, ancient library background, realistic fantasy illustration
Why it works better:
- defines the subject clearly
- gives the model concrete visual details
- helps composition stay focused
- gives the image a stronger fantasy direction
What details help the most
If you want more consistent results, try to include:
- Race: human, tiefling, dwarf, dragonborn, elf
- Class: wizard, paladin, ranger, rogue, cleric
- Appearance: hair color, eye color, age, build, facial features
- Gear: armor type, cloak, shield, bow, staff, sword
- Pose: standing, casting, battle-ready, portrait, 3/4 view
- Setting: forest, tavern, ruined temple, castle hall, snowy mountain
- Style: realistic fantasy, dark fantasy, concept art, splash art
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Too short
Very short prompts often create generic characters.
Instead of:
orc warrior
Try:
male half-orc warrior, scarred face, braided black hair, heavy iron armor, holding a chipped greataxe, battle-ready stance, smoky battlefield, dark fantasy art
2. Too many unrelated ideas
Avoid mixing too many costumes, locations, or moods in one prompt.
Too messy:
elf wizard, cyberpunk armor, cute style, dark horror forest, castle background
Pick one clear direction instead.
3. Missing framing
If you do not say how the character should be shown, the result may crop important details.
Helpful framing words:
- full-body
- half-body
- portrait
- 3/4 view
- close-up
How the generator controls affect results
Composition
- Full Body: best for armor, weapons, and full character design
- Half Body: better for face, upper-body clothing, and spell effects
- Portrait: best for head, expression, and close detail
Style
- Fantasy Concept Art: balanced and versatile
- Realistic Fantasy: more grounded materials and lighting
- Dark Fantasy: moodier shadows and harsher atmosphere
- Splash Art: stronger action and dramatic presentation
Image size
- Portrait 4:3: best for character sheets and full figures
- Square: good for avatars and centered compositions
- Landscape 4:3: better when the background matters more
Use the optimized prompt preview
The generator can expand your character idea into a more structured prompt.
Recommended workflow:
- write your base character idea
- choose composition, style, and image size
- open the optimized prompt preview
- edit it only if you want more control
If your results feel generic, add more visual specifics, not just more words.
