
Optimal Settings for Models
By gerogero
Updated: January 15, 2025
On BetterWaifu the “Auto-settings” option automatically chooses preset optimal settings after you select a model. These settings are determined by instructions from model creators as well as extensive testing. These settings are listed below.
Pony-based models
The following models are Pony-based:
- Tponynai3
- Duchaiten
- Duchaiten Real
These are the optimal settings for these models:
- Sampler: DPM++ 2M SDE Karras
- Steps: 35
- CFG Scale: 7
Illustrious-based models
The following models are Illustrious-based:
- Hassaku XL Illustrious
- NTR Mix
- WAI NSFW Illustrious
- NoobAI-XL
These are the optimal settings for these models:
- Sampler: Euler a
- Steps: 28
- CFG Scale: 5
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