Midjourney Character Prompts

MidJourney, Leonardo AI, Stable Diffusion and DALL-E 3 are all advanced AI art generation tools that you can use to create images of characters, landscapes, textures, abstract backgrounds, and more.

MidJourney specializes in generating high-quality, stylized images with a strong emphasis on artistic creativity and fantasy elements. This unique focus makes it a popular choice for many, even though it comes at a relatively high cost.

MidJourney’s subscription plans are ranging from $10 to $60 per month depending on usage and features.

How to Design an AI Fantasy Character Prompt

In Midjourney you can create all kinds of characters, human and non-human. In today’s article I will focus on fantasy human characters (or partially human) such as warrior, princess, knight, wizard, elf, sorcerer, witch, king, queen, etc.

I also tested these prompts on this AI character generator that uses the SDXL model and the results are similar. So, if you don’t have Midjourney, there are other cheaper or even free alternatives.

When crafting an AI art prompt for a fantasy character, you should consider various features and types to ensure the output matches your vision. Here are some key elements to include:

Character Features:

Physical Appearance:

• Hair: Color, length, style (e.g., silver braided hair with emerald beads).
• Eyes: Color, shape, expression (e.g., piercing green eyes).
• Facial Features: Any distinctive marks or characteristics (e.g., pointed ears adorned with silver earrings).
• Body Type: Build, height, posture (e.g., tall and slender with a graceful stance).

Clothing and Armor:

• Style: Medieval, futuristic, traditional fantasy, etc.
• Materials: Leather, metal, fabric (e.g., dark leather armor with silver accents).
• Details: Engravings, runes, accessories (e.g., armor with glowing runes).

Accessories:

• Jewelry: Earrings, necklaces, rings (e.g., intricate silver earrings).
• Weapons: Swords, bows, staffs (e.g., an ornate silver sword).

Emotion and Expression:

Facial Expression:

• Example: Fierce yet serene expression.

Pose:

• Example: Standing confidently, ready for battle.

Setting and Background:

Environment:

• Location: Forest, castle, battlefield, etc. (e.g., a mystical forest).
• Elements: Trees, buildings, mountains, water bodies (e.g., surrounded by ancient trees).
• Atmosphere: Lighting, weather, time of day (e.g., ethereal light, magical hues, floating particles).

Style and Artistic Approach:

Art Style:

• Realistic, Abstract, Cartoonish, etc.: Define the overall look and feel.
• Influences: Specific artists or styles (e.g., cinematic style).

Lighting:

• Type: Natural, dramatic, soft, harsh (e.g., dramatic lighting to highlight features).
• Source: Sunlight, moonlight, magical light (e.g., ethereal light filtering through the trees).

Camera Parameters (if applicable):

Lens and Focal Length:

• Example: 50mm lens for a natural perspective.

Aperture:

• Example: f/2.8 for shallow depth of field.

Focus:

• Example: Focus sharply on the character’s face and armor details, blur the background.

5 Examples of Midjourney Character Prompts

The Midjourney character design usually applies to other AI models. So, copy paste these character prompts in any other tool that you use.

Elf Warrior — Arinaya the Fierce:

“Create a highly detailed half body portrait of Arinaya the Fierce, a fantasy elf warrior. She has long silver hair braided with delicate emerald beads, piercing green eyes, and pointed ears adorned with intricate silver earrings. Her armor is sleek and ornate, made of dark leather with silver accents, featuring engraved runes that faintly glow. She stands in a mystical forest, surrounded by ancient trees and ethereal light. The background is filled with soft, magical hues and floating particles. Use a cinematic style with dramatic lighting to highlight her fierce yet serene expression. Camera settings: 50mm lens, f/2.8, shallow depth of field to blur the background and focus sharply on her face and armor details.”

Old Wizard — Thalon the Wise:

“Create an image of Thalon the Wise, an old wizard with a long, flowing white beard and piercing blue eyes. He wears a deep blue robe adorned with silver stars and crescent moons. Thalon holds an ancient wooden staff with a glowing crystal at the top. The background shows a mystical library filled with ancient tomes and magical artifacts.”

Woman Sorcerer — Elara the Enchantress:

“Depict Elara the Enchantress, a powerful woman sorcerer with flowing auburn hair and emerald green eyes. She wears an elegant, dark green gown with golden embroidery and a shimmering cape. Elara is casting a spell, with magical runes swirling around her hands. The background features an enchanted forest with glowing flora and mystical creatures.”

King — King Alden the Just:

“Illustrate King Alden the Just, a regal king with a noble bearing and a stern yet kind expression. He has short, greying hair and a well-groomed beard. King Alden is dressed in a rich, crimson robe with golden trim and a royal crown encrusted with jewels. He sits on an ornate throne in a grand hall, with banners and tapestries depicting his kingdom’s history.”

Knight — Sir Gareth the Brave:

“Create an image of Sir Gareth the Brave, a valiant knight with a strong, determined face and short, dark hair. He is clad in shining silver armor with intricate engravings and a blue tunic bearing his coat of arms. Sir Gareth holds a gleaming sword and a sturdy shield. The background shows a battlefield at dusk, with the remnants of a fierce battle and a distant castle on a hill.”

In Conclusion

By considering these elements, you can create a comprehensive and vivid AI art prompt that guides the AI to generate the desired fantasy character accurately.

Read more about the new Midjourney character consistency feature in this article. If you want to create a comic book, cartoon, or game, it’s important to be able to design consistent characters.