📝 Prompt Weighting Syntax (Leonardo / Stable Diffusion)
Unlike Midjourney, Leonardo uses parenthesis weighting to emphasize keywords:
(keyword:1.2) - Increases importance by 20%((keyword)) - Increases importance significantly (approx 1.1x per parenthesis)[keyword] - Decreases importance (negative weighting)Example:
epic fantasy castle, (dramatic lighting:1.3), ((stone texture:1.2)), [fog]
Fantasy Prompts for Leonardo AI
Create epic fantasy art with Leonardo. Perfect for D&D campaigns, book covers, game assets, and magical worlds.
🛠️ Negative Prompt Formulator
Toggle common fixes to build your custom negative prompt string:
(click toggles above to build)
1. Epic Fantasy Scenes & Landscapes
Floating Crystal Mountains Beginner
epic fantasy landscape, floating crystal mountains in the sky, glowing purple crystals embedded in rock, waterfalls cascading into clouds, dramatic golden hour lighting, misty atmosphere, (cinematic composition:1.2), ArtStation trending, Greg Rutkowski style, 8K(cinematic composition:1.2) ensures epic framing. Greg Rutkowski reference guides Leonardo's fantasy aesthetic.
Enchanted Ancient Forest Beginner
enchanted ancient forest, massive glowing mushrooms, (bioluminescent flora:1.2), magical floating particles, sunbeams through dense canopy, mystical atmosphere, fantasy art, detailed bark texture, soft magical lighting, WLOP style, 8K(bioluminescent flora:1.2) emphasizes the magical glow. WLOP style reference adds ethereal, painterly quality Leonardo's Alchemy model excels at.
Ancient Castle Ruins Intermediate
ancient castle ruins overtaken by nature, massive stone walls covered in ivy and moss, (golden hour sunlight:1.3), crumbling towers reaching into clouds, dramatic shadows, cinematic wide shot, detailed stone texture, moody atmosphere, 8K, hyper-detailed(golden hour sunlight:1.3) adds dramatic warmth to ruins. "Overtaken by nature" creates the classic abandoned fantasy aesthetic. Hyper-detailed ensures texture richness.
2. Dragons & Mythical Creatures
Epic Dragon Battle Intermediate
epic fantasy scene, massive dragon breathing fire on castle, knights with glowing swords, (intense flames:1.3), detailed dragon scales, dramatic lighting, cinematic composition, digital painting by Greg Rutkowski, ArtStation trending, 8K, hyper-detailed(intense flames:1.3) emphasizes fire effects. Greg Rutkowski reference triggers Leonardo's fantasy art training. Knights add scale reference to dragon size.
Wyvern Soaring Over Mountains Advanced
((wyvern:1.2)) soaring over snowy mountains, leathery wings spread wide, (dynamic aerial pose:1.3), detailed scales and sharp talons, dramatic storm clouds background, golden rim lighting on creature, epic fantasy illustration, 8K((wyvern:1.2)) strongly emphasizes the creature type. "Dynamic aerial pose" and "rim lighting" create dramatic, professional fantasy illustration quality.
Fairy in Moonlit Garden Beginner
ethereal fairy with glowing translucent wings, sitting on giant mushroom in moonlit garden, (magical sparkles:1.2), soft blue and purple color palette, whimsical fantasy art, detailed wing texture, moonlight rays, WLOP style, 8K3. Fantasy Characters & Magic
Archmage Casting Spell Intermediate
powerful archmage casting ancient spell, (glowing magical energy:1.3) swirling around hands, intricate wizard robes with runes, dramatic lighting from spell, ancient library background, detailed character design, fantasy art, ArtStation, 8K(glowing magical energy:1.3) emphasizes the spell effect. "Runes on robes" adds world-building detail. Lighting from spell creates dramatic focus on hands.
Elven Ranger in Forest Beginner
beautiful elf ranger in enchanted forest, (glowing green eyes:1.2), intricate leather armor with leaf motifs, bow drawn, long flowing silver hair, forest background with light rays, epic fantasy character art, detailed, 8K, WLOP style(glowing green eyes:1.2) adds magical elf trait. "Leaf motifs" on armor connects character to environment. WLOP style handles elven features beautifully.
Fire Sorceress Action Pose Advanced
powerful fire sorceress in dynamic action pose, ((flames erupting from hands:1.4)), glowing runic tattoos, flowing red and gold robes, intense battle expression, dramatic lighting, epic fantasy illustration, Greg Rutkowski style, 8K, hyper-detailed((flames erupting from hands:1.4)) heavily emphasizes fire effects. "Runic tattoos" and "battle expression" add character depth. Greg Rutkowski excels at action fantasy.
Leonardo AI Fantasy: Optimal Settings
| Fantasy Subject | Recommended Model | Resolution | CFG Scale | Key Modifiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscapes/Environments | Leonardo Alchemy | 1024×1024 | 7 - 9 | cinematic, dramatic lighting, atmospheric |
| Creatures/Dragons | Leonardo Alchemy | 1024×1024 | 8 - 10 | detailed scales, epic, dynamic pose |
| Character Portraits | Leonardo Diffusion XL | 768×1024 | 7 - 9 | detailed face, expressive, fantasy costume |
| Magic/Effects | Leonardo Alchemy | 1024×1024 | 9 - 11 | glowing, magical energy, spell effects |
Mastering Fantasy Art in Leonardo AI
🎨 Best Models for Fantasy
Use Leonardo Alchemy for epic scenes, dragons, and landscapes. Use Leonardo Diffusion XL for character portraits and detailed faces. Alchemy produces richer colors and more dramatic lighting.
🐉 Dragon Generation Tips
Specify dragon type: "Western dragon with wings, Chinese dragon serpentine, wyvern with two legs." Include scale detail: "rough scales, armored scales, metallic scales." Always add "dynamic pose" for action shots.
✨ Magic Effect Keywords
Use "glowing, swirling energy, magical particles, spell effect, elemental magic, lightning magic, fire magic, ice magic." Weight these elements: (magical energy:1.3) to ensure they're prominent.
🏰 World-Building Elements
Add specific fantasy details: "floating islands, crystal formations, ancient ruins, magical runes, enchanted forest, mystical fog, ethereal glow." These create immersive, believable fantasy worlds.
🎭 Character Fantasy Design
Specify race: "elf, dwarf, orc, human, tiefling." Add class: "ranger, wizard, rogue, paladin, druid." Include unique traits: "glowing eyes, runic tattoos, magical scars, mythical weapon."
⚔️ Combat & Action Poses
Use "dynamic action pose, mid-combat, spell casting pose, sword drawn, dramatic angle, low angle shot." Action poses need higher CFG (9-11) to maintain anatomy during movement.
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