Dark Souls Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Dark Souls Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Dark Souls style in Midjourney.
Dark Souls

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How to Use This Dark Souls Midjourney Prompt

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Dark Souls Midjourney Prompt

Inspired by the iconic video game series, the Dark Souls style is a subgenre of dark fantasy known for its grim, melancholic atmosphere and decaying, gothic worlds. It blends medieval aesthetics with monstrous creature designs and a sense of profound struggle. In Midjourney, using a prompt with this specific style generates images that are hauntingly beautiful, characterized by muted color palettes, dramatic lighting, and intricate, weathered textures on armor and architecture. This style is perfect for creating epic scenes of lone knights, formidable monsters, and desolate landscapes.

Dark Souls Prompt Ideas

  • A lone knight in ornate, battle-worn steel armor, kneeling by a bonfire in a ruined cathedral, embers drifting in the air, in the style of Dark Souls, cinematic lighting, highly detailed --ar 16:9
  • Vast, crumbling gothic city stretching into a twilight sky, impossibly high towers and bridges, oppressive atmosphere, epic scale, Dark Souls art direction --ar 3:2
  • A grotesque, multi-limbed creature made of twisted roots and pale flesh, lurking in a flooded, murky swamp, glowing eyes piercing the darkness, in the style of a Dark Souls boss concept art --ar 4:3
  • An ancient, coiled sword plunged into a pile of ash and embers, glowing faintly in a dark chamber, volumetric light rays from a high window, mysterious and somber mood, Dark Souls aesthetic --ar 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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