About the pyramid head tag
pyramid head is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 438 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 225. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws pyramid head
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing pyramid head in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
pyramid head, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, pyramid head, soloThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
Enemy from Silent Hill 2. He attacks James Sunderland several times across the game, but cannot be defeated until near the end of the game.
He takes the appearance of muscular male figure wearing a triangular headpiece way too large to be possibly worn by a human, and he's armed with an absurdly large knife.
Pyramid Head became the most iconic monster of the Silent Hill franchise (and among the most iconic in horror media in general) due to his intimidating appearance, horrifying introduction scenes, and constant stalking of the player. He appeared in the Silent Hill movie and inspired very similar monsters in later Silent Hill games.
Pyramid Head is presumed to be a manifestation of James' guilt and desire for punishment for the crimes he commited.
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize pyramid head?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from pyramid head.
How do I write pyramid head in a prompt?
Write "pyramid head" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.