About the toon link tag
toon link is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 1,201 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 toon link
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 toon link in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
toon link, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, toon link, 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
Show the wiki text ▾Hide ▴
Toon Link is the name of the cartoon styled Link who starred in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and other cel-shaded Zelda games.
The name was officially canonized in Super Smash Bros. Brawl per his inclusion in the game.
Appearance
- !asset #25442673: Four Swords
- !asset #25442681: Wind Waker (Island Lobster Shirt)
- !asset #25442729: Wind Waker
- : The Minish Cap
- !asset #25442804: Phantom Hourglass
- !asset #25442840: Spirit Tracks (Conductor)
- !asset #25442850: Spirit Tracks
- : Tri Force Heroes
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize toon link?
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 toon link.
How do I write toon link in a prompt?
Write "toon link" 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.