Midjourney Prompt Guide: Step-by-Step for Lava Lion, Sci-Fi Cities & More
MidassAI Team · July 11, 2026 · 2 min read
How to Generate Each Official-Style Concept in Midjourney
Follow these precise, tested steps for each prompt — from parameter tuning to iterative refinement.
Step 1: Set Up Your Midjourney Environment
Ensure you’re using v6 (or --v 6.1) in Discord. Enable fast mode (/settings) and confirm your subscription tier supports high-resolution upscaling.
Step 2: Build the Base Prompt
Structure every prompt as: [Subject] + [Key visual descriptor] + [style/art medium] + [parameters]. Example: lava lion roaring, molten core glow, photorealistic digital painting, sharp focus --v 6.1 --style raw --s 750
Step 3: Refine Using Parameter Tweaks
Use --stylize (50–1000) to control artistic interpretation; --s values above 600 enhance detail for sculptures or sci-fi scenes. For surreal elements like "wisdom energy", add ethereal light, volumetric glow, intricate linework.
Step 4: Upscale & Iterate
Always upscale your top 1–2 tiles. Then use /describe on the result to extract refined keywords — feed those back into a new prompt for version 2.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Parameter-aware prompting | Higher fidelity for complex subjects like 'mobile city' |
| Iterative describe → refine | Reduces hallucination in 'spider' or 'monster invasion' compositions |
Pro Tips for Each Theme
- Mushroom & Panda: Use
macro photography, dewy texture, soft bokeh --ar 4:5 - Sci-Fi插画 (sci-fi illustration): Add
cinematic lighting, concept art by Craig Mullins --v 6.1 --style raw - Jade Sculpture: Specify
Chinese Ming dynasty aesthetic, translucent green stone, studio lighting --s 900