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Chaos


The --chaos or --c parameter influences how varied the initial image grids are. High --chaos values will produce more unusual and unexpected results and compositions. Lower --chaos values have more reliable, repeatable results.

--chaos accepts values 0–100. The default --chaos value is 0.


The Influence of Chaos on Jobs

No --chaos value

Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are similar each time a Job is run.

prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 0

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 0

Low --chaos values

Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are slightly varied each time a Job is run.

prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 10

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 10

Moderate --chaos values

Using a low --chaos value, or not specifying a value, will produce initial image grids that are slightly varied each time a Job is run.

prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 25

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 25

High --chaos Values

Using a higher --chaos value will produce initial image grids that are more varied and unexpected each time a Job is run.

prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 50

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 50

Very High --chaos Values

Using extremely high --chaos values will produce initial image grids that are varied and have unexpected compositions or artistic mediums each time a Job is run.

prompt example: imagine/ prompt watermelon owl hybrid --c 80

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80

Example of Midjourney job run with the chaos parameter 80


How to Change the Chaos Value

Use the --chaos or --c Parameter

Add --chaos <value> or --c <value> to the end of your prompt.

Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney chaos parameter is typed