Midjourney V6 Prompt Cheat Sheet - Ultimate Guide
Midjourney V6 Prompt Cheat Sheet: Complete Guide 2026
Master Midjourney V6 with this comprehensive prompt cheat sheet
Introduction
Midjourney V6 represents a significant leap in AI image generation. To get the best results, you need to understand how to craft effective prompts.
This cheat sheet covers everything you need to master Midjourney V6.
Basic Prompt Structure
Essential Format
[Subject] --[parameters]
Example:
A futuristic city at night with flying cars --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 250
Parameter Reference
| Parameter | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| --ar | Aspect ratio | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, etc. |
| --v | Version | 6 (latest) |
| --s | Stylize | 0-1000 |
| --style | Style reference | raw, expressive, etc. |
| --iw | Image weight | 0-2 |
| --seed | Random seed | number |
| --no | Negative prompt | elements to exclude |
Subject Prompts
People & Characters
[AGE] [GENDER] [APPEARANCE] [CLOTHING] [EXPRESSION] [ACTION]
Examples:
- Young woman with flowing red hair wearing a summer dress smiling
- Elderly man with glasses reading a book in a wooden chair
- Child playing with a kite on the beach at sunset
Objects & Products
[MATERIAL] [SHAPE] [SIZE] [COLOR] [STYLE] [DETAILS]
Examples:
- Metallic robot toy with glowing blue eyes
- Vintage leather camera with brass details
- Minimalist ceramic vase with floral pattern
Environments
[LOCATION] [TIME] [WEATHER] [LIGHTING] [MOOD] [STYLE]
Examples:
- Cozy coffee shop interior with warm lighting rain outside
- Crystal clear tropical beach at golden hour
- Dark cyberpunk alleyway with neon signs reflecting in puddles
Style Prompts
Art Styles
--style [STYLE NAME]
Options:
- photorealistic
- oil painting
- anime
- 3d render
- illustration
- pixel art
- watercolor
- art deco
Artists Reference
by [ARTIST NAME]
Examples:
- by Studio Ghibli
- by Alphonse Mucha
- by Greg Rutkowski
- by Syd Mead
Lighting Prompts
Natural Light
golden hour sunlight
blue hour ambient
overcast soft light
harsh midday sun
moonlight
Artificial Light
neon lights
candlelight
studio lighting
volumetric lighting
cinematic lighting
Lighting Effects
rim lighting
soft shadows
long shadows
backlight
God rays
Composition Prompts
Camera Angles
wide shot
close-up
extreme close-up
bird's eye view
worm's eye view
over the shoulder
dutch angle
Framing
rule of thirds
centered composition
leading lines
symmetrical
asymmetrical
depth of field
Midjourney V6 Specific Tips
Better Text Generation
V6 handles text better. Use quotes:
A sign that says "OPEN" in neon letters
Improved Consistency
Use --seed for consistent characters
Reference previous images with --iw
Quality Settings
--quality .25 (fast, lower quality)
--quality .5 (default)
--quality 1 (high quality)
--quality 2 (highest, slower)
Negative Prompts
Common Exclusions
--no [ELEMENTS]
Examples:
- --no text watermark signature
- --no blurry grainy low quality
- --no ugly deformed distorted
Quality Exclusions
--no blurry
--no lowres
--no artifacts
--no deformed
--no disfigured
Workflow Tips
- Start Simple - Add elements gradually
- Use References - --iw for image prompting
- Iterate - Use seed + variations
- Save Favorites - Build your prompt library
Get the Complete Midjourney Prompt Collection
Access our comprehensive collection of image generation prompts:
- Midjourney V6 commands
- Stable Diffusion prompts
- DALL-E variations
- Style guides
Get the Social Media Prompts Pack →
Conclusion
Mastering Midjourney V6 prompts takes practice. Use this cheat sheet as your go-to reference for creating stunning AI-generated images.
Tags: Midjourney, AI Art, Image Generation, Prompt Engineering, V6