Midjourney Tutorial: How to Use the --chaos Parameter

Midjourney’s —chaos (short: —c) parameter controls how different the four images in one run are: higher values mean more variation and surprise; lower values mean more similar, predictable results. Use it when you want either more creative variety or more consistent output. This guide explains how —chaos works, its range, and practical tips.

What Does —chaos Do?

—chaos affects how much the four images in one run differ from each other, not how “chaotic” a single image looks.

• —chaos 0 (or omit): The four images are similar in composition, color, and detail. Good for stable, repeatable output (e.g. brand assets, series).
• —chaos 50–80: The four images vary more in composition, angle, and detail. Good for brainstorming and exploring options.
• —chaos 100: Maximum variation and unpredictability. Good for experiments and surprise.

Range and Syntax

• Typical range: 0–100 (check the official docs for your model).
• Example: your prompt --chaos 50 or your prompt --c 30.
• If you omit it, Midjourney uses a low default (more consistent results).

When to Use Which Range

Use case	Suggested range	Why
Brand / product shots, consistent style	0–20	Four images are similar; easy to pick or unify into a set
Concept exploration, idea finding	40–70	One prompt gives several distinct variants
Art experiments, maximum variety	80–100	Highest randomness for unexpected results

Combining with Other Parameters

• —stylize (—s): Controls style strength. High chaos + high stylize can get very wild.
• —ar: Set aspect ratio first, then adjust chaos so composition stays under control.
• Prompt clarity: Clear prompts (subject, scene, style) keep the theme recognizable even with high chaos; vague prompts + high chaos = more random results.

Use the button below to try different —chaos values in Midjourney.