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# Weird

Explore unconventional aesthetics with the experimental --weird or --w parameter. This parameter introduces quirky and offbeat qualities to your generated images, resulting in unique and unexpected ou

`--weird` accepts values: 0–3000.\
The default --weird value is 0.\
\--weird is a highly experimental feature. What's weird may change over time\
\--weird is compatible with Midjourney Model Versions 5, 5.1, and 5.2\
\--weird is not fully compatible with seeds

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### The Influence of Weird on Jobs

The optimal `--weird` value is dependent on the prompt and requires experimentation. Try starting with smaller values, such as 250 or 500, and then go up/down from there. If you want a generation to be conventionally attractive and weird, try mixing higher `--stylize` values with `--weird`. Try starting with similar values for both. Example `/imagine prompt` `cyanotype cat --stylize 250 --weird 250`.

prompt example: `/imagine prompt` `cyanotype cat --weird 250`

**`--weird 0`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: cyanotype cat --weird 0](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_0.jpg)

**`--weird 250`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: cyanotype cat --weird 250](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_250.jpg)

**`--weird 500`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: cyanotype cat --weird 500](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_500.jpg)

**`--weird 1000`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: cyanotype cat --weird 1000](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_1000.jpg)

prompt example: `/imagine prompt` `lithograph potato --weird 250`

**`--weird 0`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 0](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Potato_0.jpg)

**`--weird 250`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 250](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Potato_250.jpg)

**`--weird 500`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 500](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Potato_500.jpg)

**`--weird 1000`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 1000](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Potato_1000.jpg)

prompt example: `/imagine prompt` `clockwork chicken --weird 250`

**`--weird 0`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 0](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Chicken_0.jpg)

**`--weird 250`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 250](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Chicken_250.jpg)

**`--weird 500`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 500](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Chicken_500.jpg)

**`--weird 1000`**

![Example image generated using the Midjourney weird parameter, prompt: lithograph potato --weird 1000](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/MJ_Weird_Chicken_1000.jpg)

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### What's the difference between `--weird`, `--chaos`, and `--stylize`?

`--chaos` controls how diverse the initial grid images are from each other.\
`--stylize` controls how strongly Midjourney's default aesthetic is applied.\
`--weird` controls how unusual an image is compared to previous Midjourney images.

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### How to Use the Weird Parameter

Add `--weird <value>` or `--w <value>` to the end of your prompt.

![Animated Gif showing how the Midjourney version weird is typed](//cdn.document360.io/3040c2b6-fead-4744-a3a9-d56d621c6c7e/Images/Documentation/WeirdParamter.gif)