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Top 20 Midjourney Niji V5 Dragon Prompts for Your Concept Art Ideas

Apr 22, 2023

Welcome to my top 20 Midjourney Niji V5 dragon prompts for Your Concept Art Ideas! Together, let's explore these handpicked prompts, igniting your creativity to design mesmerizing Midjourney Niji V5 dragons for your concept art project.

Let's dive into the journey with Niji 5 and witness the transformation of your concept art ideas. It's time to create some magic!

#1 Chariot Dragon

This extraordinary creature transcends the boundaries of ordinary dragons, serving as a bewitching vehicle for those who dare to traverse enchanted lands.

You can use the word “chariot” when crafting your AI prompt and you'll get a stunning result like this.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

Beautiful detailed illustration of the dragon in the style of toshiaki takayama, chariot, fire, wind blowing, outrageous, large wings, centered --ar 3:2 --no out of frame --niji 5

#2 Western Dragon in a Fighting Scene

This prompt is for the fierce western dragon in a thrilling battle! It'll give you the result in the western style concept art like the sample image. You can put the phrase like “the dragon's massive size dominating the scene” to emphasize the intense atmosphere.

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Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

A fierce battle between a Tiamat dragon and a group of knights, the dragon's massive size dominating the scene, its scales and fiery breath intricately detailed, the knights valiantly fighting with swords and arrows, a dark, ominous sky above, 3D digital art, rendered with high-quality lighting and texture maps, --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#3 Western Dragon on the Hill

This Midjourney AI prompt evokes serenity and majesty of the dragon. This art style features the noble Western Dragon perched atop a hill, surveying its domain.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

Beautiful detailed concept art, A mythical Tiamat dragon perched atop a mountain peak, surveying its domain, its wings spread wide, intricate scales and horns catching the light, the rugged terrain and dense forest below adding to the grandeur, an ethereal aura of power and majesty, Photography, using a wide-angle lens to capture the expansive landscape and the intricate details of the dragon, in the style of Granblue Fantasy --ar 3:2 --niji 5

#4 Chinese Dragon in Mid-Flight

This art style showcases the sinuous Chinese Dragon soaring gracefully through the skies, its vivid scales gleaming. Immerse yourself in this breathtaking fusion of movement.

Sometimes a short prompt also works perfect for me. The prompt for this one is not so much and you can see it below.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

Chinese dragon in mid-flight, power and grace, in the style of Monster Hunter --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#5 Anime Style Dragon

Using “Cute” Style in Niji Journey can give you a cute dragon that has more anime-style look.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

An anime style Tiamat dragon with iridescent scales shimmering under the sun --ar 16:9 --niji 5 --style cute --s 400

#6 Japanese Dragon and Sakura Tree

This one unite the elegance of a Japanese Dragon with the delicate beauty of blooming sakura trees. I made this prompt for creating Ukiyo-e Jpanese painting style for dragon.

You can try putting the word “Ukiyo-e” in your prompt and you'll get the result like a Japanese painting.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

Beautiful detailed illustration of majestic red Japanese dragon, cherry blossom tree, with petals gently falling around it, set against a serene moonlit backdrop, capturing the intricate details of the dragon's body and the tree's blossoms, ukiyo-e painting --ar 1:1 --niji 5

#7 Shimmering Scale Dragon

This prompt creates the radiant allure of a dragon with iridescent scales that shimmer, casting a dance of light and color.

You can try the word “shimmering rainbow” or “iridescent” to create the lively rainbow color in your generated images.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

An anime style Tiamat dragon with shimmering rainbow scales, its wingspan creating a burst of color and light, perched on a mountaintop with a vast, sprawling city in the background, a sense of majesty and grandeur in the image, artwork, acrylic painting on canvas, --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#8 Feather Winged Dragon

Dragons don't only have to have bat-style wings. You can give them a fantasy vibe by designing their wings to look like birds' wings like the sample images below.

Let's use the word “with feather wings” to design the bird-style wings.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of green dragon with feather wings, spreading the wings, aerial shot, diagonal angle, wide short, cinematic lighting, intricate design --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#9 Golden Scale Dragon

This prompt is for creating the golden scale dragon. Its lustrous scales reflecting wealth and power. Golden theme can be used to depict the holy vibe of the character.

You may use the word like “golden intricate design”, or “golden decoration” to depict the golden accessories on the character.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of transparent dragon with transparent wings, glowing light, golden intricate design, golden decoration --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#10 Crystal Dragon

Crystal dragon is translucent, and its gem-like scales glistening with an ethereal glow.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of crystal dragon, beautiful lighting, iridescent crystal wings, intricate design, silver decoration --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#11 Water Dragon

Dive into the depths with a majestic Water Dragon, gracefully weaving through aqueous realms, embodying the fluidity and power of its aquatic domain.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of light blue dragon, water motive, in the open sea, iridescent fins, spiral vortex water effect, intricate design, detailed silver decoration --ar 16:9 --niji 5 --s 400

#12 Hell Fire Dragon

This kind of dragon is wreathed in flames and commands the infernal battlefield with an unmatched, fearsome presence.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of fire dragon, red wings, black body, larva on the scale --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#13 Zombie Dragon

This kind of dragon is a creature that venture into the realm of the undead with a spine-chilling body. To design the zombie type character, you may use the purple and green color. This will make your zombie dragon looks haunting.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of zombie dragon, rotten wings, gross, purple green theme, full body --ar 16:9 --niji 5 --s 400

#14 Skeleton Dragon

With its bony structure, the skeleton dragon has an eerie vibe in its appearance. Perfectly suited for pairing with dark-style characters. Let's get spooky!

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of zombie dragon, rotten wings, gross, purple green themem, full body --ar 16:9 --niji 5 --s 400

#15 Green Baby Dragon

Just add the word “cute baby dragon” in your prompt and watch as it generates the most charming, pint-sized dragons you've ever seen.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of a cute baby dragon, green theme, in the style of Granblue Fantasy, standing with two legs --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#16 Cute Red Dragon

Looking for something irresistibly cute and adorable? Give Niji 5 cute style a try! This prompt delivers cute yet detailed dragons! These little charmers boast body parts are just the right proportions—neither too deformed nor too realistic. This one striking the perfect balance between cuteness and cool design.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of a cute dragon, pink and red theme, in the style of Granblue Fantasy --ar 16:9 --niji 5 --s 400 --style cute

#17 Ice Crystal Dragon

Get ready to be dazzled by this elegant and gorgeous dragon style, perfect for pairing with cool-type characters! By adding the phrase “detailed silver accessories,” you'll bring an extra touch of sophistication to your dragon.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of ice crystal dragon, intricate cool design, pale white and blue theme, detailed silver accessories --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#18  Diablo-style Dragon

This prompt can be used to create the furious dragon in the style of the game Diablo III in the fighting scene.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of diablo III dragon, evil horns, the dragon's massive size dominating the scene, the knights valiantly fighting --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#19 Steampunk Dragon

Who says dragons have to be all scales and fire? Switch things up with a half-robot, mecha-style dragon! This prompt will guide you in crafting a wickedly cool steampunk mecha dragon, combining the best of both worlds.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of steam punk mecha dragon, cog and wheel detailed decoration, dystopian steam punk world, intricate design, detailed decoration --ar 16:9 --niji 5

#20 Mecha Dragon

This innovative concept fuses the timeless elegance of dragon design with the futuristic intrigue of robotic elements. Create awe-inspiring artwork by combining the fluid grace of dragons with the powerful and intricate mechanics of a robot.

Model: Niji-Mode
Prompt:

beautiful detailed illustration of mecha dragon in the style of super robot wars, futuristic design, intricate design, detailed decoration, the dragon's massive size dominating the scene --ar 16:9 --niji 5

As we conclude our journey through the “Top 20 Midjourney Niji V5 Dragon Prompts for Your Concept Art Ideas,” it's evident that the creative possibilities are boundless. From traditional dragon designs to innovative fusions with robotics, these prompts open the door to a world of artistic exploration and inspiration.

We hope that these curated prompts have sparked your imagination and provided a solid foundation for your dragon-inspired concept art. As you continue your artistic journey, remember to embrace your unique style and let your creativity flow!

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