Best LLM for roleplay in 2026: which uncensored model to pick
Which model to use for roleplay: role-play tuned, abliterated and large models compared on memory, tone, price and refusals, with SillyTavern settings.
Short answer
For most roleplay, a role-play tuned uncensored model (such as venice-uncensored-role-play) gives the best mix of staying in character, low refusals and price. Use a larger abliterated model when the plot needs reasoning, and a fast model for quick banter. All of them are on Unrestricted AI with 50 free messages a day (checked 9 Nov 2026).
What matters for roleplay
- Staying in character over long scenes, not drifting into assistant tone.
- No refusals mid-scene for dark or adult themes between fictional adults.
- Context length: 32,768 tokens on most of our chat models holds a long scene plus a character card.
- Price per token, if you play through the API in SillyTavern or JanitorAI.
Model types compared
Current per-token prices are in the model catalog.
| Type | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Role-play tuned (venice-uncensored-role-play) | Characters, banter, long scenes | Weaker at puzzles and plans |
| Large abliterated (Llama 3.3 70B abliterated) | Plot-heavy scenes, consistent logic | Slower, costs more per token |
| Fast flash models (DeepSeek V4.1 Flash uncensored) | Quick replies, cheap long sessions | Less nuance in prose |
SillyTavern settings that help
Chat Completion, custom OpenAI-compatible source, base URL https://tryunrestrictedai.com/v1. Temperature 0.8 to 1.0 for lively scenes, a repetition penalty if the model loops. Full setup: SillyTavern custom endpoint.
FAQ
Is a bigger model always better for roleplay?
No. Role-play tuned models often stay in character better than larger general models, and cost less.
Which model is uncensored?
Every chat model we serve is uncensored or abliterated; they differ in style, speed and price.