# 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](/ai-models).



| 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](/learn/sillytavern-custom-openai-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.

## Sources

- [Unrestricted AI model catalog (JSON)](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/catalog)
- [Unrestricted AI pricing](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/pricing)

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