The original author of this piece is Discord@UTerli:

This is based on the KKS version but generally works for KK as well (with minor exceptions)
These tutorials are just my (UTerli's) opinion, so they might not absolutely correct. @Acezen reserves all the rights to interpret them.

AX_MMD's Note: This guide contains specific tips for the Az Standard Shader but is generally good info about textures that give more depth to your characters and outfits

Mods
Az Standard Shader
- get Standard v5 for your game (KK for regular and KKS for Sunshine)
- get the StandardMigrationToV5
Example Chara card
Discord #card-sharing
Example scene
Discord #scene-sharing

#1 Colors

#2 DrawnMap & NormalMap

AX_MMD Note: The Az Standard Shader is expecting a DTX5 NormalMap to function properly (other shaders don't), but if you insist on using an sRGB or Normalized NormalMap (purple color) then enable UseBlueAsMaskForNormalMaps

#3 DetailMask & NormalMapDetails

#4 Glossiness & Metallic