Dark Triad — 15 Archetypes

Click any archetype to see its full profile. Each is mapped from your Low/Medium/High scores on Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy.

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The Dark Triad refers to three socially aversive personality traits: Narcissism (N), Machiavellianism (M), and Psychopathy (P). Combining low/medium/high levels of each yields 15 archetypes in our framework.

These archetypes describe the "shadow side" of personality. High scores aren't inherently "bad" — they describe tendencies that can be channeled productively or harmfully.

FAQ

Are high scores always negative?: Not always. Strategic thinking, calm under pressure, and decisiveness all have Dark Triad components. The issue is extreme expression or weaponisation.
Can people change their Dark Triad scores?: These traits are relatively stable. Self-awareness and intentional behaviour change can shift expression over time.
Is The Dark Triad Apex worse than other types?: It has all three traits elevated — high potential for both effective leadership and interpersonal harm. Self-awareness is critical.