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Dark Triad Test

Classic SD3 scale: 27 questions measuring Machiavellianism, Narcissism and Psychopathy, with your dark spectrum and type reading. Free, no sign-up.

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About This Test

The Dark Triad is a famous trio in personality psychology: Machiavellianism (strategy and manipulation), Narcissism (superiority and attention-seeking) and Psychopathy (coldness and impulsivity). They are independent yet often elevated together, describing the self-serving side of personality.

This test uses the classic Short Dark Triad (SD3) scale — 27 items across the three dimensions, some reverse-scored to reduce response bias. You will get a percentage spectrum per dimension plus a dominant-type reading.

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How It Works

0127 five-point scale items: choose from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree
02Answer with your first intuition — about 3–5 minutes
03Some items are reverse-scored (standard psychometric design); just answer honestly
04Your result is a three-dimension percentage spectrum: Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy
05Outcomes include a dominant type plus two special types (High Dark / Balanced), 5 in total

Why Take It

Self-discovery

Understand your natural leans in strategy, narcissism and cold impulsivity

Workplace

See your default playbook when facing interests, power and competition

Relationships

Compare spectra with a partner or friends and talk about the differences

Just for fun

Results in five minutes, with memorable type names made for sharing

Results Preview

See Your Dark Personality Spectrum

Master Strategist

Calculation is your second nature

Shining Star

You were born believing you are the lead

Cold Executor

The calmest one in the storm

Abyss Walker

The rare all-high profile

Balanced Guardian

Bright and shadow in balance
3 Glossary
Machiavellianism — Strategy-oriented: pragmatic, goal-driven, comfortable hiding intentions when needed
Narcissism — Superiority-oriented: confident, craves recognition, enjoys the spotlight
Psychopathy — Coldness-oriented: emotionally flat, risk-tolerant, low empathy, thrill-seeking

Sample Question

“It is not wise to tell others your secrets or real intentions.”

FAQ

No. Dark is just a naming tradition in personality psychology — it describes the strength of self-serving tendencies, not morality.