ARE YOU DARKER
THAN YOU THINK?
Beyond the Dark Triad lies the Dark Tetrad: Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Sadism. Discover your psychological dark side and find your true archetype.
Takes 3-5 minutes. Brutally honest answers yield the most accurate persona. Data is never permanently stored.
What Is the Dark Tetrad Test?
The Dark Tetrad Test is a free, research-informed personality assessment that measures four socially aversive — yet surprisingly common — personality dimensions. Unlike the classic Dark Triad, the Dark Tetrad adds a fourth dimension: Everyday Sadism. The result is a more complete portrait of the darker side of human nature.
After answering 16 questions honestly, you will receive a named archetype — from The Equilibrium (low across all traits) to The Dark Star (the rarest and most extreme profile) — along with a radar chart showing your exact scores across all four dimensions.
The Four Dark Dimensions
Machiavellianism
Strategic manipulation, cynical worldview, and ruthless pursuit of personal gain. The chess player who sees people as pieces.
Narcissism
Grandiosity, entitlement, and an insatiable need for admiration. The center of their own universe.
Psychopathy
Emotional coldness, impulsivity, and zero remorse. They act without hesitation — and without guilt.
Everyday Sadism
Deriving genuine pleasure from others' pain or humiliation. The newest and most chilling dimension of the dark cluster.
All four traits exist on a spectrum in the general population. Elevated subclinical scores are far more common than clinical diagnoses — and some dark traits are associated with career success, leadership, and resilience. Read our full methodology →