Which character archetype is closest to yours?
40 statements about what you value, how you meet the world and what you want from life. Your answers give a score for eight character archetypes and the one closest to you.
40 statements, no time limit
Before you start
Take the test somewhere quiet where you won't be interrupted.
- Tap one of five answers for each statement. There are no right or wrong answers.
- Answer for how you usually are, not how you would like to be. Your first reaction is usually best.
- You can go back to check or change an answer. The last question asks your age group.
- There's no time limit, so take the time you need.
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What you get a score for
- The Explorer. Drawn to new places, new experiences and the freedom to find your own way.
- The Sage. Seeking understanding, truth and the knowledge to see things clearly.
- The Creator. Wanting to make something new and lasting, and to express yourself through it.
- The Caregiver. Looking after others, protecting them and helping them grow.
- The Leader. Taking responsibility, bringing order and steering things toward a goal.
- The Rebel. Questioning rules, breaking with what doesn't work and pushing for change.
- The Entertainer. Bringing fun, humor and lightness, and living in the moment.
- The Guardian. Being loyal and dependable, keeping things safe and keeping your word.
This is a self-report questionnaire for self-reflection. It is not a clinical or diagnostic assessment, and it is not meant for hiring or other important decisions. The eight archetypes, their descriptions and all 40 statements are MindScale's own, written for this test. They use only the general idea of character archetypes and are not taken from any book, brand-archetype system or published test.
Want to understand the scales first? Read the archetype test guide.
MindScale is an online estimate for entertainment and self-reflection. It is not a clinical or diagnostic assessment.