Behind the scenes: the D&D alignment formula

Under the hood, this alignment test uses a simple, transparent scoring system. Every answer gives points on two hidden scales: Law vs Chaos and Good vs Evil. The combination of those scores decides which of the 9 classic alignments fits you best.

• Each question is rated from 1 to 5 (Strongly disagree → Strongly agree). The raw numbers are stored without sending anything to a server.
• Questions like “I like clear rules and structure” push you toward the Lawful side when you agree, and toward Chaotic when you disagree.
• Questions about empathy and helping others boost your Good score when you agree, and lean you toward Evil when you strongly disagree.

The test combines the “rule” questions to estimate your Law–Chaos axis, and the “empathy vs self-interest” questions to estimate your Good–Evil axis. In simple terms:

• Law score ≈ (love of rules & planning) − (love of chaos & rule-bending)
• Good score ≈ (empathy & helping) − (selfish “grey area” behavior)

These scores are then normalized into three zones: Lawful / Neutral / Chaotic and Good / Neutral / Evil. Strong positive values land in “Lawful” or “Good”, strong negatives land in “Chaotic” or “Evil”, and moderate values land near Neutral.

Once we know where you sit on both axes, the test chooses one alignment:

• Lawful Good – rule-following cinnamon rolls and paladins who help everyone.
• Neutral Good – helpers who care more about kindness than rules.
• Chaotic Good – “break the rules to save the day” energy.
• Lawful Neutral – order, structure and “the system” comes first.
• True Neutral – adaptable, balanced, often the “it depends” person.
• Chaotic Neutral – chaos gremlin, agent of vibes, loves surprises.
• Lawful Evil – villains who weaponize rules, contracts and systems.
• Neutral Evil – quietly self-serving, does what benefits them most.
• Chaotic Evil – destructive, reckless, “burn it all down” energy.

The colored bar under your result shows how strongly you lean into your alignment. It’s calculated from how far your answers are from perfect neutrality on both axes:

• 0–29: Very mixed – you might shift alignment depending on mood or story.
• 30–59: Soft lean – you have a clear tendency, but still plenty of nuance.
• 60–100: Strong alignment – you are extremely “on brand” for that archetype.

• Someone who loves rules, hates chaos and strongly values kindness will score high Law, high Good → Lawful Good.
• Someone who laughs at rules, loves surprises and doesn’t feel guilty bending the truth for personal gain may land in Chaotic Evil territory.
• A “it depends / I see both sides” person who answers neutrally to most questions will show up as True Neutral with a low-to-medium strength bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this an “official” D&D alignment test?

  No. This is a light-hearted, fan-style alignment quiz inspired by the classic Law–Chaos and Good–Evil axes. It doesn’t use any official game rules and is meant purely for entertainment, memes and storytelling.

• Why are there only a few questions?

  Viral quizzes work best when they’re fast, shareable and easy to screenshot. Longer tests can be more nuanced, but this one focuses on quick vibes so you can run it with friends, characters and fandoms in seconds.

• Can I use this for my tabletop character?

  Absolutely – treat it as a starting point. Run the test, see what it says, then tweak the result based on your character’s backstory, goals and flaws. Alignment should support the story, not limit it.

• What if I don’t agree with my result?

  That’s part of the fun. Try changing answers to reflect how you act on your best day vs your worst day. You can also run the test as different “versions” of yourself (at work, with friends, in a game) and compare.

• Is a “bad” alignment a bad person?

  Not necessarily. Many beloved fictional characters fall into “evil” or chaotic categories but are still fascinating, complex and sometimes heroic. Real people are always more complicated than a 9-square chart.

• Will my answers be stored or shared?

  No. All calculations happen inside your browser, and saved results live only in your local storage. There is no server-side logging of your choices.

How to turn your result into content

Want to use your alignment result for reels, TikToks, memes or group chats? Here are a few easy ways to make it go further:

• Screenshot + caption: Take a screenshot of your result and add a caption like “Be honest, is this accurate? 😂”.
• Compare with friends: Run the test with your whole group, then post a grid of everyone’s alignment for instant drama.
• Fandom edition: Test multiple characters from the same show and post a “cast alignment chart”.
• Before vs after: Do a “before coffee vs after coffee” version and see if your alignment changes.
• Ship chaos: Run it for two characters and see if their alignments clash or complement each other.

The more specific and relatable your caption, the more likely people are to share or argue in the comments – which is half the fun.