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What Type of Narcissist Quiz: Discover Which Type He Fits

Quick, free narcissist type test with instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Miroslav SlavchevUpdated Aug 24, 2025
2-5mins
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This quiz helps you figure out what type of narcissist he may be by looking at everyday behavior and patterns. You'll get instant results and simple tips. If you need more angles, try the is he a narcissist quiz, check the partner narcissist quiz, or look back with was my ex a narcissist.

In a group celebration, what is he most likely to do?
Tell a captivating story that centers his role in the win
Hint that he felt overlooked and needs reassurance
Highlight the team's cause and how it serves the greater good
Credit one person to provoke envy and gain leverage later
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You raise a small concern about a missed promise. His most typical response is:
Grand gesture or indignation to reclaim admiration
Withdrawal or sulking, framing himself as hurt
Reminds you of all the good he does publicly
Denies the past, shifts goalposts, or questions your memory
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When plans fall through, how does he regain equilibrium?
Seeks a bigger, flashier plan to stay center stage
Expresses feeling misunderstood and needs extra soothing
Suggests a volunteer angle or public good to recast it positively
Creates a loyalty test to prove your commitment
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How does he handle shared credit on a project?
Positions himself as the visionary and expects applause
Feels slighted if not specially acknowledged for effort
Frames it as service and emphasizes the cause's visibility
Divides the team by praising one person to control outcomes
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What most reliably wins his warmth back after tension?
A public compliment or visible admiration
Extra validation that centers his feelings
Agreeing he did the "right thing" for the community
Proving loyalty by passing a jealousy or honesty test
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When you set a boundary, what does he do next?
Turns up the charm and promises more than he can deliver
Appears wounded and says you do not understand his pain
Cites his track record of good deeds as evidence you should bend
Gaslights you about what was agreed or changes the rules
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Which gift best matches his style of care?
A spotlight moment with applause guaranteed
A handwritten letter affirming how deeply he feels things
A donation made in his name to a cause he champions publicly
A private code word that signals your obedience and trust
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What pattern shows up after he makes a big promise?
Dazzling start, thin follow-through, needs more applause
Explanations about how others made it hard for him to deliver
Public update about the moral impact, private neglect of details
Shifts requirements so he can claim success and keep control
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How does he talk about past relationships?
Uses tales that highlight how others did not appreciate his brilliance
Frames himself as repeatedly hurt or misunderstood
Points to the good he did and the causes he advanced
Hints others were disloyal and he had to test their loyalty
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When asked to compromise privately, he most often:
Negotiates for the spotlight even in small things
Expresses how the request stirs old hurts or fears of rejection
Appeals to values and optics more than mutual needs
Redefines terms so that your ask becomes his rule
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His texts after conflict usually:
Overflow with flattery and big vows to impress again
Read like a diary of hurt, waiting for you to soothe it all
Link to articles or posts showing his principled stance
Question your memory and imply you caused the storm
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At a friend's fundraiser, his behavior most likely:
Finds the mic and becomes the star attraction
Shares a story about how people have not shown up for him
Champions the cause loudly, keeps score of appreciation
Positions people as allies or obstacles to manage influence
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When someone else gets praise, he tends to:
Outshine with a bigger tale or gesture
Deflate and imply he's been overlooked again
Remind everyone of the moral angle that he advocated first
Cast doubt on the praised person to reclaim control
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How does he handle your success?
Finds a way to make it about his role in it
Feels left behind and needs extra attention to cope
Publicly applauds your impact, privately minimizes your needs
Introduces new rules or comparisons to keep leverage
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What reveals his true priorities most clearly?
How much attention he receives in any setting
Whether he feels emotionally attended to at all times
If onlookers recognize his goodness and principles
Maintaining upper hand and testing your reliability
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Which apology sounds most like him?
I am sorry you did not see the amazing part I was going for
I am sorry, I just feel so broken and nobody gets it
I am sorry, I was trying to do the right thing for everyone
I am sorry you remember it that way; here is what really happened
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When you are unwell, his default support looks like:
A dramatic gesture that others will notice
Needing reassurance that your illness is not about him
Posting about caregiving and the lesson in compassion
Keeping score of favors to collect compliance later
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His idea of trust-building most closely resembles:
Being admired for boldness and vision
You anticipating his feelings before he voices them
Public alignment with values even if private needs go unmet
Passing tests that prove you will choose him over others
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How does he react when plans must be quiet and low-key?
Gets restless and suggests something more grand
Worries the calm means you are pulling away emotionally
Proposes inviting others to witness the goodness of it
Uses the change to renegotiate power and terms
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When you ask for accountability, he tends to:
Perform accountability in public, thin in private follow-up
Describe how calling him out reopens old wounds
Showcase moral commitments while overlooking your concrete need
Insist your perception is off and redefine the agreement
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His favorite kind of story to tell is:
A heroic tale with himself as the protagonist
A lament of being unseen or mistreated
An anecdote about doing good and being principled
A clever retelling that subtly shifts blame and facts
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What conversation style feels most like home to him?
Spotlight exchanges with strong reactions and applause cues
Emotion-forward, reassurance-seeking spirals
Values-driven debates about ethics and optics
Strategic questions that reveal leverage points
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If you stop clapping for his efforts, what changes first?
His warmth dips and the grandstanding increases
He seems rejected and retreats into hurt narratives
He doubles down on public virtue signals
He increases tests and tightens control of access
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What does he expect in return for his help?
Admiration and visible gratitude
Emotional caretaking and reassurance later
Public recognition of his goodness or values
Ongoing compliance or a favor he can call in
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When you ask for space, what shows up?
A louder presence that fills the room again
A quiet storm of hurt until you re-enter with care
A reminder that stepping back looks bad to others
A subtle reframe that your need is actually the real problem
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What kind of compliment lands best for him?
You lit up the room; everyone noticed you
You feel things so deeply; I see how hard that is
Your generosity inspires people to do better
You always know how to stay a step ahead
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A promise made in private is most likely kept when:
It comes with applause or visible payoff
It avoids triggering feelings of rejection or unfairness
It aligns with his public image and values messaging
It increases his ability to set rules later
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He brings up other people in arguments mainly to:
Show that others admire him and you should too
Prove he is often the one who gets hurt by people
Cite witnesses to his goodness and principled actions
Triangulate and pit people against each other for leverage
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He views feedback as most acceptable when it:
Includes admiration and keeps him looking exceptional
Validates his hurt and avoids any hint of blame
Affirms his values in public even if details are lacking
Can be reframed to justify new rules and control
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Public vs. private behavior mismatch shows up as:
Public charisma, private entitlement to attention
Public fragility, private pressure to soothe endlessly
Public virtue, private minimization of your needs
Public harmony, private goalpost moving and tests
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Profiles

Discover what these outcome profiles reveal about his behavior and pick up practical tips to manage each narcissist type effectively.

  1. The Grand Spotlight Seeker -

    If your results in the What Type of Narcissist Is He? quiz point here, he craves admiration, exaggerates achievements, and monopolizes every conversation. Tip: set firm limits on his attention demands and praise selectively to discourage entitlement.

  2. The Quiet Manipulator -

    In this outcome from our is he a narcissist quiz, he hides behind charm, uses guilt and passive aggression, and plays the victim to control you. Tip: recognize emotional manipulation, document incidents, and maintain clear boundaries.

  3. The Sensitive Strategist -

    Landing here in our narcissist test for someone else means he oscillates between vulnerability and grandiosity, overreacts to criticism, and seeks reassurance. Tip: respond with calm empathy but stand firm on your limits to avoid emotional blackmail.

  4. The Dark Power Player -

    This result on our online test for narcissism flags a malignant narcissist: he's ruthless, vindictive, and shows little empathy. Tip: prioritize your safety, minimize contact, and consider professional support if threats escalate.

  5. The Altruistic Showman -

    If the quiz is he a narcissist leads you here, he masks self-interest with acts of "kindness," fishing for validation while controlling narratives. Tip: watch for one-upmanship in every gesture and call out insincerity to protect your trust.

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