What's My Dominant Male Archetype?

Take this quiz to find your most prominent masculine traits.

There are as many ways to be a man as there are men in the world. You might be lighthearted and loving, serious and powerful, generous and cunning, or any combination of traits. That’s why we used real philosophies of masculine archetypes (created by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette), expanded on them, and made this Masculine Archetype Quiz. We’ll show you which category you most embody: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover, Champion, Ranger, Rebel, or Creator.

Just answer these 12 quick questions to discover your dominant masculine archetype—and help you explore what manhood means to you. Let’s find out together!

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1. You and a group of survivors are stranded on an island. You:
  1. Start assigning everyone roles and tasks. The only way out of this is to work together.
  2. Go off on my own. I can take care of myself, and might find help on my way.
  3. Build shelters and start hunting for food. The strong must take care of the weak.
  4. Start thinking of ways to get off the island. My smarts make me an asset.
2. You spot a thief making his getaway. What do you do?
  1. I chase him myself instead of looking for help. I know what I'm doing.
  2. I keep my head down and keep walking. This isn’t my problem.
  3. I find the victims and make sure they're not hurt instead of going after the thief. Someone else can handle that.
  4. I call the police and tell them where I think the thief went. I can help by sharing my knowledge.
3. Your mind wanders while you ride a train through the city. What are you most likely to be thinking about?
  1. About how if everyone in the city joined together, we could end things like poverty or injustice.
  2. About the lives of the other passengers. Who are they, and where are they going?
  3. About the train itself. How it works, and how it could work better to help the city.
  4. About the day ahead of me, and everything I need to get done.
4. What are you doing on your next free day?
  1. Getting outside to exercise. I have to keep my body and mind sharp!
  2. Taking all day to read a book or research something that interests me.
  3. Spending time with friends or loved ones. It's how I relax and recharge!
  4. I'll spend the day catching up on my responsibilities. The world doesn't stop spinning on a day off!
5. Would you take the fall for an innocent person who's accused of a crime?
  1. Yes. I'll help those in need however I can, even without reward.
  2. No. It's not my responsibility to save others.
  3. No, but I'll do everything I can to change the system that put them in that position.
  4. Yes, but only if I'm rewarded somewhere down the line.
6. Which trait do you find most valuable in a romantic partner?
  1. Communication. It takes two to build a strong relationship.
  2. Independence. I don't want to be too tied down.
  3. Understanding. I need someone who I can talk to without judgment.
  4. Energy. Work or play, they have to be able to keep up with me.
7. How do you approach big, life-altering decisions?
  1. I analyze them carefully and thoroughly. I need to consider every factor.
  2. I consult my family and friends. Other people's perspectives help the most.
  3. I go with my gut and don't worry too much. I'll be able to handle any outcome.
  4. I make the choice that helps the most people. The outcome doesn't matter as long as other people benefit.
8. What motivates you to get out of bed each morning?
  1. Knowing that every day is an opportunity to learn more and better myself.
  2. Knowing that I'll be able to spend another day with my loved ones.
  3. Knowing that there's work to do, and I'm the only man for the job.
  4. Knowing that if I don't act, my life will be decided for me.
9. How do you express big emotions, like joy or grief?
  1. I gather my friends to share my emotions with me.
  2. I seek solitude to work through them on my own.
  3. I use them as inspiration and they come out in my work.
  4. I use physical activity to get them out.
10. To you, failure is:
  1. A chance to learn from my mistakes. A beautiful opportunity.
  2. A sign that I'm not strong enough, and need to get stronger.
  3. A fact of life, and not anyone's fault in particular.
  4. Something that those responsible must answer for.
11. What's your biggest strength?
  1. My mind. I use my intellect and instincts to guide me through life.
  2. My body. I know it will never fail me when I need it.
  3. My personality. I can mesh with anybody, anywhere.
  4. My determination. Even if I'm not the best, I can succeed as long as I don't give up.
12. What are you working toward right now?
  1. Building a better life for everyone.
  2. Making myself a better person.
  3. Having as much fun as I can in this short lifetime.
  4. I'm not working toward anything, just doing my best day by day.

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Some assume the Warrior is all about aggression and disregard for others, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Warriors harness their drive and passion to help others, as well as themselves, and prove that outgoing masculinity can be productive, not destructive.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Control-Anger"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Train-Your-Body"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Control Anger","id":241783,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Control-Anger","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7a\/241783-18.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-241783-18.jpg","alt":"How to Control Anger"},{"title":"How to Train Your Body","id":822991,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Train-Your-Body","image":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a7\/Stretch-Your-Back-Step-16.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Stretch-Your-Back-Step-16.jpg","alt":"How to Train Your Body"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":3,"text":"Your dominant masculine archetype is Magician!","meaning":"As someone with the Magician as their dominant masculine archetype, your role is knowing things others don't, whether that's career know-how, interpersonal gossip, or just which tool works best for the job. You seek knowledge at every turn, and are eager to educate others who can use that knowledge for the greater good. People often come to you for advice or look to you as a mentor, and you're skilled at reading people in any kind of situation. Sometimes that works to your detriment, and you may feel isolated from others, even as you understand them, but you know it's only a temporary feeling. Crucially, you have a keen nose for detecting lies or fakes, and you have little patience for either.

Knowledge doesn't come free, though. As the Magician, it's essential to constantly train and educate your mind, whether that's in school, books, or with real-world experience. What's more, Magicians share that knowledge with those who need it, and keep it safe from anyone who would abuse it.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Win-Friends-and-Influence-People"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Read-Body-Language"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Win Friends and Influence People","id":34358,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Win-Friends-and-Influence-People","image":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Win-Friends-and-Influence-People-Step-12-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Win-Friends-and-Influence-People-Step-12-Version-2.jpg.png","alt":"How to Win Friends and Influence People"},{"title":"How to Read Body Language","id":99709,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Read-Body-Language","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Read-Body-Language-Step-13-Version-5.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Read-Body-Language-Step-13-Version-5.jpg","alt":"How to Read Body Language"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":4,"text":"Your dominant masculine archetype is Lover!","meaning":"With the Lover as your dominant masculine archetype, you value pleasure in all its forms, whether that's romantic pleasure, the pleasure of a job well done, or even just a lazy afternoon spent in good company. You hunger to satisfy cravings of all sorts, and that hunger serves as your main motivation for pretty much anything, from work to play. Your mind is artistic and free-wheeling\u2014and sometimes you get carried away, but never for too long. Passion is your keyword, and as a Lover you naturally instill that passion in others, lifting the mood and bringing much-needed energy and joy to nearly any situation.

As a Lover, you also have an uncanny knack for reading and understanding people. Great power comes with great responsibility, and part of that is building meaningful and long-lasting connections with your fellow humans in order to lift their spirits and spread positivity.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Live-Life-to-the-Fullest"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Connect-With-People"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Live Life to the Fullest","id":3040,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Live-Life-to-the-Fullest","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Live-Life-to-the-Fullest-Step-23-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Live-Life-to-the-Fullest-Step-23-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Live Life to the Fullest"},{"title":"How to Connect With People","id":876210,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Connect-With-People","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b2\/Connect-With-People-Step-23.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Connect-With-People-Step-23.jpg","alt":"How to Connect With People"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":5,"text":"Your dominant masculine archetype is Champion!","meaning":"The Champion is all about keeping order, whether that's with friends, family, or in a career setting, and he prides himself on his physical capability and sharp mind for strategy. The Champion sets himself apart with his selfless nature and constant pursuit of justice. You often arrive just in time to lend a hand to a friend who needs it, and when you see someone in trouble you don't think twice about coming to their rescue. You have a passion for rules, and hate it when you see people breaking those rules for their own gain. You thrive in settling arguments and making sure everyone gets what they deserve. That said, sometimes you lose sight of who needs, or wants saving, and not everyone is ready to accept your help, but it's better to show up for someone who might not need you than to leave them hanging when they do.

As a Champion, it's important to help others help themselves, too, and they don\u2019t stop at just doing something good; they help the other person understand and learn, so that when the time comes, they have the resources and know-how to save themselves. They might just save someone else down the road, too.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Selfless"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Ask-Someone-if-They%27re-Okay"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Selfless","id":583674,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Selfless","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Be-Selfless-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Selfless-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Be Selfless"},{"title":"How to Ask Someone if They're Okay","id":8803204,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Ask-Someone-if-They%27re-Okay","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Ask-Someone-if-They%27re-Okay-Step-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Ask-Someone-if-They%27re-Okay-Step-3.jpg","alt":"How to Ask Someone if They're Okay"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":6,"text":"Your dominant masculine archetype is Ranger!","meaning":"Those with the dominant archetype of Ranger are often cowboy-like figures who go their own way. Indeed, as a Ranger, you're a lone wolf, and you're always looking out for number one. You value independence, solitude, and freedom, and will do pretty much anything to make sure you have those. Others may tell you what to do sometimes, but you know that ultimately the decision to act is yours and yours alone. And when you do act, you use your clever wit and quick reflexes to succeed, whether success looks like acing a job interview or winning a big game.

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What are the masculine archetypes?

The masculine archetypes were formulated by Jungian thinkers Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette, and are 4 “forces” that Moore and Gillette say are at work in every man. According to them, we all have these 4 forces inside us, but they manifest in different amounts and in many different ways. To Moore and Gillette, the archetypes are ways to showcase the positive sides of masculinity and demonstrate how it can be a force for good, rather than something to be feared or ashamed of.

We’ve taken Moore and Gillette’s original 4 archetypes and, with the help of other psychological texts, expanded them to 8 archetypes, which we think can help describe you more specifically, and help you discover more about yourself. Those archetypes, starting with the original 4, are:

King: Judicious, just, and collaborative, the King knows how to lead and organize groups of people, finding a place for everybody. He values order and collaboration, and he dislikes chaos and rule-breakers.

Warrior: Powerful and physical, the Warrior is an assertive force that prioritizes his capable body and strategic mind to get things done. He values efficiency and directness, and he dislikes laziness and cowardice.

Magician: The Magician is an intellectual who specializes in knowing things others don’t, but thrives when teaching others what they need to know. He values learning and concentration, and he dislikes ignorance and close-mindedness.

Lover: The Lover is the ultimate people person, who seeks pleasure wherever he can get it, but mostly finds it in the company of others. He values good conversation, gratification, and a general good time, and he dislikes responsibility, serious attitudes, and wet blankets.

Champion: The Champion is always looking to serve and lend a helping hand. He does everything in his power to make others’ lives easier, and enjoys doing it. He values rules, charity, and honesty, and he dislikes selfishness and deceit.

Ranger: The Ranger is independent above all else. He’s always looking out for number one, and won’t do anything that ties him down or keeps him in one place for too long. He values independence and freedom, and he dislikes rules and authority figures.

Rebel: Fierce, passionate, and just, the rebel seeks to improve his own life and those around him by challenging any ruler, law, or force that causes suffering. He values courage and self-determination, and he dislikes tyranny and greed.

Creator: The Creator is imaginative and lives mostly inside his own head. He works with his hands to make art or technology that enriches and makes life easier for everyone. He values imagination, innovation, and originality, and he dislikes laziness, dishonesty, and stolen ideas.

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