D&D Alignment Chart - Interactive Guide & Quiz
Explore the D&D alignment chart with all 9 alignments explained. Take our interactive alignment quiz to discover your character's moral compass.
The Nine Alignments
Lawful Good
Neutral Good
Chaotic Good
Lawful Neutral
True Neutral
Chaotic Neutral
Lawful Evil
Neutral Evil
Chaotic Evil
Alignment Descriptions
Lawful Good
LGA lawful good character acts with compassion and honor, combining devotion to order with a commitment to doing what is right.
Examples: Paladins, gold dragons
Neutral Good
NGA neutral good character does the best they can to help others according to their needs, without bias for or against order.
Examples: Rangers, celestials
Chaotic Good
CGA chaotic good character acts as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others expect, valuing freedom and kindness.
Examples: Robin Hood, copper dragons
Lawful Neutral
LNA lawful neutral character acts in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes, without moral bias.
Examples: Judges, modrons
True Neutral
NA true neutral character does what seems like a good idea at the time, without strong feelings toward good, evil, law, or chaos.
Examples: Druids, most animals
Chaotic Neutral
CNA chaotic neutral character follows their whims, valuing personal freedom above all else.
Examples: Rogues, bards
Lawful Evil
LEA lawful evil character methodically takes what they want within the limits of a code of tradition, loyalty, or order.
Examples: Tyrants, blue dragons
Neutral Evil
NEA neutral evil character does whatever they can get away with, without compassion or qualms.
Examples: Yugoloths, many drow
Chaotic Evil
CEA chaotic evil character acts with arbitrary violence, spurred by greed, hatred, or bloodlust.
Examples: Demons, red dragons
Alignment Quiz
Answer these 10 questions to discover your D&D alignment. Choose the answer that best reflects how you would act.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 9 D&D alignments?
The 9 alignments form a 3x3 grid: Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, Lawful Neutral, True Neutral, Chaotic Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Evil, and Chaotic Evil. They combine a moral axis (good/neutral/evil) with an ethical axis (lawful/neutral/chaotic).
Does alignment affect gameplay in D&D 5e?
In 5e, alignment is primarily a roleplaying guide rather than a strict mechanical constraint. Some spells like Detect Evil and Good and certain magic items interact with alignment, but it mostly serves to inform how your character approaches moral decisions.
Can a character change alignment?
Yes. A character's alignment can shift over time based on their actions and choices. A Lawful Good character who commits evil acts may shift toward evil. The DM typically manages alignment changes in response to significant story events.
What is the most popular alignment for player characters?
Chaotic Good and Neutral Good are the most popular player character alignments, as they allow for heroic behavior with varying degrees of adherence to rules. Chaotic Neutral is also common among players who enjoy unpredictable characters.
Do monsters have alignments?
Yes. Most monsters in the Monster Manual have a suggested alignment. For example, dragons of each color have a typical alignment (red dragons are Chaotic Evil, gold dragons are Lawful Good). These represent tendencies, not absolutes.