Which The Vampire Diaries Character Are You, Based On Your Enneagram Type?

The Enneagram personality test is meant to show a person what their base instincts are in reacting to the world around them. Do they shy away from dangerous situations, or jump into them? Do they put others first or themselves? The test provides users with one of nine personality types that best describes their approach to life.

The Enneagram test also tends to line up perfectly with fictional characters, with each character’s personality fitting neatly into the nine categories. This is true of The Vampire Diaries as well, where each of the show’s main characters can be understood as representatives of their Enneagram type. Their ability to fit so well into the Enneagram’s categorization system is part of what makes the characters so relatable, as they all approach life with distinct understandings of their place in it.

Type One: The Reformer — Stefan Salvatore

The Reformer is all about self-control, striving for perfection and goodness in all they do. They tend to create rules for themselves and can be judgmental of others who don’t live by the same code. Many Reformers fear that there is innate darkness in them, which they are obligated to keep under control.

No character better fits this dynamic than Stefan Salvatore, the Ripper of Monterey. When Stefan gives in to his bloodlust, he becomes a cold-blooded killer, willing to hurt anyone in his path. Because he knows that part of himself exists, Stefan works very hard not to give in to any impulses. While his nature might make him a monster, his stubborn convictions help him overcome that.

Type Two: The Helper — Bonnie Bennett

The Helper is exactly what it sounds like: the person who is willing to do just about anything for others. They fear being unloved, which leads to them neglecting their own needs to keep others happy. They thrive on feeling loved by others and will sacrifice anything to keep that love.

Bonnie was willing to do some incredible things for her friends, which makes her the perfect representative of the Helper. Whenever there was a crisis, Bonnie was there with some new spell or plan that saved others while only ever endangering herself. Bonnie has literally died for her friends on numerous occasions and is unwilling to put herself first, no matter how badly she needs to.

Type Three: The Achiever — Caroline Forbes

The Achiever is similar to the Reformer, in that they maintain a high degree of control over themselves, but rather than doing so out of a fear of being evil, Achievers fear being seen as worthless. They tend to be exceptionally ambitious, but that’s typically more out of a desire to feel useful than any selfish craving for power. Achievers want to be seen as successful, but they can end up pushing themselves too far if they don’t set reasonable expectations for their own success.

Caroline changed a lot over the course of The Vampire Diaries, but a core part of her personality was always based on achievement. Caroline was Miss Mystic Falls, wanted to be in the perfect relationship, and was focused on being the very best vampire she could be. While this came off as somewhat annoying in the early seasons, her desire to be worthwhile was valuable to those around her as the crises in Mystic Falls became more difficult to manage.

Type Four: The Individualist — Damon Salvatore

The Individualist sees themselves as fundamentally different from other people, which they sometimes cling to as a way to keep themselves from being hurt by others. With that being said, they are sometimes known as the Romantic as well, in large part because they thrive on authenticity. They want to be authentic to who they are, and are attracted to others who desire to live life to its fullest.

Whether Damon was the villain he was made out to be in season one or the hero he was by season eight, he always tried to live his life authentically, taking what he wanted without being bound by societal rules or traditional morality. While he evolved dramatically when it came to morality, he never did anything that wasn’t true to himself.

Type Five: The Investigator — Alaric Saltzman

The Investigator tends to be the kind of person who commits themselves to learn anything and everything they can about their area of interest. They tend to withdraw from others, especially when socializing means putting their priorities at risk, so they can seem uncaring to those who don’t understand their way of thinking.

Alaric Saltzman was the kind of man who always had a plan, and always had some idea of what they were dealing with. He did have a series of relationships, but he was at his best when he was on his own and able to focus every part of himself on his newest research topic. And let’s be honest—romance never worked out that well for Alaric, anyway.

Type Six: The Loyalist — Katherine Pierce

The Loyalist tends to be focused on safety and security. They are willing to take risks, but only if they know exactly what they’re getting into, and have a plan to get out alive. They fear being unprepared and vulnerable, so a lot of their time is spent coming up with plans and stockpiling supplies to make sure they have what they need if things fall apart.

Katherine Pierce, in her own words, is the survivor. She was adept at running away, building a new life, and finding powerful men she could wrap around her finger. While she was a villain, she was also one of the most engaging characters in The Vampire Diaries, constantly one step ahead of her enemies so she wouldn’t get caught unprepared.

Type Seven: The Enthusiast — Jeremy Gilbert

The Enthusiast tends to be the energetic sort, always looking for something new to try out. They tend to get bored easily, always looking for their next adventure. While this outward presentation can make them seem endlessly optimistic, the truth is that they are usually running away from their feelings, constantly finding some new quest to keep them from ever having to feel sadness or fear.

When audiences first met him, Jeremy was using drugs and alcohol to cope with the loss of his parents. While he did eventually get past those habits, he never really settled down. Instead, he found new monsters to hunt and prizes to achieve, never letting himself slow down long enough for the pain to truly hit.

Type Eight: The Challenger — Klaus Mikaelson

The Challenger is typically seen as either the hero of the story or the villain because they tend to be fighters. Challengers want to be strong and powerful, building up their strength until nobody can hurt them or the ones they hold dear. They can have a strong sense of justice, and will happily fight to make the world the way they want it to be.

Klaus Mikaleson was a completely ruthless villain in The Vampire Diaries, but audiences saw a softer side of him in The Originals, setting him up as the perfect example of the Challenger. He was willing to fight anyone to get what he needed and protect those he cared about. Klaus’s greatest fear is being powerless, and he spends much of his time fighting for control to make sure he is never taken advantage of.

Type Nine: The Peacemaker — Elena Gilbert

The Peacemaker tends to be perceived as the most passive of the Enneagram types, but that isn’t because they lack strength. In fact, they are often very good at getting their way, by gently steering the more domineering personalities around them. Peacemakers don’t want to cause a fight, so they’ll go along with what others think so they don’t end up pushing other people away.

Elena is proof that the Peacemaker can be the main character. She doesn’t tend to be the active force in her life, letting the Salvatore Brothers or even Caroline and Bonnie determine the path they take to victory. With that said, she is valuable to the people around her, which makes her opinion matter so much. Elena knows the danger of her friends being divided, so she is always the force pulling them back together.