Shadowhunter Quiz

In about 10 minutes, discover which Shadowhunter family legacy feels most like home. Free, unofficial 20-question quiz with instant results, no sign-up, plus blended matches when scores tie.
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July 22, 2026
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8/12
Blackthorn Affinity (BA)
Measures your affinity for Blackthorn-style collective devotion, adaptable family roles, and keeping a broad network connected through hardship.
Personal Orbit
Blackthorn Streak
Strong Blackthorn Affinity
04Personal Orbit58Blackthorn Streak912Strong Blackthorn Affinity
A score of 8 places you in the Blackthorn Streak range, suggesting you often prioritize shared care and resilient, unconventional belonging while not always centering a large family network.
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7/12
Carstairs Affinity (CA)
Measures your affinity for the Carstairs legacy of disciplined loyalty, patient mastery, and steady follow-through on personal vows.
Flexible Allegiance
Carstairs Streak
Strong Carstairs Affinity
04Flexible Allegiance58Carstairs Streak912Strong Carstairs Affinity
A score of 7 indicates a Carstairs Streak, suggesting you tend to prioritize discipline and devoted loyalty in key relationships and commitments.
example score
10/12
Fairchild Affinity (FA)
Measures how strongly you align with the Fairchild-leaning approach of intellectual independence, diplomacy, and evidence-based questioning of systems.
Action-Oriented Path
Fairchild Streak
Strong Fairchild Affinity
04Action-Oriented Path58Fairchild Streak912Strong Fairchild Affinity
A score of 10 falls in the Strong Fairchild Affinity range, suggesting you typically prefer thoughtful debate, diplomacy, and independent reasoning when navigating missions and traditions.
example score
6/12
Herondale Affinity (HA)
Measures your affinity with the Herondale legacy of wit, independence, daring improvisation, and expressive courage under pressure.
Different Path
Herondale Streak
Strong Herondale Affinity
04Different Path58Herondale Streak912Strong Herondale Affinity
A score of 6 suggests a moderate Herondale Streak, where independence and daring show up when circumstances call for it without consistently defining your approach.
example score
6/12
Lightwood Affinity (LA)
Measures your affinity for duty-driven structure, visible accountability, and leading or supporting a community from within established institutions.
Independent Course
Lightwood Streak
Strong Lightwood Affinity
04Independent Course58Lightwood Streak912Strong Lightwood Affinity
A score of 6 indicates a Lightwood Streak, suggesting you generally balance personal goals with a preference for duty, structure, and clear responsibility.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Lore-Hungry Superfans
46%OF USERS
People who know the families and want to see which legacy matches their instincts about duty, love, and sacrifice.
Character and Ship Explorers
33%OF USERS
Fans who use the quiz to compare their vibe to favorite characters and imagine where they'd fit in the family dynamics.
Newcomer Curiosity Clickers
21%OF USERS
Readers early in the series who want a fun, spoiler-light way to learn the differences between the big Shadowhunter lineages.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Blackthorn Affinity (BA)
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5.9
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4.27.5
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Carstairs Affinity (CA)
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6.5
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4.38.8
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Fairchild Affinity (FA)
Average
7.4
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5.59.4
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Herondale Affinity (HA)
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6.7
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4.78.7
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Lightwood Affinity (LA)
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6.8
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5.18.4
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It estimates affinity with five Shadowhunter family legacies based on mission style, loyalty, Institute life, Clave traditions, and family responsibility. Results indicate which legacy aligns most closely with the selected responses.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 20 questions.
How are results calculated and how are ties handled?
Each response adds points to one or more family scales, and the highest total is reported as the primary affinity. Scores within one point are reported as a blended result.
Is registration required or are results stored?
No sign-up is required. Results are based only on the answers provided during the current session.
Is this an official assessment or a clinical measure?
It is an unofficial fandom quiz inspired by The Shadowhunter Chronicles with no official affiliation. It is intended for entertainment and is not a psychological or diagnostic instrument.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Shadowhunter Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Which Shadowhunter family feels most like home? This free, unofficial 20-question fandom quiz compares your affinities with the Herondale, Lightwood, Carstairs, Fairchild, and Blackthorn legacies. Choose how you would approach missions, loyalty, Institute life, Clave traditions, and family responsibilities. Your highest score is your strongest affinity; scores within one point create a blended family result. Inspired by The Shadowhunter Chronicles, with no official affiliation. No sign-up is required.

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