1. Dependent (Pro-Social) Narcissist
   • Core Dependency: Relies on constant attention and approval; fears losing everyone.
   • Facade: Appears accommodating, ingratiating, and eager to please.
   • Hidden Attitude: Resents those they depend on; hides contempt, rage, and hostility.
   • Key Dynamic: Uses “nice” behaviors as a tactic to keep people around.
2. Grandiose (Pro-Social) Narcissist
   • Messiah Complex: Poses as a savior, moral crusader, or guru.
   • Moral Splitting: Divides people into “all good” vs. “all evil.”
   • Facade: Projects heroism, altruism, and morality.
   • Underlying Antisocial Edge: Criticism results in labeling others as “evil” and punishing them.
3. Conforming (Pro-Social) Narcissist
   • Public Display of “Normalcy”: Flaunts religiosity, virtuous causes, or loyalty.
   • Virtue Signaling: Uses morality to manipulate admiration.
   • Hidden Manipulativeness: Outward righteousness hides manipulative tactics.
   • Key Motivation: Secures admiration by appearing “one of the good guys.”

II. ANTISOCIAL (OUTWARDLY “BAD”) NARCISSIST VARIANTS

1. Out-Group Antisocial Narcissist
   • Us vs. Them: Forms or joins in-groups, viewing outsiders as enemies.
   • Antagonism Toward Others: Degrades or attacks non-group members.
   • Hidden Prosocial Need: Seeks acceptance and belonging from the in-group.
   • Dynamic: Validation from peers fuels aggression toward others.
2. Artist/Creative/Defiant (Antisocial) Narcissist
   • Rebel Archetype: Rejects authority, prioritizes uniqueness.
   • Facade: Defiant behaviors mask self-promotion.
   • Social Admiration for Rebellion: Gains praise for being a “fearless original.”
   • Key Point: Uses rebellion to receive admiration.
3. Classic Psychopathic (Antisocial) Narcissist
   • Exploitative and Goal-Focused: Ruthless in pursuit of money, power, or fame.
   • Facade: Can be aggressive or manipulative.
   • Core Dependence on Supply: Needs attention, admiration, or fear.
   • Outcome: Uses people and structures to achieve power and status.

III. KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Two Sides of the Same Coin: Narcissists may appear extremely “prosocial” or “antisocial,” but both rely on external validation.
• Facade vs. Reality: Regardless of appearance, most narcissists harbor hidden aggression or manipulation.
• Primitive Splitting: They divide people into “all good” or “all bad” based on self-interest.

Ultimately, narcissists can act “prosocial” while being driven by antisocial aims, or appear antisocial while secretly seeking acceptance—revealing a profound gap between their external image and internal motives.