Neutral Evil can be the most dangerous alignment because such characters are willing to step on, betray, take advantage of, hurt, and kill other people to reach their goals and get what they want. In practice, Neutral Evil often simply means 'Evil', so Lawful Evil or Chaotic Evil are simply cases where one of the above types meets Lawful or Chaotic Neutral inclinations. They seek status, money and power through any means, but can't resist petty acts of villainy if they can get away with it to amuse themselves, or getting revenge on those who have crossed them as long as they can get away with it. They have little or no sense of loyalty and they often enjoy lies and manipulation, and tend to see the people in their lives as tools to be used and abused as needed. They enjoy committing evil yet still seek to get away with their crimes and live a comfortable and profitable life. Type 3: Balance Seeker - This type balances Neutral with Evil, usually manifesting as pure selfishness.Though sometimes portrayed as cartoonishly evil, the most serious of this type make very dangerous villains, as they truly do Evil for its own sake, and not (just) evil for the sake of themselves. These characters are devoted to the spread of Evil in and of itself- they may serve the resident dark gods or follow a Religion of Evil, or perhaps they are simply Sadists who enjoy hurting others. They use Neutral means to achieve Evil ends. Type 2: Evil over Neutral - This type is immoral and deliberately evil.A predatory creature capable of sadistically enjoying the hunt, but ultimately just following its drives to kill and eat, would be a good example. Essentially, this is anyone who would be True Neutral if not for the lack of conscience or empathy, or their practice of putting either aside to further their own ends. Perhaps they are a Punch-Clock Villain, or maybe they believe there is Better Living Through Evil. They use Evil means to achieve Neutral ends. Type 1: Neutral over Evil - This type is amoral and commit evil for self-serving, but not necessarily malicious purposes.Neutral Evil types can come in a variety of different flavors: Ultimately, what matters is what they want and will cross any line to get it. What can make them very dangerous is that, the intelligent versions of this trope, tend to be strict followers of Pragmatic Villainy. Neutral Evil characters will use the law if it suits them but will throw it away as needed for their purposes. Typically, neutral evil characters are The Unfettered, though that isn't to say they follow no code but rather only follow rules or codes that benefit them. Neutral Evil is, usually, the most dangerous type of evil to fight.

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