Who is vecna in Stranger Things 4?

The identity of Vecna is one of the most closely guarded secrets of Stranger Things season 4, but the big reveal in the midseason finale is less about the name behind the creature and more about the origin story of Eleven and the opening of the Upside Down, a central mystery of the show.

Before Netflix gripped the teasers, Vecna had already been teased in the episode titles, leaving fans screaming and theorising what one of Dungeons & Dragon’s greatest villains might do to their favourite characters.

Vecna is Hawkins’ latest Upside Down threat appearing to be connected to the creepy Creel House.

In the trailers, it looks like he traps Max in a terrifying dream-like dimension at some point. Vecna is a powerful wizard who became a lich. His abilities include, the ability to paralyse others with touch, alter reality and create visions, sense whenever someone close by has disclosed a secret or deep personal thought.