I think that Vecna intended for Will to use anger to access his powers.
But—Will used love instead. Self-love, and reminders of Mike and his family showing him love and admiration. And that’s what will cause Vecna’s loss.
He showed Will memories where Will felt isolated for being queer and then told him he doesn’t belong here. He told El to use anger to fuel her powers—and she did.
So he assumed Will would do the same. Just for Will to turn around and do this:
In short; love wins.












