What fantasy nickname is Will Byers referred to by?

Will Byers is referred to by the fantasy nickname “Will the Wise.” The nickname comes from his role-playing identity in the boys’ Dungeons & Dragons group and reflects his imagination, knowledge, and loyalty to his friends.

Will is an enthusiastic player and an artist who helps create the group’s shared fantasy world. In their campaigns, the boys use heroic titles and character classes to represent themselves. Will’s title, Will the Wise, presents him as a thoughtful magical guide rather than a physically dominant warrior. The nickname becomes especially meaningful because Will is frequently isolated from the group by the supernatural events surrounding Hawkins.

Several other labels are associated with him, including “The Cleric,” “The Spy,” “Zombie Boy,” and “Boy Who Came Back to Life.” Those names refer to different parts of his story, especially his disappearance into the Upside Down and his later connection to the Mind Flayer. They do not replace the specific fantasy nickname asked about here.

Will is played by Noah Schnapp and is the younger son of Joyce Byers. His disappearance drives the first season’s central mystery, while his sensitivity and artistic interests remain important to his character throughout the series.