Eddie and Dustin distract the Demobats in the Upside Down using Eddie’s iconic "Master of Puppets" guitar solo.
"Papa" dies in the desert after being shot down by military forces while trying to save Eleven (at the end of Episode 8/start of 9). 🔓 The Ending Explained
In a heroic turn, Eddie refuses to run and stays behind to lure the bats away from Dustin. He dies in Dustin’s arms, finally proving to himself he isn't a coward. Stranger Things - Season 4Eps9
The Hawkins group executes a high-stakes mission to kill Vecna by attacking him on three fronts simultaneously:
The finale ends with Upside Down spores (the "snow") falling on a decaying Hawkins. Eddie and Dustin distract the Demobats in the
Despite the team's efforts, Vecna technically wins the battle. Because Max died (even briefly), the fourth gate opened, causing a massive "earthquake" that tore through Hawkins.
Eleven uses a makeshift isolation tank in Nevada to psychically enter Max’s mind and fight Vecna from within. Major Deaths & Sacrifices He dies in Dustin’s arms, finally proving to
Steve, Nancy, and Robin infiltrate the Upside Down Creel House to destroy Vecna’s physical body with Molotov cocktails and shotguns.