Wily is a truly devoted villain, driven by madness, greed, and rage from his failure to defeat MegaMan and the Hikari family, who continue to stand in his way. This insanity seems to grow more violent over time, as his plots become more haphazard, and his regards to the sanctity of life drift away completely. He is, however, very persistent, as he is able to walk away from any setback and start anew.