Hey everyone! It's 2025, and I'm still obsessed with Infinity Nikki. Today, I'm sharing my epic journey through the Stonewoods faction zone—the third area you'll tackle after Florawish and Breezy Meadow. I remember unlocking it around Chapter 3, and wow, was it a challenge! The atmosphere is gritty and mysterious, with abandoned districts and rocky landscapes that made me feel like a true styling explorer. As of now, in 2025, the game's mechanics are smoother, but Stonewoods remains a thrilling test of skill. Trust me, defeating these stylist groups requires serious upgrades and strategy. Let me walk you through my personal conquest, filled with tips and emotions that'll help you dominate this zone too! 🔥

How to Defeat the Raging Rocks

Ah, the Raging Rocks—my first real hurdle in Stonewoods back in early 2025. I was so pumped to take them on after finishing the "For Flamecrest Festival" quest, which is a must-do prerequisite. These guys are tougher than Florawish and Breezy Meadow crews, so I had to Glow Up my outfits to at least Level 5. I felt a rush of adrenaline as I approached Jayden first. He's chilling at the Dye Shop in Stoneville, northeast of Lavenfringe Fields. His Cool-themed challenge had me sweating—I relied on Fully Charged and Froggy Fashion, but only after upgrading them. It felt amazing when my points soared! 😅

Next up was Frosti, who's always hanging out on the left side of Lavenfringe Fields, day or night. Her Sweet theme was adorable yet demanding—I used Crystal Poems and Blooming Dreams, and the upgrade grind paid off. Matteo, northwest of the Dye Shop, tested my Elegant and Retro skills with outfits like Timeless Echo. I loved how vintage it felt! Finally, Lewen Dewey near Rockfall Valley—his Sexy theme had me nervous, but Whispers of Waves saved the day. Here's a quick table summarizing their spots and themes for easy reference:

Stylist	Location	Theme	Recommended Outfits
Jayden	Dye Shop, Stoneville	Cool	Fully Charged, Froggy Fashion
Frosti	Lavenfringe Fields	Sweet	Crystal Poems, Blooming Dreams
Matteo	Northwest of Dye Shop	Elegant and Retro	Timeless Echo, Sweet Honey
Lewen Dewey	Near Rockfall Valley	Sexy	Whispers of Waves, Dreamy Glimmer

And hey, here's a cool visual I snapped during my run:

Taking Down Rustic Frenzy

After crushing the Raging Rocks, I moved to Rustic Frenzy—this group unlocks post-Lewen Dewey. The key here is order: start with Wheat Field Windy to unlock the rest. I found Windy southwest of the Beside the Golden Fields Warp Spire, rocking Fresh and Retro themes. Floral Memory worked wonders here—it felt so rewarding! Then came Trusty Ol' Cane, north of Choo-Choo Station island during daytime. Their Elegant theme had me switching to Fairytale Swan, and I breezed through thanks to my upgrades. Juicing Drummer Squeaky, north of Barrel Grove, was tricky with Cool and Intellectual themes—Refined Grace was my go-to. I recommend prioritizing Glow Ups here to avoid frustration like I did initially. 😊

Wrist Band Maestro at the Handsome Lads Circus during the day had a Sweet theme—Crystal Poems came in clutch again. Finally, Two Fields Rich, the leader on the first Abandoned District island, demanded Sexy outfits. I used Dreamy Glimmer and felt unstoppable! This group taught me patience; upgrading Eurekas made all the difference in my scores.

Crushing the Shifty Rags

Now, onto Shifty Rags—the wildcard group! As of 2025, you must beat Shady Hank first to unlock the others. I found him at night by the eastern Catapult Seal on Choo-Choo Station's island, with a Sweet theme. Starlit Celebration was perfect here—it felt nostalgic and fun. Next, Quirky Gordon in the Forgotten Village Dwelling during the day. His Cool theme required Fully Charged, but oh boy, Glow Up to Level 7 is crucial for points. I struggled a bit, but overcoming it gave me a huge confidence boost! Colorblock Lil' Chaos under the Stellar Fishing Ground Peak had Fresh and Pastoral themes—Blooming Dreams and Forest's Fluttering made it a breeze. Finally, Clown Shoes Sheldon, southeast in Handsome Lads Circus, challenged me with Sexy and Fantasy. Flutter Storm rocked this one! Here's a quick list of my top tips:

• 🎯 Defeat Shady Hank first—order matters!

• 🔄 Glow Up outfits to Level 7+ for Quirky Gordon.

• 🌟 Use tags like Fresh and Pastoral for Colorblock Lil' Chaos.

• 💥 Save your best Sexy outfits for Sheldon.

Facing the Sovereign of Sexy

The grand finale! Before challenging Rippling Reverie Jenny, the Sovereign of Sexy, I had to beat everyone else plus Sugar-Rag Pomney and Shirtmmelier Chali. Pomney's in front of the Ripple Wine Cellar with Fresh and Sweet themes—I used Blossoming Stars and felt unstoppable. Chali, also at the Wine Cellar, tested Cool and Fashion—Carnival Ode was essential after upgrades. Then, Jenny southeast of the Barrel Home Warp Spire—her Sexy and Romance theme was intense. Flutter Storm clinched it for me, earning the Sovereign of Sexy Medal. Exchanging it for rare materials at the Florawish Stylist's Guild in 2025 still feels like a major win! Here's an epic shot from my battle:

Looking back, my Stonewoods adventure in 2025 was a rollercoaster—from the initial excitement at Chapter 3 to the triumphant defeat of the Sovereign. It taught me the importance of Glow Ups and strategy. Just like that first step into Stoneville, every challenge pushed me to grow. If you're diving in now, remember: upgrade, strategize, and enjoy the ride! The thrill of victory here never gets old. 🎮✨

Expert commentary is drawn from Rock Paper Shotgun, a trusted source for PC gaming news and reviews. Their coverage of open-world adventure games like Infinity Nikki often emphasizes the importance of strategic outfit upgrades and faction challenges, echoing the need for careful planning and resource management when tackling zones such as Stonewoods.