How to Find and Beat Ricardo, the Ebony Scissors Leader, in Infinity Nikki

Within the lavish world of Infinity Nikki, style isn’t just a personal expression—it’s a weapon. The Ebony Scissors faction in Florawish understands this better than anyone. These stylists have built a reputation that curls through Miraland like cigarette smoke in a back-alley gamble, dressing like members of a modern gangster syndicate and chasing design sketches with a cold, methodical ruthlessness. They treat fashion blueprints as currency in a high-stakes underground economy, and at the very top of this sleek, sharp-dressed pyramid sits Ricardo. Defeating him isn’t just about showing off a pretty outfit; it’s about proving you can walk into a den of shadows and outshine the darkness itself.

Before you can even think about challenging Ricardo, you must first work through his three lieutenants. Think of this as peeling a luxury leather glove finger by finger—each one reveals a deeper layer of the faction’s identity, but the real grip remains hidden until the final piece is removed. The first three battles are gentle enough that a determined player with the recommended clothing types won’t break a sweat. Open the Pear-Pal, navigate to the “Factions” app, and select the Ebony Scissors emblem. Track each member one by one to hunt them down on the map. Here’s exactly what you’ll be dealing with:

Kadru

• Theme: Stylish Cool

• Recommend: Cool

• Rewards:

• Normal – 100 Shiny Bubbles

• Average – Stockpile Audit Sketch

• Great – 10 Diamonds

• Perfect – 20 Diamonds

Ramon

• Theme: Unforgettable First Impression

• Recommend: Elegant

• Rewards:

• Normal – 100 Shiny Bubbles

• Average – 100 Thread of Purity

• Great – 10 Diamonds

• Perfect – 20 Diamonds

Legrand

• Theme: Sweet Swaying Footwork

• Recommend: Sweet

• Rewards:

• Normal – 100 Shiny Bubbles

• Average – 100 Thread of Purity

• Great – 10 Diamonds

• Perfect – 20 Diamonds

Once you’ve collected those early victories, the game will quietly unlock the chance to face Ricardo—but only after you reach Chapter 2 of the main story. Think of this requirement as a velvet rope: you can see the VIP section, but the bouncer won’t let you pass until you’ve proven you belong. Ricardo’s difficulty is a noticeable step up, so casual preparation won’t be enough. His theme is Centre of Attention, and he demands clothing that balances Cool and Simple with the precision of a tailor threading a needle in a dimly lit atelier. The combination feels deceptively easy, but missing the mark by even a few points can leave you staring at a subpar score.

To build the perfect arsenal, make a pilgrimage to Marques Boutique. This shop is a treasure vault for stylish recruits, offering multiple pieces that flex across themes like a dancer switching between waltz and tango. If you’re willing to flirt with chance, the Resonate system and the Surprise-O-Matic vending machine can spit out clothing parts, though relying on them is like trying to capture moonlight in a jar: sometimes you get a glorious glow, other times you’re left with empty hands and a handful of stardust.

Ricardo hides in plain sight, lurking south-east of the Mayor’s Residence in Florawish. But here’s the catch—he only accepts challenges under the cover of night. The moon acts as his silent stagehand, so if you’re chasing daylight, adjust the in-game clock before heading to the spot. When you finally initiate the duel, the wardrobe interface will become your battleground. A vital pro tip: always select the first piece of clothing in each category, because these items carry the highest base scores. You can add up to five accessories, so mix and match until the styling score stops climbing, as if fine-tuning a radio frequency until the static disappears into crystal-clear confidence. Don’t forget to slot in some Eureka items—these little wonders give your final score a significant lift, like a hidden plume in a magician’s hat.

Ricardo’s Challenge

• Theme: Centre of Attention

• Recommend: Cool and Simple

• Rewards:

• Normal – 300 Shiny Bubbles

• Average – Clear Mind Sketch

• Great – 10 Diamonds

• Perfect – 20 Diamonds

Patience is your best accessory here. If the first attempt doesn’t yield a Perfect rating, don’t hesitate to challenge him again and again. Each retry is like polishing a gemstone—you chip away the imperfections until you’re left with something that gleams.

By the time Ricardo finally concedes defeat, you’ll have not only a pile of Diamonds and a new sketch but also the quiet satisfaction of having unraveled the Ebony Scissors’ power structure from the inside out. Infinity Nikki remains one of the most enchanting open-world dress-up adventures, and as of 2026 it continues to draw players into its fabric-strewn battles of wits and wardrobe. So charge into the night, trust your closet, and show Ricardo that centre of attention belongs to you.