Description
(from Planescape Campaign Setting Monstrous Supplement - 1994):
These creatures make up the bulk of Mechanus's population. They are small spheres with a single eye, wings, and two arms/legs. Monodrones are single-function modrons, assigned to simple labor or service in the regiments of the modron army. Thousands of the spherical monodrones, armed with spears, fouchards, and crossbows are impressive when marshaled against a foe with their unswerving, singleminded performance. They exist only for their work.
Monodrones are barely intelligent. They are unable to speak or read, but can understand commands spoken in the tongue of their race (although they will heed only a duodrone). Monodrones are capable of just one action at a time. Tell them to attack and they do so until slain, even if that means attacking each other after the enemy has been obliterated. Order them to guard and they guard without food or sleep. It is fortunate that they feed on the very substance of air around them; otherwise, it would be necessary to order them to eat every day.
(from D&D 5th Edition Monster Manual - 2014):
A monodrone can perform one simple task at a time and can relay a single message of up to forty-eight words.
Alternate Versions
Size
Hero Forge: 5'2" (XXL)
Lore: Small (2e), Medium (5e)
Suggested: Small or Medium
Other Monikers
Class 1 Drone
Abilities
- Can perform 1 activity at a time
- Axiomatic mind can't be compelled to act contrary to its nature or instructions
- Body disintegrates upon death
- Flight
- Capable of stabbing with swords and javelins
Appearance
They are small spheres with a single eye, wings, and two arm/legs.
Home Plane
Mechanus
Stat Block
Sources
- Monster Manual (2014)
- Planescape Campaign Setting Monstrous Supplement (1994)