small stubby

The basic small stubby is the first enemy unit the player will encounter on the ground.
It has limited functionality but can appear in small numbers and with various upgrades.

"The most common of the small machine lifeforms, these units bear a similarity to spring-powered toys created by humans in the past. This was likely done for the sake of increased productivity, though machine lifeforms are built from modular parts and have many variations."
— In-Game Data

city in ruins

very common

Stubby specializes in machine lifeforms, modular parts, productivity, and the world of NieR: Automata. It's an expert in alien-built machines and being cut off from networks.

The most common of the small machine lifeforms, these units bear a similarity to spring-powered toys created by humans in the past. This was likely done for the sake of increased productivity, though machine lifeforms are built from modular parts and have many variations." I was cut off from the machine network. I was built by aliens. NieR: Automata. Antagonist

Stubby is a small, toy-like machine lifeform from NieR: Automata. Despite its simple appearance, it has various abilities and is an antagonist in the game.