Spidertron Patrols
🟡 Updated this year🔍 Analysis
- 👍 -0.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #56 of 1367 content mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Send spidertrons on patrols and automatically load and unload them using docks. Adds mid-game spiderling to allow the new features to be used sooner. Simpler alternative to AAI Programmable Vehicles. Allows creating patrols for Lex's Aircraft.
Spidertron Patrols lets you send spidertrons on automated patrols with docks for loading and unloading, plus a mid-game spiderling to access these features sooner. It's a simpler alternative to AAI Programmable Vehicles and supports Lex's Aircraft. Despite negative endorsements, it has 122k downloads and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 122k downloads show it's got a solid user base despite the negative score.
- Docks automate the tedious loading/unloading, saving you clicks.
- Mid-game spiderling means you don't have to wait until endgame to try patrols.
⚠️ Cons
- Negative endorsements (-1.4) suggest some players had issues or disappointment.
- Only works with spidertrons, so if you're not into them, this mod's useless.
- Compatibility with other overhaul mods isn't guaranteed, so test before adding to a big save.
This is for Factorio players who love automating everything, especially spidertron enthusiasts who want to set up autonomous patrols without the complexity of AAI. It's also for those using Lex's Aircraft who want a simpler way to manage patrols.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Set up docks near your spidertron's home base to automate resupply.
- Use the mid-game spiderling to experiment with patrol routes before scaling up.
- If you use Lex's Aircraft, check the mod settings to integrate patrols properly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Factorio Mods
- Author
- Xorimuth
- Version
- 2.7.0
- Downloads
- 122,076
- Endorsements
- -1.4
- Category
- content
- Created
- 6/25/2026
- Updated
- 6/25/2026
- Tags
- content
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