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The '''Monolith''' (モノリス ''Monorisu'') are recurring objects in the [[Kid Icarus (series)|''Kid Icarus'' series]].

The Monolith is a blue metal square with a lighter toned border in ''Kid Icarus''. In ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' the monolith has a red border with engravings that form into a circle instead of just the blue square. Originally designed to be enchanted training devices, these mystical tablets were once extremely weak and could be broken apart by almost any weapon. Many years later, however, Monoliths were seemingly cursed by the power of the Underworld, which engraved special markings into the material that composes them. Because of this, they are now larger than ever before and completely invulnerable to any and all forms of attack. Despite these new-found qualities, Monoliths still don’t display any form of intelligence and will usually follow a set path to block certain areas with their impervious mass.

Monoliths do not release [[Heart]]s when destroyed. The swarm are greater than the previous installment, but the survival period is also shorter.

Monoliths, now with decorated with unique markings are present in multiple areas of the game. Rather than being simple training devices this time around, they actually serve as enemies and are now interestingly affiliated with the Underworld Army. Monotliths try to block Pit's way by moving in a set path. Some Monoliths also serve as mobile platforms for grounded enemies to stand on during some air battles, which were first seen in ''[[Pandora's Labyrinth of Deceit]]''.  They cannot be hurt by any of Pit's attacks, but their predictable movement patterns make it simple to slip past them without being hit. Occasionally, they may orbit around other enemies, acting as an invulnerable shield for their allies.