Im trying to make an ai that duplicates rotates and moves. After 5 seconds it adds the clones distance to player to a variable list, there's around 295 variables in the list after. I want to be able to keep the clone which sent the lowest number (which is the closest to player) and delete the other clones. Any help? Thanks.

Here is a very simple demonstration of how to find the smallest number in a list. It happens almost instantly and shouldn't add any lag to your game.

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1008908032/

I just realised that I created a project similar to what you are requesting. This detects and points to the closest clone and might be able to help you: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/964418154/

Thank you! It worked. I will credit you in the desc.