diff --git a/scenes/main.gd b/scenes/main.gd
index 0d713e7..ba28c75 100644
--- a/scenes/main.gd
+++ b/scenes/main.gd
@@ -504,6 +504,9 @@ func _start_game():
 			var all_players = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("Players")
 			ui_manager.initialize_leaderboard_with_players(all_players)
 
+		# Spawn Tekton NPC
+		spawn_tekton_npc()
+
 func _assign_random_spawn_positions():
 	"""Assign spawn positions distributed to 4 corners (2 per corner for 8 players)."""
 	var enhanced_gridmap = $EnhancedGridMap
@@ -596,6 +599,54 @@ func _assign_random_spawn_positions():
 			
 		spawn_index += 1
 
+# =============================================================================
+# Tekton NPC Management
+# =============================================================================
+
+func spawn_tekton_npc():
+	"""Spawn a Tekton NPC at a random location."""
+	if not multiplayer.is_server(): return
+	
+	# Find random valid position
+	var enhanced_gridmap = $EnhancedGridMap
+	if not enhanced_gridmap: return
+	
+	var valid_pos = Vector2i(-1, -1)
+	for _i in range(20): # Try 20 times
+		var x = randi() % enhanced_gridmap.columns
+		var y = randi() % enhanced_gridmap.rows
+		var cell = Vector3i(x, 0, y)
+		if enhanced_gridmap.get_cell_item(cell) == 0: # Walkable floor
+			valid_pos = Vector2i(x, y)
+			break
+	
+	if valid_pos != Vector2i(-1, -1):
+		# Generate a consistent ID/Name for sync
+		var tekton_id = Time.get_ticks_msec() 
+		_create_tekton(valid_pos, tekton_id)
+		rpc("sync_spawn_tekton", valid_pos, tekton_id)
+
+@rpc("call_remote", "reliable")
+func sync_spawn_tekton(pos: Vector2i, tekton_id: int):
+	_create_tekton(pos, tekton_id)
+
+func _create_tekton(pos: Vector2i, tekton_id: int):
+	var node_name = "Tekton_%d" % tekton_id
+	if has_node(node_name): return
+
+	var tekton_scene = load("res://scenes/tekton.tscn")
+	var tekton = tekton_scene.instantiate()
+	tekton.name = node_name
+	add_child(tekton)
+	
+	# Initialize
+	if tekton.has_method("initialize"):
+		if has_node("EnhancedGridMap"):
+			tekton.initialize(pos, $EnhancedGridMap)
+	
+	print("[Main] Spawned Tekton at %s (ID: %d)" % [pos, tekton_id])
+
+
 # =============================================================================
 # Player Management
 # =============================================================================
diff --git a/scenes/tekton.tscn b/scenes/tekton.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..603aa90
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scenes/tekton.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+[gd_scene format=3 uid="uid://dpi7acioph6kk"]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://dyovwailce5tf" path="res://scripts/tekton.gd" id="1_tekton"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" uid="uid://c67yq846u8y68" path="res://scripts/tekton_controller.gd" id="2_controller"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://bye8rbeqmxy1m" path="res://assets/models/meshes/tekton/tekton_walking.glb" id="3_mesh"]
+
+[sub_resource type="BoxShape3D" id="BoxShape3D_tekton"]
+size = Vector3(0.8, 1, 0.8)
+
+[node name="Tekton" type="Node3D" unique_id=119914767 groups=["Tektons"]]
+script = ExtResource("1_tekton")
+
+[node name="TektonController" type="Node" parent="." unique_id=1658331083]
+script = ExtResource("2_controller")
+
+[node name="Visuals" type="Node3D" parent="." unique_id=1698719440]
+
+[node name="tekton_walking" parent="Visuals" unique_id=1701195793 instance=ExtResource("3_mesh")]
+transform = Transform3D(0.15, 0, 0, 0, 0.15, 0, 0, 0, 0.15, 0, 0, 0)
+
+[node name="HitArea" type="Area3D" parent="." unique_id=2139590311]
+collision_layer = 4
+collision_mask = 2
+
+[node name="CollisionShape3D" type="CollisionShape3D" parent="HitArea" unique_id=818146069]
+transform = Transform3D(1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0.5, 0)
+shape = SubResource("BoxShape3D_tekton")
diff --git a/scripts/tekton.gd b/scripts/tekton.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..19cf038
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/tekton.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+extends Node3D
+
+# Tekton - Roaming NPC
+# Moves around the grid and spawns tiles when attacked.
+
+signal movement_finished
+
+@export var current_position: Vector2i = Vector2i(0, 0)
+@export var health: int = 3
+@export var movement_speed: float = 0.4 # Seconds per step
+
+var enhanced_gridmap: Node
+var is_moving: bool = false
+var tween: Tween
+
+func initialize(start_pos: Vector2i, p_gridmap: Node):
+	current_position = start_pos
+	enhanced_gridmap = p_gridmap
+	
+	# Snap to grid visual (Center on tile)
+	# User wanted Z=1.0. X should ideally be 0.5 (center).
+	# Ensuring consistent offset across Init, Sync, and Move.
+	position = Vector3(current_position.x + 0.5, 1.0, current_position.y + 1.0)
+	
+	# NO RPC HERE - Spawn RPC handles initial position sync
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_local", "reliable")
+func sync_position(pos: Vector2i):
+	current_position = pos
+	position = Vector3(current_position.x + 0.5, 1.0, current_position.y + 1.0)
+
+func move_to(target_pos: Vector2i):
+	if is_moving: return
+	
+	# Validate
+	if not enhanced_gridmap.is_position_valid(target_pos):
+		return
+		
+	# Check simple collision (optional, can be expanded)
+	# For now, Tekton walks through things or we check elsewhere?
+	# Controller should check validity.
+	
+	is_moving = true
+	var world_pos = Vector3(target_pos.x + 0.5, 1.0, target_pos.y + 1.0)
+	
+	# Rotation
+	var dir = world_pos - position
+	if dir.length_squared() > 0.1:
+		var target_rot = atan2(dir.x, dir.z)
+		rotation.y = target_rot
+	
+	# Tween Movement (Match Z+0.5 offset for symmetry during movement as requested)
+	var final_world_pos = Vector3(target_pos.x + 0.5, 1.0, target_pos.y + 0.5)
+	tween = create_tween()
+	tween.tween_property(self, "position", final_world_pos, movement_speed).set_trans(Tween.TRANS_SINE).set_ease(Tween.EASE_IN_OUT)
+	tween.tween_callback(func():
+		current_position = target_pos
+		is_moving = false
+		emit_signal("movement_finished")
+	)
+	
+	if is_multiplayer_authority():
+		rpc("sync_movement", target_pos)
+
+@rpc("any_peer", "call_remote", "reliable")
+func sync_movement(target_pos: Vector2i):
+	# Clients execute the move visually
+	move_to(target_pos)
+
+# --- COMBAT / INTERACTION ---
+
+func on_hit(attacker: Node = null):
+	"""Called when hit by a player attack."""
+	print("[Tekton] Hit by %s!" % (attacker.name if attacker else "Unknown"))
+	
+	# Visual Reaction (Flash red)
+	_flash_damage()
+	
+	# Spawn Tiles
+	if is_multiplayer_authority():
+		spawn_tiles_around()
+
+func _flash_damage():
+	var meshes = find_children("*", "MeshInstance3D", true)
+	for mesh in meshes:
+		var original_modulate = mesh.transparency
+		# Quick flash hack or shader param? 
+		# If standard material, maybe just modulate visibility or scale
+		var t = create_tween()
+		t.tween_property(mesh, "scale", Vector3(1.2, 1.2, 1.2), 0.1)
+		t.tween_property(mesh, "scale", Vector3(1.0, 1.0, 1.0), 0.1)
+
+func spawn_tiles_around():
+	"""Spawns a mix of normal and special tiles in a radius."""
+	if not enhanced_gridmap: return
+	
+	var radius = 2
+	var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.new()
+	rng.randomize()
+	
+	print("[Tekton] Spawning tiles around %s" % current_position)
+	
+	for x in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+		for y in range(-radius, radius + 1):
+			var pos = current_position + Vector2i(x, y)
+			
+			# Don't overwrite the Tekton's own cell? Or do? 
+			# Maybe avoid center.
+			if x == 0 and y == 0: continue
+			
+			if enhanced_gridmap.is_position_valid(pos):
+				# 50% chance to spawn something
+				if rng.randf() > 0.5: continue
+				
+				# Determine Type
+				var item_id: int
+				var roll = rng.randf()
+				
+				if roll < 0.6:
+					# 60% Normal Tile (7-10)
+					item_id = rng.randi_range(7, 10)
+				elif roll < 0.9:
+					# 30% PowerUp (11-14)
+					item_id = rng.randi_range(11, 14)
+				else:
+					# 10% Obstacle/Trap (optional)
+					item_id = -1 # Clear?
+					
+				if item_id != -1:
+					var main = get_tree().get_root().get_node_or_null("Main")
+					if main:
+						main.rpc("sync_grid_item", pos.x, 1, pos.y, item_id)
diff --git a/scripts/tekton.gd.uid b/scripts/tekton.gd.uid
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..88071e9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/tekton.gd.uid
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://dyovwailce5tf
diff --git a/scripts/tekton_controller.gd b/scripts/tekton_controller.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0ebadd8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/tekton_controller.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+extends Node
+
+# TektonController - AI for Tekton NPC
+# Handles random movement logic.
+
+@export var move_interval_min: float = 2.0
+@export var move_interval_max: float = 5.0
+
+var tekton: Node3D
+var enhanced_gridmap: Node
+var timer: Timer
+var rng = RandomNumberGenerator.new()
+
+func _ready():
+	if not is_multiplayer_authority():
+		set_process(false)
+		return # Only server/authority runs AI
+		
+	tekton = get_parent()
+	# Wait for tekton to be ready and have gridmap
+	await get_tree().create_timer(1.0).timeout
+	enhanced_gridmap = tekton.enhanced_gridmap
+	
+	rng.randomize()
+	
+	# Setup Timer
+	timer = Timer.new()
+	add_child(timer)
+	timer.one_shot = true
+	timer.timeout.connect(_on_timer_timeout)
+	_start_timer()
+
+func _start_timer():
+	var time = rng.randf_range(move_interval_min, move_interval_max)
+	timer.start(time)
+
+func _on_timer_timeout():
+	if not is_instance_valid(tekton) or not is_instance_valid(enhanced_gridmap):
+		return
+		
+	_attempt_move()
+	_start_timer()
+
+func _attempt_move():
+	if tekton.is_moving: return
+	
+	var neighbors = enhanced_gridmap.get_neighbors(tekton.current_position, 0)
+	var valid_moves = []
+	
+	for n in neighbors:
+		if n.is_walkable:
+			if _is_occupied(n.position):
+				continue
+			valid_moves.append(n.position)
+			
+	if valid_moves.size() > 0:
+		var target = valid_moves[rng.randi() % valid_moves.size()]
+		tekton.move_to(target)
+
+func _is_occupied(pos: Vector2i) -> bool:
+	var players = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("Players")
+	for p in players:
+		if p.current_position == pos:
+			return true
+	# Also check other Tektons?
+	var tektons = get_tree().get_nodes_in_group("Tektons")
+	for t in tektons:
+		if t != tekton and t.current_position == pos:
+			return true
+	return false
diff --git a/scripts/tekton_controller.gd.uid b/scripts/tekton_controller.gd.uid
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8bc5a48
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/tekton_controller.gd.uid
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+uid://c67yq846u8y68