diff --git a/assets/data/enemies.json b/assets/data/enemies.json
index 7027191..2238839 100644
--- a/assets/data/enemies.json
+++ b/assets/data/enemies.json
@@ -5,8 +5,10 @@
       "baseHp": 30,
       "baseAtk": 6,
       "baseDefense": 0,
-      "image": "assets/images/enemies/scrawny_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["pot_lid"],
+      "image": "assets/images/enemies/Orc.png",
+      "equipment": [
+        "pot_lid"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -25,7 +27,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 4,
       "baseDefense": 1,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/clumsy_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["simple_rags"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "simple_rags"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -34,7 +38,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 7,
       "baseDefense": 1,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/desperate_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["gladius"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "gladius"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -43,7 +49,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 6,
       "baseDefense": 3,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/untrained_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["wooden_buckler"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "wooden_buckler"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -61,7 +69,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 5,
       "baseDefense": 5,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/chained_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["flail"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "flail"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -70,7 +80,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 8,
       "baseDefense": 3,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/retiarius.png",
-      "equipment": ["trident"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "trident"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -79,7 +91,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 15,
       "baseDefense": 4,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/one_eyed_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["scimitar"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "scimitar"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -88,7 +102,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 18,
       "baseDefense": 5,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/brutal_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["war_axe"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "war_axe"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -97,7 +113,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 15,
       "baseDefense": 10,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/veteran_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["gladius", "leather_vest"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "gladius",
+        "leather_vest"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -107,7 +126,9 @@
       "baseDefense": 7,
       "baseDodge": 15,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/swift_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["scimitar"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "scimitar"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -117,7 +138,10 @@
       "baseDefense": 8,
       "luck": 10,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/cunning_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["flail", "tarnished_ring"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "flail",
+        "tarnished_ring"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -126,7 +150,11 @@
       "baseAtk": 15,
       "baseDefense": 12,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/hoplomachus.png",
-      "equipment": ["trident", "kite_shield", "chainmail"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "trident",
+        "kite_shield",
+        "chainmail"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -136,7 +164,9 @@
       "baseDefense": 5,
       "baseDodge": -5,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/drunken_gladiator.png",
-      "equipment": ["war_axe"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "war_axe"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -145,7 +175,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 10,
       "baseDefense": 12,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/the_wall.png",
-      "equipment": ["tower_shield", "chainmail"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "tower_shield",
+        "chainmail"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -154,7 +187,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 25,
       "baseDefense": 12,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/champion_gannicus.png",
-      "equipment": ["steel_greatsword", "steel_plate"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "steel_greatsword",
+        "steel_plate"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -163,7 +199,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 30,
       "baseDefense": 10,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/the_giant.png",
-      "equipment": ["war_hammer"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "war_hammer"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -172,7 +210,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 25,
       "baseDefense": 14,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/bloody_flamma.png",
-      "equipment": ["barbed_net"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "barbed_net"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -181,7 +221,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 24,
       "baseDefense": 20,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/legendary_oenomaus.png",
-      "equipment": ["scimitar", "steel_shield"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "scimitar",
+        "steel_shield"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -191,7 +234,9 @@
       "baseDefense": 12,
       "baseDodge": 30,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/the_unseen.png",
-      "equipment": ["hooked_spear"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "hooked_spear"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -200,7 +245,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 35,
       "baseDefense": 15,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/executioner.png",
-      "equipment": ["executioners_axe"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "executioners_axe"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -209,7 +256,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 35,
       "baseDefense": 16,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/vengeful_spartacus.png",
-      "equipment": ["gladius"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "gladius"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -218,7 +267,11 @@
       "baseAtk": 28,
       "baseDefense": 25,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/praetorian_guard.png",
-      "equipment": ["steel_greatsword", "steel_plate", "tower_shield"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "steel_greatsword",
+        "steel_plate",
+        "tower_shield"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     }
   ],
@@ -229,7 +282,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 14,
       "baseDefense": 5,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/crixus_the_gaul.png",
-      "equipment": ["long_sword", "kite_shield"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "long_sword",
+        "kite_shield"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -238,7 +294,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 28,
       "baseDefense": 8,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/theokoles.png",
-      "equipment": ["war_axe"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "war_axe"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -247,7 +305,9 @@
       "baseAtk": 22,
       "baseDefense": 10,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/isidorus_the_butcher.png",
-      "equipment": ["trident"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "trident"
+      ],
       "tier": 1
     },
     {
@@ -257,7 +317,11 @@
       "baseDefense": 10,
       "luck": 15,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/vitallion_the_lion.png",
-      "equipment": ["war_hammer", "chainmail", "engraved_amulet"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "war_hammer",
+        "chainmail",
+        "engraved_amulet"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -267,7 +331,9 @@
       "baseDefense": 15,
       "baseDodge": 15,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/arcas_the_serpent.png",
-      "equipment": ["hooked_spear"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "hooked_spear"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -276,7 +342,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 30,
       "baseDefense": 20,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/verus_the_undefeated.png",
-      "equipment": ["steel_greatsword", "steel_shield"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "steel_greatsword",
+        "steel_shield"
+      ],
       "tier": 2
     },
     {
@@ -285,7 +354,11 @@
       "baseAtk": 38,
       "baseDefense": 30,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/magistratus_maxentius.png",
-      "equipment": ["executioners_axe", "steel_plate", "champions_badge"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "executioners_axe",
+        "steel_plate",
+        "champions_badge"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -295,7 +368,9 @@
       "baseDefense": 15,
       "baseDodge": 20,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/aurelia_crimson_blade.png",
-      "equipment": ["scimitar"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "scimitar"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     },
     {
@@ -304,8 +379,10 @@
       "baseAtk": 40,
       "baseDefense": 18,
       "image": "assets/images/enemies/chimera.png",
-      "equipment": ["sunderer_axe"],
+      "equipment": [
+        "sunderer_axe"
+      ],
       "tier": 3
     }
   ]
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/data/players.json b/assets/data/players.json
index 28c0d0e..2167f13 100644
--- a/assets/data/players.json
+++ b/assets/data/players.json
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     "baseAtk": 5,
     "baseDefense": 5,
     "baseDodge": 2,
-    "image": "assets/images/character/warrior.png"
+    "image": "assets/images/character/Soldier.png"
   },
   {
     "id": "rogue",
@@ -19,4 +19,4 @@
     "baseDodge": 15,
     "image": "assets/images/character/rogue.png"
   }
-]
+]
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/images/character/Soldier-Attack01.png b/assets/images/character/Soldier-Attack01.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a39e058
Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/images/character/Soldier-Attack01.png differ
diff --git a/assets/images/character/Soldier.png b/assets/images/character/Soldier.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f006107
Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/images/character/Soldier.png differ
diff --git a/assets/images/enemies/Orc.png b/assets/images/enemies/Orc.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4ef7b97
Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/images/enemies/Orc.png differ
diff --git a/lib/screens/main_menu_screen.dart b/lib/screens/main_menu_screen.dart
index cfc7b7a..fb4444f 100644
--- a/lib/screens/main_menu_screen.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/main_menu_screen.dart
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import '../widgets.dart';
 import '../game/save_manager.dart';
 import '../providers.dart';
 import '../game/config.dart';
+import '../widgets/test/sprite_animation_widget.dart';
 
 class MainMenuScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   const MainMenuScreen({super.key});
@@ -69,6 +70,19 @@ class _MainMenuScreenState extends State<MainMenuScreen> {
               : Column(
                   mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
                   children: [
+                    // const SpriteAnimationWidget(
+                    //   assetPath: 'assets/images/character/Soldier.png',
+                    //   scale: 5.0, // Make it bigger for visibility
+                    //   frameCount:
+                    //       6, // Explicitly limit to 6 frames to avoid flickering from empty frames
+                    // ),
+                    // const SpriteAnimationWidget(
+                    //   assetPath: 'assets/images/character/Soldier-Attack01.png',
+                    //   scale: 5.0, // Make it bigger for visibility
+                    //   frameCount:
+                    //       6, // Explicitly limit to 6 frames to avoid flickering from empty frames
+                    // ),
+                    const SizedBox(height: 20),
                     const Icon(
                       Icons.gavel,
                       size: 100,
diff --git a/lib/widgets/battle/character_status_card.dart b/lib/widgets/battle/character_status_card.dart
index c2ac49f..d5ab7cc 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/battle/character_status_card.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/battle/character_status_card.dart
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import '../../game/enums.dart';
 import '../../providers.dart';
 import 'battle_animation_widget.dart';
 import '../../game/config.dart';
+import '../test/sprite_animation_widget.dart'; // Temporary for testing
 
 class CharacterStatusCard extends StatelessWidget {
   final Character character;
@@ -107,29 +108,27 @@ class CharacterStatusCard extends StatelessWidget {
             height: isPlayer
                 ? ThemeConfig.playerImageSize
                 : ThemeConfig.enemyImageSize,
+            clipBehavior: Clip.antiAlias,
             decoration: BoxDecoration(
               // color: isPlayer ? ThemeConfig.playerImageBgColor : null,
               borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
             ),
             child: Center(
-              child: (overrideImage != null ||
+              child:
+                  (overrideImage != null ||
                       (character.image != null && character.image!.isNotEmpty))
-                  ? Image.asset(
-                      overrideImage ?? character.image!,
-                      width: isPlayer
-                          ? ThemeConfig.playerImageSize
-                          : ThemeConfig.enemyImageSize,
-                      height: isPlayer
-                          ? ThemeConfig.playerImageSize
-                          : ThemeConfig.enemyImageSize,
-                      fit: BoxFit.contain,
-                      errorBuilder: (context, error, stackTrace) {
-                        return const Icon(
-                          Icons.error_outline,
-                          size: ThemeConfig.characterIconSize,
-                          color: ThemeConfig.textColorWhite,
-                        );
-                      },
+                  ? OverflowBox(
+                      minWidth: 0,
+                      maxWidth: double.infinity,
+                      minHeight: 0,
+                      maxHeight: double.infinity,
+                      alignment: Alignment.center,
+                      child: SpriteAnimationWidget(
+                        // assetPath: 'assets/images/character/Soldier.png',
+                        assetPath: overrideImage ?? character.image!,
+                        scale: 5.0, // Zoomed in (300x300 in 200x200 box)
+                        frameCount: 6,
+                      ),
                     )
                   : Icon(
                       isPlayer ? Icons.person : Icons.psychology,
diff --git a/lib/widgets/test/sprite_animation_widget.dart b/lib/widgets/test/sprite_animation_widget.dart
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eb199ca
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lib/widgets/test/sprite_animation_widget.dart
@@ -0,0 +1,155 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'dart:ui' as ui;
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
+
+class SpriteAnimationWidget extends StatefulWidget {
+  final String assetPath;
+  final double tileWidth;
+  final double tileHeight;
+  final int frameCount;
+  final double scale;
+
+  const SpriteAnimationWidget({
+    super.key,
+    required this.assetPath,
+    this.tileWidth = 100.0,
+    this.tileHeight = 100.0,
+    this.frameCount =
+        6, // Default guess, will adjust logic to use actual image width if possible
+    this.scale = 1.0,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  State<SpriteAnimationWidget> createState() => _SpriteAnimationWidgetState();
+}
+
+class _SpriteAnimationWidgetState extends State<SpriteAnimationWidget>
+    with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin {
+  ui.Image? _image;
+  late AnimationController _controller;
+  bool _isLoading = true;
+  int _calculatedFrameCount = 6;
+
+  @override
+  void initState() {
+    super.initState();
+    _controller = AnimationController(
+      vsync: this,
+      duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 600), // 100ms per frame approx
+    );
+    _loadImage();
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _loadImage() async {
+    try {
+      final ByteData data = await rootBundle.load(widget.assetPath);
+      final List<int> bytes = data.buffer.asUint8List();
+      final Completer<ui.Image> completer = Completer();
+      ui.decodeImageFromList(Uint8List.fromList(bytes), (ui.Image img) {
+        completer.complete(img);
+      });
+      final image = await completer.future;
+
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _image = image;
+          _isLoading = false;
+          // Use provided frameCount, but clamp to available frames in image
+          int maxFrames = (image.width / widget.tileWidth).floor();
+          _calculatedFrameCount = widget.frameCount > maxFrames
+              ? maxFrames
+              : widget.frameCount;
+
+          // Adjust duration based on frame count
+          _controller.duration = Duration(
+            milliseconds: _calculatedFrameCount * 100,
+          );
+          _controller.repeat();
+        });
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      debugPrint('Failed to load sprite image: $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _controller.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    if (_isLoading || _image == null) {
+      return SizedBox(
+        width: widget.tileWidth * widget.scale,
+        height: widget.tileHeight * widget.scale,
+        child: const Center(child: CircularProgressIndicator()),
+      );
+    }
+
+    return AnimatedBuilder(
+      animation: _controller,
+      builder: (context, child) {
+        return CustomPaint(
+          size: Size(
+            widget.tileWidth * widget.scale,
+            widget.tileHeight * widget.scale,
+          ),
+          painter: SpriteSheetPainter(
+            image: _image!,
+            currentFrame:
+                (_controller.value * _calculatedFrameCount).floor() %
+                _calculatedFrameCount,
+            tileWidth: widget.tileWidth,
+            tileHeight: widget.tileHeight,
+            scale: widget.scale,
+          ),
+        );
+      },
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+class SpriteSheetPainter extends CustomPainter {
+  final ui.Image image;
+  final int currentFrame;
+  final double tileWidth;
+  final double tileHeight;
+  final double scale;
+
+  SpriteSheetPainter({
+    required this.image,
+    required this.currentFrame,
+    required this.tileWidth,
+    required this.tileHeight,
+    required this.scale,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  void paint(Canvas canvas, Size size) {
+    // Correct src rect calculation
+    // Assuming horizontal strip for the animation row.
+    // Ideally we would want to select which 'row' (Y) to animate, but for now assuming row 0.
+    // If the image is a single row, srcY is 0.
+    final double srcX = currentFrame * tileWidth;
+    final double srcY = 0.0; // Default to first row
+
+    final Rect src = Rect.fromLTWH(srcX, srcY, tileWidth, tileHeight);
+    final Rect dst = Rect.fromLTWH(0, 0, tileWidth * scale, tileHeight * scale);
+
+    canvas.drawImageRect(
+      image,
+      src,
+      dst,
+      Paint()..filterQuality = FilterQuality.none,
+    );
+  }
+
+  @override
+  bool shouldRepaint(covariant SpriteSheetPainter oldDelegate) {
+    return oldDelegate.currentFrame != currentFrame ||
+        oldDelegate.image != image;
+  }
+}