<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339800.msg16145782#msg16145782">Quote from: RedKnight on 29-03-2022, 16:04:13</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">A bit of background, there is a section in the PHB on Initiative and Surprise.  The net is that if the character is surprised, they don't get an Action/Bonus Action/Free Object Interaction.  However, the character gets a Reaction if their Initiative is higher than the enemy (which is why Wizards want to have a really good Initiative). It has saved my Wizard's but a couple of times, being able to use Shield, or Absorb Elements when surprised.  <br/><br/>Kalinta does get her Reaction, but cannot equip a weapon (FOI) or Shield (Action). Please note that Kalinta will be able to act before the Bullywugs in round 2, and with Action Surge would/will be able to act twice.<br/><br/>Precious (and Jess) are going to try and stay out of this mess.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Alright, gotta roll my initiative then.  See how that goes >w><br/><br/>And so much for that with an initiative of 4 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=158763) xD