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== Rolling Initiative ==
== Rolling Initiative ==
When combat begins, every participating combatant rolls <span class="bg3wiki-info-blob">{{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} D4 + [[Dexterity#Dexterity Modifier Chart|Dexterity Modifier]]</span> to determine their position in the initiative order. Participants act in order from highest to lowest Initiative. If two participants roll the same Initiative result, the one with a higher [[Dexterity]] Score goes first, though characters controlled by the same player with the same Initiative effectively act simultaneously.
When combat begins, every participating combatant rolls <span class="bg3wiki-info-blob">{{DieIcon|d4|Physical}} D4 + [[Dexterity#Dexterity Modifier Chart|Dexterity Modifier]]</span> to determine their position in the initiative order. Participants act in order from highest to lowest Initiative. If two participants roll the same Initiative result, the one with a higher [[Dexterity]] Score goes first, though characters controlled by the same player with the same Initiative effectively act simultaneously: they can use their collective actions, movement and other turn-based resources in any order they choose.


== External sources of Initiative ==
== External sources of Initiative ==
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!Type
!Type
!Subtype
!Subtype
!Other
|-
|-
|[[Alert]]
|[[Alert]]
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|Feat
|Feat
| -
| -
|Cannot be Surprised
|-
|-
|[[Elixir of Vigilance]]
|[[Elixir of Vigilance]]
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|Consumable
|Consumable
|Elixir
|Elixir
|Cannot be Surprised
|-
|[[Feral Instinct]]
| +3
|Feature
| -
|Cannot be Surprised
|-
|-
|[[Hellrider Longbow]]
|[[Hellrider Longbow]]
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|Weapon
|Weapon
|Longbow
|Longbow
|
|-
|-
|[[Sentinel Shield]]
|[[Sentinel Shield]]
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|Shield
|Shield
| -
| -
|
|-
|-
| [[Assassin of Bhaal Cowl]]
| [[Assassin of Bhaal Cowl]]
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|Headwear
|Headwear
| -
| -
|
|-
|-
|[[Mask of Soul Perception]]
|[[Mask of Soul Perception]]
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|Headwear
|Headwear
| -
| -
|
|-
|-
|[[Soulbreaker Greatsword]]
|[[Soulbreaker Greatsword]]
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|Weapon
|Weapon
|Greatsword
|Greatsword
|
|-
|-
|[[Bhaalist Armour]]
|[[Bhaalist Armour]]
| +2
| +2
|Armor
|Armour
|Light Armor
|Light Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Elegant Studded Leather]]
|[[Elegant Studded Leather]]
| +2
| +2
|Armor
|Armour
|Light Armor
|Light Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Elven Chain]]
|[[Elven Chain]]
| +2
| +2
|Armor
|Armour
|Medium Armor
|Medium Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Flame Enamelled Armour]]
|[[Flame Enamelled Armour]]
| +2
| +2
|Armor
|Armour
|Medium Armor
|Medium Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Ambusher]]
|[[Ambusher]]
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|Weapon
|Weapon
|Shortsword
|Shortsword
|
|-
|-
|[[Bow of Awareness]]
|[[Bow of Awareness]]
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|Weapon
|Weapon
|Shortbow
|Shortbow
|
|-
|-
|[[Fistbreaker Helm]]
|[[Fistbreaker Helm]]
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|Headwear
|Headwear
| -
| -
|
|-
|-
| [[Halberd of Vigilance]]
| [[Halberd of Vigilance]]
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|Weapon
|Weapon
| Halberd
| Halberd
|
|-
|-
| [[Stalker Gloves]]
| [[Stalker Gloves]]
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|Handwear
|Handwear
| -
| -
|
|-
|-
|[[Studded Leather Armour +2]]
|[[Studded Leather Armour +2]]
| +1
| +1
|Armor
|Armour
|Light Armor
|Light Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Hide Armour +2]]
|[[Hide Armour +2]]
| +1
| +1
|Armor
|Armour
|Medium Armor
|Medium Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Scale Mail  +2]]
|[[Scale Mail  +2]]
| +1
| +1
|Armor
|Armour
|Medium Armor
|Medium Armour
|
|-
|-
|[[Yuan-Ti Scale Mail]]
|[[Yuan-Ti Scale Mail]]
| +1
| +1
|Armor
|Armour
|Medium Armor
|Medium Armour
|
|}
|}


== Surprised ==
== Surprised ==
{{SmIconLink|Surprised Condition Icon.webp|Surprised (Condition)|Surprised}} is a special [[Conditions|Condition]] that overrides the '''Initiative''' roll made by a [[List of Creature Types|Creature]] for the first round of combat. When one side of a combat encounter is unaware of the other side, they may be '''Surprised'''. A '''Surprised''' creature cannot take any [[Action]]s or [[Reaction]]s for one combat round. Characters with the [[Alert]] feat cannot be '''Surprised'''.
{{SmIconLink|Surprised Condition Icon.webp|Surprised (Condition)|Surprised}} is a special [[Conditions|Condition]] that can affect [[List of Creature Types|Creatures]] during the first round of combat. When one side of a combat encounter is unaware of the other side, they may be '''Surprised'''. A '''Surprised''' creature cannot take any [[Action]]s or [[Reaction]]s for one combat round. Characters with the [[Alert]] feat, the [[Feral Instinct]] feature or under the effects of certain items (like the {{RarityItem|Elixir of Vigilance}}) cannot be '''Surprised'''.  


'''Surprise''' can be achieved when initiating combat by attacking an unaware enemy while [[Hide|Hidden]].
'''Surprise''' can be achieved when initiating combat by attacking an unaware enemy while [[Hide|Hidden]].
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* Certain combat encounters are rigged to always '''Surprise''' either the player's party or the enemy party when the proper conditions are met. For example:
* Certain combat encounters are rigged to always '''Surprise''' either the player's party or the enemy party when the proper conditions are met. For example:
** The first encounter with the [[Lesser Imp]]s during the [[Prologue]] always grants the player a '''Surprise''' round.
** The first encounter with the [[Lesser Imp]]s during the [[Prologue]] always grants the player a '''Surprise''' round.
** A [[Mimic]] will always '''Surprise''' the player's party when interacting with the object it's disguised as, attacking it from range will provoke the battle without surprising.
** A [[Mimic]] will always '''Surprise''' the player's party when interacting with it in its disguised form. Attacking it from range will start the battle without being surprised.
** In the Underdark Beach, a Duergar will spot you, talk to you and call their leader, if you wait for their leader your party is surprised, if you choose to attack all of the enemies in the beach get surprised.  
** In the Underdark Beach, a Duergar might spot you, talk to you and call their leader. If you wait for their leader your party is surprised; if you choose to attack, all of the enemies in the area are surprised instead.


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Revision as of 22:01, 17 November 2023

Template:Up to date Initiative determines the order of turns during combat.

Rolling Initiative

When combat begins, every participating combatant rolls D4 Physical.png D4 + Dexterity Modifier to determine their position in the initiative order. Participants act in order from highest to lowest Initiative. If two participants roll the same Initiative result, the one with a higher Dexterity Score goes first, though characters controlled by the same player with the same Initiative effectively act simultaneously: they can use their collective actions, movement and other turn-based resources in any order they choose.

External sources of Initiative

There are multiple external sources that one can utilize to grant a character a numeric bonus to their Initiative roll. These sources may affect NPCs.

External sources of Initiative
Source Value Type Subtype Other
Alert +5 Feat - Cannot be Surprised
Elixir of Vigilance +5 Consumable Elixir Cannot be Surprised
Feral Instinct +3 Feature - Cannot be Surprised
Hellrider Longbow +3 Weapon Longbow
Sentinel Shield +3 Shield -
Assassin of Bhaal Cowl +2 Headwear -
Mask of Soul Perception +2 Headwear -
Soulbreaker Greatsword +2 Weapon Greatsword
Bhaalist Armour +2 Armour Light Armour
Elegant Studded Leather +2 Armour Light Armour
Elven Chain +2 Armour Medium Armour
Flame Enamelled Armour +2 Armour Medium Armour
Ambusher +1 Weapon Shortsword
Bow of Awareness +1 Weapon Shortbow
Fistbreaker Helm +1 Headwear -
Halberd of Vigilance +1 Weapon Halberd
Stalker Gloves +1 Handwear -
Studded Leather Armour +2 +1 Armour Light Armour
Hide Armour +2 +1 Armour Medium Armour
Scale Mail +2 +1 Armour Medium Armour
Yuan-Ti Scale Mail +1 Armour Medium Armour

Surprised

Surprised Surprised is a special Condition that can affect Creatures during the first round of combat. When one side of a combat encounter is unaware of the other side, they may be Surprised. A Surprised creature cannot take any Actions or Reactions for one combat round. Characters with the Alert feat, the Feral Instinct feature or under the effects of certain items (like the Elixir of Vigilance) cannot be Surprised.

Surprise can be achieved when initiating combat by attacking an unaware enemy while Hidden.

  • Some creatures, even when Surprised themselves, may call out to nearby allies to prevent them from being Surprised.
  • Certain combat encounters are rigged to always Surprise either the player's party or the enemy party when the proper conditions are met. For example:
    • The first encounter with the Lesser Imps during the Prologue always grants the player a Surprise round.
    • A Mimic will always Surprise the player's party when interacting with it in its disguised form. Attacking it from range will start the battle without being surprised.
    • In the Underdark Beach, a Duergar might spot you, talk to you and call their leader. If you wait for their leader your party is surprised; if you choose to attack, all of the enemies in the area are surprised instead.