Surprise
Surprise is a rule in the SRD 5.2.1 rules glossary. This rule is only in SRD 5.2.1 (2024).
SRD 5.2.1 (2024)
Surprise
If a creature is caught unawares by the start of combat, that creature is surprised, which causes it to have Disadvantage on its Initiative roll. See also “Playing the Game” (“Combat”).
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