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Returning 35 results for 'surprised attack'.
Foresight
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Basic Rules (2014)
You touch a willing creature and bestow a limited ability to see into the immediate future. For the duration, the target can't be surprised and has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and
saving throws. Additionally, other creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls against the target for the duration.
This spell immediately ends if you cast it again before its duration ends.
Alert
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
Always on the lookout for danger, you gain the following benefits:
You gain a +5 bonus to initiative.
You can't be surprise;surprised while you are conscious.
Other creatures don’t gain advantage on attack rolls against you as a result of being unseen by you.
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Princes of the Apocalypse
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You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it.
When you roll a 20 on an attack roll with this weapon against an orc, that orc must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or
drop to 0 hit points.
You can’t be surprised by orcs while you’re not incapacitated. You are also aware when orcs are within 120 feet of you and aren’t behind total cover, although
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Assassinate. During its first turn, the hybrid poisoner has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the hybrid scores against a surprised creature is a
critical hit.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that touches the hybrid or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poisonous
Kenku
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.
Mimicry. The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A
creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
medusa has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that is surprised, and it deals an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage each time it hits
: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step
Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Surprise Attack. During the first round of combat, the
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
A creature that isn't surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start
save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 15 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Dwarven Resilience. Grumink has advantage on saving throws against poison, and he has resistance against poison damage.
Assassinate. During his first turn, Grumink has advantage on attack rolls
against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit Grumink scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.
Evasion. If Grumink is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity
Doppelganger
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Ambusher. The doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it has surprised
.
Surprise Attack. If the doppelganger surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll
Umber Hulk
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
random direction. On a 7 or 8, the creature makes one melee attack against a random creature, or it does nothing if no creature is within reach.
Unless surprise;surprised, a creature can avert its eyes
in its wake.Multiattack. The umber hulk makes three attacks: two with its claws and one with its mandibles.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
Bodak
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Otherwise, a creature takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Death Gaze","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save.
Unless surprised, a creature can
avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it has disadvantage on attack rolls against the bodak until the start of its next turn. If the creature looks
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws.
All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised.
Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no
dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with vicious mockery.
Crysteel Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger"} to hit, reach 5
Monsters
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
-folk's space while unaware of the ooze-folk is surprised by the ooze-folk.
Fragile Bones. For each 5 damage it takes, the ooze-folk's walking speed is reduced by 5 feet.Multiattack. The ooze folk makes
one glass longsword attack and one pseudopod attack.
Glass Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Glass Longsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Canoloth
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. The canoloth's weapon attacks are magical.
Uncanny Senses. The canoloth can't be surprised while it isn't incapacitated.Multiattack. The canoloth
makes two attacks: one with its tongue or its bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
Basilisk
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
A creature that isn't surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the
save. If the basilisk sees its reflection within 30 feet of it in bright light, it mistakes itself for a rival and targets itself with its gaze.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5
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Scarified (Rare)
During the three days of the Blood Moon, all Evil-aligned creatures within Luyarnha gain Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom
(Survival) checks to locate creatures with this Eldritch Carving. If they are within 120 feet of a creature bearing the Eldritch Carving, they know their exact location and receive a +3 bonus to attack rolls
Assassin
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Basic Rules (2014)
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical
, and only half damage if it fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, the assassin deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when it hits a target
Orc Red Fang of Shargaas
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
a weapon attack (included in its attacks).
Shargaas's Sight. Magical darkness doesn't impede the orc's darkvision.
Slayer. In the first round of a combat, the orc has advantage on attack rolls against
any creature that hasn't taken a turn yet. If the orc hits a creature that round who was surprised, the hit is automatically a critical hit.Multiattack. The orc makes two scimitar or dart attacks
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Assassinate. During his first turn, Obmi has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Obmi scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit
he fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, Obmi deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has
Slithering Tracker
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the slithering tracker has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.
Damage Transfer. While grappling a creature, the slithering tracker
action as a bonus action.Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3
Flumph
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Advanced Telepathy. The flumph can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t be surprised by creatures with any form of telepathy.
Prone
divination spells.Tendrils. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tendrils"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2
magic-items
Revelations , you gain the following benefits: ● You can’t be surprised. ● Other creatures don’t gain Advantage on attack rolls against you as a result of being unseen by you. ● You
caution.
You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. While attuned to it, your sight improves as your vision starts echoing with that of the blade. While holding
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical
, and only half damage if it fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, the assassin deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when it hits a target
Monsters
Tyranny of Dragons
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a
throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, the assassin deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when it hits a
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical
, and only half damage if it fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, the assassin deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when it hits a target
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Assassinate. During his first turn, Urstul has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit Urstul scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.
Evasion
if he fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, Urstul deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has
Monsters
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the creature does so, it can't see the medusa
stone.Multiattack. The medusa makes either three melee attacks--one with its snake hair and two with its shortsword--or two ranged attacks with its longbow.
Snake Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +5
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the cerberus can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Multiheaded. The cerberus can’t be surprised, and it has advantage on saving
throws against being knocked unconscious.
Pack Tactics. The cerberus has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the cerberus’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Advanced Telepathy. Flapjack can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t be surprised by creatures with any form of telepathy.
Prone
spells.Tendrils. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tendrils"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Assassinate. During its first turn, Ghald has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit Ghald scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit
feet of him, using a limited telepathy.
Sneak Attack. Ghald deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Assassinate. During its first turn, Andras has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn. Any hit Andras scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.
Evasion
fails.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, Andras deals an extra 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sneak Attack"} damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
All-Around Vision. The vlazok can’t be surprise;surprised.
Blood Frenzy. The vlazok has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.
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needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The vlazok makes two Gore attacks.
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Gore"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
A creature that isn't surprised can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start
ability checks and saving throws.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Assassinate. During its first turn, the assassin has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that
hasn't taken a turn. Any hit the assassin scores against a surprised creature is a critical hit.
Evasion. If the assassin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
petrification lasts until the creature is freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.
Unless surprised, a creature can avert its eyes to avoid the saving throw at the start of its turn. If the
Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Snake Hair"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction