5ead/spells/md/deep_magic_5e/scry-ambush.md

Scry Ambush

• Level: 4 divination
• Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when an enemy tries to make a surprise attack against you
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S
• Duration: Instantaneous
• Source: Deep Magic 5e

You foresee your foe’s strike a split second before it occurs. When you cast this spell successfully, you also designate a number of your allies that can see or hear you equal to your spellcasting ability modifier + your proficiency bonus. Those allies are also not surprised by the attack and can act normally in the first round of combat.

If you would be surprised, you must make a check using your spellcasting ability at the moment your reaction would be triggered. The check DC is equal to the current initiative count. On a failed check, you are surprised and can’t use your reaction to cast this spell until after your next turn. On a successful check, you can use your reaction to cast this spell immediately.