Scry Ambush

Scry Ambush is a 4th-level divination available to Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.

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.

Mechanics

level:
4
range:
Self
ritual:
false
school:
divination
classes:
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
duration:
Instantaneous
casting time:
1 reaction, which you take when an enemy tries to make a surprise attack against you
concentration:
false

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Sources

  • Deep Magic 5e·OGL-1.0a·© Deep Magic 5e. OGL-1.0a. Via Open5e (open5e.com).
Last updated 6/19/2026·Tags: spell, divination, bard, cleric, druid, ranger, sorcerer, warlock, wizard