Initiative & Turn Order

Initiative determines the order in which characters act during combat.

Initiative Roll

At the start of combat:

• All combatants roll 2d6 + Brains modifier
• Add bonuses from abilities or equipment
• Compare results to determine order

Turn Order

• Highest roll acts first
• Ties act simultaneously
• Turn order remains fixed throughout combat (unless abilities change it)
• Kids can act during their Animon's turn to provide support

Surprise & Ambush

If your party is ambushed:

• Roll Initiative with Setback (roll 3d6, drop lowest)
• Ambushers act before your first turn
• This can turn the tide of battle, so stay alert!

Re-Rolling Initiative

Some abilities allow rolls to be repeated:

• Check the ability description for details
• Most effects happen only once per combat
• The GM has final say on initialization effects