Options for Rolling Initiative for NPCs (5e)?

[BrettM]

I’m sure I saw this, but now can’t find it in the wiki or manual. Is there a way to roll NPC initiative from the NPC sheet?

I know I can use the CT to roll all NPC initiative, or also set settings to automatically roll initiative when NPCs are placed on the CT. Are those the only options for rolling NPC initiative?

Thanks!

[damned]

I’m sure I saw this, but now can’t find it in the wiki or manual. Is there a way to roll NPC initiative from the NPC sheet?

I know I can use the CT to roll all NPC initiative, or also set settings to automatically roll initiative when NPCs are placed on the CT. Are those the only options for rolling NPC initiative?

Thanks!

They are the only automated ways.
You can roll a dice and manually set the value in the CT.

[BrettM]

They are the only automated ways.
You can roll a dice and manually set the value in the CT.

Thanks Damned. So no way to roll from the NPC’s sheet?

[damned]

I havent got it in front of me but I dont think there is - only from PC sheets.

[LordEntrails]

Init is really a dex check, so from the NPC record you can roll the Dex check, but FG won't know to use that as the INit so you will have to drag (or manually enter it) to the field of the CT.

[BrettM]

Thanks Damned & LordEntrails.

[Trenloe]

I know I can use the CT to roll all NPC initiative, or also set settings to automatically roll initiative when NPCs are placed on the CT. Are those the only options for rolling NPC initiative?

1. Open the creature "Offense" section on the CT (click the sword icon).
2. Then double-click on the Init number field.
3. Init will be rolled for that creature and the order adjusted in the CT.

[BrettM]

That’s where I remember seeing it. Thanks Trenloe!