@JeremyECrawford @J4ck0fA11G4m3s Can you enter initiative early if combat is certain? "I ready an arrow before my ally opens the cage."
— BJ Nemeth (@BJNemeth) September 22, 2016
Your readiness can guard against being surprised. Otherwise, you roll initiative as normal. The DM might give advantage. #DnD https://t.co/51YVCHrmEV
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 22, 2016