@GrazelSeeing a discussion and want an official WotC answer. How long does the suprised status last (due to an assassin feature) end of creature's first turn – roll initiative as normal, and once surprised creature first turn has passed it is not surprised
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 8, 2014
@Boxvoko @GrazelSorry for necrotweeting, but does this mean that a surprised guy can get high initiative and not let the assassin crit? believe so, yes
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) July 29, 2015