So it depends on which rules you are using.
But surprise does not stop you resisting magical effects, it merely prevents you from optimising your defences.
> > I have a question about magical defenses in a surprise situation.
> > That is, when you are attacked by magic, the most appropriate
> > response is a magical defense, ideally one appropriate to the
> attack,
> > and if you don't have anything specific you default to something
> like
> > piety or initiate of your god. But how much choice do you have in
> > the matter when you are attacked by surprise? Of course, there
> are
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