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| name = Barkskin
| name = Barkskin
| image = Barkskin Icon.png
| image = Barkskin.webp
| level = 2
| level = 2
| school = Transmutation
| school = Transmutation
| ritual =  
| ritual =  
| classes = Druid, Ranger, Nature Domain
| classes = Druid, Ranger
| class learns at level 3 = Druid, Nature Domain
| class learns at level 3 = Druid, Nature Domain:Domain Spell, Circle of the Land:Forest
| class learns at level 5 = Ranger
| class learns at level 5 = Ranger
| races =  
| races =  
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| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to fortify the defense of a willing creature and increase their [[Armour Class]]. While under the effect of this spell, the target's skin has a bark-like texture.
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to fortify the defense of a willing creature and increase their [[Armour Class]]. While under the effect of this spell, the target's skin has a bark-like texture.
| description = Touch a willing creature to toughen its skin and increase its {{Armour Class}} up to 16.
| description = Touch a willing creature to toughen its skin and increase its {{Armour Class}} up to 16.
| action type = action
| cost = action, spell2
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| damage =  
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| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level doesn't grant any additional benefits.
| higher levels =
| variants =  
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| notes = * {{Class|Circle of the Land}}s who choose the Forest Land at level 3 learn this spell automatically.
| notes =
* While similar to [[Mage Armour]], [[Barkskin]] doesn't modify the base armour class, it instead sets the total armour class to 16 if it would have been lower.
* If you Armour Class is lower than 16, Barkskin changes your base Armour Class to 16 with no other bonuses allowed from any source.
* {{Cond|Mage Armour}}, {{SAI|Draconic Resilience}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)}} and {{Cond|Barkskin}} all change your base armour class and therefore does not stack.
** If you have multiple of these you will only get the benefit of the one that gives the most {{Armour Class}}.
* Barkskin can work while in {{SAI|Wild Shape}}.
** This effect only works on forms with an {{Armour Class}} of less than 16.
 
* The incantation for Barkskin is '''Mactē Virtutē''', the Latin command "honour with virtue!"
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 9 March 2024

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Barkskin is a level 2 transmutation spell. This spell allows spellcasters to fortify the defense of a willing creature and increase their Armour Class. While under the effect of this spell, the target's skin has a bark-like texture.

Description

Touch a willing creature to toughen its skin and increase its Armour Class Armour Class up to 16.

Properties

Cost
Action + Level 2 Spell Slot
Details
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Concentration Concentration

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Condition: Barkskin

Barkskin Barkskin

Duration: Until Long rest

How to learn

Classes:

Notes

  • The incantation for Barkskin is Mactē Virtutē, the Latin command "honour with virtue!"

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