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| notes = * While similar to {{SAI|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.
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* 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!"
* The incantation for Barkskin is '''Mactē Virtutē''', the Latin command "honour with virtue!"
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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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