Barkskin

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 up to 16.

Properties

Cost

Action + Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Concentration

At higher levels

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

Condition: Barkskin

 Barkskin

Duration: Until Long rest

•  Armour Class increased to 16.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 3: Druid, Nature Domain (Domain Spell), and Circle of the Land (Forest)

• Class Level 5: Ranger

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

External Links

• Barkskin on the Forgotten Realms Wiki