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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 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
Duration: Until How to learn
Classes:
- Class Level 3: Druid, Nature Domain (Domain Spell), and Circle of the Land (Forest)
- Class Level 5: Ranger
Notes
- If you Armour Class is lower than 16, Barkskin changes your base Armour Class to 16 with no other bonuses allowed from any source.
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, 
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and 
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.
- If you have multiple of these you will only get the benefit of the one that gives the most
- Barkskin can work while in
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- This effect only works on forms with an Armour Class of less than 16.
- This effect only works on forms with an
- The incantation for Barkskin is Mactē Virtutē, the Latin command "honour with virtue!"
External Links[edit | edit source]
Barkskin on the Forgotten Realms Wiki