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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
- While similar to
, 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