Barkskin
2nd-level Transmutation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Barkskin is a 2nd-level transmutation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You touch a willing creature. Until the spell ends, the target's skin assumes a bark-like appearance, and the target has an Armor Class of 17 if its AC is lower than that.
- Casting Time
- bonus-action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S, M (a handful of bark)
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Classes
- Druid, Ranger
You touch a willing creature. Until the spell ends, the target's skin assumes a bark-like appearance, and the target has an Armor Class of 17 if its AC is lower than that.
Common questions
What level is Barkskin?
Barkskin is a 2nd-level transmutation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Barkskin?
Barkskin has a casting time of bonus-action, with a range of Touch.
Does Barkskin require concentration?
No. Barkskin does not require concentration.