Stoneskin
- Level: 4
- School: Transmutation
- Class: Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard
- Casting Time: Action
- Range: Touch
- Components: V, S, M (diamond dust worth 100+ GP, which the spell consumes)
- Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch has Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage.
Tactical Usage
Damage Mitigation Defense. Stoneskin provides exceptional protection against the most common physical damage types encountered in combat situations.
Frontline Support Magic. The spell transforms vulnerable allies into more durable combatants capable of withstanding sustained physical attacks.
Pre-Combat Preparation. The hour duration enables casting before anticipated battles, providing defensive advantage without consuming action economy during combat.
Spell Combinations
Defensive Stacking. Combining with other defensive magic creates layers of protection that address different damage types and threat categories.
Tank Enhancement. Pairing with healing magic enables frontline fighters to sustain themselves through extended combat encounters.
Concentration Protection. Using alongside other concentration spells requires careful consideration of which magical effects provide greater tactical value.
Material Component Details
Diamond Dust Consumption. The spell requires expensive diamond dust worth at least 100 gold pieces, creating significant resource investment for each casting.
Magical Focus Component. The diamond dust serves as both material component and magical catalyst for the transmutation effect.
Economic Consideration. The consumed component cost makes frequent casting financially prohibitive, encouraging strategic deployment.
Creator Notes
Physical Damage Focus. Stoneskin specifically addresses bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage while leaving other damage types unprotected.
Resource Balance Mechanic. The expensive material component prevents abuse while maintaining significant defensive value for important encounters.
Concentration Vulnerability. The spell requires concentration, creating tactical decisions about maintaining the effect versus casting other concentration magic.
Environmental Interactions
Damage Type Coverage. The spell provides resistance to most weapon attacks and natural physical hazards like falling or environmental impacts.
Duration Limitations. The one-hour maximum duration requires timing considerations for extended exploration or multiple encounters.
Touch Range Restriction. The spell requires physical contact during casting, limiting tactical positioning options during application.
Common Rulings & Clarifications
Resistance Stacking. Stoneskin does not stack with other sources of resistance to the same damage types covered by the spell.
Magical Weapon Interaction. The spell affects all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage regardless of whether weapons are magical or mundane.
Damage Type Specificity. The spell only affects the three specified physical damage types and provides no protection against other damage categories.
Concentration Breaking. Losing concentration immediately ends the spell and removes all protective benefits from the target.
Alternative Applications
Exploration Protection. Providing resistance against environmental hazards like rockfalls, thorny passages, or dangerous terrain.
Labor Safety Enhancement. Protecting workers or adventurers engaged in dangerous physical activities requiring impact resistance.
Negotiation Insurance. Offering protective magic before entering potentially hostile situations that might escalate to combat.
Related Spells
Defensive Magic Comparison. Various protection spells address different damage types, while Stoneskin focuses specifically on physical damage resistance.
Transmutation Defensive Options. The spell represents transmutation school defensive magic through physical enhancement rather than magical barriers.
Resource Investment Spells. Similar expensive component spells provide powerful effects that require significant magical resource commitment.
Scaling Analysis
Consistent Protection Value. Stoneskin maintains effectiveness throughout character progression as physical damage remains relevant at all levels.
Economic Scaling Challenge. The fixed component cost becomes more manageable at higher levels but remains a significant investment.
Combat Duration Relevance. The spell's value increases in campaigns with longer combat encounters or multiple consecutive battles.
Narrative Flavor
Stone-Like Durability. The protected creature's skin should appear to gain stone-like qualities while maintaining flexibility and natural movement.
Magical Transformation. The effect should emphasize physical enhancement through transmutation magic rather than external protective barriers.
Diamond Integration. The consumed diamond dust should be described as integrating into the target's enhanced flesh, creating the magical protective effect.
Tactical Usage
Damage Mitigation Defense. Stoneskin provides exceptional protection against the most common physical damage types encountered in combat situations.
Frontline Support Magic. The spell transforms vulnerable allies into more durable combatants capable of withstanding sustained physical attacks.
Pre-Combat Preparation. The hour duration enables casting before anticipated battles, providing defensive advantage without consuming action economy during combat.
Spell Combinations
Defensive Stacking. Combining with other defensive magic creates layers of protection that address different damage types and threat categories.
Tank Enhancement. Pairing with healing magic enables frontline fighters to sustain themselves through extended combat encounters.
Concentration Protection. Using alongside other concentration spells requires careful consideration of which magical effects provide greater tactical value.
Material Component Details
Diamond Dust Consumption. The spell requires expensive diamond dust worth at least 100 gold pieces, creating significant resource investment for each casting.
Magical Focus Component. The diamond dust serves as both material component and magical catalyst for the transmutation effect.
Economic Consideration. The consumed component cost makes frequent casting financially prohibitive, encouraging strategic deployment.
Creator Notes
Physical Damage Focus. Stoneskin specifically addresses bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage while leaving other damage types unprotected.
Resource Balance Mechanic. The expensive material component prevents abuse while maintaining significant defensive value for important encounters.
Concentration Vulnerability. The spell requires concentration, creating tactical decisions about maintaining the effect versus casting other concentration magic.
Environmental Interactions
Damage Type Coverage. The spell provides resistance to most weapon attacks and natural physical hazards like falling or environmental impacts.
Duration Limitations. The one-hour maximum duration requires timing considerations for extended exploration or multiple encounters.
Touch Range Restriction. The spell requires physical contact during casting, limiting tactical positioning options during application.
Common Rulings & Clarifications
Resistance Stacking. Stoneskin does not stack with other sources of resistance to the same damage types covered by the spell.
Magical Weapon Interaction. The spell affects all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage regardless of whether weapons are magical or mundane.
Damage Type Specificity. The spell only affects the three specified physical damage types and provides no protection against other damage categories.
Concentration Breaking. Losing concentration immediately ends the spell and removes all protective benefits from the target.
Alternative Applications
Exploration Protection. Providing resistance against environmental hazards like rockfalls, thorny passages, or dangerous terrain.
Labor Safety Enhancement. Protecting workers or adventurers engaged in dangerous physical activities requiring impact resistance.
Negotiation Insurance. Offering protective magic before entering potentially hostile situations that might escalate to combat.
Related Spells
Defensive Magic Comparison. Various protection spells address different damage types, while Stoneskin focuses specifically on physical damage resistance.
Transmutation Defensive Options. The spell represents transmutation school defensive magic through physical enhancement rather than magical barriers.
Resource Investment Spells. Similar expensive component spells provide powerful effects that require significant magical resource commitment.
Scaling Analysis
Consistent Protection Value. Stoneskin maintains effectiveness throughout character progression as physical damage remains relevant at all levels.
Economic Scaling Challenge. The fixed component cost becomes more manageable at higher levels but remains a significant investment.
Combat Duration Relevance. The spell's value increases in campaigns with longer combat encounters or multiple consecutive battles.
Narrative Flavor
Stone-Like Durability. The protected creature's skin should appear to gain stone-like qualities while maintaining flexibility and natural movement.
Magical Transformation. The effect should emphasize physical enhancement through transmutation magic rather than external protective barriers.
Diamond Integration. The consumed diamond dust should be described as integrating into the target's enhanced flesh, creating the magical protective effect.
Tactical Usage
Damage Mitigation Defense. Stoneskin provides exceptional protection against the most common physical damage types encountered in combat situations.
Frontline Support Magic. The spell transforms vulnerable allies into more durable combatants capable of withstanding sustained physical attacks.
Pre-Combat Preparation. The hour duration enables casting before anticipated battles, providing defensive advantage without consuming action economy during combat.
Spell Combinations
Defensive Stacking. Combining with other defensive magic creates layers of protection that address different damage types and threat categories.
Tank Enhancement. Pairing with healing magic enables frontline fighters to sustain themselves through extended combat encounters.
Concentration Protection. Using alongside other concentration spells requires careful consideration of which magical effects provide greater tactical value.
Material Component Details
Diamond Dust Consumption. The spell requires expensive diamond dust worth at least 100 gold pieces, creating significant resource investment for each casting.
Magical Focus Component. The diamond dust serves as both material component and magical catalyst for the transmutation effect.
Economic Consideration. The consumed component cost makes frequent casting financially prohibitive, encouraging strategic deployment.
Creator Notes
Physical Damage Focus. Stoneskin specifically addresses bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage while leaving other damage types unprotected.
Resource Balance Mechanic. The expensive material component prevents abuse while maintaining significant defensive value for important encounters.
Concentration Vulnerability. The spell requires concentration, creating tactical decisions about maintaining the effect versus casting other concentration magic.
Environmental Interactions
Damage Type Coverage. The spell provides resistance to most weapon attacks and natural physical hazards like falling or environmental impacts.
Duration Limitations. The one-hour maximum duration requires timing considerations for extended exploration or multiple encounters.
Touch Range Restriction. The spell requires physical contact during casting, limiting tactical positioning options during application.
Common Rulings & Clarifications
Resistance Stacking. Stoneskin does not stack with other sources of resistance to the same damage types covered by the spell.
Magical Weapon Interaction. The spell affects all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage regardless of whether weapons are magical or mundane.
Damage Type Specificity. The spell only affects the three specified physical damage types and provides no protection against other damage categories.
Concentration Breaking. Losing concentration immediately ends the spell and removes all protective benefits from the target.
Alternative Applications
Exploration Protection. Providing resistance against environmental hazards like rockfalls, thorny passages, or dangerous terrain.
Labor Safety Enhancement. Protecting workers or adventurers engaged in dangerous physical activities requiring impact resistance.
Negotiation Insurance. Offering protective magic before entering potentially hostile situations that might escalate to combat.
Related Spells
Defensive Magic Comparison. Various protection spells address different damage types, while Stoneskin focuses specifically on physical damage resistance.
Transmutation Defensive Options. The spell represents transmutation school defensive magic through physical enhancement rather than magical barriers.
Resource Investment Spells. Similar expensive component spells provide powerful effects that require significant magical resource commitment.
Scaling Analysis
Consistent Protection Value. Stoneskin maintains effectiveness throughout character progression as physical damage remains relevant at all levels.
Economic Scaling Challenge. The fixed component cost becomes more manageable at higher levels but remains a significant investment.
Combat Duration Relevance. The spell value increases in campaigns with longer combat encounters or multiple consecutive battles.
Narrative Flavor
Stone-Like Durability. The protected creature's skin should appear to gain stone-like qualities while maintaining flexibility and natural movement.
Magical Transformation. The effect should emphasize physical enhancement through transmutation magic rather than external protective barriers.
Diamond Integration. The consumed diamond dust should be described as integrating into the target's enhanced flesh, creating the magical protective effect.
Tactical Usage
Damage Mitigation Defense. Stoneskin provides exceptional protection against the most common physical damage types encountered in combat situations.
Frontline Support Magic. The spell transforms vulnerable allies into more durable combatants capable of withstanding sustained physical attacks.
Pre-Combat Preparation. The hour duration enables casting before anticipated battles, providing defensive advantage without consuming action economy during combat.
Spell Combinations
Defensive Stacking. Combining with other defensive magic creates layers of protection that address different damage types and threat categories.
Tank Enhancement. Pairing with healing magic enables frontline fighters to sustain themselves through extended combat encounters.
Concentration Protection. Using alongside other concentration spells requires careful consideration of which magical effects provide greater tactical value.
Material Component Details
Diamond Dust Consumption. The spell requires expensive diamond dust worth at least 100 gold pieces, creating significant resource investment for each casting.
Magical Focus Component. The diamond dust serves as both material component and magical catalyst for the transmutation effect.
Economic Consideration. The consumed component cost makes frequent casting financially prohibitive, encouraging strategic deployment.
Creator Notes
Physical Damage Focus. Stoneskin specifically addresses bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage while leaving other damage types unprotected.
Resource Balance Mechanic. The expensive material component prevents abuse while maintaining significant defensive value for important encounters.
Concentration Vulnerability. The spell requires concentration, creating tactical decisions about maintaining the effect versus casting other concentration magic.
Environmental Interactions
Damage Type Coverage. The spell provides resistance to most weapon attacks and natural physical hazards like falling or environmental impacts.
Duration Limitations. The one-hour maximum duration requires timing considerations for extended exploration or multiple encounters.
Touch Range Restriction. The spell requires physical contact during casting, limiting tactical positioning options during application.
Common Rulings & Clarifications
Resistance Stacking. Stoneskin does not stack with other sources of resistance to the same damage types covered by the spell.
Magical Weapon Interaction. The spell affects all bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage regardless of whether weapons are magical or mundane.
Damage Type Specificity. The spell only affects the three specified physical damage types and provides no protection against other damage categories.
Concentration Breaking. Losing concentration immediately ends the spell and removes all protective benefits from the target.
Alternative Applications
Exploration Protection. Providing resistance against environmental hazards like rockfalls, thorny passages, or dangerous terrain.
Labor Safety Enhancement. Protecting workers or adventurers engaged in dangerous physical activities requiring impact resistance.
Negotiation Insurance. Offering protective magic before entering potentially hostile situations that might escalate to combat.
Related Spells
Defensive Magic Comparison. Various protection spells address different damage types, while Stoneskin focuses specifically on physical damage resistance.
Transmutation Defensive Options. The spell represents transmutation school defensive magic through physical enhancement rather than magical barriers.
Resource Investment Spells. Similar expensive component spells provide powerful effects that require significant magical resource commitment.
Scaling Analysis
Consistent Protection Value. Stoneskin maintains effectiveness throughout character progression as physical damage remains relevant at all levels.
Economic Scaling Challenge. The fixed component cost becomes more manageable at higher levels but remains a significant investment.
Combat Duration Relevance. The spell value increases in campaigns with longer combat encounters or multiple consecutive battles.
Narrative Flavor
Stone-Like Durability. The protected creature's skin should appear to gain stone-like qualities while maintaining flexibility and natural movement.
Magical Transformation. The effect should emphasize physical enhancement through transmutation magic rather than external protective barriers.
Diamond Integration. The consumed diamond dust should be described as integrating into the target's enhanced flesh, creating the magical protective effect.