When a priest casts the barkskin spell upon a creature, its skin becomes as tough as bark, granting a base protection (PROT) of 3, +1 per 3 ranks: PROT 4 at ranks 3-5, PROT 5 at ranks 6-8, PROT 6 at ranks 9-11, etc. This spell does not function in combination with normal armor or Bracers of Protection, but will function with Rings of Protection. In addition, saving throw rolls vs. all attack forms except magic gain a +5 bonus. This spell can be placed on the caster or on any other creature he touches.
In addition to his holy symbol, the caster must have a handful of bark from an oak as the material component for the spell. |