At a glance
Level4
SchoolAlteration
RangeTouch
ComponentsV / S / M
DurationSpecial
Casting time1
Area of effect1 creature
Saving throwNone
ReversibleNo
SourcePHB p. 208
Description
When this spell is cast, the affected creature gains a virtual immunity to any attack by cut, blow, projectile, or the like. Even a sword of sharpness cannot affect a creature protected by stoneskin, nor can a rock hurled by a giant, a snake’s strike, etc. However, magical attacks from such spells as fireball, magic missile, lightning bolt, and so forth have their normal effects. The spell’s effects are not cumulative with multiple castings.
The spell blocks 1d4 attacks, plus one attack per two of experience the caster has achieved. This limit applies regardless of attack rolls and regardless of whether the attack was physical or magical. For example, a stoneskin spell cast by a 9th-level wizard would protect against from five to eight attacks. An attacking griffon would reduce the protection by three each ; four magic missiles would count as four attacks in addition to inflicting their normal .
The of the spell are granite and diamond dust sprinkled on the recipient’s skin.