Stoneskin

Stoneskin 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Stoneskin popularity

How popular is Stoneskin? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.

• Top 50% picked level 4 Artificer spell
• Bottom 50% of all level 4 spells
• Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
• Bottom 50% picked level 4 Wizard spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 4 Druid spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 4 Ranger spell
• Bottom 10% picked level 4 Sorcerer spell

Spells similar to Stoneskin

• Barkskin 2nd-level transmutation

  Although it changes how defense is calculated instead of granting resistance, it is a low‑level, hour‑long touch spell that serves the same defensive support role.

  Players prefer Barkskin over Stoneskin

• Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration

  This touch spell links two creatures and provides damage mitigation and defensive benefit to the recipient in a way that mirrors a protective, supportive buff.

  Players prefer Warding Bond over Stoneskin

• Fire Shield 4th-level evocation

  It gives the caster resistance to one physical kind of damage (elemental, in this case) and adds a retaliatory effect, making it a defensive spell with similar tactical uses.

  Players prefer Fire Shield over Stoneskin

• Protection from Energy 3rd-level abjuration

  It grants a creature resistance to a chosen damage type for up to an hour and shares the same concentration/touch pattern as the target spell.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Stoneskin

• Death Armor 2nd-level necromancy

  Like the target, it’s a touch support spell available to arcane casters that lasts an hour and provides a defensive advantage tied to sustaining a creature in combat.

  Players prefer Stoneskin over Death Armor