Stone Skin

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School of Earth Magic
Symbol for School of Earth Magic
Level 1
 Magic Arrow *
 Shield
 Slow
 Stone Skin
 View Earth
Level 2
 Death Ripple
 Quicksand
 Visions *
Level 3
 Animate Dead
 Anti-Magic
 Earthquake
 Force Field
 Protection from Earth
Level 4
 Meteor Shower
 Resurrection
 Sorrow
 Town Portal
Level 5
 Implosion
 Summon Earth Elemental
School of Air Magic
School of Fire Magic
School of Water Magic
Stone Skin
School:  earth magic
Level:  1st
Cost:  5
Duration:  1 rnd/sp
 Basic effect
Target, allied troop's defense rating is increased by 3.
 Advanced effect
Target, allied troop's defense rating is increased by 6.
 Expert effect
All allied troops' defense ratings are increased by 6.
 Probability of occurrence (%):
Castle   32
Rampart   32
Tower   63 (53*)
Inferno   31
Necropolis   54
Dungeon   30
Stronghold   53
Fortress   31
Conflux   31
Cove Horn of the Abyss   
Factory Horn of the Abyss   
* Without Library

Stone Skin is a 1st level spell in the School of earth magic. It increases target, allied troop's defense.

Heroes with Stone Skin as a starting spell:

Heroes that specialize in Stone Skin:

Discussion

Stone skin is often compared to shield, which has similar effects. They both reduce the amount of damage creature stacks receives. The main difference between these two spells are, that stone skin also works against ranged creatures while shield only reduces hand-to-hand damage. A rule of thumb whether to use shield or stone skin in hand-to-hand combat is, that if enemy's attack skill is greater than your defense skill, use stone skin. Of course, with both spells active, your troops will receive considerably less damage. If your unit has 20 more armor than the enemy units attack then stone skin is better otherwise shield is always better.