Bark Skin

You and your pet take less damage while your health is above the threshold. — In-game description

Bark Skin

Specialization

Wilderness Survival (trait list)

Tier

Grandmaster

Type

Minor

Training cost

6 Hero points

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Bark Skin

You and your pet take less damage while your health is above the threshold.

 Pet Damage Reduction: 50%

 Player Damage Reduction: 33%

 Health Threshold: 90%

— In-game description

Notes

• This effect will occur for the ranger even if your pet is defeated.

Version history

For a detailed trait history, see here.

Patch	Changes
August 08, 2017	Path of Fire pre-patch: This trait has been replaced with Rugged Growth.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Updated this trait to reflect the introduction of the specialization mechanic. This trait has been moved to the Grandmaster minor tier. Reworked trait: You take 33% less damage and your pet takes 50% less damage while your health is above 90%.
December 10, 2013	Increased the damage reduction from 30% to 50%.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Bark Skin has been added to the game.