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{{For|technology in [[Age of Mythology]]|other uses|Boiling Oil}} {{Techbox |Name = Boiling Oil |Image = BoilingOil.png |Intro = {{Micons}} |Building = {{Micons|Watch Tower}} |Age = {{Micons|Heroic Age}} |Wood = 300 |Food = 100 |Time = 40 |Stats = Grants a weak melee-range pierce attack in the minimum range of [[defensive structure]]s |Civilization = All civilizations }} '''Boiling Oil''' is a common [[Technology (Age of Mythology)|technology]] in ''[[Age of Mythology]]'' that can be researched at the [[tower]] line (except [[Sentry Tower (Age of Mythology)|Sentry Towers]]) once the [[Heroic Age]] is reached. Once researched, it grants [[defensive structure]]s a melee-range attack (also called hand attack), removing their minimum range. This melee-range attack is a less powerful pierce attack compared to the respective building's ranged pierce attack. == History == {{quote|Enemies gathered at the base of a defensive wall could normally be attacked only if defenders leaned out from the wall and otherwise exposed themselves to arrow fire from below. One improvement for wall defenses was to provide boiling oil or other substances that could be poured on attackers below. Oil was particularly devastating if it could be set on fire first. This had the double effect of driving attackers away and burning their siege equipment.|In-game help section}} == Trivia == * Originally, the [[Murder Holes]] technology was meant to be in ''Age of Mythology'', but was replaced with Boiling Oil for historical reasons. * Even if Boiling Oil has been researched, and the player deliberately attacks enemy units that are adjacent to an affected defensive structure, the player will still be prompted "(Building name)" is too close to fire!", despite the fact that the affected defensive structure already defends itself with boiling oil. == Gallery == <gallery> Boil2.jpg|A [[Migdol Stronghold]] defending itself with Boiling Oil Boil1.jpg|A [[Hill Fort (Age of Mythology)|Hill Fort]] defending itself with Boiling Oil </gallery> {{Technology list (Age of Mythology)}} [[Category:Heroic Age]] [[Category:Building technologies]] [[Category:Common technologies (Age of Mythology)]] [[es:Aceite hirviendo]]
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