Boiling Oil

Heroes of Battle (HB)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Boiling Oil is a D&D 3.5 spell (Conjuration (Creation)) from HB. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 4), Wizard (Level 4), Abjurer Variant (Level 4), and others. Range or area: Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level); Saving throw: Reflex half; Duration: 1 round and 1 round/3 levels (see text); Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Conjuration (Creation)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Area
Cylinder (10 ft. radius, 40 ft. high)
Duration
1 round and 1 round/3 levels (see text)
Saving Throw
Reflex half
Spell Resistance
No

A torrent of boiling oil rains down in the area you specify.
Creatures in the area take 4d6 points of scalding (fire) damage from the oil.
Creatures that fail their initial saving throw take an additional 2d6 points of damage in each subsequent round of the spell’s duration (up to a maximum of 6 rounds at 18th level).
The oil created by this spell is not itself flammable.