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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nareau" data-source="post: 126328" data-attributes="member: 969">I think the rules cover this situation pretty well.The flyer is using an improvised thrown weapon to hit a target.From the SRD: So, let's first note that he can't hit anything beyond the maximum range, which is 50'.  And he'll be getting a -14 on that roll (-10 for 5 range increments, -4 for nonproficiency).As for the barn example, the guy could take a full-round action to line up the shot (giving him a +5 to hit): The target should be Huge or Gigantic.  Let's say Gigantic, which give it a -4 size penalty to AC.  It's an unattended immobile object (-5 Dex modifier).  So its net AC is 1.So there you have it:  The sorc needs to hit AC 1, and he'll have a -14 or -9 on his roll (before BAB, Dex, etc).  You'll need to figure out damage, overcome the object's hardness, etc.Let's assume that the roof was similar to a "Good Wooden Door".  That's Hardness 5, with 15 hitpoints.  And remember:Oh, and also remember that you can't fly if you're carrying more than a Medium load (I'm pretty sure that applies to the spell).  So it's unlikely that a sorceror will be carrying a 100lb rock to drop on his enemies.The tactic that I would use (with fly and dropping bombs) would be to get a bag full of Alchemist's Fires.  Fly above your enemies, just out of reach, pelting them with fiery doom.</blockquote>