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can you use a ranged attack to hit a weapon held by a Pc?say a Pc has a pole arm ,can you hit it with a ranged attack that a monster has and try to destroy it .like attempting a sunder? A Pc has a very dangerous demon slaying weapon in our game ,the demons know he has it, they have been hit by it and have barely got away,they want to destroy it, can it be done this way?
Strictly speaking, no. The first sentence under Sunder states "You can use a melee attack with a slashing or bludgeoning weapon to strike a weapon or shield that your opponent is holding". So a ranged attack like arrow or sling is right out according to that.
I like to be a bit more forgiving with my rules interpretation and add a flare for dramatic combat, though. If it's your game and your rules, then you could certainly let those demons attempt to destroy the weapon from affar. But in doing so, remember that means your players should be able to follow the same rules.
Of course, a sunder attack isn't the only thing that can negate the demon-killing sword of nasty. A good dispel magic can suppress it, a disarm can cause it to become the property of a vengeful demon, etc. Or you can try to limit the usefulness of the sword by forcing ranged combat, impose blindness/darkness, or grappling the weilder. The only reason I suggest those alternatives is that by destroying the blade, you are essencially taking away a reward previously earned by the player. From a player's point of view, that may seem a bit unfair.