So there are a couple things regarding implement rules that I can't find a clarification about anywhere in the books. I apologize if these are obvious questions or have already been answered, but I also couldn't find them on the forum here.
1: Is an actual limit placed on the number of implements that can be utilized at once in a general fashion? There is a clearly-stated limit for holy symbols, but I can't find such a limit stated as a general rule for implements, nor as a specific rule for rods (as I am playing a warlock, rods are my primary field of interest). While it is probably not rules-as-intended, it seems to be rules-as-written that a warlock can carry a Rod of Contagion in one hand and a Rod of Reaping in the other, and mow down an unlimited number of minions with a single minor action.
2: Suppose a warlock multiclasses to rogue and Eldritch Blasts an enemy against whom he has combat advantage, using a Pact Blade as his implement. Is this an attack with a light blade, thereby granting sneak attack damage? If so, why? If not, why not? Again, the rules as intended are probably that it is not, but I can't find any reason in the rules as written that it wouldn't be.
1: Is an actual limit placed on the number of implements that can be utilized at once in a general fashion? There is a clearly-stated limit for holy symbols, but I can't find such a limit stated as a general rule for implements, nor as a specific rule for rods (as I am playing a warlock, rods are my primary field of interest). While it is probably not rules-as-intended, it seems to be rules-as-written that a warlock can carry a Rod of Contagion in one hand and a Rod of Reaping in the other, and mow down an unlimited number of minions with a single minor action.
2: Suppose a warlock multiclasses to rogue and Eldritch Blasts an enemy against whom he has combat advantage, using a Pact Blade as his implement. Is this an attack with a light blade, thereby granting sneak attack damage? If so, why? If not, why not? Again, the rules as intended are probably that it is not, but I can't find any reason in the rules as written that it wouldn't be.