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<blockquote data-quote="AbdulAlhazred" data-source="post: 5000456" data-attributes="member: 82106">The limitation isn't a limitation to implements, its a limitation in the implement use class features of all classes. For exampleThis is the rule, specific to warlocks in this case, that allows implements to work for warlocks at all. It obviously does not give them the ability to use a holy symbol for their powers. There are feats which will allow the use of other implements (Arcane Implement Proficiency for example). All other implement using classes have (and require) some similar wording. Of course a class could in theory exist which can use any implement with any power, but there isn't one and most likely never will be one.So yes, your bard will need to be careful about what implements he can use and what powers he can combine with them. There are ways to gain significant flexibility like using a Songblade and taking AIP (heavy blade), which would allow the use of the blade with all types of arcane power source magic. There are a lot of crossover implements as well, like the wand which works with bard, wizard, and warlock spells. The staff works with wizard and invoker powers, etc. Bards have a huge potential to MC and combine things, but it doesn't come for free.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AbdulAlhazred, post: 5000456, member: 82106"] The limitation isn't a limitation to [b]implements[/b], its a limitation in the implement use class features of all classes. For example This is the rule, specific to warlocks in this case, that allows implements to work for warlocks [b]at all[/b]. It obviously does not give them the ability to use a holy symbol for their powers. There are feats which will allow the use of other implements (Arcane Implement Proficiency for example). All other implement using classes have (and require) some similar wording. Of course a class could in theory exist which can use any implement with any power, but there isn't one and most likely never will be one. So yes, your bard will need to be careful about what implements he can use and what powers he can combine with them. There are ways to gain significant flexibility like using a Songblade and taking AIP (heavy blade), which would allow the use of the blade with all types of arcane power source magic. There are a lot of crossover implements as well, like the wand which works with bard, wizard, and warlock spells. The staff works with wizard and invoker powers, etc. Bards have a huge potential to MC and combine things, but it doesn't come for free. [/QUOTE]

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