Category talk:Implements

Definition
What is the official definition of "implement" being used for this category? I'm guessing we don't need an implement article, but we at least need a clear definition here of what belongs on this page. ~ Lhynard (talk) 00:32, April 29, 2015 (UTC)


 * I believe this category refers to implements that could be used by spellcasters in 4th edition. They were indicated by the Implement descriptor in the spell description and worked like a spell component that was not consumed by the casting. For example, cloud of daggers. Disclaimer: not an expert on 4th edition. &mdash;Moviesign (talk) 00:44, April 29, 2015 (UTC)

Are staffs, wands, and rods implements, then? Does anyone know? ~ Lhynard (talk) 03:21, December 9, 2018 (UTC)


 * In 4e, an implement is an item that gives a bonus to some spells or prayers (those marked with an Implement keyword), but is not actually required for them. It's more like an optional spell component. From the 4e PHB, "Many arcane spells are more effective when used in conjunction with an implement—a wizard's staff, orb, or wand, or a warlock's rod or wand. Many divine prayers use holy symbols as implements." Combat classes and some prayers have weapons instead, and each new class has a different set of Implements: Sorcerers have daggers, Monks have ki focuses and weapons. It's so crunch-focused and variable as to what is an implement for whom that it might not be worth us categorising, though it wouldn't hard to have a category of random implements. — BadCatMan (talk) 03:51, December 9, 2018 (UTC)


 * My simultaneous reply:
 * Yes, they can be implements, on a class-by-class basis. For each class that had implements, a character had to pick one of the choices as their implement. Clerics used their holy symbol, druids could use a staff or totem, sorcerers had dagger or staff, warlock chose rods or wands, and wizards could use an orb, staff, or wand. Using the implement gave a bonus to any effect that had the implement keyword. &mdash;Moviesign (talk) 03:53, December 9, 2018 (UTC)


 * Thanks, both! ~ Lhynard (talk) 04:04, December 9, 2018 (UTC)