Since so far the judges (me and Iron Sky) don't mind it working the way you had it, you don't need to do thatI don't mind. I'll take the item off my shaman and invoker and leave it on the monk since he gets shield bonus due to shielding ki focus implement
Bad investment of money.
Since so far the judges (me and Iron Sky) don't mind it working the way you had it, you don't need to do that
Technically it is suppose to work with a shield like KarinsDad said. However I rather my party all have Rhythm Blades then all have Frost Weapons (or whatever that level 8 rare is called) that gives an encounter EONT immobilize blast 3. So there are much much worse things
If you want an officially official version you can start a proposal to make it a house rule.
I don't mind. I'll take the item off my shaman and invoker and leave it on the monk since he gets shield bonus due to shielding ki focus implement
Bad investment of money.