# Arcane Apparatus
> [!info] Item Details
> | | |
> |---|---|
> | **Category** | Wondrous Items |
> | **Rarity** | Legendary |
> | **Attunement** | No |
> | **Source** | DMG p.151 |
---
## Description
This item first appears to be a Large sealed iron barrel weighing 500 pounds. The barrel has a hidden catch (DC 20 Investigation check to find) that releases a hatch at one end, allowing two Medium or smaller creatures to crawl inside. Ten levers are set in a row at the far end.
When certain lever combinations are activated, the barrel transforms to resemble a giant lobster with the following statistics: AC 20, HP 200, Speed 30 ft (walk) and 30 ft (swim), blindsight 30 ft, immune to poison and psychic damage. The apparatus can be used as a submersible vehicle.
Each lever controls a different function: claw attacks (two +8 to hit, 2d10+4 bludgeoning), eye shutter lights, hatch operation, legs extension, and ballast/flotation systems.
---
## Properties
- Transforms from a sealed iron barrel into a **lobster-shaped vehicle** (AC 20, HP 200, 30 ft walk/swim).
- Controlled by **10 levers** inside: claws, lighting, hatch, legs, ballast.
- Claw attacks: **+8 to hit, 2d10+4 bludgeoning**.
- Functions as a **submersible** vehicle.
- No attunement required.