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Enchanted Book

An enchanted book is a type of book that stores one or more enchantments of any type. It can be applied to any valid item using an anvil, which enchants…

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Contents (31)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Generated loot
  3. Fishing
  4. Trading
  5. Drops
  6. Enchanting
  7. Bartering
  8. Usage
  9. Available items
  10. Creative mode
  11. Disenchanting
  12. Chiseled bookshelf
  13. Sounds
  14. Data values
  15. ID
  16. Item data
  17. Advancements
  18. History
  19. Development
  20. Java Edition
  21. Bedrock Edition
  22. Legacy Console Edition
  23. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  24. Data history
  25. Issues
  26. Trivia
  27. Gallery
  28. Renders
  29. Screenshots
  30. In other media
  31. References
This article is about the book that can give items enchantments when used on an anvil. For the artifact that can enchant allied mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, see Enchanter's Tome.
Not to be confused with Written Book.
Enchanted Book
Enchanted Book.gif: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Enchanted Book'
Invicon Enchanted Book.png: Inventory sprite for Enchanted Book in Minecraft as shown in-game with description:
Rarity tier Rare‌[JE only]
Common‌[BE only][1]
Renewable Swift Sneak: No
Wind Burst: No (except via ominous vault)
All others: Yes
Stackable No

An enchanted book is a type of book that stores one or more enchantments of any type. It can be applied to any valid item using an anvil, which enchants the item and consumes the book.

Obtaining

Generated loot

Level-30 books

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Jungle Pyramid Chest 1 4.4%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.04406995624694199, "structure": "Jungle Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Stronghold Storeroom chest 1 4%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.03967744439487575, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Storeroom chest" }
Altar chest 1 2.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.024556901332717374, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Library chest 1 67.8%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.6782168579212767, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Library chest" }
Bedrock Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Jungle Pyramid Chest 1 5.3%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.052561698871326, "structure": "Jungle Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Stronghold Storeroom chest 1 3.8%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.038260740605857047, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Storeroom chest" }
Altar chest 1 2.9%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.02852629961452402, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Library chest 1 72.9%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.7290359626173577, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Library chest" }
  1. ↑ a b Enchantment probabilities are the same as a level-30 enchantment on an enchanting table that was able to apply treasure enchantments (except Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst), and where the chance of multiple enchantments is not reduced.

Random enchantment books

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Monster Room Chest 1 13.3%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.132570480395519, "structure": "Monster Room", "container": "Chest" }
Mineshaft Chest not located in a sulfur cave 1 14.1%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14084507042253525, "structure": "Mineshaft", "container": "Chest not located in a sulfur cave" }
Ancient City Chest 1 36.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.36541317641224724, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Desert Pyramid Chest 1 22.2%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22193075751639946, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Mineshaft Chest located in a sulfur cave 1 14.1%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14084507042253525, "structure": "Mineshaft", "container": "Chest located in a [[sulfur cave]]" }
Pillager Outpost Chest 1 11%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1095510894064613, "structure": "Pillager Outpost", "container": "Chest" }
Ocean Ruins Big ruins chest 1 21.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.21739130434782605, "structure": "Ocean Ruins", "container": "Big ruins chest" }
Woodland Mansion Chest 1 17.6%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.17554213743245484, "structure": "Woodland Mansion", "container": "Chest" }
Bedrock Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Monster Room Chest 1 13.3%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.132570480395519, "structure": "Monster Room", "container": "Chest" }
Mineshaft Chest not located in a sulfur cave 1 14.1%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14084507042253525, "structure": "Mineshaft", "container": "Chest not located in a sulfur cave" }
Ancient City Chest 1 36.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.36541317641224724, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Desert Pyramid Chest 1 22.2%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22193075751639946, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Mineshaft Chest located in a sulfur cave 1 14.1%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.14084507042253525, "structure": "Mineshaft", "container": "Chest located in a [[sulfur cave]]" }
Pillager Outpost Chest 1 11%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1095510894064613, "structure": "Pillager Outpost", "container": "Chest" }
Ocean Ruins Big ruins chest 1 21.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.21739130434782605, "structure": "Ocean Ruins", "container": "Big ruins chest" }
Woodland Mansion Chest 1 20.4%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.20446800805232934, "structure": "Woodland Mansion", "container": "Chest" }
  1. ↑ a b All enchantments are equally probable, including treasure enchantments (except Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst), and any level of the enchantment is equally probable.

Soul Speed books

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition and Bedrock Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Bastion Remnant Generic chest 1 11.2%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1123595505617978, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Generic chest" }
  1. ↑ Enchanted with a random level of Soul Speed.

Swift Sneak books

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition and Bedrock Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Ancient City Chest 1 23.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.23725332720231262, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
  1. ↑ Enchanted with a random level of Swift Sneak.

Trial Chambers books

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Trial Chambers Vault and reward chest 1 7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.06956521739130439, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Vault and reward chest" }
Enchanted Book[B] Trial Chambers Vault and reward chest 1 7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.06956521739130439, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Vault and reward chest" }
Enchanted Book[C] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
Enchanted Book[D] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
Enchanted Book[E] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
Bedrock Edition
Enchanted Book[A] Trial Chambers Vault and reward chest 1 1.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.017391304347826098, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Vault and reward chest" }
Enchanted Book[B] Trial Chambers Vault and reward chest 1 1.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.017391304347826098, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Vault and reward chest" }
Enchanted Book[C] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
Enchanted Book[D] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
Enchanted Book[E] Trial Chambers Ominous vault 1 5.5%
{ "item": "Enchanted Book", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.05517241379310345, "structure": "Trial Chambers", "container": "Ominous vault" }
  1. ↑ a b Enchanted with a random level of Sharpness, Bane of Arthropods, Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, or Feather Falling.
  2. ↑ a b Enchanted with a random level of Mending, Riptide, Loyalty, Channeling, or Impaling.
  3. ↑ a b Enchanted with level I of Wind Burst.
  4. ↑ a b Enchanted with a random level of Knockback, Punch, Smite, Looting, or Multishot.
  5. ↑ a b Enchanted with a random level of Breach, or Density.

Fishing

Main article: Fishing

Enchanted books are obtainable through fishing, with a 0.8% chance per attempt. See fishing for more details. The book has the equivalent of a level 30 enchantment from an enchantment table, but treasure enchantments are available and the chance of multiple enchantments is not reduced.

Trading

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receivesTrades in
stock		Villager
experience		Price
multiplier
JEBE
Librarian Novice67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]1210.2
Apprentice67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]1250.2
Journeyman67%50%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]12100.2
Expert50%33%5–64 × Emerald
+ Book[t 1]		 Enchanted Book[t 2]12150.2
  1. ↑ a b c d The price in emeralds is randomly picked from a range that depends on the sold book. It is 2 + 3 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 to 6 + 13 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙, but doubled for treasure enchantments, making it 4 + 6 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙 to 12 + 26 ⋅ 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙.
    Prices are limited to 64 after they are picked but before further discounts are applied, possibly making 64 more likely.
    Enchantment level Emerald price range Emerald price range for treasures
    I 5–19 10–38
    II 8–32 16–64
    III 11–45 22–64 (22–90 before cap)
    IV 14–58 28–64 (28–116 before cap)
    V 17–64 (17–71 before cap) 34–64 (34–142 before cap)
  2. ↑ a b c d A random enchantment other than Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst is picked with equal chances, followed by a random level. A villager can offer the same book multiple times.

The price ranges between 5-64 emeralds per book, based on the level of the enchantment. If the enchantment is classified as a treasure enchantment, the cost is doubled.

Cost of enchanted books based on their level
Level Lowest price Highest price
I (1) / No level [a] 5 19
II (2) 8 32
III (3) 11 45
IV (4) 14 58
V (5) 17 71 (capped at 64)

They may contain any available enchantment (except Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst) at any available level. See trading notes for more information on enchantments and prices.

  1. ↑ Enchantments like Mending and Flame, that don't have a level.

Drops

This feature is exclusive to Bedrock Edition.
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Vindicator[A][B]0–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.03
Vindicator[A][C]0–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.04
Pillager[A][B]0–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.030–13.33%0.03
Pillager[A][C]0–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.040–14.10%0.04
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Vindicator[A][B]0–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄30
Vindicator[A][C]0–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄195
Pillager[A][B]0–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄300–11⁄301⁄30
Pillager[A][C]0–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄1950–18⁄1958⁄195
MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Vindicator[A][B]029⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)
11⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)
Average1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)
Vindicator[A][C]0187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)
18⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)
Average8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)
Pillager[A][B]029⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)29⁄30 (96.67%)
11⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)1⁄30 (3.33%)
Average1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)1⁄30 (0.03)
Pillager[A][C]0187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)187⁄195 (95.90%)
18⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)8⁄195 (4.10%)
Average8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)8⁄195 (0.04)
Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kills
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Vindicator[A][B]30.0030.0030.0030.00
Vindicator[A][C]24.3824.3824.3824.38
Pillager[A][B]30.0030.0030.0030.00
Pillager[A][C]24.3824.3824.3824.38
  1. ↑ a b c d The enchanted book has a level 30 enchantment, may be treasure enchantment.
  2. ↑ a b Only if spawned in a raid and the difficulty is easy or normal.
  3. ↑ a b Only if spawned in a raid and the difficulty is hard.

Enchanting

An enchanted book with multiple high level enchantments.
An enchanted book with multiple enchantments that can be applied to the same item.

Players can create an enchanted book by enchanting a book on an enchantment table. Books have a decreased chance of getting multiple enchantments (specifically, if multiple enchantments would be added, then one is removed at random), and have a lower "enchantability level" than most other items. Treasure enchantments such as Mending cannot be obtained from an enchantment table.

Bartering

Players can barter with piglins by using or throwing gold ingots, and doing so has a 5⁄459 (~1.07%) chance for piglins to give the player an enchanted book with any level of Soul Speed. Soul Speed enchanted books are obtainable only through bartering or chest loot inside a bastion remnant. They cannot be obtained through enchanting, trading, or fishing.

Usage

See also: Anvil mechanics

In Survival, enchanted books are the only method to obtain certain enchantments on certain tools, such as Unbreaking on shields. Enchanted books have a shine effect on their sprite.

To use an enchanted book, the player must place an item in the first slot in an anvil, and a book in the next. In order to complete the enchantment, the player must have the required amount of experience. Note that using an enchanted book gets significant discounts at the anvil. Enchanted books themselves can be combined to create a single book with increased or multiple enchantments, similar to combining tools or weapons.

When combining items, the compatible enchantments from the book in the second slot are transferred to the item from the first slot, keeping the highest level of any type. If two enchantments have the same level and a higher level is available, they combine into the next level. If a book is applied to an item that can't take all of its spells, the appropriate spells are transferred, while the unusable ones are lost. Enchanted books are single-use.

Enchanted books do not exhibit their enchantment. For example, a book with Sharpness IV as an enchantment does no more damage than an un-enchanted book, or any non-weapon item, would when used as a weapon. An exception is the Fire Aspect book which can ignite TNT and light candles and campfires, and the Fortune book if the block mined can be broken by fist.‌[Bedrock Edition only]

Available items

See also: Enchantments

Enchanted books can enchant the usual items that can be enchanted at an enchanting table, but unlike an enchanting table, they are able to boost enchantments such as Sharpness or Thorns to their maximum power, and may apply the following enchantments to items (the table displays only netherite tools and armor, but any type can be enchanted):

Enchantment Items not enchantable
at an enchanting table 		Note
Efficiency ShearsNetherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite AxeNetherite Hoe Increases mining speed
Thorns Netherite HelmetNetherite LeggingsNetherite Boots Inflicts damage on attacker
Unbreaking BrushShearsFlint and SteelFishing RodCarrot on a StickWarped Fungus on a StickTridentMaceShieldElytra

Netherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite AxeNetherite HoeNetherite Sword Netherite SpearBowCrossbow
Netherite HelmetNetherite ChestplateNetherite LeggingsNetherite Boots

Increasing the times that the items can be used
Frost Walker Netherite Boots Creates walkable ice layer over water
Mending Netherite HelmetNetherite ChestplateNetherite LeggingsNetherite Boots

Netherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite AxeNetherite HoeNetherite Sword Netherite SpearBowCrossbow
BrushShearsFlint and SteelFishing RodCarrot on a StickWarped Fungus on a StickTridentMaceShieldElytra

Uses XP orbs to repair damaged items
Curse of Binding Netherite HelmetNetherite ChestplateNetherite LeggingsNetherite Boots
ElytraCarved PumpkinHead 		Prevents removal of cursed item in the armor slots
Curse of Vanishing Netherite HelmetNetherite ChestplateNetherite LeggingsNetherite Boots

Netherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite AxeNetherite HoeNetherite SwordNetherite SpearBowCrossbow
BrushShearsFlint and SteelFishing RodCarrot on a StickWarped Fungus on a StickTridentMaceShield
ElytraCarved PumpkinHead
CompassRecovery Compass‌[BE only]

Cursed item is destroyed upon death
Soul Speed Netherite Boots The wearer's speed is increased when walking on soul sand or soul soil.
Swift Sneak Netherite Leggings The wearer's sneaking speed is increased.
Wind Burst Mace A burst of wind is created upon impact.

Creative mode

In Java Edition the player can enchant any item with any enchantment in Creative mode, allowing any applied effects to exhibit themselves. For example, a stick can be enchanted with Silk Touch to allow the player to successfully dig grass blocks. The enchanted item can still be used in Survival mode without any loss of enchantments.

Enchantments that are normally incompatible are still incompatible; for example, Piercing and Multishot cannot be both applied to the same item, even in Creative mode.

If a block is enchanted, it loses the enchantment upon being placed in the world.

Disenchanting

Disenchanting an enchanted book at a grindstone yields a normal book and some experience depending on the quality of the book. However, just like any other item that can hold enchantments, the Curse of Vanishing and Curse of Binding enchantments cannot be removed from a book.

Chiseled bookshelf

Using the chiseled bookshelf while having an enchanted book in the main hand puts the book inside the chiseled bookshelf. Hoppers also interact with the chiseled bookshelf to insert and remove books, allowing it to act as an item filter in various mob farms.

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Sounds

Java Edition

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Enchanted Book placedBlocksWhen an enchanted book is placed in a chiseled bookshelfblock.chiseled_bookshelf.insert.enchantedsubtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.insert_enchanted​0.8varies [sound 1]16
​Enchanted Book takenBlocksWhen an enchanted book is removed from a chiseled bookshelfblock.chiseled_bookshelf.pickup.enchantedsubtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.take_enchanted​0.8varies [sound 2]16
  1. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound
  2. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound

Bedrock Edition:

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​ ?BlocksWhen an enchanted book is placed in a chiseled bookshelfinsert_enchanted.chiseled_bookshelf​ ?0.8varies [sound 1]
​ ?BlocksWhen an enchanted book is removed from a chiseled bookshelfpickup_enchanted.chiseled_bookshelf​ ?0.8varies [sound 2]
  1. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound
  2. ↑ Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierForm Translation key
ItemSprite enchanted-book.png: Sprite image for enchanted-book in Minecraft Enchanted Bookenchanted_bookItem item.minecraft.enchanted_book

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem tags Translation key
ItemSprite enchanted-book.png: Sprite image for enchanted-book in Minecraft Enchanted Bookenchanted_book521Itemminecraft:bookshelf_books item.enchanted_book.name

Item data

Java Edition:

See also: Data component format
  • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] components: the item's components tag.
    • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] minecraft:stored_enchantments: Contains a map of inactive enchantments and their levels. Adding this component to any item other than an enchanted book does nothing except add text to the item's tooltip. If this component is removed from an enchanted book, the item can no longer be combined with other enchanted books. If present on an item, the enchantments are listed in the item's tooltip. The order of the enchantments in the tooltip is defined by the #minecraft:tooltip_order enchantment tag.
      • [Int] <enchantment ID>: A single key-value pair, where the key is the resource location of an enchantment, and the value is the level.

Bedrock Edition:

See also: Bedrock Edition level format/Item format

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
EnchanterEnchant an item at an Enchanting TableInsert an item in an enchanting table, then apply an enchantment.

History

Development

November 24, 2012 Dinnerbone stated that he wanted to add a way to enchant items in an anvil using paper at MINECON 2012.
December 6, 2012 Dinnerbone released the first image of enchanting a diamond sword using an enchanted book that has Looting II for 6 levels. He also stated that "this is the reason I originally added the anvil."

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.4.612w49a Added enchanted books.
The enchantments of enchanted books can be applied to any item.
12w50a In Survival mode, enchanted books can now be used with limited kind of items. In Creative mode, they can still be used with any item. It was stated that the remaining functionality in Creative mode is intentional.[2][3]
Librarian villagers now sell enchanted books at a cost of 1 book at 5–64 emeralds. The cost depends on the enchantment level, and the cost can occasionally go above 64 emeralds; see Trading/Before Java Edition 1.8 for more details.
Enchanted books now spawn in dungeon, mineshaft, desert and jungle pyramid, stronghold and village blacksmith chests.
pre Enchanted books have been added to the Creative inventory. All levels for each enchanted book can be found in the search tab, and only the maximum level in the Tools and Combat tabs.
1.5.113w11a The player can now combine enchanted books of the same level to create a higher level variation.
1.7.213w36a Enchanted books can now be obtained by fishing as a "treasure" item. It is possible for the book to have multiple enchantments.
13w39a When enchanting books, books can now gain multiple enchantments.
1.814w02a Trading for enchanted books has been changed: the emerald cost has been capped at 64.
15w43a The average yield of enchanted books found in stronghold library chests has now more than tripled.
Treasure enchanted books sold from librarians now cost double the emeralds.
15w44a The average yield from desert pyramid, mineshaft and monster room chests has been substantially increased. The enchantments on these books are now fully random, rather than enchanted only at level 30.
1.1116w39a Enchanted books are now found in the new woodland mansion chests, with fully random enchantments.
1.1318w09a Enchanted books now have a chance of generating in underwater ruins chests.
18w21a The rarity of enchanted books has been corrected to "Uncommon". Enchanted books without any enchantments will also no longer be "Common".
1.1418w43a The texture of enchanted books has been changed.
18w47a Enchanted books now have a chance of generating in pillager outpost chests.
1.1620w11a Added Soul Speed enchanted book, which increases player's speed on soul sand and soul soil. It can be obtained only via the bartering.
20w12a Enchanted books can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.
20w16a Soul Speed enchanted books now generate in bastion remnants chests.
1.19Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1 Added Swift Sneak enchanted book, which increases player's speed while sneaking. It can be obtained only in ancient city chests.
Enchanted books now generate in ancient city chests.
1.19.3
Experiment
Update 1.20		22w42a Enchanted books can now interact with chiseled bookshelves.
1.21.925w34a The rarity of enchanted books has been changed to "Rare" to match other enchanted items.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.12.1build 1 Added enchanted books.
All levels of each enchanted book can be obtained in the Creative inventory.
v0.13.0build 1 Enchanted books now generate in desert pyramids.
v0.14.0build 1 Enchanted books now generate in mineshafts.
v0.15.0build 1 Enchanted books now generate in dungeons and jungle pyramids.
Pocket Edition
1.0.0alpha 0.17.0.1 Enchanted books now generate in end cities.
1.0.4alpha 1.0.4.0 Enchanted books can now be bought from librarian villagers for 5-64 emeralds as part of their tier 1, 4 and 5 trades.
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0 Enchanted books now generate in woodland mansions.
Bedrock Edition
1.2.13beta 1.2.13.5 Added Curse of Binding and Curse of Vanishing enchantments, but they are obtainable only via trading with librarian villagers.
1.4.0beta 1.2.20.1 Enchanted books can now be found in underwater ruins.
1.4.0beta 1.2.20.2 Curse enchantments are no longer obtainable via trading.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of enchanted books has been changed.
Enchanted books can now be found in pillager outposts.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.4 Vindicators and pillagers that spawn in raids can now drop enchanted books.
Trading has been changed, enchanted books bought from librarian villagers now cost 15-64 emeralds.
Librarian villagers now have a 50% chance to sell enchanted books as part of their first, second, and third tier trade, and 1⁄3 chance to sell enchanted books as part of their fourth tier trades.
1.16.0beta 1.16.0.57 Added Soul Speed enchanted book, which can be obtained only via bartering and at bastion remnants chests.
1.19.50
Experiment
Next Major Update		Preview 1.19.50.21 Enchanted books can now interact with chiseled bookshelves.
1.21.30Preview 1.21.30.21 The rarity of enchanted books is now "Common", presumably being swapped with books on accident.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU14CU11.041.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added enchanted books.
Only the maximum level of each enchanted book can be obtained within the Creative inventory.
Librarian villagers now sell enchanted books at a cost of 1 book at 5–64 emeralds. The cost depends on the enchantment level, and the cost can occasionally go above 64 emeralds; see Trading/Before Java Edition 1.8 for more details.
TU19CU71.121.121.12 The player can now combine enchanted books of the same level to create a higher level variation.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3 Enchanted books can now be obtained by fishing as a "treasure" item.
Trading for enchanted books has been changed: the emerald cost has been doubled for treasure enchantments, and cost has been capped at 64.
TU54CU441.521.521.52Patch 241.0.4 Enchanted books are now found in the new woodland mansion chests, with fully random enchantments.
Enchanted book Curse of Binding added, which prevents removal of cursed armor.
Enchanted book Curse of Vanishing added, which destroys cursed items upon death.
1.90 The texture of enchanted books has been changed.
1.91 Enchanted books can now be found in pillager outposts.
Vindicators and pillagers that spawn in raids can now drop enchanted books.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added enchanted books.
All levels of each enchanted book can be obtained in the Creative inventory.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47a Prior to The Flattening, this item's numeral ID was 403.

Issues

Issues relating to "Enchanted Book" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

  • When obtained through the /give command with no stored enchantments, the enchanted book has no attached enchantments, but still shines as if it is enchanted.

Renders

  • An animation of an enchanted book
    An animation of an enchanted book

Screenshots

  • First image of an enchanted book, released by Dinnerbone
    First image of an enchanted book, released by Dinnerbone
  • An enchanted book found in a dungeon chest
    An enchanted book found in a dungeon chest

In other media

References

  1. ↑ MCPE-184791 – Enchanted Books have the wrong rarity color
  2. ↑ "Also enchanted books + items they're not intended for are a little broken and I kindly ask you to not exploit it too badly thanks." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X (formerly Twitter), December 7, 2012
  3. ↑ MC-4203
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