View source for Minecraft:Enchanted Book

{{About|the book that can give items enchantments when used on an anvil|the artifact that can enchant allied mobs in {{MCD}}|Enchanter's Tome}}
{{Distinguish|Written Book}}
{{Infobox item
| image = Enchanted Book.gif
|imagesize=160px
| stackable = No
| renewable = '''Swift Sneak''': No<br>'''Wind Burst''': No ([[Minecraft:Renewable resource#Vault|except via ominous vault]])<br>'''All others''': Yes
| rarity =
* Rare{{only|java|short=1}}
* Common{{only|bedrock|short=1}}<ref>{{bug|MCPE-184791||Enchanted Books have the wrong rarity color}}</ref>
}}
An '''enchanted book''' is a type of [[Minecraft:book]] that stores one or more [[Minecraft:enchantment]]s of any type. It can be applied to any valid [[Minecraft:item]] using an [[Minecraft:anvil]], which enchants the item and consumes the book.

== Obtaining ==
=== Generated loot ===
==== Level-30 books ====
{{LootChestItem|enchanted-book}}

==== Random enchantment books ====
{{LootChestItem|enchanted-book-rnd}}

==== Soul Speed books ====
{{LootChestItem|enchanted-book-rnd-soul-speed}}

==== Swift Sneak books ====
{{LootChestItem|enchanted-book-rnd-swift-sneak}}

==== Wind Burst books ====
{{LootChestItem|enchanted-book-rnd-wind-burst}}

===Fishing===
{{Main|Fishing}}
Enchanted books are obtainable through fishing, with a 0.8% chance per attempt. See [[Minecraft: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 ===
{{Trade sources}}
The price ranges between 5-64 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s per book. Based on the level of the enchantment and whether it is classified as a "[[Minecraft:treasure enchantment]]" (meaning they are not obtainable by enchanting, e.g. [[Minecraft:Mending]]), which doubles the cost, or not a price is determined.

{| class="wikitable"
|+Cost of enchanted books based on their level
!Level
!Lowest price
!Highest price
|-
|I (1)
|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 [[Minecraft:Trading#cite_note-enchanted-book-10|trading notes]] for more information on enchantments and prices.

=== Drops ===
{{Exclusive|section=1|bedrock}}
{{Drop sources|Enchanted Book|edition=bedrock}}

=== Enchanting ===
[[File:Enchanted Book 4x.png|thumb|An enchanted book with multiple high level enchantments.]]
[[File:Similar enchantments.png|thumb|An enchanted book with multiple enchantments that can be applied to the same item.]]

Players can create an enchanted book by enchanting a [[Minecraft:book]] on an [[Minecraft: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 [[Minecraft:piglin]]s by using or throwing [[Minecraft:gold ingot]]s, and doing so has a {{frac|5|459}} (~1.07%) chance for piglins to give the player an enchanted book with any level of [[Minecraft:Soul Speed]]. Soul Speed enchanted books are obtainable only through [[Minecraft:bartering]] or [[Minecraft:chest]] loot inside a bastion remnant. They cannot be obtained through [[Minecraft:enchanting]], [[Minecraft:trading]], or [[Minecraft: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 [[Minecraft:shield]]s. 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 [[Minecraft:anvil]], and a book in the next. In order to complete the enchantment, the player must have the required amount of [[Minecraft: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.{{only|bedrock}}

=== Available items ===
{{See also|Enchantments}}

Enchanted books can enchant the usual items that can be enchanted at an [[Minecraft: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):
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" data-description="Secondary enchantments"
|-
!Enchantment
!Items not enchantable<br>at an enchanting table
!Note
|-
|[[Minecraft:Efficiency]]
|{{simpleGrid|Shears}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Pickaxe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Shovel}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Axe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Hoe}}
|Increases mining speed
|-
|[[Minecraft:Thorns]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Helmet}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}
|Inflicts damage on attacker
|-
|[[Minecraft:Unbreaking]]
|{{simpleGrid|Brush}}{{simpleGrid|Shears}}{{simpleGrid|Flint and Steel}}{{simpleGrid|Fishing Rod}}{{simpleGrid|Carrot on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Warped Fungus on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Trident}}{{simpleGrid|Shield}}{{simpleGrid|Elytra}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Netherite Pickaxe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Shovel}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Axe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Hoe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Sword}}{{simpleGrid|Bow}}{{simpleGrid|Crossbow}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Netherite Helmet}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Chestplate}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}
|Increasing the times that the items can be used
|-
|[[Minecraft:Frost Walker]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}
|Creates walkable ice layer over water
|-
|[[Minecraft:Mending]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Helmet}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Chestplate}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Netherite Pickaxe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Shovel}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Axe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Hoe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Sword}}{{simpleGrid|Bow}}{{simpleGrid|Crossbow}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Brush}}{{simpleGrid|Shears}}{{simpleGrid|Flint and Steel}}{{simpleGrid|Fishing Rod}}{{simpleGrid|Carrot on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Warped Fungus on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Trident}}{{simpleGrid|Shield}}{{simpleGrid|Elytra}}
|Uses XP orbs to repair damaged items
|-
|[[Minecraft:Curse of Binding]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Helmet}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Chestplate}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}<br>{{simpleGrid|Elytra}}{{simpleGrid|Carved Pumpkin}}{{simpleGrid|Head}}
|Prevents removal of cursed item in the armor slots
|-
|[[Minecraft:Curse of Vanishing]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Helmet}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Chestplate}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Netherite Pickaxe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Shovel}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Axe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Hoe}}{{simpleGrid|Netherite Sword}}{{simpleGrid|Bow}}{{simpleGrid|Crossbow}}<br>
{{simpleGrid|Brush}}{{simpleGrid|Shears}}{{simpleGrid|Flint and Steel}}{{simpleGrid|Fishing Rod}}{{simpleGrid|Carrot on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Warped Fungus on a Stick}}{{simpleGrid|Trident}}{{simpleGrid|Shield}}<br>{{simpleGrid|Elytra}}{{simpleGrid|Carved Pumpkin}}{{simpleGrid|Head}}<br>{{simpleGrid|Compass}}{{simpleGrid|Recovery Compass}}{{only|be}}
|Cursed item is destroyed upon death
|-
|[[Minecraft:Soul Speed]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Boots}}
|The wearer's speed is increased when walking on [[Minecraft:soul sand]] or [[Minecraft:soul soil]].
|-
|[[Minecraft:Swift Sneak]]
|{{simpleGrid|Netherite Leggings}}
|The wearer's sneaking speed is increased.
|-
|[[Minecraft:Wind Burst]]
|{{simpleGrid|Mace}}
|A burst of wind is created upon impact.
|}

=== Creative mode ===
{{IN|JE}} the player can enchant any item with any enchantment in [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode, allowing any applied effects to exhibit themselves. For example, a [[Minecraft:stick]] can be enchanted with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]] to allow the player to successfully dig [[Minecraft:grass block]]s. 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 [[Minecraft:grindstone]] yields a normal [[Minecraft:book]] and some experience depending on the quality of the book. However, just like any other item that can hold enchantments, the [[Minecraft:Curse of Vanishing]] and [[Minecraft:Curse of Binding]] enchantments cannot be removed from a book. 

=== Chiseled bookshelf ===
{{control|Use|text=Using}} the [[Minecraft:chiseled bookshelf]] while having an enchanted book in the main hand puts the book inside the chiseled bookshelf. [[Minecraft:Hopper]]s also interact with the chiseled bookshelf to insert and remove books, allowing it to act as an [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Hopper|item filter]] in various [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mob farm|mob farms]].

== Sounds ==
{{edition|java}}
{{SoundTable
| type = java
| {{SoundLine
|sound =Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted1.ogg
|sound2=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted2.ogg
|sound3=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted3.ogg
|sound4=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted4.ogg
|subtitle=Enchanted Book placed
|source=block
|description=When an enchanted book is placed in a chiseled bookshelf
|id=block.chiseled_bookshelf.insert.enchanted
|translationkey=subtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.insert_enchanted
|volume=0.8
|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=insertvaries>Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound</ref>
|distance=16}}
| {{SoundLine
|sound=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted1.ogg
|sound2=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted2.ogg
|sound3=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted3.ogg
|subtitle=Enchanted Book taken
|source=block
|description=When an enchanted book is removed from a chiseled bookshelf
|id=block.chiseled_bookshelf.pickup.enchanted
|translationkey=subtitles.chiseled_bookshelf.take_enchanted
|volume=0.8
|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=pickupvaries>Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound</ref>
| distance = 16
}}
}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{SoundTable
| type = bedrock
| {{SoundLine
| sound =Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted1.ogg
|sound2=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted2.ogg
|sound3=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted3.ogg
|sound4=Chiseled bookshelf insert enchanted4.ogg
|source=block
|description=When an enchanted book is placed in a chiseled bookshelf
|id=insert_enchanted.chiseled_bookshelf
|volume=0.8
|pitch=''varies'' <ref group=sound name=insertvaries>Can be 1.0, 0.85, or 1.1 for each sound</ref>}}
| {{SoundLine
|sound=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted1.ogg
|sound2=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted2.ogg
|sound3=Chiseled bookshelf pickup enchanted3.ogg
|source=block
|description=When an enchanted book is removed from a chiseled bookshelf
|id=pickup_enchanted.chiseled_bookshelf
|volume=0.8
| pitch = ''varies'' <ref group=sound name=pickupvaries>Can be 1.0, 0.8, or 1.1 for each sound</ref>
}}
}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Enchanted Book
|spritetype=item
|nameid=enchanted_book
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showitemtags=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Enchanted Book
|spritetype=item
|nameid=enchanted_book
|id=521
|itemtags=minecraft:bookshelf_books
|form=item
|foot=1}}

=== Item data ===
{{JE}}:
{{see also|Data component format}}
<div class="treeview">
* {{nbt|compound|components}}: the item's '''components''' tag.
{{:Data component format/stored_enchantments}}
</div>

{{BE}}:
{{see also|Bedrock Edition level format/Item format}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Enchanter}}

== History ==
=== Development ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine||November 24, 2012|link=none|[[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]] stated that he wanted to add a way to [[Minecraft:enchant]] items in an [[Minecraft:anvil]] using [[Minecraft:paper]] at [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||December 6, 2012|link={{tweet|Dinnerbone|276777823996366848}}|Dinnerbone released the first image of enchanting a diamond [[Minecraft:sword]] using an enchanted book that has [[Minecraft:Looting]] II for 6 levels. He also stated that "this is the reason I originally added the anvil."}}
}}

=== ''Java Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.6|dev=12w49a|[[File:Enchanted Book JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added enchanted books. 
|The enchantments of enchanted books can be applied to any [[Minecraft:item]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=12w50a|In [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode, enchanted books can now be used with limited kind of items. In [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode, they can still be used with any item. It was stated that the remaining functionality in Creative mode is intentional.<ref>{{Tweet|Dinnerbone|277084371146665984|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.|December 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{bug|MC-4203}}</ref>
|Librarian [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading|sell]] enchanted books at a cost of 1 [[Minecraft:book]] at 5–64 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s. The cost depends on the [[Minecraft:enchantment]] level, and the cost can occasionally go above 64 emeralds; see [[Minecraft:Trading/Before Java Edition 1.8]] for more details.
|Enchanted books now spawn in [[Minecraft:dungeon]], [[Minecraft:mineshaft]], [[Minecraft:desert pyramid|desert]] and [[Minecraft:jungle pyramid]], [[Minecraft:stronghold]] and [[Minecraft:village]] blacksmith [[Minecraft:chest]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=pre|Enchanted books have been added to the [[Minecraft: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.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5.1|dev=13w11a|The [[Minecraft:player]] can now combine enchanted books of the same level to create a higher level variation.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.7.2|dev=13w36a|Enchanted books can now be obtained by [[Minecraft:fishing]] as a "treasure" [[Minecraft:item]]. It is possible for the book to have multiple enchantments.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=13w39a|When [[Minecraft:enchanting]] books, [[Minecraft:book]]s can now gain multiple enchantments.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.8|dev=14w02a|[[Minecraft:Trading]] for enchanted books has been changed: the emerald cost has been capped at 64.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=14w25a|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Depth Strider]] added, which can go up to Level III and allows for faster underwater moving.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.9|dev=15w42a|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] added, which can go up to Level II and turns water into [[Minecraft:frosted ice]].
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Mending]] added, which repairs [[Minecraft:tool]]s/[[Minecraft:armor]] upon receiving [[Minecraft:experience]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=15w43a|The average yield of enchanted books found in [[Minecraft:stronghold]] library [[Minecraft:chest]]s has now more than tripled.
|Treasure enchanted books sold from librarians now cost double the emeralds.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=15w44a|The average yield from [[Minecraft:desert pyramid]], [[Minecraft:mineshaft]] and [[Minecraft:monster room]] chests has been substantially increased. The enchantments on these books are now fully random, rather than enchanted only at level 30.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11|dev=16w39a|Enchanted books are now found in the new [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]] chests, with fully random enchantments.
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Curse of Binding]] added, which prevents removal of cursed [[Minecraft:armor]].
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Curse of Vanishing]] added, which destroys cursed items upon [[Minecraft:death]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11.1|dev=16w50a|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Sweeping Edge]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=18w07a|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Loyalty]], [[Minecraft:Riptide]], [[Minecraft:Channeling]] and [[Minecraft:Impaling]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w09a|Enchanted books now have a chance of generating in [[Minecraft:underwater ruins]] chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w21a|The [[Minecraft:rarity]] of enchanted books has been corrected to "Uncommon". Enchanted books without any enchantments will also no longer be "Common".}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.14|dev=18w43a|[[File:Enchanted Book JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of enchanted books has been changed.|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]], [[Minecraft:Multishot]] and [[Minecraft:Piercing]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=18w47a|Enchanted books now have a chance of generating in [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]] chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=20w11a|Added [[Minecraft:Soul Speed]] enchanted book, which increases player's speed on [[Minecraft:soul sand]] and [[Minecraft:soul soil]]. It can be obtained only via the [[Minecraft:bartering]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w12a|Enchanted books can now only be caught when fishing in open water like any other treasure item.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=20w16a|Soul Speed enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:bastion remnants]] chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19|dev=Deep Dark Experimental Snapshot 1|Added [[Minecraft:Swift Sneak]] enchanted book, which increases player's speed while sneaking. It can be obtained only in [[Minecraft:ancient city]] chests.
|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:ancient city]] chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.3|exp=Update 1.20|dev=22w42a|Enchanted books can now interact with [[Minecraft:chiseled bookshelves]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.20.5|dev=24w13a|experiment=Update 1.21|Added [[Minecraft:Density]], [[Minecraft:Breach]], and [[Minecraft:Wind Burst]] enchantments, which are unique to the mace.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.9|dev=25w34a|The rarity of enchanted books has been changed to "Rare" to match other enchanted items.}}
}}

=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.12.1|dev=build 1|[[File:Enchanted Book JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added enchanted books. 
|All levels of each enchanted book can be obtained in the Creative inventory.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.13.0|dev=build 1|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:desert pyramid]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||v0.14.0|dev=build 1|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:mineshaft]]s.}} 
|{{HistoryLine||v0.15.0|dev=build 1|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:dungeon]]s and [[Minecraft:jungle pyramid]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine|pocket}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=alpha 0.17.0.1|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:end cities]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.4|dev=alpha 1.0.4.0|Enchanted books can now be [[Minecraft:trading|bought]] from librarian villagers for 5-64 emeralds as part of their tier 1, 4 and 5 trades.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.1.0|dev=alpha 1.1.0.0|Enchanted books now generate in [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]]s.
|Enchanted books [[Minecraft:Mending]] and [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.2.13|dev=beta 1.2.13.5|Added Curse of Binding and Curse of Vanishing [[Minecraft:enchantments]], but they are obtainable only via [[Minecraft:trading]] with librarian [[Minecraft:villager]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.0|dev=beta 1.2.20.1|Enchanted books can now be found in [[Minecraft:underwater ruins]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.4.0|dev=beta 1.2.20.2|Curse enchantments are no longer obtainable via trading.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.10.0|dev=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Enchanted Book JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of enchanted books has been changed.
|Enchanted books can now be found in [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]]s.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.11.0|dev=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Minecraft:Vindicator]]s and [[Minecraft:pillager]]s that spawn in [[Minecraft:raid]]s can now [[Minecraft:drop]] enchanted books.
|[[Minecraft:Trading]] has been changed, enchanted books bought from librarian [[Minecraft:villager]]s now cost 15-64 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s.
|Librarian villagers now have a 50% chance to [[Minecraft:trading|sell]] enchanted books as part of their first, second, and third tier trade, and {{frac|1|3}} chance to sell enchanted books as part of their fourth tier trades.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16.0|dev=beta 1.16.0.57|Added [[Minecraft:Soul Speed]] enchanted book, which can be obtained only via [[Minecraft:bartering]] and at [[Minecraft:bastion remnants]] chests.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.50|exp=Next Major Update|dev=Preview 1.19.50.21|Enchanted books can now interact with [[Minecraft:chiseled bookshelves]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.30|dev=Preview 1.21.30.21|The [[Minecraft:rarity]] of enchanted books is now "Common", presumably being swapped with [[Minecraft:book]]s on accident.}}
}}

=== Legacy Console Edition ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|console}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU14|xbone=CU1|ps3=1.04|psvita=1.00|ps4=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Enchanted Book JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added enchanted books.
|Only the maximum level of each enchanted book can be obtained within the Creative inventory.|Librarian [[Minecraft:villager]]s now [[Minecraft:trading|sell]] enchanted books at a cost of 1 [[Minecraft:book]] at 5–64 [[Minecraft:emerald]]s. The cost depends on the [[Minecraft:enchantment]] level, and the cost can occasionally go above 64 emeralds;{{verify}} see [[Minecraft:Trading/Before Java Edition 1.8]] for more details.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps3=1.12|psvita=1.12|ps4=1.12|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|The [[Minecraft:player]] can now combine enchanted books of the same level to create a higher level variation.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps3=1.22|psvita=1.22|ps4=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|switch=1.0.1|Enchanted books can now be obtained by [[Minecraft:fishing]] as a "treasure" [[Minecraft:item]].
|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Depth Strider]], [[Minecraft:Luck of the Sea]] and [[Minecraft:Lure]] were added.|[[Minecraft:Trading]] for enchanted books has been changed: the [[Minecraft:emerald]] cost has been doubled for [[Minecraft:treasure enchantment]]s, and cost has been capped at 64.{{verify}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU43|xbone=CU33|ps3=1.36|psvita=1.36|ps4=1.36|wiiu=Patch 13|switch=1.0.1|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] added, which can go up to Level II and turns water into [[Minecraft:frosted ice]].
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Mending]] added, which repairs [[Minecraft:tool]]s/[[Minecraft:armor]] upon receiving [[Minecraft:experience]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU54|xbone=CU44|ps3=1.52|psvita=1.52|ps4=1.52|wiiu=Patch 24|switch=1.0.4|Enchanted books are now found in the new [[Minecraft:woodland mansion]] chests, with fully random enchantments.
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Curse of Binding]] added, which prevents removal of cursed [[Minecraft:armor]].
|Enchanted book [[Minecraft:Curse of Vanishing]] added, which destroys cursed items upon [[Minecraft:death]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps3=1.76|psvita=1.76|ps4=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Loyalty]], [[Minecraft:Riptide]], [[Minecraft:Channeling]] and [[Minecraft:Impaling]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Enchanted Book JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of enchanted books has been changed.
|Enchanted books for [[Minecraft:Quick Charge]], [[Minecraft:Multishot]] and [[Minecraft:Piercing]] added.}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps3=none|psvita=none|ps4=1.91|wiiu=none|switch=none|Enchanted books can now be found in [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]]s.
|[[Minecraft:Vindicator]]s and [[Minecraft:pillager]]s that spawn in [[Minecraft:raid]]s can now [[Minecraft:drop]] enchanted books.}}
}}

=== ''New Nintendo 3DS Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|new 3ds}}
|{{HistoryLine||0.1.0|[[File:Enchanted Book JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added enchanted books.
|All levels of each enchanted book can be obtained in the Creative inventory.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.9.19|Enchanted books [[Minecraft:Mending]] and [[Minecraft:Frost Walker]] added.}}
}}

=== Data history ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=17w47a|Prior to [[Minecraft:1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this item's numeral ID was 403.}}
}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== Trivia ==
*When obtained through the {{cmd|give}} command with no stored enchantments, the enchanted book has no attached enchantments, but still shines as if it is enchanted.

== Gallery ==
=== Renders ===
<gallery>
File:Enchanted_Book.gif|An animation of an enchanted book.
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
Dinnerbones enchanted Books.png|First image of an enchanted book, released by Dinnerbone.
Enchanted book in a monster room chest.png|An enchanted book found in a dungeon chest.
</gallery>

== References ==
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