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	\| image = Enchanting Table.gif		\| image = Enchanting Table.gif
	\| image1caption = ~~''Java Edition''~~		\| image1caption = {{JE}}
	\| image2 = Enchantment Table BE.gif		\| image2 = Enchantment Table BE.gif
	\| image2caption = ~~''Bedrock Edition''~~		\| image2caption = {{BE}}
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	\| invimage2 = Enchanting Table BE		\| invimage2 = Enchanting Table BE

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	File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].		File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].
	File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].		File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].
	WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:~~Magma Block\|~~magma ~~blocks~~]] and [[Minecraft:~~Soul Lantern\|~~soul ~~lanterns~~]].		WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:magma block]]s and [[Minecraft:soul lantern]]s.
	WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:~~Amethyst Cluster\|~~amethyst ~~clusters~~]].		WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:amethyst cluster]]s.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Enchanting Table JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added enchantment tables.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Enchanting Table JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added enchantment tables.
	\|Enchantment tables ~~now~~ emit a [[Minecraft:light]] level of 12.		\|Enchantment tables emit a [[Minecraft:light]] level of 12.
	\|Enchantment tables can ~~now~~ be [[Minecraft:crafted]] in the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].		\|Enchantment tables can be [[Minecraft:crafted]] in the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].
	\|Added enchantment tables to the [[Minecraft:Creative inventory]].}}		\|Added enchantment tables to the [[Minecraft:Creative inventory]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 11\|Enchanting tables are now [[Minecraft:craft]]able in the [[Minecraft:crafting table]], instead of the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 11\|Enchanting tables are now [[Minecraft:craft]]able in the [[Minecraft:crafting table]], instead of the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].}}
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	File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].		File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].
	File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].		File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].
	WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|~~Enchanting~~ setup		WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:Magma Block\|magma blocks]] and [[Minecraft:Soul Lantern\|soul lanterns]].
	WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|~~Enchanting~~ setup		WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:Amethyst Cluster\|amethyst clusters]].
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/kwjnt/notch_twitter_its_an_enchantment_table/\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930.png\|32px]] [[Minecraft:Notch]] posted first picture of the enchantment table, they were originally made with [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] instead of [[Minecraft:obsidian]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/kwjnt/notch_twitter_its_an_enchantment_table/\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930.png\|32px]] [[Minecraft:Notch]] posted first picture of the enchantment table, they were originally made with [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] instead of [[Minecraft:obsidian]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427123022/https://imgur.com/2NftV\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930-2.png\|32px]] Notch posted second picture of the updated enchantment table.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427123022/https://imgur.com/2NftV\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930-2.png\|32px]] Notch posted second picture of the updated enchantment table.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|October 1, 2011\|link={{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753}}\|The first image of the enchantment screen are revealed, with enchantments written in the [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet]]. The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second ~~translated~~ into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels". The Standard Galactic Alphabet or SGA was originally created by Tom Hall for use in the ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Commander Keen\|Commander Keen]]'' series of computer games.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|October 1, 2011\|link={{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753}}\|The first image of the enchantment screen are revealed, with enchantments written in the [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet]]. The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translates into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels". The Standard Galactic Alphabet or SGA was originally created by Tom Hall for use in the ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Commander Keen\|Commander Keen]]'' series of computer games.}}
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	* The enchanting table always opens its book toward the player, even when the player is invisible.		* The enchanting table always opens its book toward the player, even when the player is invisible.
	* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:		* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:
	** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second ~~translated~~ into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".		** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translates into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".
	** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.		** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.
	** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.		** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20\|dev=23w14a\|A replaceable block between enchanting table and bookshelves no longer invalidates bonuses.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20\|dev=23w14a\|A replaceable block between enchanting table and bookshelves no longer invalidates bonuses.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|[[File:Lapis Lazuli (enchanting slot) JE2.png\|32px]] Reverted the texture of lapis slot to the texture before [[Minecraft:1.18-pre5]], to make the consistency with smithing table.<ref>{{bug\|MC-259401\|\|Lapis lazuli icons in enchanting table and smithing table are inconsistent\|Fixed}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|[[File:Lapis Lazuli (enchanting slot) JE2.png\|32px]] Reverted the texture of lapis slot to the texture before [[Minecraft:1.18-pre5]], to make the consistency with smithing table.<ref>{{bug\|MC-259401\|\|Lapis lazuli icons in enchanting table and smithing table are inconsistent\|Fixed}}</ref>}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.1\|dev=snap11\|[[File:Enchanting Table (entity).png\|32px]] When set to display as a [[Minecraft:block display]] entity, as a [[Minecraft:TNT]] entity's displayed state, displayed in a [[Minecraft:minecart]], held by an [[Minecraft:enderman]] or placed as an item in a [[Minecraft:copper golem]]'s saddle slot, the book will now render on the enchanting table (although in a permanently closed state). Previously, no book would render.
			\|[[Minecraft:Falling block]] entities with the enchanting table's block ID still will not display a book, however.<ref>{{bug\|MC-308629}}</ref>}}
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	* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:		* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:
	** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translated into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".		** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translated into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".
	** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the elder scrolls," likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.		** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.
	** The words "klaatu berata niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.		** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.
	** Similarly, "Xyzzy" is a magic spell in the game ''[[Minecraft:w:Colossal Cave Adventure\|Colossal Cave Adventure]]'' and has been used in several other games as an [[Minecraft:Easter eggs\|Easter Egg]] or cheat code.		** Similarly, "Xyzzy" is a magic spell in the game ''[[Minecraft:w:Colossal Cave Adventure\|Colossal Cave Adventure]]'' and has been used in several other games as an [[Minecraft:Easter eggs\|Easter Egg]] or cheat code.
	** The word "embiggen" is a fictional word coined by ''[[Minecraft:w:The Simpsons\|The Simpsons]]'' quote: "A Noble Spirit Embiggens the Smallest Man".		** The word "embiggen" is a fictional word coined by ''[[Minecraft:w:The Simpsons\|The Simpsons]]'' quote: "A Noble Spirit Embiggens the Smallest Man".
	** The words "phnglui mglwnafh cthulhu rlyeh wgahnagl fhtagn" are a quote from H. P. Lovecraft's short story ''[[Minecraft:w:The Call of Cthulhu\|The Call of Cthulhu]]''. Said quote is a prayer in the Cthulhu mythos. The complete and correct quote is "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", which translates to "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming."		** The words "phnglui", "mglwnafh", "cthulhu", "rlyeh", "wgahnagl", and "fhtagn" are a quote from H. P. Lovecraft's short story ''[[Minecraft:w:The Call of Cthulhu\|The Call of Cthulhu]]''. Said quote is a prayer in the Cthulhu mythos. The complete and correct quote is "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", which translates to "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming."
	* Of the list of words that the enchanting table uses, none of the words contain the letters "J" or "Q". Although they are not used in the words, they do have a symbol attached to them, and can be seen moving from the bookshelf and the table.		* Of the list of words that the enchanting table uses, none of the words contain the letters "J" or "Q". Although they are not used in the words, they do have a symbol attached to them, and can be seen moving from the bookshelf and the table.

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	[[File:Enchanting Table GUI.png\|thumb\|~~176px~~\|Enchanting interface]]		[[File:Enchanting Table GUI.png\|thumb\|177x177px\|Enchanting interface {{in\|JE}}]]

	The enchanting table's main purpose is to enchant items, consuming [[Minecraft:experience level]]s and [[Minecraft:lapis lazuli]] in the process. The table can enchant the following items, as long as they are not already enchanted:		The enchanting table's main purpose is to enchant items, consuming [[Minecraft:experience level]]s and [[Minecraft:lapis lazuli]] in the process. The table can enchant the following items, as long as they are not already enchanted:
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	Many other items can instead be enchanted using an [[Minecraft:anvil]] and an appropriate enchanted book.		Many other items can instead be enchanted using an [[Minecraft:anvil]] and an appropriate enchanted book.
			[[File:Enchanting Table GUI BE.png\|thumb\|width=177x177\|Enchanting interface {{in\|BE}}]]
	An item can be enchanted by {{control\|using}} an enchanting table, then placing an item in the item slot and any amount of [[Minecraft:lapis lazuli]] in its dedicated slot (though only three at most are needed for one enchantment). Upon placing the item to be enchanted, three (pseudo)randomized options appear on the right of the GUI. The [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet\|glyphs]] here do not affect the enchantment, but hovering over a presented enchantment shows one enchantment to be applied (on mobile devices, the player can tap an enchantment before putting in the lapis lazuli or hold the enchantment before release). The only choices available have a level requirement equal to or below the player's current level and a lapis lazuli requirement equal to or below the number of lapis lazuli placed in the table. Each option imbues the item with a randomized set of enchantments that are dependent on the number of experience levels required (e.g. a level 10 enchantment can give a pickaxe the "Efficiency II" enchantment); the actual level cost and the number of lapis lazuli required have no effect.		An item can be enchanted by {{control\|using}} an enchanting table, then placing an item in the item slot and any amount of [[Minecraft:lapis lazuli]] in its dedicated slot (though only three at most are needed for one enchantment). Upon placing the item to be enchanted, three (pseudo)randomized options appear on the right of the GUI. The [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet\|glyphs]] here do not affect the enchantment, but hovering over a presented enchantment shows one enchantment to be applied (on mobile devices, the player can tap an enchantment before putting in the lapis lazuli or hold the enchantment before release). The only choices available have a level requirement equal to or below the player's current level and a lapis lazuli requirement equal to or below the number of lapis lazuli placed in the table. Each option imbues the item with a randomized set of enchantments that are dependent on the number of experience levels required (e.g. a level 10 enchantment can give a pickaxe the "Efficiency II" enchantment); the actual level cost and the number of lapis lazuli required have no effect.

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The enchanting table is {{frac\|3\|4}} ~~blocks~~ high.		The enchanting table is {{frac\|3\|4}} of a block high.

	Despite being made mostly of [[Minecraft:obsidian]], the enchanting table is not immune to destruction by the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-177521\|\|\|WAI}}</ref>		Despite being made mostly of [[Minecraft:obsidian]], the enchanting table is not immune to destruction by the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-177521\|\|\|WAI}}</ref>

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	=== Custom name ===		=== Custom name ===
	By default, the GUI of an enchanting table is labeled "Enchant", but this name can be customized by naming the enchanting table in an [[Minecraft:anvil]] before placing it or by changing the <code>CustomName</code> tag using the {{cmd\|data}} command{{only\|Java}}.		By default, the GUI of an enchanting table is labeled "Enchant", but this name can be customized by naming the enchanting table in an [[Minecraft:anvil]] before placing it or by changing the <code>CustomName</code> tag using the {{cmd\|data}} command{{only\|Java}}.

	~~=== Note blocks ===~~
	~~Enchanting tables can be placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s to produce "bass drum" sounds.~~

	=== Piston interactivity ===		=== Piston interactivity ===

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	File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].		File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].
	File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].		File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].
	WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:~~Magma Block\|~~magma ~~blocks~~]] and [[Minecraft:~~Soul Lantern\|~~soul ~~lanterns~~]].		WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:magma block]]s and [[Minecraft:soul lantern]]s.
	WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:~~Amethyst Cluster\|~~amethyst ~~clusters~~]].		WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:amethyst cluster]]s.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Enchanting Table JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added enchantment tables.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|[[File:Enchanting Table JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added enchantment tables.
	\|Enchantment tables ~~now~~ emit a [[Minecraft:light]] level of 12.		\|Enchantment tables emit a [[Minecraft:light]] level of 12.
	\|Enchantment tables can ~~now~~ be [[Minecraft:crafted]] in the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].		\|Enchantment tables can be [[Minecraft:crafted]] in the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].
	\|Added enchantment tables to the [[Minecraft:Creative inventory]].}}		\|Added enchantment tables to the [[Minecraft:Creative inventory]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 11\|Enchanting tables are now [[Minecraft:craft]]able in the [[Minecraft:crafting table]], instead of the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 11\|Enchanting tables are now [[Minecraft:craft]]able in the [[Minecraft:crafting table]], instead of the [[Minecraft:Stonecutter (old)\|stonecutter]].}}
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	File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].		File:Enchanted Sword.png\|A newly enchanted [[Minecraft:sword]].
	File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].		File:Enchantsetup.png\|An enchanting setup with an enchanting table, [[Minecraft:bookshelves]], a [[Minecraft:grindstone]], and an [[Minecraft:anvil]].
	WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|~~Enchanting~~ setup		WChiwi-1404699869588119552-20210615 031841-img1.jpg\|An enchanting setup with lava, [[Minecraft:Magma Block\|magma blocks]] and [[Minecraft:Soul Lantern\|soul lanterns]].
	WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|~~Enchanting~~ setup		WChiwi-1408454180340129795-20210625 115659-img1.jpg\|A modified version of the same setup, this time with cave vines and [[Minecraft:Amethyst Cluster\|amethyst clusters]].
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/kwjnt/notch_twitter_its_an_enchantment_table/\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930.png\|32px]] [[Minecraft:Notch]] posted first picture of the enchantment table, they were originally made with [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] instead of [[Minecraft:obsidian]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/kwjnt/notch_twitter_its_an_enchantment_table/\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930.png\|32px]] [[Minecraft:Notch]] posted first picture of the enchantment table, they were originally made with [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] instead of [[Minecraft:obsidian]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427123022/https://imgur.com/2NftV\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930-2.png\|32px]] Notch posted second picture of the updated enchantment table.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 30, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427123022/https://imgur.com/2NftV\|[[File:Enchanting Table pJE20110930-2.png\|32px]] Notch posted second picture of the updated enchantment table.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|October 1, 2011\|link={{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753}}\|The first image of the enchantment screen are revealed, with enchantments written in the [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet]]. The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second ~~translated~~ into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels". The Standard Galactic Alphabet or SGA was originally created by Tom Hall for use in the ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Commander Keen\|Commander Keen]]'' series of computer games.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|October 1, 2011\|link={{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753}}\|The first image of the enchantment screen are revealed, with enchantments written in the [[Minecraft:Standard Galactic Alphabet]]. The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translates into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels". The Standard Galactic Alphabet or SGA was originally created by Tom Hall for use in the ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Commander Keen\|Commander Keen]]'' series of computer games.}}
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	* The enchanting table always opens its book toward the player, even when the player is invisible.		* The enchanting table always opens its book toward the player, even when the player is invisible.
	* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:		* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:
	** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second ~~translated~~ into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".		** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translates into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".
	** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.		** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.
	** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.		** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.

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	* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:		* On the enchantment screen, captions in the [[Minecraft:w:Commander Keen#Standard Galactic Alphabet\|Standard Galactic Alphabet]] includes several in-jokes:
	** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translated into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".		** On October 1, 2011, Notch tweeted an image of the enchantment screen, with enchantments.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|120207632228298753\|An enchantment table\|October 1, 2011}}</ref> The first enchantment translates into "Well Played Internets You Are Good", the second translated into "These Names Will Be Random And Confusing", and the third translates to "Each Spell Costs Experience Levels".
	** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the elder scrolls," likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.		** Three of the possible words for enchantments are "the", "elder", and "scrolls". This is likely a joke at Bethesda, creator of ''[[Minecraft:w:The Elder Scrolls\|The Elder Scrolls]]'' series and whose parent company, Zenimax, attempted to sue Mojang for the name of their game ''[[Minecraft:Scrolls]]''.
	** The words "klaatu berata niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.		** The words "klaatu", "berata", and "niktu" are a (misspelled) reference to "[[Minecraft:wikipedia:Klaatu barada nikto\|Klaatu barada nikto]]", a phrase that originates from the 1951 movie ''[[Minecraft:w:The Day the Earth Stood Still\|The Day the Earth Stood Still]]'' and has been since used as a reference in many other movies, cartoons and games.
	** Similarly, "Xyzzy" is a magic spell in the game ''[[Minecraft:w:Colossal Cave Adventure\|Colossal Cave Adventure]]'' and has been used in several other games as an [[Minecraft:Easter eggs\|Easter Egg]] or cheat code.		** Similarly, "Xyzzy" is a magic spell in the game ''[[Minecraft:w:Colossal Cave Adventure\|Colossal Cave Adventure]]'' and has been used in several other games as an [[Minecraft:Easter eggs\|Easter Egg]] or cheat code.
	** The word "embiggen" is a fictional word coined by ''[[Minecraft:w:The Simpsons\|The Simpsons]]'' quote: "A Noble Spirit Embiggens the Smallest Man".		** The word "embiggen" is a fictional word coined by ''[[Minecraft:w:The Simpsons\|The Simpsons]]'' quote: "A Noble Spirit Embiggens the Smallest Man".
	** The words "phnglui mglwnafh cthulhu rlyeh wgahnagl fhtagn" are a quote from H. P. Lovecraft's short story ''[[Minecraft:w:The Call of Cthulhu\|The Call of Cthulhu]]''. Said quote is a prayer in the Cthulhu mythos. The complete and correct quote is "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", which translates to "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming."		** The words "phnglui", "mglwnafh", "cthulhu", "rlyeh", "wgahnagl", and "fhtagn" are a quote from H. P. Lovecraft's short story ''[[Minecraft:w:The Call of Cthulhu\|The Call of Cthulhu]]''. Said quote is a prayer in the Cthulhu mythos. The complete and correct quote is "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", which translates to "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming."
	* Of the list of words that the enchanting table uses, none of the words contain the letters "J" or "Q". Although they are not used in the words, they do have a symbol attached to them, and can be seen moving from the bookshelf and the table.		* Of the list of words that the enchanting table uses, none of the words contain the letters "J" or "Q". Although they are not used in the words, they do have a symbol attached to them, and can be seen moving from the bookshelf and the table.