Bookshelf

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minecraft:bookshelf

The Bookshelf is a decorative wood-and-book block whose main purpose is boosting the enchanting table's available enchantment levels. It normally breaks into three books, but Silk Touch preserves the assembled shelf.

1.5Hardness

1.5Blast Res.

axeBest Tool

noTransparent

yesRenewable

Uses

• Enchanting Table Power — Up to fifteen bookshelves placed near an enchanting table raise the maximum enchantment level obtainable to 30.
• Lectern Crafting — A Bookshelf combined with wooden slabs and a bookshelf crafts a Lectern for displaying books and maps.

Found In

• Villages — Found in village libraries alongside lecterns.
• Strongholds — Stronghold libraries contain 161–233 bookshelves lining the walls.
• Woodland Mansions — Library rooms hold 1–24 bookshelves, with large libraries reaching up to 180.

Drops

• book× 3
• bookshelf× 1silk-touch

FAQ

What does mining a Bookshelf give?

Normally three books; mining with a Silk Touch tool instead yields the intact Bookshelf block.

How many Bookshelves do I need for max enchantments?

Fifteen bookshelves placed within range of an enchanting table unlock level 30 enchantments.

Is Bookshelf flammable?

Yes, it can catch fire from nearby flames or lava like other wood-containing blocks.

Can any wood plank type be used to craft one?

Yes, any of the twelve plank types works, along with three books, to craft a Bookshelf.

Tags

• axe_mineable
• overworld
• flammable

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