Mechanic

Enchanted Books: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

Portable enchantments for flexible gear building through an anvil. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Applied with: Anvil
Sources: Trading, chests, fishing
Storage: One or more enchantments
Edition: Java & Bedrock

Applying

Place the target item on the left, the book on the right, and pay the experience-level cost.

Incompatible enchantments

The anvil transfers only enchantments compatible with the item; conflicting options do not combine.

Saving levels

For large sets, combine books in a balanced order first, then apply the result to the item.

Source: https://minecraft.wiki/w/Enchanted_Books

Updated: 19.07.2026