Bookshelf

Bookshelf

Type	Solid Block
Stackable	Yes (64)
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Protection	{{{protection}}} x
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First Appearance	Classic 0.26 Survival Test (October 24, 2009)
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Buoyancy	{{{buoy}}}
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Flammable	{{{flammable}}}
Data Value	47

A Bookshelf is an arrangement of Books that serve to enhance a nearby Enchantment Table or Infernal Enchanter. Bookshelves naturally appear in libraries inside Strongholds and Villages, and are the only source of Books. Breaking a bookshelf with an Axe will drop three Books, but no Wooden Planks. Strongholds almost always feature at least one library, and small libraries feature some bookshelves arranged in 2x1 pillars, and large libraries feature more bookshelves arranged in the space below, plus there is a balcony with two walls covered in bookshelves. Since books cannot be crafted, bookshelves are very valuable loot.

Crafting

Name	Ingredients	Input » Output
Bookshelf	Wooden Planks or Wooden Siding, Book

Uses

Enchantment Table

While an Enchantment Table can apply level 1 enchantments alone, every two visible Bookshelves within a 5x5x2 area, will add an extra level of enchanting power. This maxes out at level 15 with 30 Bookshelves.

Infernal Enchanter

Every visible Bookshelf within a 17x17x17 area will add an extra level of enchanting power. This maxes out at level 60 with 60 Bookshelves.

Keep In Mind

• Bookshelves are flammable, so care must be taken when placing Torches nearby.