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How to Craft Bookshelf in Minecraft

Bookshelves boost nearby enchanting tables. Place 15 bookshelves around an enchanting table for maximum level 30 enchantments.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
PlanksPlanks
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BookBook
BookBook
BookBook
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BookshelfBookshelfBookshelf

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Planks6Craft from logs
Book3Craft from paper and leather

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Planks in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3; row 3, column 1; row 3, column 2; row 3, column 3.
  4. Place Book in: row 2, column 1; row 2, column 2; row 2, column 3.
  5. Collect your Bookshelf from the output slot.

Uses for Bookshelf

  • Boosting enchanting table level
  • Library decoration

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Bookshelf on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Bookshelf?
You need 6 Planks, 3 Book. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Bookshelf does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Bookshelf per craft.
What is Bookshelf used for?
Boosting enchanting table level. Library decoration.
What version of Minecraft added Bookshelf?
Bookshelf was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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