How to Create a Maxed-Out Enchantment Table in Minecraft
The Enchantment Table is a crucial block in Minecraft, allowing players to imbue their tools, weapons, and armor with powerful abilities. But to unlock its full potential, you need to understand how to maximize its enchantment power. So, how do you make a maxed-out enchantment table? The answer is straightforward: you need 15 bookshelves placed strategically around the enchantment table. These bookshelves, when correctly positioned, will boost the maximum enchantment level available to you, allowing you to access higher-tier enchantments. Let’s delve into the specifics of creating your ultimate enchanting setup and address some common questions.
Maximizing Your Enchantment Table: The Basics
To get the most out of your enchanting table, the placement of bookshelves is key. The enchanting table itself doesn’t generate enchantments beyond the base level; it’s the surrounding bookshelves that enhance it. The arrangement involves positioning 15 bookshelves one block away from the enchantment table. It’s not just about having the right number; they must be configured correctly.
The Optimal Bookshelf Setup
The optimal arrangement for bookshelves around the enchanting table is a 5×5 square outline. Imagine the enchanting table as the central point of this square. You will need a one-block gap between the enchanting table and the bookshelves. This means you will effectively have two parallel walls of 5 bookshelves with a gap between them around the table. This leaves an opening in the square for you to access the enchanting table without disrupting the enchanting table’s level. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Place your Enchantment Table: Start by placing your enchantment table where you want it to be. This will be the central point of your setup.
- Construct a 5×5 Outline: Begin creating your 5×5 square outline around the enchanting table. Leave the one block gap between the outline and the enchantment table.
- Fill the Outline: Once the outline is complete, it will include a total of 15 blocks.
- Leave an Entrance: Leave a single gap between the bookshelves to allow access.
By building this configuration, you ensure that all 15 bookshelves contribute to maximizing the enchantment level. The magic of bookshelves comes from the air gap between them and the enchantment table. Any block in this space will break the chain and reduce the power of your table.
The Importance of the Air Gap
It’s crucial to emphasize the importance of the air gap. There should be no blocks between the bookshelves and the enchanting table. This means avoiding placing anything like torches, carpets, or any other decorative elements. If you do place something, you won’t reach the maximum level of 30 enchantments. The air gap is what allows the enchantment table to draw power from the bookshelves.
Understanding Enchantment Levels
The enchanting table provides three slots that offer different enchantment options based on experience levels. When you use the table, you need to spend experience (XP) points to unlock these enchantments. You can see the level of enchanting available by the levels available to purchase in the right side of the enchanting table’s UI.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Enchanting
Here are 15 commonly asked questions about enchantment tables and bookshelves to further help you understand the system:
1. How many bookshelves do I need for a level 50 enchantment?
This is a common misconception. You cannot achieve level 50 enchantments with bookshelves alone. The maximum enchantment level achievable through bookshelves is 30, requiring 15 bookshelves. Level 50 enchantments cannot be achieved through typical gameplay and only through commands or external tools.
2. Can you combine two Fortune 2 books to make Fortune 3?
Yes, you can. The Fortune enchantment can be combined up to level 3 using an Anvil. However, you cannot combine two Fortune 3 books to make a higher level. You must find or enchant for Fortune 3.
3. Is 15 bookshelves the max?
Yes, 15 bookshelves is the maximum number that will affect an enchantment table. Adding more than 15 bookshelves will not increase the enchantment level beyond level 30.
4. Why am I not getting level 30 enchantments with 15 bookshelves?
This often happens if you have blocks obstructing the space between the bookshelves and the enchantment table. Ensure that there is a single block of air between them. Additionally, make sure that you have the correct XP to access the level 30 enchantments.
5. How do you know if your enchantment table is maxed?
When you have 15 bookshelves correctly placed around your enchantment table, you should see level 30 enchantments appear in the enchantment options when you open the table. The higher the level the better the enchantments.
6. Does having more than 15 bookshelves help enchanting?
No, having more than 15 bookshelves does not affect enchanting at all. The enchantment level is capped at 30 with 15 properly placed bookshelves.
7. What is the rarest enchantment in Minecraft?
Frost Walker is often considered the rarest enchantment due to its low chance of appearing in available sources.
8. How do you make mending?
The Mending enchantment cannot be made using an enchanting table. You need to find Mending books through fishing, trading with villagers, or loot chests.
9. How do you maximize enchantments in Minecraft?
To maximize enchantments, you need 15 bookshelves correctly positioned around your enchantment table and to use the level 30 enchant options. The combination of these will give you the best chance at powerful enchantments. Combining enchantments using anvils can also help you achieve the strongest enchantments possible.
10. Why am I only getting level 16 enchantments?
This typically happens when there are blocks in the way between your bookshelves and the enchanting table, interfering with the connection. Make sure to double check there isn’t any random torches or blocks between them.
11. Why is my enchantment cost so high?
Enchantment costs increase each time you add enchantments to an item using an anvil. This means that repairing and adding enchantments to an item will make the cost to repair it more and more expensive over time.
12. Should I level past 30 in Minecraft?
Leveling past level 30 becomes less efficient due to the increased experience required for each level. It’s more efficient to simply hit level 30 then enchant your items, level back up to 30 and repeat. This saves exp and is much more efficient than grinding to higher levels to do your enchantments.
13. Are level 30 enchantments worth it?
Level 30 enchantments provide better chances for high-tier and multiple enchantments, but it’s not a guarantee. The results can still be random, and sometimes lower-level enchantments are worth combining.
14. Can bookshelves burn in Minecraft?
Yes, normal bookshelves can burn in a furnace to smelt 1.5 items. Chiseled bookshelves, however, do not affect enchanting tables and should not be used for this purpose.
15. Does Fortune work on bookshelves?
No, the Fortune enchantment does not affect the loot from bookshelves. Fortune only affects certain block drops.
Conclusion
Creating a maxed-out enchantment table in Minecraft is a crucial step for any player looking to gain an edge in the game. By understanding the importance of 15 properly placed bookshelves, the air gap, and the nature of enchantment levels, you can unlock the full potential of your gear. Remember, the goal is to achieve level 30 enchantments, which offer the best chances for powerful and diverse combinations. With the right setup and some patience, you will soon be wielding the most powerful enchanted items in the game.