Want to know about Minecraft enchantments? These can be crafted using an enchanting table and are how you create magic armour, weapons, and tools in Minecraft. There is a significant gamble associated with enchantments in Minecraft, as there’s no way of knowing what the enchanting table will spit out when you’re done.
Minecraft enchantments are very powerful, and you’ll want to rack up as many as possible to stand the best chance of surviving in this cruel, blocky world. Join us as we break down the basics on building a Minecraft enchanting table, using enchantments, and offering some additional tips on this advanced crafting mechanic.
If you’ve reached the point where you’ve got all you need to survive in Minecraft, but feel you could always be more powerful you may want to get yourself an enchanting table. These special blocks can bestow powerful (and weird) magical abilities on your weapons and armour, but you can’t guarantee what effect you’ll end up with.
How to Craft and Use an Enchantment Table in Minecraft
Gather diamond, obsidian, and lapis lazuli
The best way to find diamond, obsidian, and lapis lazuli is by mining. This can take some time and youll want to bring torches, food, weapons, and a bucket of water with you.
Once youve got your diamonds — youll need at least two — find a pool of standing lava and pour your bucket of water into it. This will create obsidian, which youll need at least a diamond pickaxe to mine. Youll need at least four blocks of obsidian.
Through all this, keep on the lookout for lapis lazuli. This is a dark blue ore that can be found nearly anywhere. The more lapis lazuli you collect, the better — youll need to use them to make enchantments.
Once youve got all your materials, its time to use a crafting table. In the 3×3 crafting area:
1. Place the book in the top-middle slot.
2. Place the diamonds in the left and right slots of the second row, leaving the middle slot empty.
3. Place the obsidian in the middle-center slot, between the diamonds, and then fill the bottom row with obsidian as well.
You now have an enchantment table, ready to place down and use. Note that if you want to move it later, youll need to use a pickaxe; simply punching it will destroy the table.
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19 and 1.19.1, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:
Where to find an enchanting table in creative mode
| Platform | Location |
| Java | Decoration Blocks |
| Pocket Edition | Decorations (0.14.1-1.1.3) Items (1.2-1.18.10) |
| Xbox 360 | Miscellaneous |
| Xbox One | Miscellaneous (CU23-CU43) Items (1.2.5-1.18.10) |
| PlayStation 3 | Miscellaneous (1.26-1.76) |
| PlayStation 4 | Miscellaneous (1.26-1.91) Items (1.14.0-1.18.10) |
| Nintendo Wii U | Miscellaneous (Patch 3-38) |
| Nintendo Switch | Miscellaneous (1.04-1.11) Items (1.5.0-1.18.10) |
| Windows 10 Edition | Decorations (0.14.1-1.1.3) Items (1.2-1.18.10) |
| Education Edition | Decorations (0.14.2-1.0.18) Items (1.0.21-1.17.30) |
FAQ
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