To level up bookshelf power for an Enchantment Table, you must place bookshelves adjacent to it with one block of air in between.
Leveling up the power of an Enchantment Table allows you to access higher-level enchantments on your items. This power comes from surrounding the table with bookshelves arranged in a specific pattern.
Understanding Bookshelf Placement
The key to increasing your Enchantment Table's power lies in the correct placement of bookshelves. According to the provided reference, bookshelves must adhere to the following rules to contribute power:
- Distance: They must be placed one block away from the Enchantment Table. This means there should be a single block of air between the table and the bookshelf.
- Height: Bookshelves can be placed on the same level as the Enchantment Table and up to 2 blocks above the table's level.
- Line of Sight: There must be an air block (or certain transparent blocks like carpets or snow layers) directly between the bookshelf and the Enchantment Table. Any opaque block in this space will block the connection.
(Image demonstrates a common setup with a single layer of bookshelves one block away).
Maximizing Bookshelf Power
To achieve the maximum enchantment level (Level 30), you need a total of 15 bookshelves connected to the Enchantment Table.
Here's a common and effective arrangement:
- Place the Enchantment Table.
- Leave a one-block gap around it.
- Place a ring of bookshelves in this surrounding area.
- Place a second layer of bookshelves directly on top of the first ring.
This setup typically uses 16 bookshelves in total (a 5x5 square with the corners missing, minus the 3x3 center occupied by the table and air gap), but only 15 are necessary for maximum power. A simpler 5x5 arrangement with the center 3x3 removed uses exactly 16, which is slightly more than needed but still works perfectly.
Effective Bookshelf Layouts
Here are a couple of ways to arrange the 15 (or more) bookshelves:
- Single Layer: A 5x5 square of bookshelves with the center 3x3 area empty for the table and air gap. This uses 16 bookshelves.
- Two Layers: A 3x5 or 4x4 arrangement one block away on the ground level, plus a second layer directly on top of these bookshelves. As long as 15 bookshelves meet the distance and height criteria with clear line of sight, you will reach level 30.
| Placement Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Distance from Table | Exactly one block of air in between |
| Height Relative to Table | Same level as table or up to 2 blocks above |
| Line of Sight | No opaque blocks between bookshelf and table |
By following these simple placement rules and ensuring at least 15 bookshelves are correctly positioned, you will significantly increase the bookshelf power and unlock higher-level enchantments. Remember, placing bookshelves too high or too far out will not contribute to the power.
