Minecraft Enchanted Book Generator

Minecraft Enchanted Book Generator — Java Edition 1.20.5+

Enchanted books are items that store one or more enchantments without applying them to a specific tool or armor piece. They can be combined with any compatible item on an anvil to transfer the enchantments. Because books accept every enchantment regardless of what item it would normally apply to, they are the primary way to stockpile rare enchantments like Mending, Silk Touch, or Channeling.

How stored_enchantments works

In Java Edition 1.20.5 and later Minecraft uses the new NBT component system. Regular items carry their enchantments in the minecraft:enchantments component, which makes the glint appear and the bonuses take effect immediately. Enchanted books use a separate component called minecraft:stored_enchantments. The enchantments inside a book do not activate until the book is applied to another item via an anvil — the book itself has no glint and grants no bonuses while held.

The /give command syntax for a book with multiple enchantments looks like this:

/give @p minecraft:enchanted_book[minecraft:stored_enchantments={"minecraft:sharpness":5,"minecraft:unbreaking":3,"minecraft:mending":1}]

Each entry in the map is "namespace:enchantment_id": level. You can include as many enchantments as you want in a single book with this command — even combinations that are not obtainable through normal gameplay such as Silk Touch + Fortune.

Enchantment levels

Every enchantment has a maximum level. Levels above the normal maximum can be set via commands but produce unpredictable or no extra effect. The table below lists all Java Edition enchantments with their normal max levels and the item types they apply to.

Curse enchantments

There are two curse enchantments in Java Edition. Curse of Vanishing causes the item to disappear on death instead of dropping, and applies to any item. Curse of Binding prevents the item from being removed from an armor slot except by death or when the item breaks, and only applies to armor. Both curses have a maximum level of 1 and cannot be removed from items. They are included in this generator because server admins sometimes use them intentionally to create special items with specific trade-off mechanics.

Incompatible enchantments

In normal gameplay certain enchantments cannot be applied to the same item: for example you cannot combine Silk Touch and Fortune, or any two of Protection / Fire Protection / Blast Protection / Projectile Protection. The generator highlights incompatible pairs when they appear together. Via commands you can force incompatible enchantments onto a single book or item — the game will usually apply both effects, though the combination is not intended behavior and may have unexpected results.

Running the command

Paste the generated command into your Minecraft chat or server console. You need to be in Creative mode or have operator permissions (OP level 2 or higher) for the /give command to work. If you are running the command from the server console rather than in-game chat, omit the leading /.