How to make an Enchanting Table in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an enchanting table (formerly called an enchantment table) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, an enchanting table is another important item in your inventory.

Let's explore how to make an enchanting table.

Supported Platforms

An enchanting table is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.12.1)
Xbox 360Yes
Xbox OneYes
PS3Yes
PS4Yes
Wii UYes
Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 EditionYes (0.12.1)
Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find an Enchanting Table in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19 Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.1 Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3 Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.0 Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360TU35 - TU69 Miscellaneous
Xbox OneCU23 - CU43 Miscellaneous
Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.0 Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS31.26 - 1.76 Miscellaneous
PS41.26 - 1.91 Miscellaneous
PS41.14.0 - 1.21.0 Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38 Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11 Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.0 Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3 Decorations
Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.0 Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find an enchanting table in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18 Decorations
Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03 Items

Definitions

Required Materials to make an Enchanting Table

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an enchanting table:

2 Diamonds 4 Obsidian

How to craft an Enchanting Table in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make an Enchanting Table

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an enchanting table, place 1 book, 2 diamonds, and 4 obsidian in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making an enchanting table, it is important that the book, diamonds, and obsidian are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 book in the middle box. In the second row, there should be 1 diamond in the first box, 1 obsidian in the second box, and 1 diamond in the third box. In the third row, there should be 3 obsidian. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an enchanting table.

Crafting recipe for enchanting table

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the enchanting table will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Enchanting Table to Inventory

Once you have crafted an enchanting table, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed enchanting table

Congratulations, you have made an enchanting table in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 Java 1.8 - 1.12
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
64 Java 1.13 - 1.21.1

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 PE 1.0 - 1.21.0

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.21.0

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 Windows 1.0 - 1.21.0

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, an enchanting table has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Platform Version (s)
Enchanting Table
(minecraft: enchanting_ table)
0 64 Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

Give Command for Enchanting 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, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.1, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Enchanting Table is:

/give @p enchanting_table 1 0

Things to Do with an Enchanting Table

Here are some activities that you can do with enchanting tables in Minecraft:

How to Open an Enchanting Table How to Enchant with an Enchanting Table

Enchanted Items

You can make the following enchanted items in Minecraft: