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Minecraft Java Item ID

Enchanted Book ID

The enchanted book stores a single enchantment that an anvil applies to gear, found as loot, from fishing, or via librarians. It lets players stack precise enchantments onto equipment.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:enchanted_book

Enchanted Book Item Facts

Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID403

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Enchanted Book

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:enchanted_book 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 403 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:enchanted_book 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 403 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Enchanted Book

Finding Enchanted Book

Enchanted Book cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Enchanted Book instantly.

About Enchanted Book in Minecraft

The enchanted book stores a single enchantment that an anvil applies to gear, found as loot, from fishing, or via librarians. It lets players stack precise enchantments onto equipment.

Enchanted Book Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:enchanted_book 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:enchanted_book 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:enchanted_book 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:enchanted_book

Enchanted Book FAQ

What is the item ID for Enchanted Book?

The item ID for Enchanted Book is minecraft:enchanted_book. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Enchanted Book?

Enchanted Book has the historical numerical ID 403, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:enchanted_book instead.

How do I give myself Enchanted Book in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:enchanted_book 1 to give the nearest player one Enchanted Book. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Enchanted Book can stack in one slot?

Enchanted Book stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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