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Blocks of Emerald (also known as Emerald Blocks) are decorative mineral blocks that do not naturally generate in maps. Although their primary usage is decoration, they are also be used to store emeralds in a compact fashion. Crafting a 3x3 square of emeralds in a crafting table produces a single Emerald block. Emeralds can be reacquired by placing the Emerald blocks into a crafting grid.

Crafting

Ingredients Input » Output
Emeralds Template:Grid/Crafting Table

As a Crafting Material

Ingredients Input » Output
Block of Emerald Template:Grid/Crafting Table

History

On May 28, 2012, Jeb tweeted an image featuring a room containing Redstone Lamps and Blocks of Emerald.[1]

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{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Bookshelf|Bookshelf]]<br/>{{About|the bookshelf used with an enchanting table|the bookshelf that can hold books|Chiseled Bookshelf}}
{{Block
|image=Bookshelf.png
|transparent=No
|light=No
|tool=Axe
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=Yes (64)
|flammable=Yes (30)
|lavasusceptible=Yes
}}
'''Bookshelves''' are [[blocks]] that improve [[enchanting|enchantments]] applied with an [[enchanting table]] when placed around one, up to a maximum of fifteen bookshelves, at the expense of [[Enchanting/Levels|level]] requirement.

== Obtaining ==
=== Natural generation ===
Bookshelves can generate in village libraries and sometimes village houses.

[[Stronghold]]s may contain up to two libraries, each of which may be single-level or have an upper balcony. These feature some bookshelves arranged in pillars, and more bookshelves arranged in pillars in the walls. Single-level libraries contain 161 bookshelves, while libraries with balconies contain 233.

Bookshelves also naturally generate in certain [[woodland mansion]] rooms.

=== Breaking ===
Bookshelves can be broken fairly easily by hand, but can be broken faster by using an [[axe]]. In either case, they drop 3 books when broken, allowing the reconstruction of the bookshelf with the addition of six wood planks. When broken by an item that is [[enchanted]] with [[Silk Touch]], a bookshelf drops itself.
{{breaking row|horizontal=1|Bookshelf|Axe}}

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|A1=Any Planks
|B1=Any Planks
|C1=Any Planks
|A2=Book
|B2=Book
|C2=Book
|A3=Any Planks
|B3=Any Planks
|C3=Any Planks
|Output=Bookshelf
|type=Building block
}}

=== Trading ===
Novice-level librarian [[Villager|villagers]] have a 50% chance to sell 1 bookshelf for 9 [[Emerald|emeralds]] as part of their trades.{{only|bedrock}}

Novice-level librarian villagers have a {{frac|2|3}} chance to sell 1 bookshelf for 9 emeralds.{{only|java}}

== Usage ==
=== Enchanting ===
{{main|Enchantment mechanics#Bookshelf placement}}

If an [[enchanting table]] is placed near a bookshelf, glyph [[particles]] fly from the bookshelf toward the enchanting table. Having bookshelves in the proper position near the table allows the table to apply higher-level enchantments.

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage}}

=== Fuel ===
Bookshelves can be used as a [[fuel]] in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1.5 items per block.

=== Villager ===
Librarian [[villager]]s can interact with bookshelves.

=== Note Blocks ===
Bookshelf can be placed under [[note block]]s to produce "bass" sounds.

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table/Block/Wood}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Bookshelf
|spritetype=block
|nameid=bookshelf
|showblocktags=y|blocktags=mineable/axe
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Bookshelf
|spritetype=block
|nameid=bookshelf
|id=47
|foot=1}}

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|Librarian}}

== History ==
{{History|java classic}}
{{History||October 24, 2009|link=https://notch.tumblr.com/post/221308991/the-new-block-types-and-new-graphics-for-the-gold|Bookshelves were teased by [[Notch]].}}
{{History||0.26 SURVIVAL TEST|[[File:Bookshelf JE1.png|32px]] Added bookshelves.
|Bookshelves are currently impossible to obtain without loading a pre-edited map.
|Bookshelves are currently destroyed in [[explosion]]s.
|When bookshelves are broken, they currently do not drop anything.}}
{{History||0.28|Bookshelves can now be freely placed.}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.11|Bookshelves can now be [[crafting|crafted]] from 3 [[book]]s and 6 [[planks]].}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Bookshelves can now be found generated in libraries in [[village]]s, and libraries in [[stronghold]]s.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Bookshelves now drop 3 [[book]]s when broken by a non-[[Silk Touch]] [[item]].
|They are now necessary to [[enchanting|enchant]] with higher levels for better enchanted items.
|The number of bookshelves required to reach the maximum enchantment level is 30.}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 5|[[File:Bookshelf JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The top texture of bookshelves have now been updated as a result of the [[planks]] texture update.}}
{{History||1.2.4|snap=release|[[Spruce planks]], [[birch planks]], and [[jungle planks]] can now be used to craft bookshelves.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Librarian [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 1 bookshelf for 3 [[emerald]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=12w22a|The number of bookshelves required to reach the maximum enchantment level has been now decreased to 15.}}
{{History||1.7.2|snap=1.7.1|[[Acacia planks]] and [[dark oak planks]] can now be used to craft bookshelves.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Librarian villagers now sell 1 bookshelf for 3–4 [[emerald]]s.}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Bookshelves now generate in [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[block]]'s numeral ID was 47.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Bookshelf JE3.png|32px]] The texture of bookshelves has now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w47a|[[File:Bookshelf JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of bookshelves has now been changed, once again.}}
{{History|||snap=19w02a|Bookshelves can now be used to craft [[lectern]]s.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|[[Crimson planks]] and [[warped planks]] can now be used to craft bookshelves.}}
{{History||1.19|snap=22w11a|[[Mangrove planks]] can now be used to craft bookshelves.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.1|[[File:Bookshelf JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added bookshelves.|Bookshelves are currently obtainable only in [[Creative]] mode.}}
{{History||v0.3.0|Bookshelves are now obtainable in [[Survival]] mode.}}
{{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 1|Bookshelves now naturally spawn in [[stronghold]]s and [[village]]s.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Bookshelves can now be used to increase [[enchantment table]] levels.|Bookshelves can now be obtained by using a [[tool]] with the [[Silk Touch]] enchantment.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Librarian [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 1 bookshelf for 3-4 [[emerald]]s as their second tier trade.}} 
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Bookshelves now generate in [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Bookshelves can now be used to craft [[lectern]]s.|Bookshelves now get inspected by librarian [[villager]]s.|[[File:Bookshelf JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of bookshelves has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Trading]] has now been changed, librarian villagers now have a 50% chance to sell a bookshelf for 6 [[emerald]]s as part of their first trade.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.00|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Bookshelf JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added bookshelves. Whether they actually used this texture is unknown.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Bookshelf JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of bookshelves has been changed.}}

{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Bookshelf JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added bookshelves.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* Bookshelves' top and bottom textures by default use the same texture as [[oak planks]].
* It takes 90 planks, 45 [[leather]] and 135 [[paper]] to make 15 bookshelves in order to get a level 30 [[enchantment]].
* A bookshelf is the icon for [[Education Edition]].

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Library in Village.png|Naturally occurring bookshelves in a [[village]]. (Before Village & Pillage).
File:Large Stronghold Library.png|Naturally occurring bookshelves in a [[stronghold]].
File:Achievement get! Trading emeralds for bookshelves.png|Bookshelves obtained by [[trading]] with a [[villager]].
File:Enchanting-Table.png|Bookshelves powering an [[enchanting table]].
</gallery>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/block-week-bookshelf Block of the Week: Bookshelf] – Minecraft.net on December 16, 2016

{{Blocks|Building}}

[[Category:Manufactured blocks]]
[[Category:Natural blocks]]
[[Category:Generated structure blocks]]
[[Category:Utility blocks]]
[[Category:Bedrock Edition]]
[[Category:Java Edition]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Flammable blocks]]

[[cs:Knihovna]]
[[de:Bücherregal]]
[[es:Librería]]
[[fr:Bibliothèque]]
[[hu:Könyvespolc]]
[[it:Libreria]]
[[ja:本棚]]
[[ko:책장]]
[[nl:Boekenkast]]
[[pl:Biblioteczka]]
[[pt:Estante de livros]]
[[ru:Книжные полки]]
[[th:ชั้นหนังสือ]]
[[uk:Книжкова полиця]]
[[zh:书架]]</li><li>[[Dragon's Breath|Dragon's Breath]]<br/>{{Item
| image = Dragon's Breath.png
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
| rarity = Uncommon
}}

The '''dragon's breath''' is a [[brewing]] item that is used solely to make [[lingering potion]]s.

== Obtaining ==

The dragon's breath can be obtained by scooping  up the [[ender dragon]]'s breath attack or the purple [[area effect cloud|effect clouds]] caused by [[dragon fireball]]s in an empty [[glass bottle]].

== Usage ==

=== Brewing ingredient ===

Dragon's breath may be added to any splash potion to upgrade it to a lingering potion, which can be used to create a lasting [[Lingering Potion#Area Effect Cloud|area effect cloud]], or to craft [[Arrow#Tipped arrows|tipped arrows]].
{{brewing
  |name=[[Lingering Potion]]
  |showname=1
  |Dragon's Breath
  |Any Lingering Potion
  |base=Any Splash Potion}}

When put 2 or more dragon's breath in the brewing stand, after the brewing process, a glass bottle will drop as an [[Item (entity)|entity]]. However, if put only 1 dragon's breath in the brewing stand, after the brewing process, the glass bottle is consumed and cannot be retrieved.<ref>{{bug|MC-259583}}</ref>

== Sounds ==
{{Edition|Java}}:
{{Sound table
|sound=Bottle fill dragon breath1.ogg
|sound2=Bottle fill dragon breath2.ogg
|subtitle=Bottle fills
|source=neutral
|description=Filling a glass bottle with dragon's breath
|id=item.bottle.fill_dragonbreath
|translationkey=subtitles.item.bottle.fill
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{Edition|Bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Bottle fill dragon breath1.ogg
|sound2=Bottle fill dragon breath2.ogg
|source=sound
|description=When a bottle is filled with dragon's breath
|id=bottle.dragonbreath
|volume=0.7<wbr>{{Until|BE 1.20.40}}<br>1.0<wbr>{{Upcoming|BE 1.20.40}}
|pitch=1.0
|foot=1}}

== Achievements ==

{{Load achievements|You Need a Mint}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|You Need a Mint}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Dragon's Breath
|spritetype=item
|nameid=dragon_breath
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Dragon's Breath
|spritetype=item
|nameid=dragon_breath
|id=560
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== History ==
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w33a|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added dragon's breath.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 437.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of dragon's breath has been changed.}}

{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added dragon's breath.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of dragon's breath has been changed.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added dragon's breath.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of dragon's breath has been changed.}}

{{History|3ds}}
{{History||1.7.10|[[File:Dragon's Breath JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added dragon's breath.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* If the dragon's breath is used in a [[crafting]] recipe (using a [[mod]] or a [[data pack]]), it becomes an empty bottle instead of being entirely consumed.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External Links==
*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/dragon-s-breath Taking Inventory: Dragon's Breath] – Minecraft.net on June 9, 2023

{{Items}}

[[Category:Renewable resources]]

[[de:Drachenatem]]
[[fr:Souffle de dragon]]
[[it:Soffio di drago]]
[[ja:ドラゴンブレス]]
[[ko:드래곤의 숨결]]
[[nl:Drakenadem]]
[[pl:Oddech smoka]]
[[pt:Bafo do dragão]]
[[ru:Драконье дыхание]]
[[zh:龙息]]
[[Category:Brewing recipe]]</li></ul>
Added blocks of emerald.

Trivia

  • Jeb removed the Locked Chest textures in terrain.png to make room for the Emerald Block next to the other icons of items, causing it to have the blank, purple "texture" and the top texture of emerald blocks.
  • If generated structures are disabled in the world, the only use for Emeralds found from mining Emerald Ore is to craft them into Blocks of Emerald.

Gallery

References

See also

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