GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. A bookshelf is a multi-functional block that's used far more in the mid-late game of Minecraft. However, even if you're building your first base, you ...

Books are one of the most critical items in Minecraft, with a myriad of uses ranging from basic crafting to complicated enchanting. They can be crafted and found quite easily in-game. Books will be ...

Minecraft features a wide variety of enchantments to accentuate your gameplay. Some enchantments offer quality-of-life improvements like Mending and Unbreaking, while others provide powerful buffs ...

End or Nether — you'll need special items like obsidian or Eyes of Ender.

Minecraft's "Smite" enchantment lets you do more damage to "undead" enemies, but it doesn't have the same effect on other ...