
Book Type Enchanting
Type Books filter the Enchanting Table to only show applicable enchantments (Sword, Pickaxe, Armor, etc.)
About this Mod
📚 BookTypeEnchanting: Lightweight, Class-Specific Enchantment Books
BookTypeEnchanting is a small, easy-to-install Minecraft mod that introduces craftable, class-specific enchantment books tied to particular tool and armor types. These books can only be applied to items of the corresponding class and are subject to configurable material tier restrictions.
🛠️ Main Features
- Class-Specific Books: Adds unique enchantment books for:
- Tools: sword, axe, pickaxe, shovel, hoe, bow, crossbow, trident.
- Armor: helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots.
- Simple Crafting: Books are created using a straightforward recipe.
🔨 Crafting Recipe
The crafting rule is simple and applies to all classes (exept trident, see below)
8x books + class item -> 8x Class Type Book

Triden type book has a different recipe to make it more easy to craft


🪄Usage
Just place it in the Enchanting table add some lapis and choose the enchanting you want (it will only show enchanting for the specific type of weapon/tool/armor the book is for) and it becomes a normal enchanted book you can apply normally in the anvil.
💾 Installation
- Place the mod jar file into your Minecraft
modsfolder. - Start your game
📦 Modpack and Editing Use
- Modpacks: This mod is explicitly permitted for use in any public or private modpack. No need to ask for permission to edit or include it!
Available Versions
How to Install Book Type Enchanting on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Book Type Enchanting". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Book Type Enchanting server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Book Type Enchanting compatible with neoforge?
Book Type Enchanting officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Book Type Enchanting – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Book Type Enchanting consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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