XP is one of the few things you cannot buy directly from the Auction House. Mending tools, repairs and enchanting use levels quickly, so a reliable farm is an important early project.
1. Enderman Farm
Rate: 70–90 levels per hour. Best for established players with End access.
2. Guardian Farm
Rate: 45–60 levels per hour, plus prismarine and fish.
3. Bamboo and Cactus Smelter
Rate: 30–40 levels per hour and suitable for passive operation.
4. Zombie Piglin Gold Farm
Rate: 50–70 levels per hour with additional gold production.
5. Mob Tower
Rate: 25–35 levels per hour and accessible before End or Nether progression.
How to choose
Choose based on progression, footprint, material budget, and whether active or passive XP generation matters most.