diff --git a/src/main/resources/audiobook.mixins.json b/src/main/resources/audiobook.mixins.json
index 9c16ca5..3d1e8ca 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/audiobook.mixins.json
+++ b/src/main/resources/audiobook.mixins.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "required": true,
   "minVersion": "0.8",
   "package": "the_fireplace.audiobook.mixin",
-  "compatibilityLevel": "JAVA_8",
+  "compatibilityLevel": "JAVA_16",
   "client": [
     "BookScreenMixin",
     "MinecraftClientMixin",