How do I assign a profession to a villager?

Place the corresponding workstation block near an unemployed villager (one with no profession). The villager will walk to the workstation and become that profession. Each profession has a specific workstation: Lectern for Librarian, Composter for Farmer, Blast Furnace for Armorer, etc. The villager must be able to pathfind to the block.

How do I get a villager to sell Mending books?

Place a lectern near an unemployed villager to make them a Librarian. Check their Novice trade — if it's not Mending, break the lectern and place it again to reset their trades. Repeat until Mending appears. This only works if you haven't traded with them yet. Once you trade, their profession locks permanently.

How do villager discounts work?

There are two main discount sources in Java Edition. Hero of the Village (from defeating a raid) gives ~30% off all trades. Curing a zombie villager gives a permanent discount — cure the same villager up to 5 times for maximum discount (~70% off). These stack, making most items cost just 1 emerald.

What are the best villager trades for emeralds?

The most efficient emerald farms: Farmer (buy wheat/carrots/potatoes from auto farms), Fletcher (buy sticks — 32 sticks = 1 emerald from a tree farm), Librarian (buy paper from sugar cane farm), Mason (buy stone from a cobble generator + furnace). Fletcher sticks are widely considered the easiest infinite emerald source.

Do villager trades restock?

Yes, villagers restock their trades twice per in-game day when they can access their workstation. Each trade has a maximum number of uses before it locks. The villager must be able to walk to and "work" at their workstation block during working hours to restock. If trades aren't restocking, ensure the villager's pathfinding to their workstation isn't blocked.

What happens when a villager levels up?

Villagers have 5 levels: Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, and Master. They gain experience when you trade with them, and each level unlocks 1-2 new trades. A villager must be traded with at each level to progress to the next. Higher levels offer better items like diamond gear and enchanted tools.

Can I change a villager's trades after trading with them?

No. Once you complete any trade with a villager, their profession and all trades are permanently locked. You cannot reset them by breaking and replacing their workstation. To get different trades, you must find or breed a new unemployed villager.

Do villager trades differ between Java and Bedrock?

Yes, there are some differences. Java Edition allows zombie villager curing discounts to stack (up to 5 cures). Some trade prices, items, and quantities differ slightly. Certain enchanted items from smiths may have different enchantment offerings. The core professions and workstations are the same across both editions.

Complete Trading Reference

Minecraft Villager Trading Chart

Browse every villager trade across all 13 professions and 5 levels. Calculate discounts from curing and Hero of the Village.

Showing 149 trades across 13 professions

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Farmer

Trades crops, food items, and suspicious stews

Workstation: Composter

Novice

20× Wheat

Emerald

×16

26× Potato

Emerald

×16

22× Carrot

Emerald

×16

15× Beetroot

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

6× Bread

×16

Apprentice

6× Pumpkin

Emerald

×12

1× Emerald

4× Pumpkin Pie

×12

1× Emerald

4× Apple

×16

Journeyman

4× Melon

Emerald

×12

3× Emerald

18× Cookie

×12

Expert

1× Emerald

Cake

×12

1× Emerald

Suspicious Stew

Random effect×12

3× Emerald

3× Golden Carrot

×12

Master

4× Emerald

3× Glistering Melon Slice

×12

📚

Librarian

Trades enchanted books, name tags, glass, and bookshelves

Workstation: Lectern

Novice

24× Paper

Emerald

×16

5× Emerald

Enchanted Book

Random enchantment (any level)×12

9× Emerald

3× Bookshelf

×12

Apprentice

4× Book

Emerald

×12

5× Emerald

Enchanted Book

Random enchantment (any level)×12

1× Emerald

Lantern

×12

Journeyman

5× Ink Sac

Emerald

×12

5× Emerald

Enchanted Book

Random enchantment (any level)×12

1× Emerald

4× Glass

×12

Expert

5× Emerald

Enchanted Book

Random enchantment (any level)×12

5× Emerald

Clock

×12

4× Emerald

Compass

×12

Master

20× Emerald

Name Tag

×12

🛡️

Armorer

Trades iron and diamond armor, chains, and shields

Workstation: Blast Furnace

Novice

15× Coal

Emerald

×16

7× Emerald

Iron Leggings

×12

4× Emerald

Iron Boots

×12

5× Emerald

Iron Helmet

×12

Apprentice

4× Iron Ingot

Emerald

×12

36× Emerald

Bell

×12

9× Emerald

Iron Chestplate

×12

Journeyman

1× Lava Bucket

Emerald

×12

5× Emerald

Shield

×12

Expert

27× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Leggings

Random enchantment×3

20× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Boots

Random enchantment×3

Master

35× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Chestplate

Random enchantment×3

27× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Helmet

Random enchantment×3

⚔️

Weaponsmith

Trades iron and diamond swords, axes, and bells

Workstation: Grindstone

Novice

15× Coal

Emerald

×16

3× Emerald

Iron Axe

×12

2× Emerald

Iron Sword

Enchanted in Java×12

Apprentice

4× Iron Ingot

Emerald

×12

36× Emerald

Bell

×12

Journeyman

24× Flint

Emerald

×12

Expert

12× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Axe

Random enchantment×3

8× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Sword

Random enchantment×3

Master

8× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Sword

Random enchantment×3

⛏️

Toolsmith

Trades iron and diamond tools including pickaxes and shovels

Workstation: Smithing Table

Novice

15× Coal

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

Stone Axe

Enchanted in Java×12

1× Emerald

Stone Shovel

Enchanted in Java×12

1× Emerald

Stone Pickaxe

Enchanted in Java×12

1× Emerald

Stone Hoe

Enchanted in Java×12

Apprentice

4× Iron Ingot

Emerald

×12

36× Emerald

Bell

×12

Journeyman

30× Flint

Emerald

×12

2× Emerald

Enchanted Iron Axe

×12

2× Emerald

Enchanted Iron Shovel

×12

3× Emerald

Enchanted Iron Pickaxe

×12

Expert

12× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Axe

Random enchantment×3

5× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Shovel

Random enchantment×3

Master

13× Emerald

Enchanted Diamond Pickaxe

Random enchantment×3

⚗️

Cleric

Trades potions, ender pearls, redstone, glowstone, and bottles

Workstation: Brewing Stand

Novice

32× Rotten Flesh

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

2× Redstone Dust

×12

Apprentice

3× Gold Ingot

Emerald

×12

1× Emerald

Lapis Lazuli

×12

Journeyman

2× Rabbit Foot

Emerald

×12

4× Emerald

Glowstone

×12

Expert

4× Scute

Emerald

×12

5× Emerald

Ender Pearl

×12

3× Emerald

Bottle o' Enchanting

×12

Master

22× Nether Wart

Emerald

×12

🥩

Butcher

Trades raw and cooked meats, berries, and dried kelp

Workstation: Smoker

Novice

14× Raw Chicken

Emerald

×16

7× Raw Porkchop

Emerald

×16

4× Raw Rabbit

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

Rabbit Stew

×12

Apprentice

15× Coal

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

5× Cooked Porkchop

×16

1× Emerald

8× Cooked Chicken

×16

Journeyman

7× Raw Mutton

Emerald

×16

10× Raw Beef

Emerald

×16

Expert

10× Dried Kelp Block

Emerald

×12

10× Sweet Berries

Emerald

×12

Master

1× Emerald

5× Cooked Rabbit

×12

1× Emerald

5× Cooked Mutton

×12

👞

Leatherworker

Trades leather armor (dyeable), saddles, and leather horse armor

Workstation: Cauldron

Novice

6× Leather

Emerald

×16

3× Emerald

Leather Leggings

Dyed×12

7× Emerald

Leather Tunic

Dyed×12

Apprentice

26× Flint

Emerald

×12

5× Emerald

Leather Cap

Dyed×12

Journeyman

9× Rabbit Hide

Emerald

×12

4× Emerald

Leather Boots

Dyed×12

Expert

6× Emerald

Leather Horse Armor

Dyed×12

Master

6× Emerald

Saddle

×12

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Fletcher

Trades bows, crossbows, arrows (tipped), and sticks

Workstation: Fletching Table

Novice

32× Stick

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

16× Arrow

×12

Apprentice

26× Flint

Emerald

×12

2× Emerald

Bow

×12

Journeyman

14× String

Emerald

×16

3× Emerald

Crossbow

×12

Expert

24× Feather

Emerald

×16

2× Emerald

Enchanted Bow

Random enchantment×3

Master

3× Emerald

Enchanted Crossbow

Random enchantment×3

2× Emerald

5× Tipped Arrow

Random effect×12

🧱

Mason / Stone Mason

Trades stone, bricks, terracotta, and quartz items

Workstation: Stonecutter

Novice

10× Clay Ball

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

10× Brick

×16

Apprentice

20× Stone

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

4× Chiseled Stone Bricks

×16

Journeyman

16× Granite

Emerald

×16

16× Andesite

Emerald

×16

16× Diorite

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

4× Dripstone Block

×16

Expert

12× Nether Quartz

Emerald

×12

1× Emerald

Glazed Terracotta

Color varies×12

Master

1× Emerald

Quartz Pillar

×12

1× Emerald

Quartz Block

×12

🐑

Shepherd

Trades wool, dyes, paintings, beds, and banners

Workstation: Loom

Novice

18× White Wool

Emerald

×16

18× Brown Wool

Emerald

×16

18× Black Wool

Emerald

×16

18× Gray Wool

Emerald

×16

2× Emerald

Shears

×12

Apprentice

12× Dye

Emerald

Color varies×16

1× Emerald

Colored Wool

Color varies×16

1× Emerald

4× Colored Carpet

Color varies×16

Journeyman

12× Dye

Emerald

Color varies×16

3× Emerald

Bed

Color varies×12

Expert

12× Dye

Emerald

Color varies×16

3× Emerald

Banner

Color varies×12

Master

2× Emerald

3× Painting

×12

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Fisherman

Trades fish, campfires, buckets of fish, and enchanted fishing rods

Workstation: Barrel

Novice

20× String

Emerald

×16

10× Coal

Emerald

×16

1× Emerald

6× Cooked Cod

Or 6 Cooked Salmon×16

Apprentice

15× Raw Cod

Emerald

×16

2× Emerald

Campfire

×12

Journeyman

13× Raw Salmon

Emerald

×16

3× Emerald

Enchanted Fishing Rod

Random enchantment×3

Expert

6× Tropical Fish

Emerald

×12

Master

4× Pufferfish

Emerald

×12

3× Emerald

Bucket of Cod

Boat with Chest in Bedrock×16

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Cartographer

Trades maps (ocean monument, woodland mansion), banners, and glass panes

Workstation: Cartography Table

Novice

24× Paper

Emerald

×16

7× Emerald

Empty Map

×12

Apprentice

11× Glass Pane

Emerald

×16

13× Emerald + 1× Compass

Ocean Explorer Map

×12

Journeyman

1× Compass

Emerald

×12

14× Emerald + 1× Compass

Woodland Explorer Map

×12

Expert

7× Emerald

Item Frame

×12

8× Emerald

Banner Pattern (Globe)

×12

Master

8× Emerald

Banner Pattern (Globe)

×12

How to Use the Villager Trading Chart

1. Choose a Profession

Click on any profession to filter the chart to just that villager type. Each profession has a unique workstation block — place it near an unemployed villager to assign the job. For example, place a Lectern for a Librarian or a Composter for a Farmer.

2. Browse by Level

Villagers start as Novice and can level up to Master through trading. Filter by level to see what trades unlock at each tier. Each trade with a villager gives them experience — trade enough and they'll promote to the next level, revealing new items.

3. Search for Specific Items

Use the search bar to find specific items across all professions. Looking for diamond armor? Search "diamond" to see which professions sell it and at what level. Searching "emerald" shows all trades where emeralds are involved.

4. Apply Discounts

Use the discount dropdown to see adjusted prices. In Java Edition, curing a zombie villager up to 5 times drastically reduces prices. Combine with Hero of the Village (from defeating a raid) for nearly everything at 1 emerald.

Minecraft Villager Trading Guide

Best Trades for Emeralds

The most efficient way to farm emeralds is through renewable resources. A Fletcher buys 32 sticks for 1 emerald — sticks are trivially renewable from tree farms. Farmers buy wheat, carrots, and potatoes from auto-farms. Librarians buy paper from sugar cane farms.

For maximum efficiency, create a villager trading hall with multiple villagers of the same profession, so when one runs out of stock, you can trade with the next.

Getting Specific Enchanted Books

Librarians sell enchanted books at every level. The enchantment is randomized when the villager first gets the profession. To get a specific enchantment like Mending, place a lectern near an unemployed villager, check their trade, and if it's wrong, break and replace the lectern.

This only works before your first trade. After any trade, the villager's offers are permanently locked.

Zombie Villager Curing

In Java Edition, curing a zombie villager gives permanent discounts. Splash a Weakness potion on a zombie villager, then feed it a golden apple. After 3-5 minutes it converts back. Repeat up to 5 times for maximum discount — most items drop to 1 emerald.

In Bedrock Edition, curing still works but discounts don't stack the same way. You get a one-time discount that eventually wears off.

Workstation Blocks

Each profession requires a specific workstation. The villager must be able to pathfind to it. Key blocks: Lectern (Librarian), Composter (Farmer), Blast Furnace (Armorer), Grindstone (Weaponsmith), Smithing Table (Toolsmith), Brewing Stand (Cleric), Smoker (Butcher), Barrel (Fisherman), Fletching Table (Fletcher), Cartography Table (Cartographer), Loom (Shepherd), Stonecutter (Mason), Cauldron (Leatherworker).

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Minecraft Villager Trading Chart

Farmer

Librarian

Armorer

Weaponsmith

Toolsmith

Cleric

Butcher

Leatherworker

Fletcher

Mason / Stone Mason

Shepherd

Fisherman

Cartographer

How to Use the Villager Trading Chart

1. Choose a Profession

2. Browse by Level

3. Search for Specific Items

4. Apply Discounts

Minecraft Villager Trading Guide

Best Trades for Emeralds

Getting Specific Enchanted Books

Zombie Villager Curing

Workstation Blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

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