Minecraft villagers are essential for resource gathering and survival. From enchanted books to rare items, these passive mobs can offer invaluable resources. Each villager’s role depends on their job site block, which determines their trade options.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this guide breaks down all 15 Minecraft villager jobs, their utilities, and trades.
1. Armorer
- Job Site Block: Blast Furnace
- Trades: Iron, armor, shields, and enchanted diamond armor (at expert level).
The armorer provides essential combat gear. Use their trades to gear up for battles or the Nether. Their job site block, the blast furnace, also lets you smelt ores quickly.
2. Butcher
- Job Site Block: Smoker
- Trades: Cooked meats, rabbit stew, and sometimes coal.
Butchers are your go-to for food. Their smoker utility block cooks food faster than a furnace, making them perfect for large-scale cooking.
3. Cartographer
- Job Site Block: Cartography Table
- Trades: Maps (including Ocean and Woodland Explorer maps), frames, and banners.
Cartographers help you locate rare structures like ocean monuments and woodland mansions. Their trades can be pricey but are worth it for exploration.
4. Cleric
- Job Site Block: Brewing Stand
- Trades: Magical items like Redstone dust, glowstone, ender pearls, and Bottle o’ Enchanting.
Clerics are invaluable for potion brewing and enchanting, making them essential for advanced gameplay.
5. Farmer
- Job Site Block: Composter
- Trades: Food items like bread, pie, and golden carrots, and ingredients for potions.
Farmers are the most common villagers and a reliable source of food. Their composters are great for creating bone meal.
6. Fisherman
- Job Site Block: Barrel
- Trades: Cooked seafood, buckets of fish, enchanted fishing rods, and campfires.
Fishermen allow you to trade fish for emeralds, making them a good resource for both food and trading.
7. Fletcher
- Job Site Block: Fletching Table
- Trades: Arrows, bows, crossbows, and tipped arrows (at higher levels).
Fletchers are perfect for ranged weaponry enthusiasts. While their job site block has no secondary use, their trades are valuable for combat preparation.
8. Leatherworker
- Job Site Block: Cauldron
- Trades: Leather armor, horse armor, and saddles.
Although leatherworkers offer fewer useful items, their cauldron utility block is versatile for storing water, lava, or snow.
9. Librarian
- Job Site Block: Lectern
- Trades: Enchanted books, name tags, lanterns, and glass blocks.
Librarians are among the most sought-after villagers for their enchanted book trades. Their lectern also allows players to share books in multiplayer mode.
10. Mason (or Stonemason)
- Job Site Block: Stonecutter
- Trades: Various stone blocks, bricks, terracotta, and quartz.
Masons are ideal for builders. Their stonecutter utility block simplifies crafting stone blocks into specific shapes.
11. Shepherd
- Job Site Block: Loom
- Trades: Wool, carpets, banners, and paintings.
Shepherds are great for decorative items. Their loom is useful for customizing banners with unique patterns.
12. Toolsmith
- Job Site Block: Smithing Table
- Trades: Tools like pickaxes, axes, and shovels, including enchanted versions.
Toolsmiths provide essential tools for mining and crafting. Their smithing table lets you upgrade diamond tools to netherite.
13. Weaponsmith
- Job Site Block: Grindstone
- Trades: Swords, axes, and enchanted weapons.
Weaponsmiths are crucial for combat gear. Their grindstone is handy for repairing items and removing enchantments.
14. Unemployed Villagers
- Job Site Block: None
- Description: Can be assigned any job by placing a job site block nearby.
Unemployed villagers are blank slates. Place a job site block to assign them a profession and start trading.
15. Nitwit
- Job Site Block: None
- Description: Useless for trading or assigning jobs.
Nitwits cannot take up a profession, but they add diversity to village populations.
How to Assign Villager Jobs
To assign a job, place the corresponding job site block near an unemployed villager. The villager will automatically take on the profession tied to that block. If they do not, try breaking and replacing the block or ensuring it’s not already claimed by another villager.
How to Maximize Villager Trades
- Cure Zombie Villagers: Curing a zombie villager offers significant trade discounts.
- Build a Trading Hall: Keep villagers in a secure area with dedicated job site blocks for easy access.
- Farm Emeralds: Trade farmable items like sticks or crops to accumulate emeralds.
Conclusion
Villagers are an integral part of Minecraft’s ecosystem, offering resources and utility. Understanding their roles and how to maximize trades can significantly enhance your gameplay.
Whether you’re gearing up for battle or building a masterpiece, villagers provide the tools and materials to succeed.
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