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Trade with Villagers using Emeralds and other resources to get special items in Minecraft! Read on to see a list of all villager trades, jobs and workstations, as well as how to level up your villagers, give them jobs, and get discounts on trades.

List of Villager Trades and Jobs

▼Armorer ▼Butcher ▼Cartographer
▼Cleric ▼Farmer ▼Fisherman
▼Fletcher ▼Leatherworker ▼Librarian
▼Shepherd ▼Stone Mason ▼Tool Smith
▼Weapon Smith

The following results were found from actual gameplay. As a result, the possible trades may slightly vary in your version. Be sure double-check when playing.

Armorer Villager Trades

MC - Armorer and Blast Furnace.png
The Armorer Villager works with the Blast Furnace work station. They typically offer armor of increasing quality, with higher-leveled traders offering enchanted weapons.

In addition to Emeralds, Armorers may also trade for Iron Ingots, Diamonds, or Lava Buckets.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Coal IconCoal x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Iron Boots IconIron Boots x1
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Iron Helmet IconIron Helmet x1
Emerald IconEmerald x7 Iron Leggings IconIron Leggings x1
Emerald IconEmerald x9 Iron Chestplate IconIron Chestplate x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Chain Boots IconChain Boots x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Chain Leggings IconChain Leggings x1
Emerald IconEmerald x36 Bell IconBell x1
Iron Ingot IconIron Ingot x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Journeyman
(Any Three of the Following)
Diamond IconDiamond x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Chain Helmet IconChain Helmet x1
Lava Bucket IconLava Bucket x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Chain Chestplate IconChain Chestplate x1
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Shield IconShield x1
Expert
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x18 Diamond Boots IconDiamond Boots x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x21-23 Diamond Leggings IconDiamond Leggings x1
(Enchanted)
Master
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x22 Diamond Helmet IconDiamond Helmet x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x23-35 Diamond Chestplate IconDiamond Chestplate x1
(Enchanted)

Butcher Villager Trades

MC - Butcher and Smoker.png
The Butcher Villager works with the Smoker work station. They typically offer food related items, particularly meats and other cooked dishes.

In addition to Emeralds, Butchers may also trade for different types of Raw Meats, and Fuel.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Rabbit Stew IconRabbit Stew x1
Raw Chicken IconRaw Chicken x14 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Raw Rabbit IconRaw Rabbit x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Raw Porkchop IconRaw Porkchop x7 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Cooked Chicken IconCooked Chicken x8
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Cooked Porkchop IconCooked Porkchop x5
Coal IconCoal x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Journeyman
(Any One of the Following)
Raw Beef IconRaw Beef x10 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Raw Mutton IconRaw Mutton x7 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Expert
Dried Kelp Block IconDried Kelp Block x10 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Master
Sweet Berries IconSweet Berries x10 Emerald IconEmerald x1

Cartographer Villager Trades

MC - Cartographer and Cartography Table.png
The Cartographer Villager works with the Cartography Table work station. They typically offer map related items.

In addition to Emeralds, Cartographers may also trade for Paper, Glass Panes, and Compasses.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
Paper IconPaper x24 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x7 Empty Map IconEmpty Map x1
Apprentice
Glass Pane IconGlass Pane x11 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x13
and Compass IconCompass x1
Ocean Explorer Map IconOcean Explorer Map x1
Journeyman
Compass IconCompass x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x14
and Compass IconCompass x1
Woodland Explorer Map IconWoodland Explorer Map x1
Expert
Emerald IconEmerald x3 White Banner IconWhite Banner x1
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x7 Item Frame IconItem Frame x1
Master
Emerald IconEmerald x8 Globe IconGlobe x1

Cleric Villager Trades

MC - Cleric and Brewing  Stand.png
The Cleric Villager works with the Brewing Stand work station. They typically trade rare items, such as Glowstone, Ender Pearls, and Bottles o' Enchanting.

In addition to Emeralds, Clerics may also trade for Rotten Flesh, Gold Ingots, Rabbits' Feet, Scutes, and Nether Warts.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Redstone Dust IconRedstone Dust x2
Rotten Flesh IconRotten Flesh x32 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Lapis Lazuli IconLapis Lazuli x1
Gold Ingot IconGold Ingot x3 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
RabbitRabbit's Foot x2 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Glowstone IconGlowstone x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Scute IconScute x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Ender Pearl IconEnder Pearl x1
Glass Bottle IconGlass Bottle x9 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Master
(Any Two of the Following)
Nether Wart IconNether Wart x22 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Bottle oBottle o' Enchanting x1

Farmer Villager Trades

MC - Farmer and Composter.png
The Farmer Villager works with the Composter work station. They typically offer crops and other food items.

In addition to Emeralds, Farmers may also trade for crops such as Wheat, Beetroots, Carrots, Potatoes, Pumpkins,and Melons.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Bread IconBread x6
Beetroot IconBeetroot x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Wheat IconWheat x20 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Carrot IconCarrot x22 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Potato IconPotato x26 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Apple IconApple x4
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Pumpkin Pie IconPumpkin Pie x4
Pumpkin IconPumpkin x6 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Cookie IconCookie x18
Melon IconMelon x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Suspicious Stew IconSuspicious Stew x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Cake IconCake x1
Master
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Golden Carrot IconGolden Carrot x3
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Glistering Melon IconGlistering Melon x3

Fisherman Villager Trades

MC - Fisherman and Barrel.png
The Fisherman Villager works with the Barrel work station. They typically offer items related to fishing. They can also cook raw fish in exchange for Emeralds.

In addition to Emeralds, Fishermen may also trade for Coal, String,Boats, and different types of fish.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
and Raw Cod IconRaw Cod x6
Cooked Cod IconCooked Cod x6
Coal IconCoal x10 Emerald IconEmerald x1
String IconString x20 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Bucket of Cod IconBucket of Cod x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
and Raw Salmon IconRaw Salmon x6
Cooked Salmon IconCooked Salmon x6
Raw Cod IconRaw Cod x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x2 Campfire IconCampfire x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x10-21 Fishing Rod IconFishing Rod x1
(Enchanted)
Raw Salmon IconRaw Salmon x13 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Expert
(Any One of the Following)
Tropical Fish IconTropical Fish x6 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Master
(Any Two of the Following)
Oak Boat IconOak Boat x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Pufferfish IconPufferfish x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1

Fletcher Villager Trades

MC - Fletcher and Fletching Table.png

The Fletcher Villager works with the Fletching Table work station. They typically offer items related to Bows and Arrows. These also include powerful crossbows and enchanted arrows.

In addition to Emeralds, Fletchers may also trade for Gravel, Sticks, Flint, Strings, Feathers,and Tripwire Hooks.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Arrow IconArrow x16
Emerald IconEmerald x1
and Gravel IconGravel x10
Flint IconFlint x10
Stick IconStick x32 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x2 Bow IconBow x1
Flint IconFlint x26 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
String IconString x14 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Crossbow IconCrossbow x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Feather IconFeather x24 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x14-18 Bow IconBow x1
(Enchanted)
Master
(Any Two of the Following)
Tripwire Hook IconTripwire Hook x8 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x2
and Arrow IconArrow x5
Arrow of Harming IconArrow of Harming x1
(Effect may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x10 Crossbow IconCrossbow x1
(Enchanted)

Leatherworker Villager Trades

MC - Leatherworker and Cauldron.png

The Leatherworker Villager works with the Cauldron work station. They typically offer Leather Armor for the player and horses. The Leather pieces of Armor are dyed random colors.

In addition to Emeralds, Leatherworkers may also trade for Leather, Flint, Rabbit Hides, and Scutes.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x3 x1
(Dyed)
Leather IconLeather x6 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x7 Leather Tunic IconLeather Tunic x1
(Dyed)
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Flint IconFlint x26 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Leather Boots IconLeather Boots x1
(Dyed)
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Leather Cap IconLeather Cap x1
(Dyed)
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x7 Leather Tunic IconLeather Tunic x1
(Dyed)
Rabbit Hide IconRabbit Hide x9 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Scute IconScute x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x6 Leather Horse Armor IconLeather Horse Armor x1
(Dyed)
Master
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Leather Cap IconLeather Cap x1
(Dyed)
Emerald IconEmerald x6 Saddle IconSaddle x1

Librarian Villager Trades

MC - Librarian and Lectern.png

The Librarian Villager works with the Lectern work station. They typically offer random Enchanted Books. A few other miscellaneous trade offers include Glass, Compasses, Clocks, and Name Tags.

In addition to Emeralds, Librarians may also trade for Paper, Books, Ink Sacs, and Book & Quills.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x18
and Book IconBook x1
Enchanted Book IconEnchanted Book x1
Paper IconPaper x24 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x9 Bookshelf IconBookshelf x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Lantern IconLantern x1
Book IconBook x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x7-35
and Book IconBook x1
Enchanted Book IconEnchanted Book x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Glass IconGlass x4
Ink Sac IconInk Sac x5 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x8-44
and Book IconBook x1
Enchanted Book IconEnchanted Book x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Book IconBook x1
and Book IconBook x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Compass IconCompass x1
Emerald IconEmerald x5 Clock IconClock x1
Emerald IconEmerald x8-21
and Book IconBook x1
Enchanted Book IconEnchanted Book x1
Master
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x20 Name Tag IconName Tag x1

Shepherd Villager Trades

MC - Shepherd and Loom.png
The Shepherd Villager works with the Loom work station. They typically offer decorative blocks such as colored wool, carpets, beds, and banners.

In addition to Emeralds, Shepherds may also trade for colored wool, or dyes.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
White Dye IconWhite Dye x18
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x2 Shears IconShears x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
White Dye IconWhite Dye x12
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 White Carpet IconWhite Carpet x4
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 White Wool IconWhite Wool x1
(Color may vary)
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
White Dye IconWhite Dye x12
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 White Bed IconWhite Bed x1
(Color may vary)
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
White Dye IconWhite Dye x12
(Color may vary)
Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 White Banner IconWhite Banner x1
(Color may vary)
Master
Emerald IconEmerald x2 Painting IconPainting x3

Stone Mason Villager Trades

MC - Stone Mason and Stonecutter.png

The Stone Mason Villager works with the Stonecutter work station. They typically offer variations of Stone Blocks such as Stone Bricks, Terracotta, and Quartz Blocks.

In addition to Emeralds, Stone Masons may also trade for Clay, Stone, Granite, Andesite, Diorite, or Nether Quartz.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Clay IconClay Clay IconClay x10 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Brick IconBrick x10
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Stone IconStone x20 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Chiseled Stone Bricks IconChiseled Stone Bricks x4
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Diorite IconDiorite x16 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Polished Diorite IconPolished Diorite x4
Andesite IconAndesite x16 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Polished Granite IconPolished Granite x4
Granite IconGranite x16 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Dripstone Block IconDripstone Block x4
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Polished Andesite IconPolished Andesite x4
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Nether Quartz IconNether Quartz x12 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 White Terracotta IconWhite Terracotta x1
(Color may vary)
Master
(Any One of the Following)
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Quartz Pillar IconQuartz Pillar x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Block of Quartz IconBlock of Quartz x1

Tool Smith Villager Trades

MC - Tool Smith and Smithing Table.png
The Tool Smith Villager works with the Smithing Table work station. They typically offer tools of increasing quality, with higher-leveled traders offering enchanted tools.

In addition to Emeralds, Tool Smiths may also trade for Coal, Iron Ingots, Flint, or Diamonds.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Two of the Following)
Coal IconCoal x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Stone Shovel IconStone Shovel x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Stone Hoe IconStone Hoe x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Stone Axe IconStone Axe x1
Emerald IconEmerald x1 Stone Pickaxe IconStone Pickaxe x1
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Iron Ingot IconIron Ingot x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x36 Bell IconBell x1
Journeyman
(Any Two of the Following)
Flint IconFlint x30 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x12-21 Iron Pickaxe IconIron Pickaxe x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x21 Iron Shovel IconIron Shovel x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x13-17 Iron Axe IconIron Axe x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x4 Diamond Hoe IconDiamond Hoe x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Diamond IconDiamond x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x19-31 Diamond Axe IconDiamond Axe x1
(Enchanted)
Emerald IconEmerald x10-19 Diamond Shovel IconDiamond Shovel x1
(Enchanted)
Master
Emerald IconEmerald x18-32 Diamond Pickaxe IconDiamond Pickaxe x1
(Enchanted)

Weapon Smith Villager Trades

MC - Weapon Smith and Grindstone.png
The Weapon Smith Villager works with the Grindstone work station. They typically offer weapons of increasing quality, with higher-leveled traders offering enchanted weapons.

In addition to Emeralds, Weapon Smiths may also trade for Coal, Iron Ingots, Flint, or Diamonds.

Items Needed - Items Received
Novice
(Any Three of the Following)
Coal IconCoal x15 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x3 Iron Axe IconIron Axe x1
Emerald IconEmerald x7-20 Iron Sword IconIron Sword x1
(Enchanted)
Apprentice
(Any Two of the Following)
Iron Ingot IconIron Ingot x4 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x36 Bell IconBell x1
Journeyman
(Any One of the Following)
Flint IconFlint x24 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Expert
(Any Two of the Following)
Diamond IconDiamond x1 Emerald IconEmerald x1
Emerald IconEmerald x20-31 Diamond Axe IconDiamond Axe x1
(Enchanted)
Master
Emerald IconEmerald x13-26 Diamond Sword IconDiamond Sword x1
(Enchanted)

How to Trade with Villagers

You Can Only Trade Items with Villagers That Have Jobs

Talk to certain villagers to trade with them

By talking to villagers with professions, you can trade for various items. Make sure to do so whenever you come across a village in your adventures.

Workstations

Place Workstations to Give Jobs to Unemployed Villagers

By placing a workstation near an unemployed villager, you can assign a profession to them. Use this method if went you want to trade with a specific villager.

Villagers can Also Replenish Items with Workstations

An employed Villager can replenish your items if they stand near a workstation that matches their profession. Note that you can only replenish your items a limited number of times each day. You will have to wait until the next day in order to do so again.

Raise the Levels of the Villagers by Trading

Trade with villagers to raise their level

Title
Level 1 Novice
Level 2 Apprentice
Level 3 Journeyman
Level 4 Expert
Level 5 Master

Trading with villagers affect their current Level. The more you trade with them, the more items become available the next time you visit them. Even high quality items such as Diamond Armor become available to trade for. Be sure to raise career levels by trading with the same villager as often as possible.

Even Villagers with the Same Job have Different Items

Even if the villagers have the same profession, the items that they would like to trade for, as well the items that you receive will vary. Because of this, make sure to take special care when choosing which villagers to trade with.

How to Get Discounted Trades

Rescuing Villagers From Pillagers

Defend villages from Pillagers

If you protect villages from Pillagers, your reputation among villagers will increase, causing the amount of items needed to trade will often decrease.

Cure Zombified Villagers

Cure Zombified Villagers to raise your reputation

Curing Zombified Villagers, will help raise your reputation with them, which in turn will give you a discount when trading with them. You can cure Zombified Villagers by inflicting the Weakness status and then feeding them a Golden Apple.

Buying Too Much Will Increase the Amount of Items Needed to Trade

Increased reputation and demand changes the number of items needed to trade
Be sure not to trade for the same item as well, as the amount necessary to complete the trade increase each time.

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8 Anonymous7 months

I'm talking journeyman

7 Anonymous7 months

In java, the butcher actually does both trades, not one of them.

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