All Minecraft Villager Jobs, Explained

Residents of virtual communities enliven every Minecraft realm, offering gamers tranquil villagers who delight in kneading loaves of bread and cherishing their peaceful villages, shielded by cats and Iron Golems. Yet, the experience within Minecraft can be shaped by players as they assign roles to these villagers, thereby cultivating a potent workforce of villagers for Emeralds, Mending Books, and an array of other resources that significantly boost any Survival world. In total, there are 13 occupations Villagers may assume within Minecraft, and below, you will find the instructions and essential items required to create all of them, together with what they can bestow upon players.

Armorer

Useful for Iron Armor and Diamond Armor

Block Recipe
Blast Furnace

In this setup, you can generate an Armorer by providing a Villager with a Blast Furnace crafted using 4 Iron Ingots, a Furnace, and 3 Smooth Stones. The Armorer is particularly advantageous for players aiming to acquire Emeralds through the sale of Coal and Iron Ingots, or for those who wish to barter their Emeralds for Diamond Armor upon reaching the Master rank. Here’s a glance at some of the trades the Armorer offers:

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Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Iron Helmet
  • Iron Chestplate
  • Iron Leggings
  • Iron Boots
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Bell
  • Chainmail Leggings
  • Chainmail Boots
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Chainmail Helmet
  • Chainmail Chestplate
  • Shield
Expert
  • Enchanted Diamond Leggings
  • Enchanted Diamond Boots
Master
  • Enchanted Diamond Helmet
  • Enchanted Diamond Chestplate

Butcher

Exchange Raw Meats for Cooked Goods and Emeralds

Block Recipe
Smoker

To craft a Butcher Villager, players require the Smoker block. The Smoker is made by arranging a Furnace in the center of a Crafting Table, with four Tree Log blocks surrounding it on all sides. This villager specializes in selling and trading meats, allowing players to swap Dried Kelp Blocks for Emeralds, as well as other raw meats, for cooked meats and additional Emeralds. Here’s a glance at the Butcher’s trades:

To make a Butcher Villager, you need the Smoker block. Make it by placing a Furnace in the middle of a Crafting Table, with 4 Tree Log blocks around it. This villager trades meats; you can trade Dried Kelp Blocks for Emeralds and other raw meats for cooked meats and more Emeralds. Here are the trades this villager makes:

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Rabbit Stew
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Cooked Porkchop
  • Cooked Chicken
Journeyman
  • Emerald
Expert
  • Emerald
Master
  • Emerald

Cartographer

Receive Exploration Maps for Ocean Monuments, Trials, and Woodland Mansions

Block Recipe
Cartography Table

A Cartographer can be assigned their role using a specially made Crafting Table, which requires 2 sheets of paper and any 4 wooden planks. The Cartographer is the unique Villager capable of providing detailed maps leading players to Ocean Monuments, Woodland Mansions, and Strongholds. Here’s how it works:

1. Interact with the Cartography Table by placing a piece of paper in one of its slots.
2. Obtain a blank map by taking the map from the table.
3. Explore the game world, finding specific locations such as Ocean Monuments, Woodland Mansions, or Strongholds.
4. Return to your base and place the discovered location on the map using the appropriate icon (e.g., an ocean monument symbol for Ocean Monuments).
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until you have filled your map with all desired locations.
6. Share your completed map with other players by trading it with them.
7. Players can then use the map to navigate to the marked locations more easily.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Empty Map
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Ocean Explorer Map
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Woodland Explorer Map
  • Trial Explorer Map
Expert
  • Item Frame
  • Banner (any color)
Master
  • Globe Banner Pattern

Cleric

Trade Unique Items and Ingredients for Potions

Block Recipe
Brewing Stand

– Rotten Flesh for Emeralds
– Ender Pearls for Emeralds
– Bottle o’ Enchanting for Emeralds (or other items)

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Redstone Dust
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Lapis Lazuli
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Glowstone
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Ender Pearl
Master
  • Emerald
  • Bottle o’ Enchanting

Farmer

Trade Crops for Emeralds and Obtain Easy Golden Carrots

Block Recipe
Composter

As an enthusiast, I can tell you that transforming the simple Farmer can be achieved by arranging seven Wood Slabs in a ‘U’ shape within my Crafting Table, resulting in the Composter block. This versatile villager not only offers a self-sustaining farm for various growable foods and crops, but also provides opportunities to trade these goods for Emeralds and procure Golden Carrots, along with Suspicious Stews.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Bread
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Apple
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Cake
  • Cookie
Expert
  • Suspicious Stew
Master
  • Golden Carrot
  • Glistering Melon Slice

Fisherman

Make Trades for Fish and Fishing Equipment

Block Recipe
Barrel

In simpler terms, to build the “Fisherman” character, you’ll need the “Barrel” block. This construction process demands 6 “Wooden Planks” and 2 “Wooden Slabs”, all done at a “Crafting Table”. The Fisherman is one of the simpler Villagers, and his usefulness to players primarily lies in his love for fishing. Players can trade different types of raw fish for Emeralds with this particular Villager.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Cooked Cod
  • Bucket of Cod
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Cooked Salmon
  • Campfire
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Fishing Rod
Expert
  • Emerald
Master
  • Emerald

Fletcher

Receive Various Tipped Arrows and Ranged Weapons

Block Recipe
Fletching Table

In this game, the Fletcher character needs the Fletching Block, which you craft using 2 Flint and 4 Planks on your Crafting Station. Once activated, the Fletcher initiates a range of beneficial trades. Players can exchange Sticks for Emeralds, and they can also acquire various Bows, Crossbows, and at an advanced level, Enchanted Arrows.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Arrow
  • Flint
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Bow
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Crossbow
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Bow
Master
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Crossbow
  • Tipped Arrow

Leatherworker

Acquire Leather Armor and Saddles

Block Recipe
Cauldron

Prior to being able to craft saddles, players initially needed the services of a Leatherworker, a job held by Villagers. To become a Leatherworker, they needed to have a Cauldron block. The Cauldron could be made by arranging 7 Iron Ingots in a U-shape formation. Once the Cauldron was crafted, players could then purchase various leather goods from the Leatherworker, which would spare them the need to slaughter their cows.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Leather Pants
  • Leather Tunic
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Leather Cap
  • Leather Boots
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Leather Tunic
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Leather Horse Armor
Master
  • Saddle
  • Leather Cap

Librarian

The Only Reliable Source for the Mending Book

Block Recipe
Lectern

Among the Villagers, it’s the Librarian who enjoys the highest popularity due to his unique ability – he’s the only one capable of dispensing Enchanted Books, which include Mending and Unbreaking enchantments. Unlike other means such as exploration or fishing, you don’t need these activities to acquire these enchantments from him. The Librarian sets up shop with a few essential items: a Lectern (constructed using 4 Wood Slabs) and a Bookshelf. Players can check below for the goods the Librarian offers:

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Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Book
  • Bookshelf
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Book
  • Lantern
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Book
  • Glass
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Enchanted Book
  • Clock
  • Compass
Master
  • Name Tag

Stone Mason

Trade Emeralds for Polished Stone Blocks

Block Recipe
Stonecutter

Players can make a Stone Mason Villager by using an Iron Ingot on a Crafting Table, positioning it in the central spot with three Stone blocks below. This particular villager is beneficial for players who frequently need to trade Emeralds for quick building materials such as Andesite and Diorite Polished Stones.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Brick
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Chiseled Stone Bricks
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Polished Andesite
  • Polished Granite
  • Polished Diorite
  • Dripstone Block
Expert
  • Terracotta (any color)
  • Glazed Terracotta (any color)
Master
  • Quartz Pillar
  • Block of Quartz

Shepherd

An Effective Way of Getting Colored Wool

Block Recipe
Loom

In the game, a character known as the Shepherd needs a Loom to build it, and this is constructed using 2 Strings and 2 Planks. Although the Shepherd doesn’t manage real sheep in the game, they sell Wool that comes from sheep. This Wool can be utilized for creating decorative blocks within the game. Furthermore, when the Shepherd reaches Master level, they offer a variety of colored banners, making this profession beneficial for players who focus on in-game decoration.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Shears
Apprentice
  • Wool (any color)
  • Carpet (any color)
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Bed (any color)
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Banner (any color)
Master
  • Painting

Toolsmith

An Easy Exchange for Tools, Including Diamond Sets

Block Recipe
Smithing Table

If players prefer not to use their valuable resources to craft tools themselves, they can instead pay Emeralds to the Toolsmith who will create Diamond Tools at Expert and Master levels for them. All that the Toolsmith requires to complete this task efficiently is a Smithing Table, which can be made using 2 Iron Ingots and 4 Wooden Planks.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Stone Axe
  • Stone Shovel
  • Stone Pickaxe
  • Stone Hoe
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Bell
Journeyman
  • Emerald
  • Iron Axe
  • Iron Shovel
  • Iron Pickaxe
  • Diamond Hoe
Expert
  • Emerald
  • Diamond Axe
  • Diamond Shovel
Master
  • Diamond Pickaxe

Weaponsmith

Block Recipe
Grindstone

In essence, the Weaponsmith functions similarly to the Toolsmith, but uniquely offers Diamond Swords for purchase without the need for creation. The Weaponsmith primarily specializes in crafting Axes and Swords, making it an appealing destination for players looking to strengthen their defense at a budget-friendly price. To access the Weaponsmith’s services, a Grindstone is required, which can be fabricated using 2 Sticks, 1 Stone Slab, and any combination of 2 Wooden Planks.

Level Traded Item
Novice
  • Emerald
  • Iron Axe
  • Iron Sword
Apprentice
  • Emerald
  • Bell
Journeyman
  • Emerald
Expert
  • Diamond Axe
Master
  • Diamond Sword

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2025-08-05 17:28