Minecraft Villager Trades Explained
This beginner's guide explains how villager trading works in Minecraft.
What Are Villager Trades?
- Villagers are NPCs in villages who offer trades for items.
- Each villager has a profession (farmer, librarian, etc.) and offers different trades.
- Trades usually require emeralds and/or other items.
How to Trade
- Right-click a villager to open the trading menu.
- Place the required items in the trade slots to receive the offered item.
- Villagers can unlock new trades as you trade with them.
Tips
- Some trades are better than others—compare villagers for the best deals.
- Villagers can restock trades after working at their job site block.