All Minecraft villager professions

Hamza Khalid
Armorer in Minecraft

In Minecraft, you’ll need the right collection of items to create the structures that you want, and the best way to acquire them is by trading with villagers. Here are the best villagers for trading in Minecraft.

The world of Minecraft has no shortage of fun activities to keep you busy. From taking on powerful enemies to constructing vast structures across the world’s various biomes, alternate dimensions, shipwrecks, and fortresses, there’s a lot worth spending time on.

You will also be able to interact with villagers to trade items for Emeralds. These villagers are able to take on different jobs that provide you with a variety of benefits when visiting them. We’ll break down all the Minecraft villager professions.

All villager jobs in Minecraft

Minecraft features 15 unique villager occupations. No matter if you’re on Java or Bedrock, the villager professions remain consistent. Most of these will provide you with useful items while others are relatively unhelpful.

Minecraft villager
Minecraft villager professions determine the items that can be traded.

Armorer

The Armorer is a one-stop shop for armor pieces and more in Minecraft. If you’re lucky, they might even deal enchanted diamond armor! Once you have a blast furnace in place, a villager will take on the role of the armorer.

Butcher

If you’re hungry, then you can visit the Butcher in Minecraft as this villager provides hearty meals, making them an essential trading partner. They whip up even faster meals with smokers than regular furnaces.

Cartographer

Cartographers are map experts who might seem costly at first, but they’re worth every Emerald. Plus, their special explorer maps lead you to hidden treasures. If you head to the cartography table, you’ll encounter this villager and they will trade paper for Emeralds.

After leveling up the Cartographer, you may be able to get a large number of Emeralds in exchange for a compass.

Cleric

You can dive deep into the magical side of Minecraft with clerics. From Redstone to the Bottle o’ Enchanting, these villagers have mystical goods for you to collect. You can find them next to the Brewing Stand.

Farmer

Arguably the most recognized villagers in Minecraft, Farmers provide you with delectable food and vital potion ingredients. They can be found near composters in villages, and you can obtain Emeralds after selling food such as wheat, carrots, or potatoes to the Farmers.

Sugar Cane in Minecraft
Farmers focus on growing crops.

Expert level Farmers are also able to grant you Emeralds in exchange for suspicious stew.

Fisherman

For the seafood lovers, fishermen are your go-to. Even if you don’t fish, trading with them can net you other valuable goods for every ten pieces of coal that you give them. You can sell them fish like raw cod, salmon, and clownfish in exchange for Emeralds.

Librarian

If you’re looking for enchanted books and compasses in Minecraft, then it’s worth visiting the Librarian. In order to make this villager spawn in the game, you need to place a lectern next to an unemployed character. The Librarian offers enchantments that go up to Level Five.

Librarian in Minecraft
The Librarian in provides enchanted items in Minecraft.

Fletcher

A hidden gem, these villagers are located near fletching tables and provide everything that an archer needs. From bows to arrows, Fletchers have got you covered.

Leveling up this villager allows you to get your hands on enchanted bows, enchanted crossbows, and tipped arrows.

Leatherworker

You can find the Leatherworker in Minecraft next to a cauldron, and this villager trades leather armor pieces and leather horse armor. Their leather goods might seem outdated, but the horse saddle is a must-have.

Librarian in Minecraft
Minecraft villagers will trade Emeralds for items.

Nitwit

The Nitwit villagers are purely aesthetic, and while they might not offer trades, they certainly add to the village’s atmosphere in Minecraft.

Shepherd

For those looking to add a touch of artistry to their Minecraft builds, shepherds provide decorative goods. You can visit them in order to purchase carpets, colored wool, banners, and paintings. You can also get shears and beds from them.

Weaponsmith

Seek out Weaponsmiths for weaponry including the basics as well as enchanted ones. Plus, their grindstones are invaluable for tool maintenance. You can trade coal for Emeralds in order to obtain an enchanted iron sword. This villager can be found next to a grindstone.

Toolsmith

Head to the smithing table and visit the Toolsmith for all essential tools like a pickaxe, axe, shovel, and hoe. They also sell you bells at times, and you can upgrade Toolsmiths to get your hands on better quality items.

Mason

These villagers provide an array of stone materials and are located next to a stonecutter. When visiting them, you are able to get your hands on Emeralds by trading Clay, Andesite, Stone, Granite, and Diorite.

These items can be found inside caves and around the Minecraft world. If you want to get yourself Terracotta and Quartz blocks when trading with the Mason, then you’ll need to level them up to Expert and Master.

Mason villager in Minecraft
Each Minecraft villager offers you unique items.

Unemployed

These Minecraft villagers are waiting for directions. They can take up any of the roles that we’ve listed above, so assign them a job, and watch them flourish.

There you have it. This was everything to know about all of the Minecraft villager jobs. Engaging with these professionals is essential for mastering the game, so get out there and start trading!

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About The Author

Hamza is a Content Creator & Publisher at Charlie INTEL, who graduated from Bahria University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He's spent the past few years covering news and guides for various video games, including Call of Duty and Apex Legends. He loves digital art, movies, and comic books. You can contact Hamza at [email protected].