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Minecraft Villager Trading Guide 2026 - All Trades & Professions | MinecraftBible
Complete villager trading guide for 2026. All professions, best trades, emerald farming, and how to get Mending books. Updated for Minecraft 1.21!
Villager Trading in 1.21
Villagers are your best source for rare items, including Mending books and Diamond gear . This guide covers all professions and optimal trading strategies.
Villager Professions
Villagers gain professions by claiming workstations:
Trading Levels
Villagers level up through trading:
Novice (Stone badge) - 2 trades
Apprentice (Iron badge) - 2 more trades
Journeyman (Gold badge) - 2 more trades
Expert (Emerald badge) - 2 more trades
Master (Diamond badge) - Final 2 trades
Getting Mending Books
Mending is the most valuable enchantment. Here's how to get it:
Librarian Cycling
Place a Lectern near an unemployed villager
Check their first trade (should show a book)
If not Mending → break lectern → repeat
Once you find Mending → trade once to lock the profession
Tip: Trade early in the day - villagers need to work at their station to restock.
Zombie Villager Curing (Discounts)
Cured Zombie Villagers give HUGE discounts:
Trap a Zombie Villager (don't kill it)
Throw Splash Potion of Weakness
Feed it a Golden Apple
Wait 3-5 minutes for conversion
Repeat for even better discounts!
After multiple cures, 1 Emerald trades become possible!
Villager Breeding
To breed villagers:
Both villagers must be "willing" (have food)
Extra beds must be available
Throw them bread, carrots, or potatoes
Related Guides
Best Farms 2026
Enchanting Guide
Villager Mob Page