In Minecraft, villagers play a crucial role in trading and resource management. Each villager can be assigned a job, allowing them to trade specific items with players. Understanding how villager jobs work can help you optimize your trades and create an efficient village economy. In this 2025 guide, we’ll break down all Minecraft villager jobs, their workstations, and the best trading opportunities.

How Do Villager Jobs Work in Minecraft?

Best Villager Trades & Jobs in Minecraft – Full List & Tips

Villagers get their professions by claiming a workstation block. Once assigned, they offer trades related to their job. If a villager has never been traded with, you can change their job by placing a new workstation nearby. However, once a trade is made, their profession becomes permanent.

All Villager Professions and Their Workstations

1. Armorer

Workstation: Blast Furnace
Trades: Chainmail and iron armor, enchanted diamond armor at higher levels

2. Butcher

Workstation: Smoker
Trades: Raw meats and cooked meats

3. Cartographer

Workstation: Cartography Table
Trades: Maps, banners, and explorer maps (Woodland Mansion & Ocean Monument)

4. Cleric

Workstation: Brewing Stand
Trades: Redstone, lapis lazuli, glowstone, and ender pearls

5. Farmer

Workstation: Composter
Trades: Crops (wheat, carrots, potatoes) and golden carrots

6. Fisherman

Workstation: Barrel
Trades: Fish, fishing rods, and enchanted fishing gear

7. Fletcher

Workstation: Fletching Table
Trades: Arrows, bows, crossbows, and tipped arrows

8. Leatherworker

Workstation: Cauldron
Trades: Leather armor, saddles, and horse armor

9. Librarian

Workstation: Lectern
Trades: Enchanted books, bookshelves, and name tags

10. Mason (Stone Mason in Bedrock Edition)

Workstation: Stonecutter
Trades: Stone, bricks, terracotta, and quartz blocks

11. Shepherd

Workstation: Loom
Trades: Wool, banners, and dyed wool

12. Toolsmith

Workstation: Smithing Table
Trades: Iron and diamond tools

13. Weaponsmith

Workstation: Grindstone
Trades: Iron and diamond weapons

Unemployed & Nitwit Villagers

Unemployed villagers can take on a profession if a workstation is available. However, nitwits cannot be assigned any job and do not trade.

How to Optimize Villager Trades?

• Set up a trading hall to organize villagers by profession.
• Use zombie villagers to get discount trades.
• Lock in the best trades by trading once with a villager.

Mastering villager professions in Minecraft can significantly boost your gameplay experience. Whether you're looking for enchanted books, diamond armor, or emeralds, understanding how villager jobs work will help you trade efficiently. Keep your villagers safe and enjoy the benefits of a thriving economy in your Minecraft world!