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Villager Trading Hall

Villagers are some of the best traders in the game — they can give you enchanted books, diamond gear, and more! This trading hall keeps villagers safe in little stalls with everything they need so you can trade anytime. A great project for older players.

Medium ~1 hour

What You'll Need

Wood Planks

~64

Lecterns

~8

Beds

~8

Lanterns

~16

Doors

~8

Workstations

~8

Step-by-Step

  1. Villager Trading Hall — step 1: Build a long hall with stalls
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    Build a long hall with stalls

    Build a long wooden hall. Along one wall, make small 2×2 stalls separated by plank walls, each with a door so villagers stay put. Leave a path down the middle so you can walk past them all.

  2. Villager Trading Hall — step 2: Add beds, lecterns & workstations
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    Add beds, lecterns & workstations

    In each stall, place a bed and a workstation — a lectern turns a villager into a librarian who sells enchanted books. Put a lantern above each stall so it stays bright and safe.

  3. Villager Trading Hall — step 3: Lure in villagers & start trading
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    Lure in villagers & start trading

    Lead villagers (or a boat) into each stall and shut the door. They'll link to their bed and workstation, then you can trade with them. Break and replace the lectern to reroll their trades until you get the book you want!

Pro tip: To get the best enchanted books, keep breaking and replacing the villager's lectern until they offer the enchantment you want — then lock it in by trading once.

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