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If you’re diving back into Minecraft for the first time since the villager trading rebalance, here’s everything you need to know about Librarian Villagers in version 1.21.6 — updated for Java and Bedrock Editions.
🔹 What’s New in 1.21.6
In this update, Librarian trades are biome-locked. This means the enchantments a Librarian offers depend on which biome they come from. Each village biome has a unique set of enchantments, and one “special” enchantment that’s only unlocked at Master level.
To get all enchantments, you’ll need Librarians from all 7 village biomes:
- Plains
- Desert
- Savanna
- Taiga
- Snowy
- Swamp
- Jungle
Note: Jungle and Swamp villagers don’t spawn naturally. You’ll need to breed or cure villagers in those biomes.
🔎 Enchantments by Biome
| Biome | Special (Master Only) | Other Enchantments |
|---|---|---|
| Plains | Protection III | Smite V, Punch II, Bane of Arthropods V |
| Desert | Efficiency III | Fire Protection IV, Infinity, Thorns III |
| Savanna | Sharpness III | Knockback II, Curse of Binding, Sweeping Edge III (Java only) |
| Taiga | Fortune II | Blast Protection IV, Fire Aspect II, Flame I |
| Snowy | Silk Touch | Looting III, Aqua Affinity, Frost Walker II |
| Swamp | Mending | Depth Strider III, Respiration III, Curse of Vanishing |
| Jungle | Unbreaking II | Power V, Feather Falling IV, Projectile Protection IV |
📊 Important Trading Changes
- Special enchantments only appear at Master level.
- Villager rerolling with lecterns still works, but only for non-special enchants.
- Not all enchantments are obtainable via trading anymore:
- Removed: All trident, crossbow, and fishing rod enchants (e.g., Loyalty, Multishot).
- Still unavailable: Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, Wind Burst.
- Max enchant levels may not be available directly. For example:
- Protection III (combine two to get IV)
- Fortune II (combine two to get III)
🧰 Java vs Bedrock Differences
- Sweeping Edge is Java-only.
- In Java, villagers might inherit biome from parents or birthplace.
- In Bedrock, villagers typically take the biome where they are born.
⚖️ How to Get Biome-Specific Librarians
- Natural Villages: Plains, Desert, Savanna, Taiga, Snowy.
- Create Your Own:
- Cure a zombie villager in a Jungle or Swamp biome.
- Breed two villagers in the target biome.
The biome of the villager determines their enchanting trade pool.
⚡ Tips for Efficient Trading
- Group librarians by biome in your trading hall.
- Use lectern rerolling for quick access to desired books (non-specials).
- Level up to Master to access special enchants (e.g., Mending).
- Use paper trades (from sugarcane) to level librarians quickly.
- Combine lower-tier books via an anvil for max levels (e.g., Sharpness V).
🚫 Can’t Get These from Librarians:
- Trident Enchants: Loyalty, Riptide, Channeling, Impaling
- Crossbow Enchants: Multishot, Piercing, Quick Charge
- Fishing Rod Enchants: Luck of the Sea, Lure
- Treasure Enchants: Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, Wind Burst
📚 FAQ
Q: Can I get Mending from any villager?
A: No, only Swamp librarians offer Mending at Master level.
Q: Can I still reroll trades with lecterns?
A: Yes, but only before trading and not for Master-level specials.
Q: Are the same changes in Java and Bedrock?
A: Mostly yes, except for minor biome inheritance differences and Sweeping Edge being Java-only.
Q: Do librarians still sell all levels of enchants?
A: No. Some max-level enchants like Protection IV must be crafted by combining books.
For the most optimized enchanting system, we recommend creating a trading hall with at least one librarian from each biome. Now get out there and start building your perfect library!