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If you’re returning to Minecraft after the big villager trading rebalance, you’ll notice things are quite different now. In version 1.21.6, Librarian Villagers have been completely overhauled in both Java and Bedrock Editions. This guide covers everything you need to know about how they work, where to find them, and how to make the most out of their new trading system.
🔹 What’s New in 1.21.6
The biggest change? Librarian trades are now biome-specific. Instead of every Librarian being able to sell the same enchantments, their trade pool depends on which biome they live in. Each biome comes with a unique set of enchantments and one exclusive “special” enchantment that only unlocks when they reach Master level.
This means that to collect every enchantment in the game, you’ll need to work with Librarians from all 7 village biomes:
- Plains
- Desert
- Savanna
- Taiga
- Snowy
- Swamp
- Jungle
Note: Swamp and Jungle villagers don’t generate naturally. To get them, you’ll need to either cure a zombie villager in the biome or breed villagers directly in it.
🔎 Enchantments by Biome
Here’s a quick reference chart showing which special enchantments and general enchantments each biome’s Librarians can provide:
| 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 are locked to Master level only.
- Lectern rerolling still works, but it only affects non-special trades.
- Not every enchantment can be obtained via villagers anymore:
- Removed: All trident, crossbow, and fishing rod enchantments.
- Still unobtainable: Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, Wind Burst.
- Some enchantments cap below max level—you’ll need to combine books in an anvil:
- Protection III → Combine 2 for Protection IV
- Fortune II → Combine 2 for Fortune III
🧰 Java vs Bedrock Differences
While most changes apply to both versions, here are the key differences:
- Sweeping Edge exists only in Java Edition.
- In Java, villagers can inherit their biome from parents or birthplace.
- In Bedrock, villagers are tied to the biome where they were born.
⚖️ How to Get Biome-Specific Librarians
- Natural Villages: Plains, Desert, Savanna, Taiga, Snowy biomes all spawn villagers naturally.
- Custom Villagers:
- Cure a zombie villager in a Jungle or Swamp biome.
- Breed villagers in the desired biome until they adopt its trade pool.
Remember: the biome where a villager is converted or born directly determines their enchantment pool.
⚡ Tips for Efficient Trading
- Organize librarians by biome in your trading hall for easy access.
- Use lectern rerolling to quickly cycle non-special trades.
- Always level up to Master for biome-exclusive enchantments like Mending.
- Stockpile paper from sugarcane farms to rapidly gain librarian XP.
- Combine lower-level books in an anvil to achieve max-level enchantments.
🚫 Enchantments Unavailable 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
📚 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get Mending from any villager?
A: No. Only Swamp Librarians unlock Mending at Master level.
Q: Can I still reroll trades using lecterns?
A: Yes, but only before trading and never for Master-level specials.
Q: Are these changes identical in Java and Bedrock?
A: Almost. The only real differences are biome inheritance and Java’s exclusive Sweeping Edge.
Q: Do librarians still offer max-level enchantments?
A: Not always. Some only sell lower tiers, requiring you to merge books to reach the highest level.
In short, the villager trading rebalance makes enchanting more strategic than ever. To get the most out of the system, aim to build a dedicated trading hall with at least one Librarian from each biome. This ensures you’ll always have access to every crucial enchantment in the game.