Villager Trading Halls

A trading hall lets you easily access and reroll villager trades, keep villagers safe, and automate resource gathering.

Materials

• Building blocks (any)
• Workstations (lectern, smithing table, etc.)
• Glass (optional, for visibility)
• Lighting (torches, lanterns, etc.)
• Rails/minecarts or boats (for transport, optional)

Steps

1. Location: Pick a flat, accessible, well-lit spot.
2. Stalls: Build 1-cell stalls for each villager. Add glass for visibility if desired.
3. Workstations: Place a workstation in each stall to assign professions. (Villagers claim the nearest available station.)
4. Transport: Move villagers in using boats or minecarts.
5. Lighting & Security: Light up the area and secure entrances to prevent zombie attacks.

Tips

• Beds are not required for trading—villagers only need access to their workstation to refresh trades.
• Villagers refresh trades twice per day if they can access their workstation.
• Use trapdoors or slabs to block villagers in but allow access for trading.
• For rerolling trades, break and replace the workstation before locking in trades.
• Automate item collection with hoppers or minecart chests if desired.