Villager job blocks in Minecraft are blocks that determine a villager's profession. These blocks can be interacted with by villagers to take on or change their profession, and each block corresponds to a specific type of villager. Here's a list of some of the key villager job blocks and what they do:
1. Composter (Farmer)
Villager Profession: Farmer
Purpose: Farmers harvest crops and breed animals. They can be traded for food, enchanted books, and other useful items. The composter is used by villagers to become farmers and is often placed near crop fields.
2. Blast Furnace (Armorer)
Villager Profession: Armorer
Purpose: Armorers craft armor for players. They can offer armor sets and upgrades, like enchanted armor. The blast furnace is used by the armorer to craft and repair armor.
3. Fletching Table (Fletcher)
Villager Profession: Fletcher
Purpose: Fletchers craft bows, arrows, and crossbows. They can trade various types of arrows and bows. The fletching table is used by the fletcher to create and upgrade archery-related items.
4. Smithing Table (Toolsmith)
Villager Profession: Toolsmith
Purpose: Toolsmiths craft tools, including axes, shovels, and pickaxes. They can provide enchanted tools in trades. The smithing table is used by the toolsmith to craft and upgrade tools.
5. Grindstone (Weaponsmith)
Villager Profession: Weaponsmith
Purpose: Weaponsmiths craft weapons, including swords and axes. They can offer enchanted weapons and can also repair tools or weapons using the grindstone. The grindstone is used by the weaponsmith to craft and upgrade weapons.
6. Lectern (Librarian)
Villager Profession: Librarian
Purpose: Librarians trade enchanted books, and some villagers also offer useful trades like name tags. The lectern is used by the librarian to gain access to bookshelves and enchanted books.
7. Cartography Table (Cartographer)
Villager Profession: Cartographer
Purpose: Cartographers offer maps to locate special locations like mansions or ocean monuments. The cartography table is used by the cartographer to craft maps and expand or copy them.
8. Barrel (Fisherman)
Villager Profession: Fisherman
Purpose: Fishermen trade fish, and some may even offer enchanted fishing rods. The barrel is used by the fisherman to access the fishing profession and work with fish-related items.
9. Cauldron (Leatherworker)
Villager Profession: Leatherworker
Purpose: Leatherworkers craft leather armor and trade other leather-based items. The cauldron is used by the leatherworker to make and upgrade leather armor.
10. Stonecutter (Mason)
Villager Profession: Mason (Stone Mason)
Purpose: Masons trade stone-related items, such as stone bricks and other stone variants. The stonecutter is used by masons to cut stone and create stone-based blocks.
11. Smoker (Butcher)
Villager Profession: Butcher
Purpose: Butchers trade meat and other food items. The smoker is used by the butcher to cook meats more efficiently and offer cooked goods.
12. Auto-Workbench (Shepherd)
Villager Profession: Shepherd
Purpose: Shepherds trade wool, dyes, and other wool-related items. They are also associated with dyeing wool and using the loom.
These job blocks allow players to interact with villagers, trade items, and work towards acquiring specific resources. Each block is crucial for specific trade purposes and can help you gather items in a more efficient manner through trading with the right villagers.