Mastering Mending in The Library: A Librarian’s Guide

The Mending enchantment is essential for keeping your gear in tip top shape in Minecraft, and The Library is a prime place to find it but, finding a Librarian villager offering the right enchanted book can be a real challenge. This guide, brought to you by Mcraftpedia, a resource for all things Minecraft, will show you how to set up your Library to get Mending quickly and efficiently, without losing your sanity.

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Understanding the Librarian Grind

Librarians in The Library offer enchanted books in exchange for emeralds and a book. The enchantment they offer is random and determined when they first become a Librarian. This means you might get lucky and find Mending right away, or you might have to cycle through a lot of Librarians before you get what you want. It’s all about the grind but don’t worry, it can be sped up.

Why The Library?

The Library, found in Woodland Mansions, is a great place to find villagers which can be turned into librarians. Woodland Mansions can be rare and dangerous so be sure to bring your best gear. Here’s why they’re ideal:

• Natural Spawning: Villagers spawn naturally in The Library.
• Controlled Environment: You can easily isolate villagers to prevent them from wandering off.
• Resource Rich: The Library contains bookshelves which are needed to create lecterns.

Setting Up Your Librarian Station

Before you start cycling through Librarians, you need to set up a dedicated workstation. This will make the process much more efficient. Keep in mind that you need to be in close proximity to the villager and the workstation for the villager to change jobs.

Requirements

• Villager Holding Cell: A small, enclosed space to keep your villager from wandering. A 2×2 space works well.
• Lectern: The workstation for Librarians.
• Bed: To ensure the villager can reset its work schedule.
• Emeralds: Lots of emeralds for trading. Bring a villager with you to trade to to get emeralds in The Library.
• Books: Used to make lecterns and trade for enchanted books.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Find a Villager: Locate an unemployed villager in The Library.
2. Isolate the Villager: Lure the villager into your holding cell using a bed or workstation.
3. Place the Lectern: Place the lectern near the villager. If the villager is close enough, it should become a Librarian.

The Mending Grind: Trading and Resetting

Now for the main part the grind. This is where you repeatedly check what book the Librarian is offering and, if it’s not Mending, reset their profession.

The Process

1. Check the Trade: Interact with the Librarian and see what enchanted book they are offering.
2. If it’s Mending: Congratulations! Trade for the book and lock in the trade by completing it.
3. If it’s Not Mending: Break the lectern. The villager will lose its profession.
4. Replace the Lectern: Place the lectern back down. The villager should become a Librarian again, with a new enchanted book.
5. Repeat: Keep repeating steps 1 through 4 until you get Mending.

Tips for Efficiency

• Emerald Supply: Make sure you have a steady supply of emeralds. Trading with other villagers is a good way to get them.
• Book Management: Keep a chest nearby to store unwanted enchanted books.
• Patience: This process can take time. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get Mending right away.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Here are some common issues and how to solve them.

Villager Won’t Change Profession

• Workstation Ownership: Make sure no other villager is claiming the lectern. Villagers can claim workstations through walls so make sure the librarian is far away from other workstations.
• Time of Day: Villagers need to be able to access their workstation during their work hours. Ensure it is daytime.
• Bed Access: Make sure the villager can access a bed.

Villager Disappeared

• Zombie Attack: Zombies can turn villagers into zombie villagers. Protect your villagers from zombies.
• Despawning: Ensure the villager has claimed a bed and workstation to prevent it from despawning.

Advanced Techniques

Once you have the basics down, you can use these advanced techniques to speed up the process.

Multiple Librarians

Set up multiple Librarian stations to check multiple enchanted books at once. This will significantly increase your chances of finding Mending quickly.

Curing Zombie Villagers

If a zombie villager appears, you can cure it by using a splash potion of weakness and then feeding it a golden apple. Cured villagers offer discounts on trades.

Conclusion

Finding the Mending enchantment in The Library might take some effort, but with the right setup and strategies, you can get it without too much stress. Remember to be patient, keep your emeralds stocked, and don’t give up! Happy enchanting!