How to Cure a Zombie Villager in Minecraft

• 1× Splash Potion of Weakness (or Arrow of Weakness)
• 1× Golden Apple
• Blocks or a Boat to trap the mob safely (and a roof so it doesn’t burn)
• Name Tag (optional) to prevent despawn

Need brewing help? See the Potion Brewing Guide.

1. Secure the zombie villager. Use blocks/boat to immobilize, add a roof (or night time), and keep other mobs away.
2. Apply Weakness. Throw a Splash Potion of Weakness at the mob (or use an Arrow of Weakness).
3. Feed a Golden Apple. Interact with the weakened zombie villager using a Golden Apple – it will shake and emit red particles.
4. Wait 2–5 minutes. In Java, surrounding with iron bars and placing a bed + workstation nearby can shorten cure time.
5. Assign a job & trade. Place a workstation to lock in desirable trades and enjoy permanent discounts.

Unlike most potions, Weakness doesn’t require Nether Wart first.

1. Water Bottle → add Fermented Spider Eye = Potion of Weakness
2. Then add Gunpowder = Splash Potion of Weakness

Tip: You can also use a Lingering Weakness potion with Dragon’s Breath, or apply Weakness via tipped arrows.

• Permanent discounts: The cured villager remembers your help. Repeating the cure on the same villager can stack discounts to extremely low prices.
• Prevent despawn: Use a Name Tag or keep the mob within render distance until cured.
• Sunlight safety: Zombies burn in daylight; use a roof, tunnel, or equip a helmet.
• Speeding the cure (Java): Iron bars and a bed/workstation in range can reduce cure time.