Villagers Follow Emerald Blocks Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do villagers follow me if I'm just holding an emerald in my inventory?
No, you must be actively holding the emerald (or emerald block/ore) in your hand for villagers to notice and follow you. Simply having it in your inventory won't trigger the behavior.
What's the difference between holding an emerald block vs a regular emerald?
Both work identically to attract villagers—the mod treats all emerald-related items the same way. Use whichever is most convenient for your situation.
Can I use emerald ore instead of emeralds or emerald blocks?
Yes, the mod works with both regular emerald ore and deepslate emerald ore, so you can use whichever type you have available.
How do I set up a trail so villagers follow without me holding anything?
Place emerald items on the ground in a line leading to your destination, and villagers will follow the trail and pick up the items as they go. This works best when you've already lured them to the starting point.
Do villagers pick up the emeralds I drop, or do they just follow the trail?
Villagers will pick up emerald items from the ground as they follow a trail, so the items won't remain on the ground permanently.
Will villagers follow me through water or up cliffs?
Villagers follow the same pathfinding rules as normal Minecraft—they can navigate water and climb blocks they normally would, but won't follow you off cliffs or into situations they can't escape.
Can I keep villagers in one spot without building walls around them?
The mod itself doesn't prevent villagers from wandering, but you can use emerald trails to keep them in a contained area by creating a loop or perimeter they'll follow.
Does this mod work with modded villagers or custom villager types?
The mod works with standard Minecraft villagers; compatibility with other mods' custom villagers depends on how those mods are coded, so results may vary.
What happens if multiple players hold emeralds at once?
Villagers will prioritize the nearest player holding an emerald-related item, so they'll follow whoever is closest to them.
Does the mod cause lag if I have many villagers following me?
The mod is lightweight and shouldn't cause noticeable performance issues, but having dozens of villagers loaded and pathfinding simultaneously may impact performance depending on your system.