Better Mason Trades

Better Mason Trades

Adds convenient trades for common building blocks (Tuff, Calcite, Bricks, Mud Bricks, Packed Mud, Terracotta) to the Mason

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About this Mod

🧱 Better Mason Trades

Adds convenient building block trades to the Mason villager profession, making them your go-to supplier for construction materials.

⚒️ Always Available! All enhanced trades are guaranteed to appear—no more RNG frustration when you need specific blocks for your build.


✨ Features

  • 6 new building block trades added across all Mason levels
  • Guaranteed availability using custom trade groups
  • Balanced pricing for convenience without being exploitative
  • Building-focused improvements to make Masons actually useful

🏗️ New Trades by Level

Novice (Level 1)

Packed Mud – 1 emerald → 1 packed mud

Apprentice (Level 2)

Bricks – 1 emerald → 4 bricks
Mud Bricks – 1 emerald → 4 mud bricks

Journeyman (Level 3)

Tuff – 1 emerald → 4 tuff
Terracotta – 1 emerald → 1 terracotta

Master (Level 5)

Calcite – 1 emerald → 1 calcite


💡 Why This Datapack?

Masons are traditionally one of the least useful villager professions, but builders need reliable access to decorative blocks. This mod transforms Masons into your best friend for large construction projects by:

  • Saving time gathering common building materials
  • Providing consistent access to blocks you need for specific builds
  • Making emeralds more useful for builders
  • Giving the Mason profession a clear, valuable identity

📋 Requirements


🙏 Credits & Attribution

This datapack was inspired by and builds upon:


📝 License & Usage

  • Licensed under MIT, ported with permission and attribution per the above.
  • Free to use in modpacks and videos with credit.

Available Versions

Better Mason Trades v1.0.2release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric, neoforge, quilt
March 16, 2026
Better Mason Trades v1.0.2release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11datapack
March 16, 2026
Better Mason Trades v1.0.1release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric, neoforge, quilt
December 23, 2025
Better Mason Trades v1.0.1release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11datapack
December 23, 2025
Better Mason Trades v1.0.0release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric, neoforge, quilt
December 19, 2025

How to Install Better Mason Trades on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Mason Trades". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+4 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Mason Trades server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Mason Trades compatible with datapack and fabric and neoforge and quilt?

Better Mason Trades officially supports datapack, fabric, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Mason Trades – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Mason Trades consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5