Goblin Traders Minecraft Mod
Last modified on Aug 9, 2023 in Mods
By Dalton Whalen
Overview
As you play through vanilla Minecraft, you are sure to encounter some of the various available trades. Whether you hang out in a village or wait for a wandering trader, they can provide easy access to useful items. Many feel that the trades are not as helpful as they could be though, leading players to install various mods. This issue is solved with Goblin Traders, a small Minecraft mod that adds two new entities to your world. These two traders have randomized trade offers, many of which are considerably better than their vanilla counterparts. Gain access to rare blocks, emeralds, and even obtain enchantments that are above the normal level cap. Installing mods is streamlined with our Apex Hosting panel, so we have created this tutorial to help you get started.
Summary
Goblin Traders is available for both Fabric and Forge versions and is created by MrCrayfish on Curseforge. The mod has well over 13.3 million downloads and spans from version 1.15 up to 1.19 at the time of writing. Goblin Traders adds two new entities to your world, each of which offer unique and powerful trades.
Goblin Traders Download
- Visit the Goblin Traders Curseforge page for either Forge or Fabric.
- Press
Files
at the top to view the available downloads. - Scroll down and locate the version you wish to use.
- Once found, press the
Download
button to the right-hand side. - Save the .jar file to a safe location for later use.
Before proceeding, the Fabric version of mod also requires the matching version of FabricAPI. Once done, you are ready to install the mod to your client and server!
Server-Side Installation
- Navigate to the Apex server panel, then stop the server.
- Scroll down to the
Game File
section, then open the dropdown menu. - Ensure you are running the matching version of either Minecraft Forge or Fabric.
- Afterwards, enter the
FTP File Access
in the left-hand menu. - Here, locate or create the
mods
folder, then enter it. - Press
Upload
in the top-left, then drag + drop the mod file(s). - Once at 100%, return to the main panel page.
- Restart the server to load up and play Goblin Traders.
Client-Side Installation
Before you can join the server, you must also ensure you have installed the matching mod on your own game.
- Ensure you have installed the matching version of Forge or Fabric client-side.
- Afterwards, open your Minecraft launcher and navigate to the
Installations
tab. - Hover over your modded profile, then press the “Open Folder” icon.
- In the new window, locate or create the
mods
folder, then enter it. - Here, paste the Goblin Traders .jar, as well as FabricAPI if applicable.
- Return to the MC launcher, then press
Play
on your mod profile.
How to Get Started
Once you spawn into your world, you may not immediately notice anything different. However once you travel to specific areas, you may find one of the new traders.
Goblin Types and Location
There are two main traders added through the mod, each of which has their own unique items.
Goblin Trader


The first type of trader is the overworld Goblin Trader, which can be found in caves underground. They have a love for apples and will pick up any that are found in the area. Goblin Traders do not appreciate being hit, as they will be completely knocked over.
Vein Goblin Trader


The second type is the Vein Goblin Trader, which is found exclusively in the Nether. While they do not share the love of apples, they are fireproof and offer significantly improved trades over their cave-dwelling counterparts.
Trades
The trades offered by each Goblin Trader differs across each one you find, however the largest differences are found between the two types of traders.


Conclusion
Following that, you now know how to install Goblin Traders and some basic information on how to find them. While the mod itself is relatively simplistic, these small changes can completely revamp your survival experience. The ability to gain better enchantments is great as it is, but they provide an excellent way to earn important items or other tools. Each trader has a unique trade catalog, so make sure to check every one you come across. With this in mind, you are ready to hop into your Minecraft server and begin your trading journey!
Helpful Links
Goblin Traders Curseforge (Forge)
Goblin Traders Curseforge (Fabric)
How to Install Fabric
How to Install Forge (Client-Side)