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See also: Tutorials/Defeating a village raid If a player rings a bell, the villagers run to their houses even if there is no raid. Bells can be rung only from certain angles trying from an incorrect angle does not cause the bell to ring. Also, if the player uses the bell while villagers are sleeping, all of the villagers wake up.
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Bells can be anchored to the side of blocks, ceilings, and floors. Bells can be rung using a redstone signal, by any projectile, by right clicking, or by dropping an item on it. When the side of a bell is used, it produces a sound as well as a "swaying" animation. A claimed bell defines a gathering site of a village. When a bell is placed near a claimed bed, the bell is claimed, which is displayed by green particles appearing above the bell. Journeyman-level weaponsmith villagers sell bells for 36 emeralds. Apprentice-level toolsmith villagers sell bells for 36 emeralds. In Bedrock Edition, apprentice-level armorer villagers have a 1⁄ 3 chance to sell a bell for 36 emeralds.
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Apprentice-level toolsmith and weaponsmith villagers always offer to sell a bell for 36 emeralds. In Java Edition, apprentice-level armorer villagers have a 50% chance to sell a bell for 36 emeralds. However, they will not catch fire from lava. In Bedrock Edition, bells are flammable and will burn. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.