Beacon
A powerful block that projects a beam into the sky and grants nearby players status effects when placed on a pyramid of mineral blocks.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.4.2
Item ID
Item IDbeacon
Overview
Beacon is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Beacon. This item was added to the game in version 1.4.2.
In this database, Beacon sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Beacon stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
BeaconCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Requires a pyramid of iron, gold, emerald, diamond, or netherite blocks. Full pyramid (4 levels, 164 blocks) unlocks all effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Beacon in Minecraft?
Beacon is crafted at a Crafting Table using Glass, Nether Star, and Obsidian.
What is Beacon used for?
A powerful block that projects a beam into the sky and grants nearby players status effects when placed on a pyramid of mineral blocks.
How many Beacon can you stack?
Beacon stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Beacon be enchanted?
No. Beacon cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Beacon added to Minecraft?
Beacon was added in version 1.4.2 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.