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.
Beacon is a 3-hardness block. Beacon lights its surroundings at level 15. Blast resistance on Beacon is that same 3.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
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.
How long does Beacon take to break?
The two numbers behind Beacon are 3 for hardness and 3 against explosions. The pair being level means Beacon has no hidden strength against explosives. There is no mining tag on Beacon, so reaching for a tool buys you no speed. On top of that it emits 15 light. The values come from the game files for Java 26.2.
When was Beacon added to Minecraft?
Beacon was added in version 1.4.2.