Crafting

How to Make Beacon in Minecraft

Craft a Beacon from 5 Glass, 3 Obsidian, and 1 Nether Star. Place it on a pyramid of iron, gold, diamond, emerald, or netherite blocks for area buffs.

You'll need

  • 5× Glass
  • 3× Obsidian
  • 1× Nether Star

Station / tools

  • Crafting Table

Yields: 1 Beacon

Step by step

  1. 1

    Get a Nether Star

    A Nether Star drops from the Wither boss. The Obsidian goes in the bottom row, the Nether Star in the center, and Glass fills the rest.

  2. 2

    Build a pyramid

    Place the Beacon on top of a pyramid of Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald, or Netherite blocks (1–4 layers) and activate it through the menu.

Tips

  • A full 4-layer pyramid needs 164 mineral blocks and unlocks the longest range plus Secondary powers like Regeneration.
  • The beam shines to the sky and can be tinted by placing stained glass above the beacon.

FAQ

What blocks can a Beacon pyramid be made of?

Blocks of Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald, or Netherite — you can mix them freely.

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