About Beacon in Minecraft
Beacon is a special block that grants effects to nearby players when it is placed on a valid mineral-block pyramid and supplied with an unobstructed view of the sky. It is crafted with glass, obsidian, and a nether star.
Beacon Command Examples
- Give 1 to nearest player:
/give @p minecraft:beacon 1 - Give 1 to yourself:
/give @s minecraft:beacon 1 - Give to a specific player:
/give PlayerName minecraft:beacon 1 - Clear from inventory:
/clear @p minecraft:beacon
How to Get Beacon
Craft a Beacon from five glass blocks, three obsidian blocks, and one nether star. Activate it by placing it on a valid pyramid of mineral blocks with clear sky access, then select an available effect.
- Defeat a Wither and collect a nether star.
- Craft the Beacon with glass and obsidian.
- Build a valid mineral-block pyramid, place the Beacon on top, and configure its effect.
What Is Beacon Used For?
Obsidian
Three obsidian blocks are required for the Beacon recipe.
Iron Block
Iron blocks are one valid material for a Beacon pyramid.
Diamond Block
Diamond blocks are another valid pyramid material.
Mining Projects
Use Beacon effects to support large building and mining areas.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .
