Registry record · minecraft:beacon

Beacon

Blocks Utility & storage

A beacon is a monumental pyramid-topped crystal block that projects a luminous beam and grants long-range status buffs.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 456
Source display name: Beacon
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 138
Source display name: Beacon
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Beacon1 crafted

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Crafted from one Nether star, three obsidian blocks, and five glass blocks in a crafting table. Source
Requires defeating the Wither boss to acquire the Nether star crafting catalyst. Source

Practical uses

Projects a vertical beam into the sky that acts as a landmark visible across extreme distances. Source
Grants continuous status effects (Haste II, Speed II, Resistance II, Jump Boost II, Strength II, Regeneration) to players. Source

Mechanics

Requires a base pyramid of 1 to 4 layers constructed of iron, gold, emerald, diamond, or netherite blocks. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

0 outputs

No Java crafting outputs using Beacon are recorded in the selected source snapshot. This does not establish that the item has no other uses. Bedrock recipe data is not included.