How To Use Beacon In Minecraft

Introduction.

The Beacon, in Minecraft, is a powerful block that grants helpful status effects to players within its range.

It can boost your speed, and mining efficiency, and even provide constant regeneration, making it a valuable tool for adventurers and builders alike. However, unlike most items, the Beacon requires a specific setup to function.

This guide will walk you through the process of crafting, activating, and using a Beacon to its full potential, turning you into a beacon of efficiency and power in the world of Minecraft.

How Do I Use Beacon In Minecraft?

The beacon, a shimmering monument to your ingenuity, stands as a symbol of progress in Minecraft.

But this impressive structure offers more than just bragging rights; it grants powerful status effects, making you a force to be reckoned with.

Let’s delve into how to harness the beacon’s potential and unlock its full potential.

1. Crafting the Beacon:

Before you embark on your beacon-building journey, you’ll need to gather the necessary materials:

3 Obsidian Blocks: Obtained by pouring water over lava.
5 Glass Blocks: Crafted by heating sand in a furnace.
1 Nether Star: Acquired by defeating the fearsome Wither boss.

Once you have these items, arrange them in the crafting grid with the obsidian in a vertical column in the center, the glass blocks forming a cross above, and the Nether Star occupying the central slot.

2. Building the Pyramid:

The beacon’s power hinges on its base, a pyramid constructed from specific blocks. Here’s what you need to know:

Allowed blocks: Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald, or Netherite blocks.
Pyramid tiers: The more tiers your pyramid has, the greater the beacon’s range and available effects.
- Tier requirements: Tier 1: 9 blocks in a 3×3 base.
- Tier 2: 25 blocks in a 5×5 base.
- Tier 3: 49 blocks in a 7×7 base.
- Tier 4: 81 blocks in a 9×9 base.

3. Activating the Beacon:

Place the beacon on top of the completed pyramid.
Right-click on the beacon to access its interface.
Choose your desired primary power from the left side of the interface. This power becomes stronger with each pyramid tier.
If your pyramid has four tiers, you can also activate a secondary power (regeneration) by selecting it from the right side.
Place an Iron Ingot, Gold Ingot, Diamond, Emerald, or Netherite Ingot in the slot below the interface. This fuels the beacon and activates the chosen effects.
Click the check mark button to confirm your selection.

4. Behold the Power:

With the beacon activated, you’ll be enveloped in a dazzling beam of light, marking your location from afar. More importantly, you’ll receive the chosen status effects within the beacon’s radius, enhancing your abilities:

Speed: Boosts your movement speed.
Haste: Increases mining speed and attack speed.
Resistance: Reduces incoming damage.
Jump Boost: Enhances your jumping height.
Strength: Increases melee attack damage.
Regeneration (Tier 4 only): Continuously heals you over time.

Tips and Tricks:

Multiple beacons can share the same pyramid base, maximizing efficiency.
Transparent blocks like glass don’t obstruct the beacon’s beam.
Strategically place your beacon near your base or frequently visited areas for maximum benefit.