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Minecraft Beacon item

Beacon

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A light-emitting block that grants status effects to nearby players when powered by a pyramid of mineral blocks.

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About

The Beacon is a special utility block that emits a light level of 15 and activates when placed above a pyramid made of Iron, Gold, Diamond, or Emerald blocks. Once powered, it projects a beam skyward and grants nearby players status effects based on the pyramid's size and configuration.

Admins use beacons to mark important locations, create buff zones, or reward players in key areas. The beacon's effect range and power tier increase with each layer of the pyramid beneath it, a single-layer pyramid grants one effect, while a four-layer pyramid unlocks two simultaneous effects and increased range. You can select which effect the beacon provides by interacting with it.

Beacons stack in your inventory and can be broken with any tool or by hand. They maintain their effect selection even when moved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Beacon do in Minecraft?
A light-emitting block that grants status effects to nearby players when powered by a pyramid of mineral blocks.
Which game is the Beacon from?
The Beacon is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
Can I get the Beacon without spawning it?
Yes. The Beacon can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What items are related to the Beacon?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Beacon, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
When was the Beacon data last updated?
The Beacon entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What is the Beacon used for?
The Beacon is a special utility block that emits a light level of 15 and activates when placed above a pyramid made of Iron, Gold, Diamond, or Emerald blocks. Once powered, it projects a beam skyward and grants nearby players status effects based on the pyramid's size and configuration.
What is the item id of the Beacon?
The item id of the Beacon is minecraft:beacon.
What is the numerical id of the Beacon?
The numerical id of the Beacon is 138.
What is the give command of the Beacon?
The give command of the Beacon is /give @p minecraft:beacon 1.
What is the stackable of the Beacon?
The stackable of the Beacon is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Beacon?
The max stack size of the Beacon is 64.
What is the hardness of the Beacon?
The hardness of the Beacon is 3.0.
What is the diggable of the Beacon?
The diggable of the Beacon is Yes.

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