Epic

Building Block

Beacon

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Beacon is a epic building block block in Minecraft. It emits a light level of 15, making it useful as a light source. This is a transparent block, meaning light can pass through it.

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Version Timeline

Added in 1.21.1

Removed in 26.1-snapshot-7

1.21.11 1.21.10 1.21.9 1.21.8

Crafting Recipes

Recipe for Beacon

Block Properties

Internal IDminecraft:beacon

CategoryBuilding Block

Stack Size64

Hardness3

Blast Resistance3

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level15 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:beacon 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:beacon

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Varies by tool (base: 3s)

Silk Touch

May give different drop

Fortune Effect

No effect

Light Properties

Light Level15

Maximum brightness - prevents mob spawning in a wide radius

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I break Beacon?▼

Beacon can be broken with any tool or by hand. However, using the appropriate tool will speed up the process.

Does Beacon emit light?▼

Yes! Beacon emits a light level of 15 out of 15. This makes it one of the brightest light sources in the game.

Is Beacon blast resistant?▼

Beacon has a blast resistance of 3. It can be destroyed by most explosions.

Is Beacon transparent?▼

Yes, Beacon is a transparent block. Light passes through it, and mobs cannot spawn on transparent blocks. It also won't suffocate entities.

What is the Minecraft ID for Beacon?▼

The internal Minecraft ID for Beacon is "minecraft:beacon". You can use this ID with commands like /setblock, /fill, and /give.

About Beacon

Beacon is a epic block in Minecraft, categorized as a building block block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:beacon.

With a hardness of 3, Beacon takes a moderate amount of time to mine.

As a transparent block, Beacon allows light to pass through it and prevents mobs from spawning on top of it.

Beacon emits light at level 15 out of 15, making it an excellent light source that can fully illuminate areas and prevent hostile mob spawning.