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To craft a beacon in "Minecraft," you'll need glass, obsidian, and a rare item called the Nether Star. Once you've crafted the beacon, you'll also need to build a pyramid pedestal to place it on.

Minecraft beacons are one of the more challenging items to create, suitable for ambitious players (who want to show off a little). Here’s what you need and where you can find it. Step 1: Five glass ...

Beacons in Minecraft are special blocks that apply several powerups to players who are near them. When they are placed on top of a pyramid of iron, gold, diamond, emerald, or netherite blocks, they ...

As the name suggests, Jump Boost is a status effect that increases a player's jump height in Minecraft. The beacon is capable of providing a maximum effect level of rank 2 when the pyramid below it is ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Minecraft Legends, the third-person RTS game set in the Minecraft universe, has finally arrived. Meant as an introduction to strategy games, Minecraft ...

Minecraft offers the freedom to build advanced bases that ensure both protection and visual appeal. Suggested designs include an Underground Bunker, Floating Island Base, Mountain Base, Underwater ...

Creating your first Minecraft beacon? These light-emitting objects will set you back a pretty penny in resources and time, and there are a ton of materials you'll need to obtain. Sadly, it won't be as ...

You can use beacons in "Minecraft" to give your character powerful upgrades and buffs. To craft a beacon in "Minecraft," you'll need glass, obsidian, and a rare item ...