How to Craft a Beacon in Minecraft

Minecraft is a game that offers a wide range of mechanisms and items to enhance your gameplay. One such item is the beacon, which grants you powerful status effects like Haste, Regeneration, Resistance, Speed, or Strength. In this tutorial, we will explore how to craft a beacon in Minecraft, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful screenshots.

Supported Platforms for Crafting Beacons

Before diving into the crafting process, let's take a look at the platforms where you can find beacons in Minecraft:

Java Edition (PC/Mac) - Yes (Version 1.4.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) - Yes (Version 0.16.0)
Xbox 360 - Yes (TU19)
Xbox One - Yes (CU7)
PS3 - Yes (Version 1.12)
PS4 - Yes (Version 1.12)
Wii U - Yes
Nintendo Switch - Yes
Windows 10 Edition - Yes (Version 0.16.0)
Education Edition - Yes (Version 1.0)

Finding a Beacon in Creative Mode

If you're playing in Creative mode and don't want to craft a beacon from scratch, here's where you can locate it in the Creative Inventory menu based on your platform:

Java Edition (PC/Mac) - Versions 1.8-1.19: Miscellaneous | Versions 1.19.3-1.19.4: Functional Blocks

Required Materials for Crafting a Beacon

To create a beacon, you'll need the following materials:

Nether Star x 1
Obsidian x 3
Glass x 5

Crafting a Beacon in Survival Mode

Follow these steps to craft a beacon in Minecraft Survival mode:

Step 1: Open the Crafting Menu

Open your crafting table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.

Step 2: Add Items to the Grid

In the crafting menu, you'll see the 3x3 grid. Place 5 glass, 1 nether star, and 3 obsidian in specific positions within the grid, as shown in the image below.

Crafting a Beacon in Survival Mode — Source: Youtube

Step 3: Obtain the Beacon

Once you've correctly placed the materials in the crafting grid, a beacon will appear in the output box on the right side.

Step 4: Move the Beacon to Your Inventory

Finally, take the crafted beacon from the output box and move it to your inventory.

Item ID and Name for Beacons

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), a beacon is identified by the following Name, ID, and DataValue:

Item Name: Beacon
Minecraft ID Name: minecraft:beacon
Data Value: 0 (Versions 1.8-1.12) | No specific Data Value (Versions 1.13-1.19.4)
Stack Size: 64
Platform: Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Version(s): 1.8-1.12 (Data Value: 0) | 1.13-1.19.4

Give Commands for Beacons

If you prefer using commands, here's the /give command to obtain a beacon in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):

Versions 1.13-1.19.4: /give @p beacon 1
Versions 1.8-1.12: /give @p beacon 1 0

FAQs

Q. What is a beacon in Minecraft?

A. A beacon is an item in Minecraft that provides various beneficial status effects to players, such as Haste, Regeneration, Resistance, Speed, or Strength.

Q. How can I obtain a beacon in Minecraft?

A. You can obtain a beacon by crafting it using a specific combination of materials, including a Nether Star, Obsidian, and Glass.

Q. Which versions of Minecraft support beacons?

A. Beacons are available in Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.