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The beam is the most common function of a beacon. This pillar of light can potentially be seen from a distance of roughly 256 blocks away. The viewing distance depends on the Minecraft edition the ...

Beacons are super helpful in Minecraft. This fact is amplified quite a bit on Hypixel's Skyblock server, where their buffs can be increased through reforging. Any player that places a beacon on their ...

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.

Many Minecraft veterans recommend setting up at least one beacon within your base. However, since a beacon requires a lot of ...

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 ...

"Minecraft" has been a beacon in the gaming community for more than a decade now. And there's no better way to prove that you're a "Minecraft" master than by crafting a beacon of your own in-game. The ...

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 ...

The easiest way to obtain glass in Minecraft is to smelt sand or red sand in the furnace. Sand can be found in the desert biome, near rivers, lakes, or under the ocean. While red sand can only be ...

In Minecraft, no matter how well-built your humble abode or daunting castle is, creepers and more will eventually find it, and when they do, you’re going to have to defend your home. By placing a ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. In Minecraft, a Beacon is a block that allows players to gain ...