Beacon in Minecraft
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To craft Beacon, combine 5 Glass, 1 Nether Star and 3 Obsidian in a crafting table.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Any tool or your hand
- Blast resistance
- 3
How to craft Beacon
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Glass | Glass | Glass |
| Glass | Nether Star | Glass |
| Obsidian | Obsidian | Obsidian |
How to mine Beacon
The best tool for Beacon is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 3, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Any tool or your hand |
| Hardness | 3 |
| Blast resistance | 3 |
| Light level | 15 (gives off light) |
| Transparent | Yes |
Average blast resistance. It also gives off light level 15, enough to stop most hostile mobs from spawning nearby.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Beacon in Minecraft?
Combine 5 Glass, 1 Nether Star and 3 Obsidian in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Beacon?
Any tool works.