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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.

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 ...

A Minecraft Redditor recently showcased what 512 different colored Beacons look like when placed in a giant circle in the game. Due to Minecraft not rendering very far, the Beacons seem to pop up one ...

Many Minecraft veterans recommend setting up at least one beacon within your base. However, since a beacon requires a lot of resources, it’s usually recommended to set one up when you’re close to ...

In the wake of announcements that Microsoft will be acquiring the Swedish game developer Mojang, otherwise known as the maker of the phenomenon Minecraft, for a rumored $2.5 billion (otherwise known ...

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 ...

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 ...