The Beacon is a block that, placed on a pyramid of mineral blocks, gives status effects such as Speed or Haste to every player around it. It shines a beam of light into the sky and is one of the most valuable blocks you can craft, since it needs a Nether Star.
It is made with the Crafting Table from 5 × Glass, 3 × Obsidian and Nether Star. It gives off light level 15.
A Beacon only works when nothing blocks its line to the sky, and it must stand on a pyramid made of Blocks of Iron, gold, emeralds, diamonds or netherite. The type of block does not matter and you can mix them. A pyramid can have one to four levels: each level unlocks more effects and extends the range, from 20 blocks with one level to 50 blocks with four.
To choose a power, open the Beacon and pay it with a single Emerald, Diamond, Iron Ingot, Gold Ingot or Netherite Ingot. Stained glass placed above the Beacon tints its beam, which helps you find a base from far away.
Crafting table 
5 × Glass + Nether Star + 3 × Obsidian → Beacon
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Speed
Haste
Resistance
Jump Boost
Strength
RegenerationA beacon gives you a status effect within a radius of 20 to 50 blocks, as long as it sits on a pyramid of mineral blocks and its beam reaches the sky.
×1 Tested 26.3 You summon the Wither yourself with 4 Soul Sand and 3 Wither Skeleton Skulls, and it drops the Nether Star you need for a beacon.
handy for a beacon, a fountain or a pillar.
At the Crafting Table: 5 × Glass, 3 × Obsidian and 1 × Nether Star give 1 × Beacon. Mining the block drops it.
It gives status effects such as Speed, Haste, Resistance, Jump Boost, Strength or Regeneration to nearby players when it stands on a pyramid of mineral blocks. Effects: Speed, Haste, Resistance, Jump Boost and 2 more.
Yes, light level 15.
Placed under a Note Block, Beacon gives the Hi-hat sound.
No: pistons cannot move it.
