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 ...

The latest snapshot 25w05a introduced a host of new features and changes to the Minecraft Beacon alongside other features such as the cow variants and the firefly bush. The block received a major ...

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.

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 ...

Beacons are a powerful endgame item in Minecraft. They have the benefit of not only acting as location markers that can be spotted from extremely far away, but they also provide a powerful status ...