It can be a complex process to start a village in Minecraft.

Here, we’ll take you through everything you should probably know about it.

The game doesn’t explain how beacons are best used and activated.

A large beacon in Minecraft with each beam as a different color, which is done with stained glass.

Even after a beacon block has been crafted, creating a foundation for them is quite resource-heavy and expensive.

As such, we’ve added in some information about building in other Minecraft dimensions.

Now, you could learn how to make a beacon in Minecraft and become an expert in no time!

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How To Craft A Beacon

The first step is to craft the beacon block itself.

Using a Looting III sword makes the drop chance slightly higher.

This willallow you to pass under, butWither Skeletons won’t be able to.

A player with the materials to make a beacon in their inventory.

After defeating him, he will drop a Nether Star, which can immediately be turned into a beacon.

This allows you to mitigate damage to your base.

One of the best place to fight the Wither is underneath the End exit portal!

A player in darkness looking at two Wither Skeletons in a Nether Fortress.

What Are Beacons Made Out Of?

The beacon block itself isn’t enough to function on its own.

you’re able to make the base out of the following block types.

A player looking at an incomplete Wither summoning area.

If you are looking to make acheap beacon, stick with iron.

If you happen to have an efficient Villager trading system, you could also use emeralds.

How Many Blocks Do You Need For A Full Beacon?

The Wither flying around the overworld in Minecraft.

To set the beacon’s powers,right-select it to bring up the interface.

Below, it’s possible for you to find all five powers, and what they do.

As expected, the beacon size with the farthest range is the version with four pyramid layers.

A beacon in Minecraft, made out of four different materials.

Here, you could check out the range of each beacon size.

Since beacons have no upward limit, your beacon will be the most efficient at bedrock!

Beacon Variants And Colors

Beacons also come in variants.

Four squares in Minecraft denoting each layer of a beacon, all made out of iron.

Can You Relocate A Beacon?

Rather than setting up multiple beacons, you could just carry one around with you.

Can You Build A Beacon In Other Dimensions?

A player choosing the powers to add to their beacon.

An image of an active netherite beacon in Minecraft.

A large beacon in Minecraft with each beam as a different color, which is done with stained glass.

The Nether from a high angle showing fire and lava.

Minecraft collage image showing four mods arranged in a grid overlaying a Minecraft landscape screenshot

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