How Do Minecraft Beacons Work? Unraveling the Mystery
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Ever wondered how those shiny beacons work in Minecraft? Well, you’re not alone! Beacons are one of the coolest things you can create in the game. Let’s dig into how they light up your Minecraft world.
So, how do Minecraft beacons actually work? We’re about to crack the code and make it super easy to understand.
Beacon Basics: Lighting Up Your World
First off, a beacon in Minecraft acts like a powerhouse. It gives you and nearby players special powers, like super speed or jump, when you’re close to it. Think of it like a magic light pole in your Minecraft backyard.
To get one started, you need a beacon itself, which you score from defeating a boss called the Wither. Then, you build a pyramid out of metal blocks – iron, gold, diamond, or emerald – as the beacon’s base. The size of your pyramid can be from 1 to 4 layers. Bigger pyramid means more powers to choose from!
Making the Magic Happen
After setting up your pyramid and placing the beacon on top, you jump into the beacon’s menu to pick the power you want. You have to feed the beacon an item like an iron ingot, gold ingot, emerald, or diamond to activate the chosen power. Voilà! You’ve got your special power as long as you stay in the beacon’s range.
Remember, the beacon’s beam shoots up into the sky, making it not only useful but also a super cool decoration. You can even change the beam’s color by placing stained glass on top of the beacon!
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