HOW IT WORKS
How to use this tool
- 1Choose the pyramid tier you want to build, from 1 to 4.
- 2Read the mineral blocks needed for that tier and its effect radius.
- 3Plan the pyramid layout: 3×3 for tier 1, adding 5×5, 7×7, and 9×9 layers above.
Minecraft
Minecraft Beacon Pyramid Calculator
The free Minecraft beacon pyramid calculator: pick a pyramid tier and see the mineral blocks needed, the effect radius, and the effect duration.
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Choose a pyramid tier to see its mineral cost, effect radius, and duration.
Pyramid details
- Mineral blocks
- 164
- Effect radius (blocks)
- 50
- Effect duration (seconds)
- 17
Values follow the Minecraft Wiki for Java Edition; the pyramid must be complete and under open sky.
Next Creation Steps
Quick answer
How many layers can a beacon pyramid have?
Up to 4 layers: 9 mineral blocks for tier 1, 34 for tier 2, 83 for tier 3, and 164 for the full tier 4 pyramid.
Key specifications
- Processing
- In your browser
- Tool files
- Processed on your device
- Access
- Free; no account required
- Result
- On-screen calculation; no file export
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FAQ
FAQ
How many layers can a beacon pyramid have?
Up to 4 layers: 9 mineral blocks for tier 1, 34 for tier 2, 83 for tier 3, and 164 for the full tier 4 pyramid.
How far does a beacon effect reach?
The radius is 20, 30, 40, or 50 blocks for tiers 1 through 4 — every tier adds 10 blocks.
How long does a beacon effect last?
The effect duration is 9 seconds plus 2 seconds per tier: 11, 13, 15, or 17 seconds.
Which blocks can I use for the pyramid?
Any mineral block made of iron, gold, diamond, emerald, or netherite works and can be mixed freely.
Why is my beacon not activating?
The beacon needs direct sky access and an unbroken pyramid with no missing blocks. Water or glass above the beam is fine.