Inventory Beacon
by TiFliz
Inventory Beacon lets a player carry a beacon-like effect in the inventory, without placing a beacon block in the world.
What it does
A unique item called Inventory Beacon opens a beacon-style screen when used from the inventory. The player picks a potion effect there and the effect applies automatically while the item is held. Five consumable catalysts drive it: Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Netherite, and each one grants effects with different durations and strengths. Speed, Strength and Regeneration are among the effects that can be selected with buttons.
The mod suits adventurers who want buffs on the move and do not want to stop to build a beacon block. Using a catalyst is the only ongoing cost, since consumption happens automatically. Inventory Beacon is published for NeoForge only, across two release versions, 1.21.1 and 1.21.4, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is under the MIT License, and the project is not open source.
Key features
Portable beacon item
The Inventory Beacon item gives the effect of a beacon without placing a beacon block in the world.
Five catalyst types
Iron, Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Netherite catalysts each supply a different effect duration and strength.
Selectable potion effects
Buttons in the beacon screen let the player choose effects such as Speed, Strength or Regeneration.
Automatic consumption
The catalyst is used up automatically while it applies the chosen effect, so no manual upkeep is needed.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Travel and exploration
A player moving between distant sites can keep a speed or regeneration effect active while carrying the item.
Fights away from a base
A player far from home can apply a strength or regeneration buff without building a beacon on site.
Who it’s for: Players who want beacon effects in survival or adventure play without building and protecting a beacon block, and server owners who want the same option for their players.
How it compares
Simple Portable Beacon is also a portable beacon, but it is server-required with the client optional and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.21.5 – 26.3 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Beacon Effect extractor is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it also needs both sides to run it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Beacon | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-08-07 |
| Simple Portable Beacon | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-10 |
| Beacon Effect extractor | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2025-12-21 |
Questions
Does Inventory Beacon need any other mod?
Does the server need Inventory Beacon?
Which game versions have files for Inventory Beacon?
In the catalog
Inventory Beacon is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,992 Magic mods for NeoForge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This mod adds a unique item — the Inventory Beacon — allowing you to open a beacon-like GUI right from your inventory. Simply place an ingot (iron, gold, diamond, emerald, netherite) into the slot, then select the potion effect you want with a click. (it's like a portable beacon) Five cosumable types: Iron, Gold…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/inventorybeacon
- Owner
- TiFliz
- Published
- 2025-07-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15