Small Netherite Beacons
by bsharou
Small Netherite Beacons lets a single netherite block placed under a beacon pyramid give the beacon its full effects, which makes compact beacon setups possible.
What it does
Normally a beacon needs a full pyramid of blocks to work. With this mod, one netherite block placed directly beneath the beacon is enough to grant the full beacon effects, so a small 3x3 beacon can function in tight spaces. The change targets builds where space or materials are limited and a full pyramid would not fit.
The mod also eases handling of full beacons, making them simpler to build, move and remove when a layout changes. Its author additionally lists Harou's Leashed Fences, Phantoms End and Harou's Netherite Shulkers as related content. Installation requires Fabric API on Fabric. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. Builds cover 1.21.4 – 26.2, with 1.0.2+26.2.X as the latest Fabric file for 26.2.
Key features
Single netherite base
One netherite block placed under the beacon gives it the effects of a full pyramid.
Compact beacons
A small 3x3 beacon works in spaces where a full pyramid would not fit.
Easier build and removal
Full beacons can be built, moved and removed with less effort when a base is rearranged.
Related content
The author lists Harou's Leashed Fences, Phantoms End and Harou's Netherite Shulkers alongside the beacon change.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x8 of 8 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Tight builds
Players with a small base or a cramped area can run a working beacon without clearing space for a full pyramid.
Resource-limited worlds
A single netherite block replaces the many blocks of a standard pyramid, which suits players short on materials.
Who it’s for: Players who want working beacons in small or crowded builds, and server owners whose players build compact bases. Both the server and the players need the mod installed.
How it compares
Improved Beacons is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 that is server required with client optional, under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license, and it is not open source. Underground Beacon is a Fabric mod for 26.2 that is server required with client optional, released under the MIT License as open source. Better Beacon Range is a server-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Netherite Beacons | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-22 |
| Improved Beacons | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-02-15 |
| Underground Beacon | Fabric | 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-08-12 |
| Better Beacon Range | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-01-20 |
Questions
Does Small Netherite Beacons need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Small Netherite Beacons is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Turn a small 3x3 beacon into a full beacon by placing a single netherite block below the beacon block. This will make it easier to build/move/remove full beacons or to fit them into tight spaces.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/small-netherite-beacons
- Owner
- bsharou
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15