Beacon

Beacons are Blocks that project a beam of light into the sky. They will be added in Update 0.16.0.

Obtaining
When mined, a Beacon drops itself. It can be mined with any sources, and has a light level of 15.

Usage
Beacons mainly have two functional uses:
 * As a Light Source, providing a light level of 15.
 * A Source of Status Effects, provided to Players within a certain range.

Activation
Beacons can be activated by placing them on a 9, 34, 83 or 164 pyramid of Blocks of Iron, Gold, Diamond or Emerald and giving them an open view to the sky. The beacon will then activate and give off a beam of light.if you put Staned Glass on top of it will change colou.

Powers
A Beacon can give the Player Status Effects when given one mineral.

Primary Powers

 * Speed I
 * Haste I
 * Resistance I (2-Level Pyramid)
 * Jump Boost I (2-Level Pyramid)
 * Strength I (2-Level Pyramid)

Secondary Powers

 * Regeneration I
 * All Primary Powers increased to Level II

Crafting

 * 5 Glass + 3 Obsidian + 1 Nether Star => 1 Beacon

Trivia

 * Like all light sources, Beacons melt Ice and Snow.
 * The color of the Beacon's beam can be changed using Stained Glass on other versions. It is unknown if this will be added in the Update.