Mix Raw Iron Blocks with Other Mineral Blocks

Combine Materials for Flexibility

Raw iron blocks are fully compatible with other beacon base materials. You don't need to use only raw iron—mix and match with iron blocks, diamond blocks, emerald blocks, or netherite blocks in any layer.

Build Efficiently

This flexibility lets you use whatever mineral blocks you have available. If you're short on diamonds but have excess raw iron, use raw iron for the lower layers and save premium materials for the top. The beacon functions identically regardless of material combination.

Design Your Base

Mix materials for aesthetic variety or practical resource management. For example, build layer 1 from raw iron, layer 2 from iron blocks, and layer 3 from diamond blocks. Payment works with raw iron regardless of pyramid composition, giving you maximum flexibility in both construction and operation.