Raw Gold Beacon Base Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start building a raw gold beacon base?
Place raw gold blocks in a pyramid shape beneath where you want your beacon, just like you would with iron, gold, or netherite blocks. Once your pyramid is complete, place the beacon block on top and it will activate.
Can I use raw gold instead of ingots to power my beacon?
Yes, raw gold blocks can be placed directly into the beacon's payment slot instead of raw gold ingots or other mineral ingots. This lets you power your beacon without smelting your raw gold first.
Do raw gold beacon bases work the same as regular beacon bases?
Raw gold beacon bases function identically to iron, gold, and netherite bases—the pyramid size determines which effects you can select, and the beacon will grant those effects to nearby players.
Can I mix raw gold blocks with other materials in my beacon pyramid?
Yes, you can combine raw gold blocks with iron, gold, netherite, and other beacon materials in the same pyramid structure without any issues.
What's the advantage of using raw gold instead of smelted gold for beacons?
Using raw gold saves you the smelting step and fuel cost, letting you build and power beacons faster if you have raw gold available from mining.
Does this mod add any new beacon effects?
No, this mod only allows raw gold to be used as a beacon building and payment material—it doesn't add new effects or change existing beacon functionality.
Can I use raw gold blocks and raw gold ingots together in the beacon payment slot?
The beacon accepts raw gold as payment, but check your beacon interface to see whether it takes raw gold blocks, raw gold ingots, or both interchangeably.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
This mod makes minimal changes to game mechanics and should have no noticeable performance impact—raw gold beacon bases work just as efficiently as any other beacon base.
Does this mod work with other mods that add new beacon materials?
This mod only affects raw gold and doesn't interfere with other mods, so it should work alongside mods that add custom beacon materials without conflicts.
Can I build a beacon base entirely out of raw gold blocks?
Yes, you can build a complete pyramid using only raw gold blocks, and the beacon will work exactly as intended.