Bring Home the Beacon
The in-game hint for Bring Home the Beacon reads “Construct and place a Beacon”, and here is what actually counts: Place the beacon on a pyramid of mineral blocks so it powers up. It's a regular advancement with no XP reward. It sits in the Nether tab, right after “Withering Heights” on the advancement screen.
- Tab
- Nether
- Type
- Advancement
- Unlocked after
- Withering Heights
- XP reward
- None
- Leads to
- Beaconator
How to get Bring Home the Beacon
Game dataIn-game hint: “Construct and place a Beacon”
Place the beacon on a pyramid of mineral blocks so it powers up.
Track it (and import your progress) in the advancement checklist →
Where Bring Home the Beacon sits in the tree
Advancements appear on the in-game screen once the one before them is done. This is the path from the Nether tab's root.
Nether
A Terrible Fortress
Spooky Scary Skeleton
Withering Heights- Bring Home the Beacon
Completing it reveals 1 advancement:
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Bring Home the Beacon comes right after “Withering Heights” in the Nether tab. It completes the moment its single requirement is met. It's a regular advancement with no XP reward. It opens the way to 1 more advancement.
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Bring Home the Beacon FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you get the Bring Home the Beacon advancement?
The in-game hint reads “Construct and place a Beacon”. Place the beacon on a pyramid of mineral blocks so it powers up.
Which tab is Bring Home the Beacon in?
It's in the Nether tab, right after “Withering Heights”.
Does Bring Home the Beacon give XP?
No, it gives no experience; it counts toward your advancement total.