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BetterBeaconRange

by Frogperson · for Minecraft

Expand vanilla beacons by dynamically adjusting the range depending on what blocks the pyramid is composed of

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3 yr agoLast updated
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About BetterBeaconRange

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Expand vanilla beacons by dynamically adjusting the range depending on what blocks the pyramid is composed of

Features

  • Dynamic beacon range depending on pyramid blocks
  • More expensive blocks = higher range
  • Mix and match block types to get the most out of your beacon
  • Beacon effects can also be applied to mobs! (configurable)
  • Applies to tamed pets by default (horses, dogs, etc.)
  • Tinted glass above an active beacon will hide the beam
  • Completely configurable!

Notes

  • This plugin requires Paper, and will not function properly on Spigot
  • Beacons will only give effects to players if the beacon is in a loaded chunk. Configuring the plugin for higher ranges, or running it on a server with a smaller view distance, means that extra range may get cut off.

Commands and Permissions

| Command | Description | Permission | Default | |-----------|-------------------------------------|---------------------|----------| | /bbrReload| Reloads the config file | BetterBeaconRange.reload | OP | | /bbrGetRange| Gets the range of the beacon you're looking at | BetterBeaconRange.getRange | everyone |

Example beacons:

<table> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="9">Full Iron Beacon Range (Using default config values)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="5"></td> <td>Blocks per Level</td> <td>x</td> <td>Type Range</td> <td>x</td> <td>Level Multiplier</td> <td>=</td> <td>Level Range</td> <td>Total Range</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3x3 = 9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.2</td> <td>x</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>5.4</td> <td rowspan="4"><pre>33.3</pre></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5x5 = 25</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.2</td> <td>x</td> <td>2.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7x7 = 49</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.2</td> <td>x</td> <td>1.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>9.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9x9 = 81</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.2</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>=</td> <td>8.1</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="9">Full Gold Beacon Range (Using default config values)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="5"></td> <td>Blocks per Level</td> <td>x</td> <td>Type Range</td> <td>x</td> <td>Level Multiplier</td> <td>=</td> <td>Level Range</td> <td>Total Range</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3x3 = 9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.3</td> <td>x</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>8.1</td> <td rowspan="4"><pre>49.95</pre></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5x5 = 25</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.3</td> <td>x</td> <td>2.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7x7 = 49</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.3</td> <td>x</td> <td>1.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>14.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9x9 = 81</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.3</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>=</td> <td>12.15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="9">Full Emerald Beacon Range (Using default config values)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="5"></td> <td>Blocks per Level</td> <td>x</td> <td>Type Range</td> <td>x</td> <td>Level Multiplier</td> <td>=</td> <td>Level Range</td> <td>Total Range</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3x3 = 9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.4</td> <td>x</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>10.8</td> <td rowspan="4"><pre>66.6</pre></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5x5 = 25</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.4</td> <td>x</td> <td>2.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7x7 = 49</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.4</td> <td>x</td> <td>1.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>19.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9x9 = 81</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.4</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>=</td> <td>16.2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="9">Full Diamond Beacon Range (Using default config values)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="5"></td> <td>Blocks per Level</td> <td>x</td> <td>Type Range</td> <td>x</td> <td>Level Multiplier</td> <td>=</td> <td>Level Range</td> <td>Total Range</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3x3 = 9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.6</td> <td>x</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>16.2</td> <td rowspan="4"><pre>99.9</pre></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5x5 = 25</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.6</td> <td>x</td> <td>2.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7x7 = 49</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.6</td> <td>x</td> <td>1.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>29.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9x9 = 81</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.6</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.5</td> <td>=</td> <td>24.3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="9">Full Netherite Beacon Range (Using default config values)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="5"></td> <td>Blocks per Level</td> <td>x</td> <td>Type Range</td> <td>x</td> <td>Level Multiplier</td> <td>=</td> <td>Level Range</td> <td>Total Range</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3x3 = 9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.9</td> <td>x</td> <td>3.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>24.3</td> <td rowspan="4"><pre>149.85</pre></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5x5 = 25</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.9</td> <td>x</td> <td>2.0</td> <td>=</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7x7 = 49</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.9</td> <td>x</td> <td>0.9</td> <td>=</td> <td>44.1</td> </tr> <tr>

Read the full description on Hangar →

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Supports 5 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.20.4.

Loaders

Runs on Paper.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Hangar as “Plugins”

Building & decoration

Blocks, furniture, decorations and building tools.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Hangar lists BetterBeaconRange as required on the server. Check its Hangar page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
Paper
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.20.4 and 4 earlier
Requires
One-click install needs a Paper server.

Verified at the source

  • ✓HangarOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorFrogperson, as published on Hangar
  • ✓LicenseUnspecifiedFree

BetterBeaconRange, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install BetterBeaconRange?

Hangar lists BetterBeaconRange as required on the server. Check its Hangar page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Paper.

Is it free?

Yes. BetterBeaconRange is free to download from Hangar. Its license is Unspecified.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

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