Beacon

The Beacon Block (currently referred to as Work in Progress in game) is a block that will be added in 1.4.

Usage
The GUI for the Beacon Block outlines a pyramid shape. When the player crafts blocks of Diamond, Emerald, Gold or Iron and places them in a pyramid shape beneath the Beacon Block, it will emit a beam of light into the sky and can apply temporary buffs to the player. The more levels a pyramid has, the more effects it can apply. A Secondary Power is a power that can be added onto a primary power. The "Regeneration" power is always visible.

Requirements / Effects
The Beacon block requires that there be no solid blocks above it, and a sunlight level of 15+. This does not apply to the pyramid itself. Effects will be applied to the Player while within a radius of the beacon, with larger pyramids giving larger areas-of-effect. The effects of the Beacon Block are as follows:

Primary Powers
The five primary powers are Speed, Haste, Resistance, Jump Boost, and Strength.

Secondary Powers
The only purely secondary power is Regeneration. Secondary powers also provide level II variations of primary powers when selecting that primary power.

Trivia

 * The Beacon generated from the Beacon Block ends at y value 322.
 * It is possible to see transparent blocks through the light beacon. (Clouds, Rivers, etc.)
 * The Beacon light does not disappear until the chunk is unloaded, providing a great means to judge where places are. (Brightness of Bright may be required to see it farther off.)
 * It is possible to mix and match the blocks used in the pyramid. (Both Emerald and Diamond blocks may be used together, for example.)