Give a Nether Star

Get a nether star to craft a beacon

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Gives you the nether star dropped by the Wither boss — the key ingredient for crafting a beacon. Combine one nether star with 5 glass and 3 obsidian in a 3×3 crafting table to make a beacon. Without this item, beacons are impossible to craft.

/give @p nether_star

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock) and paste the command.
Press Enter — the nether star appears in your inventory.
Take it to a crafting table with 5 glass (any type) and 3 obsidian to craft a beacon.