Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons)
Beacons are a cornerstone of late-game Minecraft, but their fixed effect strengths can feel underwhelming once you have an enderdragon farm churning out thousands of levels. The Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) add-on shatters that ceiling by linking beacon potency directly to your experience points. This Fabric Carpet extension gives you granular control over how beacons work, turning them into a true reward for dedicated players who want to push beyond vanilla limits.
What Makes XpBeacons a Game-Changer
At its core, this mod introduces experience-based amplitude. Instead of a flat effect level, the strength of haste, speed, resistance, regeneration, jump boost, or strength scales linearly with your current XP level. Imagine having Resistance I at level 0, but Resistance III at level 700. At 8000 levels, you could reach Resistance IV, surviving a 100-meter fall with no armor and only half a heart left. That kind of power feels earned, not given. The mod also lets you adjust the beacon's reach (the square area it covers), effect duration, and even the maximum pyramid size. You can fine-tune every aspect to match your server's progression curve.
How Experience-Based Amplitude Works
The magic lies in the /carpet xpbeacons true command. Once enabled, the mod reads your XP level and applies a configurable multiplier to the beacon's effect amplitude. For example, with default settings, a player with 2000 levels might get Haste III instead of Haste II. The scaling is fully adjustable, so you can set a gentle slope for casual worlds or a steep climb for hardcore challenges. A unique balancing mechanic also allows beacons to slowly drain XP points while active, creating an ongoing cost for these enhanced effects. You can toggle this drain per effect and tweak the rate to prevent infinite power without effort.
Installation and Dependencies
To use Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) for Minecraft, you need a Fabric server or client running Minecraft 1.17.x or 1.18.x. The mod requires Fabric Loader version 0.11.0 or higher and the Fabric Carpet mod version 1.4.*. It is a Carpet extension, so all configuration happens through Carpet commands. Simply place the mod JAR in your mods folder alongside Carpet, then restart. If you're looking for a hassle-free way to manage mods, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) and automatically handles version compatibility, so you can jump straight into customizing your beacon experience without digging through dependencies.
How to Install Manually
- Download the Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version (1.17.x or 1.18.x).
- Install Fabric Carpet mod (version 1.4.*) into your mods folder.
- Download the XpBeacons JAR file from the official source.
- Place the JAR in the same mods folder.
- Launch the game and type
/carpet xpbeacons trueto enable the extension. - Use
/carpet xpbeacons helpto see all configuration options.
Configuration Options for Ultimate Control
Every aspect of beacon behavior is exposed through Carpet rules. You can set the base reach (default 20 blocks), the reach increase per pyramid level, and the maximum pyramid size. Effect durations can be extended or shortened. The XP-to-amplitude ratio is defined per status effect, so you can make speed scale aggressively while keeping resistance more conservative. The XP drain feature has its own rate and can be disabled entirely. This flexibility means server admins can craft a unique progression system that rewards players for building massive XP farms without making the game trivial.
Example Configuration
Suppose you want beacons to feel powerful but not overpowered. You might set the XP drain to 1 point per second per effect, cap the maximum pyramid level at 5, and reduce the reach slightly. A player with 500 levels would then enjoy a noticeable but not game-breaking boost. The mod's wiki provides detailed command syntax for every option, making it easy to experiment.
Why Tie Beacon Strength to XP?
In vanilla Minecraft, beacons offer fixed effects regardless of how much effort you put into gathering resources. This mod changes that by making your XP level a resource you actively manage. It adds a layer of strategy: do you spend levels on enchanting or keep them to maintain powerful beacon effects? The optional XP drain further deepens this, creating a constant trade-off. For late-game players with massive XP farms, it transforms beacons from a set-and-forget utility into a dynamic system that scales with your dedication. The foxygame.net launcher makes it simple to keep this mod updated alongside your other add-ons, ensuring you always have the latest balance tweaks and compatibility patches for Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) without manual downloads.
Supported Versions and Compatibility
The mod is actively maintained for Minecraft 1.18.x and 1.17.x. An older version 2.0 exists for 1.16.x, but it is not recommended due to missing features and potential bugs. The developer is open to backporting to versions as old as 1.14 upon request. Always check that your Fabric Carpet version matches the mod's requirements. Since XpBeacons is a Carpet extension, it works seamlessly on servers and in single-player, and it does not modify vanilla behavior until you explicitly enable it with the carpet command.
Community Feedback and Future Plans
The creator considers this a "complete" project, meaning no major features are planned. However, feedback is actively sought on balance—especially regarding the XP drain mechanic. Are the default drain rates too aggressive? Should the scaling curve be steeper? Players are encouraged to submit issues or pull requests on the project's GitHub or Gitea pages. The mod is licensed under LGPL v3.0, allowing for community forks and contributions.
Conclusion
Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) fills a gap that many late-game players didn't realize existed. By making beacon effects scale with your hard-earned experience, it adds meaningful progression and customization to an otherwise static system. Whether you want to survive insane falls, mine at lightning speed, or simply feel like your XP farm has a purpose beyond mending repairs, this mod delivers. Download Experience Beacons for Carpet (XpBeacons) today, read the wiki for configuration ideas, and transform your beacon network into a true endgame powerhouse.