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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On

Plan beacon networks directly on the map. This addon for Xaero's World Map and Xaero's Minimap lets you preview beacon coverage and automatically calculate optimal beacon placements for any selected area.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On release should I use?

Updated 12 days ago
Latest stable file 1.2.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On 1.2.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On 1.2.0 need?

1.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Xaero's World Map first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Xaero's Minimap Optional for Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On 1.2.0
optional
No matching file
Xaero's World Map Needed by Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On 1.2.0
required
No matching file

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On without breaking your instance.

Built for Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On 1.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Xaero's World Map first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On add?

Beacon planning tools for Xaero's World Map. Preview beacon coverage, generate optimized beacon placement plans, move coverage gaps, view overlap heatmaps, and track total pyramid materials required. Optional Xaero Minimap support adds temporary waypoint markers for each planned beacon.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

3 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Xaero's Optimal Beacons Add-On versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.