Updated 24 October 2026. Every answer lists its source.
Anvils, beacons and music questions, answered
Three useful late-game blocks and the game's music, explained.
How much XP does an anvil cost?
It depends on the enchantments and how often the item was worked on. Each anvil use raises the next cost, and over 39 levels shows "Too Expensive!" in Survival.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Anvil mechanics
Do anvils break?
Yes. Each use has a 12% chance to damage the anvil: it goes from normal to chipped, then damaged, then breaks.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Anvil
How do you repair an anvil?
You cannot repair a damaged anvil. Craft a new one from 3 iron blocks and 4 iron ingots.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Anvil
How much does renaming cost in an anvil?
Renaming alone costs 1 level, plus the item's prior work penalty if it has been worked on before.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Anvil mechanics
What powers can a beacon give?
Speed, Haste, Resistance, Jump Boost and Strength, plus Regeneration or a stronger level II of one effect with a full pyramid.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Beacon
What blocks can a beacon pyramid be made of?
Iron, gold, emerald, diamond or netherite blocks, in any mix.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Beacon
How far does a beacon reach?
From 20 blocks with a 1-level pyramid up to 50 blocks with a full 4-level pyramid, in every direction.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Beacon
What do you need to activate a beacon?
A beacon on a pyramid with a clear view of the sky, then pay with an iron ingot, gold ingot, emerald, diamond or netherite ingot to pick powers.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Beacon
How big is a conduit's range?
A conduit's range grows with its prismarine frame: up to 96 blocks with a full frame of 42 blocks. With a full frame it also attacks nearby hostile mobs.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Conduit
Who made the Minecraft music?
Daniel Rosenfeld (C418) composed the original soundtrack. Later updates added music by Lena Raine, Kumi Tanioka, Aaron Cherof and others.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Music
How many music discs are there?
More than 20. Most drop when a skeleton kills a creeper or are found in chests; some come from ancient cities, trial chambers and other structures.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Music Disc
What is Pigstep?
Pigstep is a music disc by Lena Raine, found only in bastion remnant chests.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Music Disc
How do you play a music disc?
Put it in a jukebox with right-click. Take it out by right-clicking again.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Jukebox
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