diff --git a/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/inventory/view/BeaconView.java b/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/inventory/view/BeaconView.java
index 543d8ebd00..46b2606174 100644
--- a/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/inventory/view/BeaconView.java
+++ b/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/inventory/view/BeaconView.java
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ public interface BeaconView extends InventoryView {
 
     /**
      * Sets the secondary effect on this beacon, or null to clear. Note that
-     * tier must be >= 4 for this effect to be active.
+     * tier must be >= 4 and a primary effect must be set in order for this
+     * effect to be active.
      * <p>
      * The {@link PotionEffectType} provided must be one that is already within
      * the beacon as a valid option.