How to Make Tipped Arrows in Minecraft
Complete guide to crafting Tipped Arrows in Minecraft 1.21+. Covers Lingering Potion recipes, crafting table layout, best arrow effects for PvP and PvE, and alternative sources.
What Are Tipped Arrows?
Tipped Arrows are Arrows that carry a potion effect. When they hit a target, they apply the corresponding status effect in addition to the normal arrow damage. They work with bows, crossbows, and dispensers.
Crafting Recipe
| Ingredient | Quantity | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lingering Potion (any effect) | 1 | 8 Tipped Arrows |
| Arrows | 8 | (consumed) |
Place the Lingering Potion in the centre of the crafting grid. Fill all 8 remaining slots with regular Arrows. This yields 8 Tipped Arrows with the effect of the Lingering Potion used.
Full Brewing Chain
- Water Bottle + Nether Wart = Awkward Potion
- Awkward Potion + effect ingredient = Effect Potion
- (Optional) Modify with Redstone Dust or Glowstone Dust
- Effect Potion + Gunpowder = Splash Potion
- Splash Potion + Dragon's Breath = Lingering Potion
- Lingering Potion + 8 Arrows = 8 Tipped Arrows (crafting table)
Best Tipped Arrow Effects
| Arrow Type | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow of Harming II | PvP, burst damage | Deals 12 extra magic damage on top of arrow damage. Bypasses armour. |
| Arrow of Poison | PvP, sustained pressure | Drains target HP over time. Cannot kill, but weakens significantly. |
| Arrow of Slowness | PvP, chasing | Slows target, making follow-up shots easier. |
| Arrow of Weakness | Zombie Villager curing | Alternative to Splash Weakness for ranged curing. |
| Arrow of Healing | Undead farming | Deals damage to undead mobs. Heals living targets. |
Alternative Sources
Tipped Arrows can also be obtained without brewing:
- Bartering: Piglins can give Spectral Arrows (not technically tipped, but similar concept).
- Loot chests: Some structure chests contain Tipped Arrows.
- Cauldrons (Bedrock only): In Bedrock Edition, you can dip arrows into a cauldron filled with a potion. This does not work in Java Edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tipped Arrows stack?
Yes. Tipped Arrows of the same type stack up to 64 per slot, just like regular arrows.
Can I recover Tipped Arrows after shooting them?
If a Tipped Arrow hits a block (not an entity), you can pick it up. However, arrows shot by players in creative mode or from dispensers cannot be recovered.
How many Dragon's Breath do I need for a full stack of Tipped Arrows?
One Lingering Potion produces 8 Tipped Arrows, so you need 8 Lingering Potions for a full stack of 64. That means 8 Dragon's Breath, 8 Gunpowder, and 8 base potions (plus their ingredients).
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