Pixel art illustration of an arrow with a flint tip and white feather fletching
Minecraft Java Item ID

Arrow ID

Arrow is ammunition for bows and crossbows. It is crafted from flint, sticks, and feathers, and can be tipped with potions.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:arrow

Arrow Item Facts

CategoryCombat
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID262

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Arrow

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:arrow 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 262 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:arrow 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 262 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:arrow 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Arrow

Crafting Recipe

Flint
Stick
Feather

Crafting table recipe — makes 4 × Arrow.

More Ways to Get It

Craft Arrows from flint, a stick, and a feather, or collect them through combat and other gameplay sources. Arrows are the standard ammunition for a Bow.

  1. Obtain flint, a stick, and a feather.
  2. Craft arrows at a Crafting Table or in the inventory grid.
  3. Keep arrows in inventory before using a normal Bow.

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What Can You Craft With Arrow?

Arrow is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Arrow Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:arrow 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:arrow 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:arrow 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:arrow

What Is Arrow Used For?

Bow

Load arrows in your inventory to use a normal bow.

Stick

One stick is used in each arrow recipe.

Shield

Use a shield to protect against incoming arrows.

Arrow FAQ

What is the item ID for Arrow?

The item ID for Arrow is minecraft:arrow. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Arrow?

Arrow has the historical numerical ID 262, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:arrow instead.

How do I give myself Arrow in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:arrow 1 to give the nearest player one Arrow. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Arrow can stack in one slot?

Arrow stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Arrow?

Arrow is crafted on a crafting table with 1 flint, 1 stick and 1 feather, which yields 4 Arrow.

What can you craft with Arrow?

Arrow is used to craft Spectral Arrow.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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