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

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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

About Arrow in Minecraft

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

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

How to Get Arrow

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.

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.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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