Tipped arrows apply a potion effect to whatever they strike, crafted from arrows and a lingering potion cloud. They turn bows into delivery systems for poison, healing, and more.
Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 440 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:tipped_arrow 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 440 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
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.
Tipped Arrow in Minecraft: Potion Effects on a Stick
Quick answer: Use minecraft:tipped_arrow in Java Edition commands. Craft tipped arrows by surrounding a lingering potion with eight arrows, applying that potion's effect to whatever the arrow hits, or buy certain types from fletcher villagers.
Crafting with lingering potions
The recipe is one lingering potion surrounded by eight arrows, producing eight tipped arrows of that effect. Lingering potions come from brewing dragon's breath into splash potions, so a single dragon fight funds a lot of ammunition.
Effects on tipped arrows apply a fraction of the potion duration, which is still enough for poison, slowness, weakness, or harming to matter in a fight. Instant effects like harming apply a burst of damage on impact.
Effect duration is shorter than drinking the potion.
Fletcher villagers sell some tipped arrow types.
Practical uses
Arrows of harming are the classic high-damage option for bows and crossbows, weakness arrows set up zombie villager curing at range, and slowness arrows kite fast mobs like baby zombies.
For status-spread builds in multiplayer, a multishot crossbow loaded with tipped arrows applies effects to three targets per shot. Undead mobs invert healing and harming just like with splash potions.
Tipped Arrow Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:tipped_arrow 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:tipped_arrow 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:tipped_arrow 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:tipped_arrow
Tipped Arrow FAQ
What is the item ID for Tipped Arrow?
The item ID for Tipped Arrow is minecraft:tipped_arrow. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Tipped Arrow?
Tipped Arrow has the historical numerical ID 440, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:tipped_arrow instead.
How do I give myself Tipped Arrow in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:tipped_arrow 1 to give the nearest player one Tipped Arrow. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Tipped Arrow can stack in one slot?
Tipped Arrow stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
How do you make tipped arrows in Minecraft?
Surround a lingering potion with eight arrows in a crafting table to get eight tipped arrows. Brew the lingering potion first by adding dragon's breath to a splash potion, which requires dragon's breath from the Ender Dragon fight.
Which tipped arrows are the best?
Arrows of harming deal strong burst damage, arrows of poison add damage over time that bypasses armor, and arrows of slowness or weakness are excellent utility picks. For healing undead allies or hurting undead enemies, remember the healing and harming reversal.
Do tipped arrows work with infinity bows?
No. Infinity only makes regular arrows infinite; tipped arrows are always consumed when shot, which is their main drawback. Carry a stack for boss fights rather than relying on them for everyday shooting.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
