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Where to Find Arrow in Minecraft

Basic ammunition for bows and crossbows. Deals damage to entities on impact.

Overview

Arrow is a combat item in the Weapons category of Minecraft, and in this guide we cover exactly where to find it and the fastest way to get one. The short answer: to get Arrow you craft it from 1 Flint, 1 Stick, and 1 Feather (yields 4), in All Overworld biomes. Finding Arrow is rated very easy (1/5): it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel. Practically speaking you will not be searching distant biomes for Arrow: it is a craft at a Crafting Table, so this guide focuses on lining up its ingredients and the best moment to make one.

Primary Location

All Overworld biomes

Difficulty

Very Easy (1/5)

Version Added

1.0

Stack Size

64

Where to Find Arrow

Arrow is associated with All Overworld biomes. Skeletons drop 0-2 arrows on death, making them a renewable source. Flint comes from mining gravel (10% base chance). In total, Arrow can reach your inventory through collecting it as a mob drop, looting it from generated structure chests, and trading with the right villager, so you can pick whichever path your current world makes easiest.

Biomes & Dimensions

  • All Overworld biomes

Best Way to Get Arrow

The most reliable way to get Arrow is to craft it at a Crafting Table from Flint, Stick, and Feather, which yields 4 per craft, because crafting is repeatable and does not depend on luck. Before you can craft it, gather the ingredients: Flint (mine gravel, which drops flint about 10% of the time), Stick (crafted from two planks), and Feather (kill chickens). Feathers drop from Chickens (0-2 per kill). Unnecessary if your bow has the Infinity enchantment. Since this comes from a mob, the Looting enchantment on your sword raises the drop rate, and building or finding a dedicated spawn area turns a one-off kill into a renewable farm. It stacks to 64, so a single mining or crafting session can comfortably bank a chest's worth for later projects. Arrow has been in the game since the original 1.0 release, so it behaves the same on every up-to-date world and server. In a fight, Arrow is gear you want before tackling tougher mobs or other players, so securing one early and enchanting it later is a sound progression plan.

All Methods

  1. 1Craft using 1 Flint, 1 Stick, and 1 Feather (yields 4)
  2. 2Dropped by Skeletons and Strays
  3. 3Sold by Fletcher villagers
  4. 4Found in various structure chests

Crafting Recipe

ArrowArrow×4Crafting Table

Station: Crafting Table

Yields: 4 items

Tips for Finding Arrow

  • Skeletons drop 0-2 arrows on death, making them a renewable source
  • Flint comes from mining gravel (10% base chance)
  • Feathers drop from Chickens (0-2 per kill)
  • Unnecessary if your bow has the Infinity enchantment

Additional Notes

Crafts 4 arrows at a time. Unnecessary with an Infinity-enchanted bow.

Related Items & Guides

Players hunting for Arrow often look for Bow, Crossbow, Spectral Arrow, and Tipped Arrow as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Arrow item page has the complete breakdown.

View the Arrow item page

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you find Arrow in Minecraft?

Arrow is found in All Overworld biomes. Craft using 1 Flint, 1 Stick, and 1 Feather (yields 4).

What is the best way to get Arrow?

Crafting it at a Crafting Table from Flint, Stick, and Feather is the most reliable route because it does not rely on luck.

Can you craft Arrow?

Yes. Arrow is crafted at a Crafting Table using Flint, Stick, and Feather, and each craft makes 4.

How hard is it to find Arrow?

Finding Arrow is rated very easy (1 out of 5) — it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel.

Does Looting increase Arrow drops?

Yes. Because Arrow is a mob drop, using a sword enchanted with Looting raises the chance and quantity dropped, making a dedicated farm the most efficient long-term source.

When was Arrow added to Minecraft?

Arrow was added in the original 1.0 release and is part of the current 1.21 release.