Where to Find Tipped Arrow in Minecraft
An arrow infused with a potion effect that applies the effect to any entity it hits.
Overview
Tipped 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: look in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Nether (for potions). Craft using 8 Arrows and 1 Lingering Potion (yields 8). Finding Tipped Arrow is rated moderately difficult (3/5): it takes some preparation, a little exploration, or a specific resource to obtain reliably.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes (crafting)
Difficulty
Medium (3/5)
Version Added
1.9
Stack Size
64
Where to Find Tipped Arrow
Tipped Arrow can turn up across All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Nether (for potions), so the search area spans more than one place depending on which method you use. Requires brewing a Lingering Potion first (Splash Potion + Dragon's Breath). Dragon's Breath is collected from the Ender Dragon's breath attack using glass bottles. The main non-crafting route is trading with the right villager.
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes (crafting)
- Nether (for potions)
Best Way to Get Tipped Arrow
The most reliable way to get Tipped Arrow is to craft it at a Crafting Table from Arrow and Lingering Potion, which yields 8 per craft, because crafting is repeatable and does not depend on luck. The potion effect depends on which lingering potion you use. Fletcher villagers sell tipped arrows at Master level, skipping the brewing process. It stacks to 64, so a single mining or crafting session can comfortably bank a chest's worth for later projects. Worth noting on the version side: Added in 1.9 (Combat Update). In a fight, Tipped 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
- 1Craft using 8 Arrows and 1 Lingering Potion (yields 8)
- 2Traded from Fletcher villagers
Crafting Recipe
Station: Crafting Table
Yields: 8 items
Tips for Finding Tipped Arrow
- Requires brewing a Lingering Potion first (Splash Potion + Dragon's Breath)
- Dragon's Breath is collected from the Ender Dragon's breath attack using glass bottles
- The potion effect depends on which lingering potion you use
- Fletcher villagers sell tipped arrows at Master level, skipping the brewing process
Version History
- Added in 1.9 (Combat Update)
Additional Notes
The potion effect depends on the lingering potion used. Crafts 8 tipped arrows.
Related Items & Guides
Players hunting for Tipped Arrow often look for Arrow, Spectral Arrow, Bow, and Potion of Healing as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Tipped Arrow item page has the complete breakdown.
View the Tipped Arrow item pageFrequently Asked Questions
Where do you find Tipped Arrow in Minecraft?
Tipped Arrow is found in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Nether (for potions). Craft using 8 Arrows and 1 Lingering Potion (yields 8).
What is the best way to get Tipped Arrow?
Crafting it at a Crafting Table from Arrow and Lingering Potion is the most reliable route because it does not rely on luck.
Can you craft Tipped Arrow?
Yes. Tipped Arrow is crafted at a Crafting Table using Arrow and Lingering Potion, and each craft makes 8.
How hard is it to find Tipped Arrow?
Finding Tipped Arrow is rated moderately difficult (3 out of 5) — it takes some preparation, a little exploration, or a specific resource to obtain reliably.
Is there an alternative way to get Tipped Arrow?
Yes — besides the main method, you can also obtain it by trading with the right villager profession.
When was Tipped Arrow added to Minecraft?
Tipped Arrow was added in the 1.9 update and is part of the current 1.21 release.