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Minecraftis brimming with places to explore, goodies to gather, and of course, hordes of foes to defeat. Given the countless baddies that will likely be bombarding players throughout their journey, having many effective attacks proves useful, especially from range.
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As part of the 0.15.0 update in June 2016, the game adds another helpful tool with which to take out targets at a distance;Tipped Arrows.Combining the long-range damage and precision of archery with the versatility and extended effects of splash potions, this handy feature allows players to really make an impact with their bows. This guide will outline the details ofTipped Arrows inMinecraft, includinghow to craft the arrows, their characteristics, as well as varieties available.
Tipped Arrows: An Overview
Tipped Arrows function like any other shot arrow—with an added bonus. They’re a subtype of arrow that hit their target with the effectof a splash potion (specifically a Lingering Potion)when striking the mob or player. This is achieved by crafting them within the crafting grid, usingnormal arrowsas well asLingering Potions.
A target hit with these arrows will be inflicted with the same effects they would if a splash potion at them. The differences are that, while more precise, the duration of any effect of a potion is only 1/8th the length of time compared to the potion in its normal state.
Most of these arrows can be used to weaken and chip away at mobs, but some can also be shot at players to help them in certain ways.
Tipped Arrows have varying degrees of longer-lasting effects or slightly more powerful effects.
How To Craft Tipped Arrows
Tipped Arrows can be crafted like any normal item in the crafting grid, by using:
They can also be crafted by placing arrows inCauldronsthat are filled with potions. The arrow generated will be tipped with the potion loaded in the Cauldron. This is a more economical way to craft these arrows, as fewer potions can be used to craft more Tipped Arrows.
Cauldrons can be crafted like any normal item in the crafting grid, by using:
Lingering Potions
While crafting the Tipped Arrows themselves is fairly simple, making the key ingredient for them proves a little more in-depth. Players will need to makeLingering Potions,which are more potent variants of splash potions that inflict all in its vicinity with status effects that linger for a bit.
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Types Of Tipped Arrows
There are numerous types of tipped arrows, each with its own unique effect. Some can be utilized to buff or add an ability to oneself or fellow players, while others can be used to weaken or damageenemy mobsover time. This section will list each type of Tipped Arrow while giving a brief explanation or added details to those which aren’t as self-explanatory.
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Other Details About Tipped Arrows To Keep In Mind
Source:Minecraft Wiki
Minecraftis available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and many other platforms.
