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	*The direction of the velocity is set as the facing vector of the entity that shot it, or the vector pointing straight out of a dispenser.		*The direction of the velocity is set as the facing vector of the entity that shot it, or the vector pointing straight out of a dispenser.
	*The magnitude of the velocity is set as 0 to 3 for bows depending on how far they're drawn, 3.15 for crossbows, and 1.1 for dispensers.		*The magnitude of the velocity is set as 0 to 3 for bows depending on how far they're drawn, 3.15 for crossbows, and 1.1 for dispensers.
	*A random vector is added to the previously determined velocity. This vector ranges from <math ~~display="inline"~~>-0.0172275\cdot\text{inaccuracy}</math> to <math ~~display="inline"~~>0.0172275\cdot\text{inaccuracy}</math> on every axis. Inaccuracy is 1 for bows and crossbows, and 6 for dispensers.		*A random vector is added to the previously determined velocity. This vector ranges from <math>-0.0172275\cdot\text{inaccuracy}</math> to <math>0.0172275\cdot\text{inaccuracy}</math> on every axis. Inaccuracy is 1 for bows and crossbows, and 6 for dispensers.

	Because crossbows shoot slightly faster arrows than bows but have the same inaccuracy, crossbows are actually more accurate because their randomness is smaller in proportion to their total velocity.		Because crossbows shoot slightly faster arrows than bows but have the same inaccuracy, crossbows are actually more accurate because their randomness is smaller in proportion to their total velocity.
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	The arrow movement (when not stuck in a block) can be solved as a recurrence relation to obtain the following formulas:		The arrow movement (when not stuck in a block) can be solved as a recurrence relation to obtain the following formulas:

	<math ~~display="block"~~>\vec{~~V_t~~} = 0.99^t\cdot\left(\vec{~~V_0~~}+\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}\right)-\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}</math>		<math>\vec{\text{V}_\text{t}}=0.99^\text{t}\cdot\left(\vec{\text{V}_0}+\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}\right)-\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}</math>

	<math ~~display="block"~~>\vec{~~P_t~~} = \vec{~~P_0~~}+100\cdot(1-0.99^t)\cdot\left(\vec{~~V_0~~}+\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}\right)-\begin{bmatrix}0\\5t\\0\end{bmatrix}</math>		<math>\vec{\text{P}_\text{t}}=\vec{\text{P}_0}+100\cdot(1-0.99^\text{t})\cdot\left(\vec{\text{V}_0}+\begin{bmatrix}0\\5\\0\end{bmatrix}\right)-\begin{bmatrix}0\\5t\\0\end{bmatrix}</math>

	Where <math ~~display="inline"~~>\vec{~~V_t~~}</math> is the velocity at tick t and <math ~~display="inline"~~>\vec{~~P_t~~}</math> is the position at tick t. These formulas can quickly calculate the position and velocity at a future tick t given an initial position and velocity. To make them work for arrows in water instead, change 0.99 with 0.6 and 100 with 2.5.		Where <math>\vec{\text{V}_\text{t}}</math> is the velocity at tick <math>\text{t}</math> and <math>\vec{\text{P}_\text{t}}</math> is the position at tick <math>\text{t}</math>. These formulas can quickly calculate the position and velocity at a future tick <math>\text{t}</math> given an initial position and velocity. To make them work for arrows in water instead, change 0.99 with 0.6 and 100 with 2.5.

	{{:Calculators/Projectile motion\|type=1\|name=Arrow\|gravity=-0.05\|dragx=0.99\|dragy=0.99\|hideproperties=1}}		{{:Calculators/Projectile motion\|type=1\|name=Arrow\|gravity=-0.05\|dragx=0.99\|dragy=0.99\|hideproperties=1}}
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	The damage an arrow inflicts on an entity depends on the [[#Entity data\|damage NBT tag]], the [[#Entity data\|crit NBT tag]], and the arrow's speed. However, {{in\|bedrock}}, arrows shot from a dispenser do not scale damage with speed.		The damage an arrow inflicts on an entity depends on the [[#Entity data\|damage NBT tag]], the [[#Entity data\|crit NBT tag]], and the arrow's speed. However, {{in\|bedrock}}, arrows shot from a dispenser do not scale damage with speed.

	The damage NBT tag is determined by the item that shot it: It is 2 for everything except bows enchanted with [[Minecraft:Power]], in which case it's <math ~~display="inline"~~>2.5 + \frac{\text{power level}}{2}</math>.		The damage NBT tag is determined by the item that shot it: It is 2 for everything except bows enchanted with [[Minecraft:Power]], in which case it's <math>2.5+\frac{\text{power level}}2</math>.

	The crit NBT tag is given to all arrows shot out of crossbows or fully charged bows.		The crit NBT tag is given to all arrows shot out of crossbows or fully charged bows.

	The damage inflicted on an entity is <math ~~display="inline"~~>\text{damage NBT tag }\cdot\text{ speed}</math>, rounded up to a whole number. If the arrow has the crit NBT tag, it does an additional random amount of damage between 0 and <math>\frac{\text{damage}}{2}+2</math>.		The damage inflicted on an entity is <math>\text{damage NBT tag}\cdot\text{speed}</math>, rounded up to a whole number. If the arrow has the crit NBT tag, it does an additional random amount of damage between 0 and <math>\frac{\text{damage}}2+2</math>.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+Average damage (fully charged bow, point-blank range)		\|+Average damage (fully charged bow, point-blank range)
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	\|3		\|3
	\| rowspan="7" \|Yes		\| rowspan="7" \|Yes
	\| rowspan="6" \|<math ~~display="inline"~~>3\pm0.0172275\~~times~~\sqrt{3}</math>		\| rowspan="6" \|<math>3\pm0.0172275\cdot\sqrt{3}</math>
	\|{{Health\|12.25}}		\|{{Health\|12.25}}
	\|-		\|-
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	\|-		\|-
	\|Crossbow		\|Crossbow
	\|<math ~~display="inline"~~>3.15\pm0.0172275\~~times~~\~~sqrt{3}~~</math>		\|<math>3.15\pm0.0172275\cdot\sqrt3</math>
	\|{{Health\|9.75}}		\|{{Health\|9.75}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Dispenser		\|Dispenser
	\|No		\|No
	\|<math ~~display="inline"~~>1.1\pm0.103365\~~times~~\~~sqrt{3}~~</math>		\|<math>1.1\pm0.103365\cdot\sqrt3</math>
	\|{{Health\|3.5}}		\|{{Health\|3.5}}
	\|}		\|}
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	==Videos ==		==Videos ==
	~~<div style="text-align:center">~~{{yt\|STQkD1Oa65s}}~~</div>~~		{{yt\|STQkD1Oa65s}}

	==History==		==History==

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Arrows can now be fired by [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Arrows can now be fired by [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6\|dev=Test Build 3\|Arrows could be used to stick in any [[Minecraft:block]] before this update, even some non-solid ones. For example, they could stick in [[Minecraft:torch]]es, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] and [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ portal]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6\|dev=Test Build 3\|Arrows could be used to stick in any [[Minecraft:block]] before this update, even some non-solid ones. For example, they could stick in [[Minecraft:torch]]es, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] and [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Arrows can no longer be rapid-fired from [[Minecraft:bow]]s; they must be charged first.\|Arrows (with a bow at full strength) can now travel 120 blocks when fired from the optimal angle.\|Arrows now visually stick to [[Minecraft:mob]]s and [[Minecraft:player]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Arrows can no longer be rapid-fired from [[Minecraft:bow]]s; they must be charged first.\|Arrows (with a bow at full strength) can now travel 120 blocks when fired from the optimal angle.\|Arrows now visually stick to [[Minecraft:mob]]s and [[Minecraft:player]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Sound Update\|Arrow firing [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been changed - see sounds section}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Sound Update\|Arrow firing [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been changed - see sounds section}}

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	[[Minecraft:ja:矢]]		[[Minecraft:ja:矢]]
	[[Minecraft:ko:화살]]		[[Minecraft:ko:화살]]
			[[Minecraft:lzh:矢]]
	[[Minecraft:nl:Pijl]]		[[Minecraft:nl:Pijl]]
	[[Minecraft:pl:Strzała]]		[[Minecraft:pl:Strzała]]

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	\| {{ItemSprite\|arrow-of-infestation}} Arrow of Infestation \|\| 47 \|\| N/A \|\| N/A		\| {{ItemSprite\|arrow-of-infestation}} Arrow of Infestation \|\| 47 \|\| N/A \|\| N/A
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			\| {{ItemSprite\|arrow-of-freezing}} Arrow of Freezing \|\| 48 \|\| 49 \|\| N/A
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	===Mobs immune to arrows===		===Mobs immune to arrows===
	A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:		A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:
	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]], if it has an ~~elligible~~ place to teleport to		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]], if it has an eligible place to teleport to
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]
	* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item		* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	===Renders===		=== Renders ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Arrow Burning.gif\|An arrow caught on [[Minecraft:fire]].		Arrow Burning.gif\|An arrow caught on [[Minecraft:fire]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Screenshots===		===Screenshots===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Purple arrow in game.jpg\|Purple arrows in Minecraft Classic.		Purple arrow in game.jpg\|Purple arrows in Minecraft Classic
	Custom arrows.png\|Examples of custom arrow types using {{cmd\|/give}}.		Custom arrows.png\|Examples of custom arrow types using {{cmd\|/give}}
	Arrow in Sugar Cane.png\|Some arrows stick into [[Minecraft:sugar cane]]s. This no longer works since Java Edition Beta 1.6.		Arrow in Sugar Cane.png\|Some arrows stick into [[Minecraft:sugar cane]]s. This no longer works since Java Edition Beta 1.6.
	Arrows in player.png\|Many arrows stuck in the player, seen through the [[Minecraft:inventory]] screen.		Arrows in player.png\|Many arrows stuck in the player, seen through the [[Minecraft:inventory]] screen
	Arrow Debugging.png\|[[Minecraft:Searge]] with a bunch of arrows summoned above him.		Arrow Debugging.png\|[[Minecraft:Searge]] with a bunch of arrows summoned above him
	Pot targets.png\|[[Minecraft:Alex]] shattering a [[Minecraft:Decorated Pot\|decorated pot]] with an arrow.<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/bats-pots-and-competitions</ref>		Pot targets.png\|[[Minecraft:Alex]] shattering a [[Minecraft:Decorated Pot\|decorated pot]] with an arrow<ref>https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/bats-pots-and-competitions</ref>
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	====In other media====		====In other media====

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	===Mobs immune to arrows===		===Mobs immune to arrows===
	A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:		A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:
	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]], ~~always{{until\|Wilderness Bound}} or~~ if it has an elligible place to teleport to~~{{upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}~~		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]], if it has an elligible place to teleport to
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]
	* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item		* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.2\|dev=24w33a\|The texture map for the arrow model was updated to include a mirror side.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.2\|dev=24w33a\|The texture map for the arrow model was updated to include a mirror side.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=24w34a\|Shot arrows now bounce on the [[Minecraft:world border]] if hit.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=24w34a\|Shot arrows now bounce on the [[Minecraft:world border]] if hit.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.3\|dev=snap1\|Arrows can now be found in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s in barrels and chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.3\|dev=snap1\|Arrows can now be found in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s in barrels and chests.}}
	}}		}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.40\|dev=Preview 26.40.27\|Arrows fired by mobs with a [[Minecraft:crossbow]] now deal the same damage regardless of the shooting mobs.\|Arrows fired by players or other mobs with a crossbow are no longer affected by difficulty.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.40\|dev=Preview 26.40.27\|Arrows fired by mobs with a [[Minecraft:crossbow]] now deal the same damage regardless of the shooting mobs.\|Arrows fired by players or other mobs with a crossbow are no longer affected by difficulty.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.40\|dev=Preview 26.40.27\|exp=Drop 3 of 2026\|Arrows can now be found in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s in barrels and chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.40\|dev=Preview 26.40.27\|exp=Drop 3 of 2026\|Arrows can now be found in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s in barrels and chests.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|upcoming bedrock}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.50\|dev=Preview 26.50.22\|All features from the "Drop 3 of 2026" experiment have been fully implemented.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.50\|dev=Preview 26.50.22\|All features from the "Drop 3 of 2026" experiment have been fully implemented.}}
	}}		}}

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	===Mobs immune to arrows===		===Mobs immune to arrows===
	A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:		A few mobs cannot be shot using an arrow, because the arrow either disappears or it gets deflected. This includes:
	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] ~~- even while immobile~~, ~~the enderman is immune~~ to ~~damage from arrows~~		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]], always{{until\|Wilderness Bound}} or if it has an elligible place to teleport to{{upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]
	* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item		* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item

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	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]
	* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding ~~something~~		* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding an item
	* [[Minecraft:Wither]] under half health, when it gains wither armor		* [[Minecraft:Wither]] under half health, when it gains wither armor
	* Closed [[Minecraft:shulker]]s		* Closed [[Minecraft:shulker]]s

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	* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows		* [[Minecraft:Endermen]] - even while immobile, the enderman is immune to damage from arrows
	* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]		* [[Minecraft:Breeze]]
	* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding ~~a block~~		* [[Minecraft:Allays]] while holding something
	* [[Minecraft:Wither]] under half health, when it gains wither armor		* [[Minecraft:Wither]] under half health, when it gains wither armor
	* Closed [[Minecraft:shulker]]s		* Closed [[Minecraft:shulker]]s

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Arrows can now be fired by [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2\|Arrows can now be fired by [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6\|dev=Test Build 3\|Arrows could be used to stick in any [[Minecraft:block]] before this update, even some non-solid ones. For example, they could stick in [[Minecraft:torch]]es, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] and [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ portal]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6\|dev=Test Build 3\|Arrows could be used to stick in any [[Minecraft:block]] before this update, even some non-solid ones. For example, they could stick in [[Minecraft:torch]]es, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] and [[Minecraft:Nether portal]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Arrows can no longer be rapid-fired from [[Minecraft:bow]]s; they must be charged first.\|Arrows (with a bow at full strength) can now travel 120 blocks when fired from the optimal angle.\|Arrows now visually stick to [[Minecraft:mob]]s and [[Minecraft:player]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Arrows can no longer be rapid-fired from [[Minecraft:bow]]s; they must be charged first.\|Arrows (with a bow at full strength) can now travel 120 blocks when fired from the optimal angle.\|Arrows now visually stick to [[Minecraft:mob]]s and [[Minecraft:player]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Sound Update\|Arrow firing [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been changed - see sounds section}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Sound Update\|Arrow firing [[Minecraft:sound]]s have been changed - see sounds section}}