Better Tipped Arrows
by Tomokisan
Better Tipped Arrows changes how tipped arrows apply their potion effects, so a hit on the ground leaves a lingering cloud at the point of impact.
What it does
Vanilla tipped arrows only apply their effect to a creature they strike. This mod adds a second case: when a tipped arrow lands on the ground, it spawns a lingering potion cloud where it stopped. The cloud uses the duration and amplifier of the potion stored in the arrow, so the result matches what a lingering potion of that type would do. Existing vanilla tipped arrows work with the mod, and custom arrow items are added as well.
The mod is aimed at combat and tactical use, where a player can set up an area effect with a shot instead of hitting a target directly. Because the cloud appears where the arrow falls, a shot no longer has to strike an enemy to be useful, and players avoid awkward self-inflicted hits. The behavior is kept close to vanilla, and the server side stays light.
It needs Forge or NeoForge on the Minecraft 1.19.4 – 1.21.1 range, with files for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 among the published builds. Better Tipped Arrows runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. It is released under the All rights reserved license and is not open source.
Key features
Ground impact clouds
A tipped arrow that lands on the ground spawns a lingering potion cloud where it stopped.
Original potion data
The cloud keeps the potion's own duration and amplifier from the arrow, so effects stay consistent with lingering potions.
Vanilla-style behavior
Hits on creatures work as in vanilla, and the ground impact is added on top without replacing that behavior.
Custom arrow items
The mod adds custom arrow items alongside the vanilla tipped arrows for players who want them.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
More Vanilla potions is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.4, released under the All rights reserved license and not open source. Mo' Potions covers 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge, under All rights reserved and not open source. Create: Ranged is a broader option that runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1, and is also All rights reserved and not open source. Better Tipped Arrows is limited to tipped arrow impacts, while these mods reach further into potions or ranged gear.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Tipped Arrows | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.4 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-28 |
| More Vanilla potions | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-11-24 |
| Mo' Potions | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-22 |
| Create: Ranged | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-02 |
Questions
Which loaders does Better Tipped Arrows support?
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In the catalog
Better Tipped Arrows is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Better Tipped Arrows improves the behavior of vanilla tipped arrows by making their effects more intuitive and useful. When a tipped arrow hits the ground, instead of requiring players to shoot entities directly, it releases a vanilla-style lingering potion cloud at the impact location. The cloud uses the exact…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-tipped-arrows
- Owner
- Tomokisan
- Published
- 2025-12-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15