CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Xtra Arrows
An Archery Expansion Mod which adds lots of Extra Arrows. Forge, Fabric, & NeoForge
Quick answer
Which Xtra Arrows release should I use?
Xtra Arrows [Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8 targets 1.21.6 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Xtra Arrows required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Xtra Arrows [Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8 need?
[Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Xtra Arrows without breaking your instance.
Built for Xtra Arrows [Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8. It targets 1.21.6 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Xtra Arrows add?
The Arrows
There are 95 new arrows are added. The arrows come in 27 new types and 4 new tiers.
The types
Specified types can be disabled in the config
> Atlantean Arrow
Extremely useful for ranged, underwater combat. This arrow has the same inertia underwater as it does on land, meaning water does not slow it down.
> Ender Arrow
Essentially an ender pearl which can be shot longer distances with bow/crossbow. Take your enemies by surprise.
> Explosive Arrow
Causes an explosion upon impact. These explosions are of lesser size than a TNT explosion.
> Slime Arrow
The slime arrow is a bouncy, unpredictable arrow. It is covered in slime, which causes it to constantly bounce off walls at high speeds and distances.
> Lightning Arrow
The lightning arrow is lined with copper, which calls lightning down upon your foes! The power of Zeus is in your hands.
> Vexing Arrow
The Vexing Arrow has the ability to traverse through solid blocks. It captures the power of the Vex with its Vex Wings, which are obtained by killing Vex. Those annoying little things now have a use!
> Tracking Arrow
Powered by Eyes of Ender, the tracking arrow locks onto your targets and pursues them. This powerful arrow will make your shots count for you (The last mob you hit is the mob which it will track).
> Torch Arrow
The torch arrow is very much a utility arrow. It will place a torch where it is shot. This can be very useful in dark areas such as caves.
> Redstone Torch Arrow
The redstone torch arrow is very much similar to the torch arrow. The difference lies in its ability to place redstone torches rather than normal torches. This opens up new possibilities for wireless redstone signals.
> Soul Torch Arrow
The soul torch arrow is much like the torch arrow. It will place soul torches rather than regular torches.
> Freezing Arrow
The Freezing Arrow will apply the freezing effect to mobs within a 5x5 area of where it hits, with 3 blocks of height reach. Snow will also be placed in this area.
> Padded Arrow
The padded arrow can be described as a practice arrow. It has no arrowhead, and is instead covered by wool padding at the tip. This will cause the arrow to deal no damage, fall off walls, and bounce off any entities it hits.
> Breeding Arrow
The Breeding Arrow will cause any mobs near where it hits to fall in love. Applicable mobs will begin to breed. This arrow is a variation of the padded arrow, so hit entities will not be harmed. Once it is used, it becomes a regular padded arrow.
> Cupid's Arrow
Tames all tame-able entities near point of impact.
> Leashing Arrow
Leashes any non-villager mob to the shooter. Shift + Right click the entity to unleash. This arrow is a variation of the padded arrow, so hit entities will not be harmed.
> Headless Arrow
These arrows have no arrowhead, do little damage, and fall off walls. Additionally used in several recipes.
> Apple Arrow
The Apple Arrow is a non-tiered arrow, and a variation of the headless arrow. It will feed an apple to any hit mob or player if they are hungry.
> Golden Apple Arrow
The Apple Arrow may be useless, but the Golden Apple Arrow certainly is not! The Golden Apple Arrow will feed a golden apple to any hit mob or player regardless of hunger level. Help your teammates from a distance!
> Enchanted Golden Apple Arrow
Like the Golden Apple Arrow, but the Enchanted Golden Apple version.
> Magnetic Arrow
The Magnetic Arrow pulls nearby entities toward it. If it hits a living entity, that entity will gain the Magnetized effect.
> Life Steal Arrow
The Life Steal Arrow transfers 1/6 of target's health to shooter up to 10 hearts.
> Gravity Arrow
The Gravity Arrow is not affected by gravity for 10 seconds.
> Lantern Arrow
The Lantern Arrow places a lantern at the point of impact.
> Soul Lantern Arrow
The Soul Lantern Arrow places a soul lantern at the point of impact.
> Extinguishing Arrow
The Extinguishing Arrow extinguishes nearby fires, campfires, candles, and entities. It also turns nearby lava to obsidian.
> Incendiary Arrow
The Incendiary Arrows cause fires near the point of impact. Catches blocks, campfires, candles, and entities on fire.
> Scouting Arrow
Player's camera follows the arrow for 10 seconds or until cancelled.
The Tiers
Specified tiers can be disabled in the config
- Flint: The vanilla tier, no damage difference
- Iron: 2 Bonus Damage
- Golden: 3 Bonus Damage in the Nether | Deals 1 less damage while not in the nether
- Diamond: 4 Bonus Damage
- Netherite: 6 Bonus Damage
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FAQ
Q: How would I go about making these arrows compatible with infinity?
A: Two options:
All Arrows Infinity Fix [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/all-arrows-infinity-fix]: Will indiscriminately force all arrows to be compatible with infinity. Use this if you just want to plug-and-play without worrying about balance.
Most Arrows Infinity Fix [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/most-arrows-infinity-fix]: Attempts to make arrows compatible with infinity in a more-balanced manner. A pre-made config is included with this mod so you can blacklist certain arrows from working with infinity. All arrows not blacklisted will be made to work with infinity. Use this if you want to tailor a more balanced playthrough.
Q: Is there a way to disable arrow types/tiers I don't want?
A: Yes, located in the xtraarrows-server.toml file. It is server-based, so different servers can set it according to their preferences. This config can usually be found in /.minecraft/saves/[world name]/serverconfig/ directory, but dependent on some factors may sometimes be found in .minecraft/config/.
Q: I am a modpack creator trying to make my server config the default config for users. How can I do this?
A: If you found the server config in the serverconfig folder, copy the config and paste it in the folder called defaultconfigs in the root. Be sure to ship the defautconfigs folder with your modpack release. If you found it in the regular config folder, just ship it as part of the normal config folder.
Media
Modpack Policy:
You are free to include this mod in any Modpack hosted on CurseForge.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Xtra Arrows by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
4 loader builds1.21.4
4 loader builds1.21.3
3 loader builds1.21.1
4 loader builds1.21
4 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Xtra Arrows versions and loaders
[Fabric 1.21.6] Xtra Arrows 3.8
xtraarrows-3.8-fabric-mc1.21.6.jar
18 Jun 2025
[Fabric 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.3
xtraarrows-3.7.3-fabric-mc1.21.5.jar
28 May 2025
[Forge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.3
xtraarrows-3.7.3-forge-mc1.21.5.jar
28 May 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.3
xtraarrows-3.7.3-neoforge-mc1.21.5.jar
28 May 2025
[Fabric 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.2
xtraarrows-3.7.2-fabric-mc1.21.5.jar
16 May 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.2
xtraarrows-3.7.2-neoforge-mc1.21.5.jar
16 May 2025
[Forge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.2
xtraarrows-3.7.2-forge-mc1.21.5.jar
16 May 2025
[Forge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.1
xtraarrows-3.7.1-forge-mc1.21.5.jar
14 May 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.1
xtraarrows-3.7.1-neoforge-mc1.21.5.jar
14 May 2025
[Fabric 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7.1
xtraarrows-3.7.1-fabric-mc1.21.5.jar
14 May 2025
[Fabric 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7
xtraarrows-3.7-fabric-mc1.21.5.jar
12 May 2025
[Forge 1.21.5] Xtra Arrows 3.7
xtraarrows-3.7-forge-mc1.21.5.jar
11 May 2025
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