Metal Arrows Beyond Flint Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I craft my first metal arrows?
Place a stick, feather, and metal item (or nugget for iron/gold) in a crafting table to make four arrows at once. You'll need the specific material for each arrow type—iron nuggets for iron arrows, copper nuggets or ingots for copper arrows, and so on.
What's the difference between iron, copper, gold, diamond, and netherite arrows?
Each material deals different damage when fired from a bow, with netherite arrows dealing the most damage and gold arrows dealing the least. The damage scaling lets you choose arrows based on what enemies you're fighting and what resources you have available.
Why should I use metal arrows instead of regular flint arrows?
Metal arrows deal more damage than flint arrows and let you use up excess ore from your mining runs. Higher-tier materials like diamond and netherite arrows are especially useful for tough fights against strong mobs or players.
How do I make spectral metal arrows?
Combine any metal arrow with glowstone dust in a crafting table to create a spectral version. When spectral arrows hit enemies, they make the target glow for ten seconds while keeping the damage of the original metal.
Are spectral arrows worth making?
Yes, if you need to track or highlight enemies in dark areas or during chaotic fights. The glowing effect lasts long enough to follow a mob or player, and you don't lose any of the damage your metal arrow would normally deal.
What's the cheapest way to mass-produce arrows?
Use iron or gold nuggets instead of full ingots—you'll get four arrows per nugget, making them very affordable to craft in bulk. Copper nuggets work the same way in newer game versions.
Do metal arrows work with crossbows?
Yes, metal arrows work with crossbows and are compatible with the Piercing enchantment, letting you shoot through multiple targets while keeping the damage of your chosen metal.
Can I use metal arrows with tipped arrows or other arrow mods?
Metal arrows don't affect vanilla tipped arrows or standard arrows—those remain completely unchanged. Compatibility with other arrow mods depends on how those mods are designed.
Do I need a full diamond to craft diamond arrows?
Yes, diamond arrows require one full diamond per craft (along with a stick and feather), making them more expensive than lower-tier metals. This reflects how rare and powerful diamond arrows are.
What do I use to craft netherite arrows—full ingots or scrap?
Netherite arrows use netherite scrap instead of full ingots, making them slightly cheaper to produce while still being the most powerful arrows available.