How to get every arrow in Terraria

Arrows in Terraria are an important combat component as they are one of the most common means of dealing long-range damage. Here it is How to own arrows when playing Terraria.

Terraria currently has a total of 15 different types of arrows. Each type has its own value and properties, of which Poison Arrows have the highest damage.

Terraria arrow before Hardmode

These items are available before defeating the Wall of Flesh. They provide early attack options such as piercing, fire, ice, and explosion.

Name	Damage	Push back	Speed	How to own	Special Effects/Notes
Wooden Arrow	5	2 (Very weak)	3	Crafting: 1 Wood → 25 Arrows (Crafting Table). Pots/chests, Zombie Pincushion drops, Merchants (5 CC each), Bone Merchants (certain moonlit nights).	Basic arrow. Cheap for bows that switch ammo (e.g. Molten Fury → Flaming). Infinite thanks to Endless Quiver.
Flaming Arrow	7	2 (Very weak)	3.5	Crafting materials: 10 Wooden Arrows + 10 Torches → 10 (made by hand).	Has a 33% chance of applying the weakening effect “On Fire!” (3 seconds). This effect will turn off upon contact with water/honey/sparkle.
Frostburn Arrow	7	2.2 (Very weak)	3.75	Crafting materials: 10 Wooden Arrows + 1 Ice Torch → 10 (handmade).	Has a 33% chance of inflicting Frostburn (3 seconds, stronger than On Fire!). Do not turn off when underwater.
Jester’s Arrow	10	4 (Weak)	0.5 (2x mult.)	Craft: 10 Wooden Arrows + 1 Falling Star → 10 (by hand). Golden Chest (Cave).	Infinite penetration (10% damage reduction per hit, limited to 2 seconds). Zero gravity. Great for killing pests.
Unholy Arrow	12	3 (Very weak)	3.4	Crafting: for example, 15 Wooden Arrows + 15 Vertebrae → 20 (Iron Anvil/Lead). Same with Worm Tooth. Items dropped from Eye of Cthulhu (Crimson World, 1.4.5), Weapons Dealer (night, after defeating WoF/BoC), Treasure Bag.	Passes through 4 enemies (5% damage reduction). High damage before entering Hard mode.
Hellfire Arrow	13	8 (Very strong)	6.5	Craft: 100 Wooden Arrows + 1 Hellstone → 100 (Iron Anvil/Lead). Chest/Vase of Darkness (Underworld), Demolitionist (Hard Mode, 1 SC).	Explodes when hitting target (small area of effect). Great for killing mobs/insects. Transforms into Sparkling Arrow.
Bone Arrow	8	2.5 (Very weak)	3.5	Skeleton Merchant (15 CC, specific moon phases: 1,2,5,6).	Pierce 1 enemy. Only for Desktop/Console/Mobile.
Shimmer Arrow	12	2 (Very weak)	3	Throw Wooden Arrows or Hellfire Arrows at Shimmer.	Gravity reversed (levitation). Rainbow explosion when hit. Desktop/Console/Mobile.

Terraria Arrow in Hardmode

Unlocked after completing Wall of Flesh. They provide weakening effects to opponents, auto-targeting, and high damage to bosses/events.

Name	Damage	Push back	Speed	How to own	Special Effects/Notes
Holy Arrow	13	2 (Very weak)	3.5	Craft: 200 Wooden Arrows + 3 Fairy Dust + 1 Unicorn Horn → 200 (Mythril/Orichalcum Forging Anvil).	Creates 2 Hallow stars that fall when hit (each star deals 33% arrow damage). Excellent AoE/Light damage.
Cursed Arrow	17	3 (Very weak)	4	Craft: 150 Wooden Arrows + 1 Cursed Flame → 150 (Mythril/Orichalcum Anvil).	Cursed Inferno’s 100% weakening effect (7 seconds). Do not extinguish in liquid.
Ichor Arrow	16	3 (Very weak)	4.25	Craft: 150 Wooden Arrows + 1 Ichor → 150 (Mythril/Orichalcum Anvil).	Ichor 100% defense reduction effect (10 seconds). Increases all damage dealt to bosses.
Chlorophyte Arrow	16	2 (Weak)	4.5	Craft: 150 Wooden Arrows + 1 Chlorophyte Bar → 150 (Mythril/Orichalcum Forged Anvil).	Bounce up to 4 times, returning home after each bounce (dealing 66% damage). Use after defeating mechanical bosses.
Venom Arrow	19	4.2 (Average)	4.3	Craft: 35 Wooden Arrows + 1 Venom Vial → 35 (Mythril/Orichalcum Anvil).	Effect reduces Acid Venom damage by 100% (10 seconds, 15% damage over time). Highest base damage. Ingredients can be purchased.
Luminite Arrow	15	3.5 (Weak)	3	Craft: 1 Luminite Bar → 333 (Ancient Crafter).	Creates an echoing bullet trail as it disappears (penetrates 3 cells, same damage). It’s best to use Phantasm in the late game.