Can I make arrows of night vision without a lingering potion?

No. You need a lingering potion of night vision to craft them. You can make lingering potions by combining a regular potion with dragon's breath in a brewing stand.

How long does the night vision effect last when you get shot with one?

The effect lasts 22 seconds. That's where the (0:22) in the name comes from. It's long enough to clear out a dark cave or navigate underwater.

What versions of Minecraft have arrows of night vision?

They're available in Java Edition 1.9 and later. Bedrock Edition has tipped arrows too, but crafting works differently. Check the Bedrock recipe if you're playing on console or mobile.

Can I use arrows of night vision in the Nether?

Yes. Night vision still works in the Nether, which can be useful since the Nether is very dark. You can see better when exploring or fighting.

Do arrows of night vision stack with regular arrows?

No. They're a different item type so they have their own stack. You can carry up to 64 of them in one slot.

Arrow of Night Vision Crafting Guide Minecraft 1.9-1.20

Arrow of Night Vision Crafting Guide

In Minecraft, arrows of night vision are tipped arrows that give the night vision effect when they hit a player or mob. The effect lasts 22 seconds, giving you or your target a clear view in darkness without torches. Crafting these arrows creates 8 at a time.

What You Need to Craft Arrows of Night Vision

To make arrows of night vision in Minecraft, gather these materials:

8 Arrows
1 Lingering Potion of Night Vision (0:45)

How to Craft Arrows of Night Vision

Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table

Open a crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.

Step 2: Place Items in the Grid

Arrange your materials in this exact pattern:

Row 1: 3 arrows
Row 2: 1 arrow, 1 lingering potion of night vision, 1 arrow
Row 3: 3 arrows

Place the lingering potion in the center of the grid. The arrows go in all remaining slots.

Step 3: Move to Your Inventory

Drag the 8 arrows of night vision from the crafting output slot to your inventory. You’re done.

Finding This Arrow in Creative Mode

In Creative Mode, arrows of night vision appear in the Combat tab of your inventory. They’re available in all Java Edition versions from 1.9 to 1.20.

Command for Arrows of Night Vision

For Minecraft 1.13 and newer:

/give @p tipped_arrow{Potion:"minecraft:night_vision"} 1

For Minecraft 1.9 to 1.12:

/give @p tipped_arrow 1 0 {Potion:"minecraft:night_vision"}

Item Information

Minecraft ID: minecraft:tipped_arrow

Stack Size: 64

Versions: Java Edition 1.9 through 1.20

Using Your Arrows of Night Vision

Load these arrows into a bow and fire them like normal arrows. When they hit something, they apply the night vision effect. This is useful for exploring caves, fighting underwater, or trolling friends in multiplayer.