Terraria Arrow Damage Comparison (Damage)
Compare Terraria arrow damage values. Wooden to Luminite stats with Official Wiki base damage and best ammo for bow builds listed. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Arrow Base damage 5 in current version. | 5 damage | Basic pre-Hardmode arrow made from Wood and Stone | Official Terraria Wiki Wooden Arrow |
| Flaming Arrow Base damage 7 in current version. | 7 damage | Early fire arrow that inflicts On Fire | Official Terraria Wiki Flaming Arrow |
| Bone Arrow Base damage 8, not 12 as in old guides. | 8 damage | Dungeon drop arrow with higher speed | Official Terraria Wiki Bone Arrow |
| Frostburn Arrow Base damage 9 in current version. | 9 damage | Ice arrow that inflicts Frostburn | Official Terraria Wiki Frostburn Arrow |
| Jester's Arrow Base damage 10 with infinite pierce. | 10 damage | Piercing arrow that hits many foes | Official Terraria Wiki Jester Arrow |
| Unholy Arrow Base damage 12 in current version. | 12 damage | Corruption arrow with piercing bolts | Official Terraria Wiki Unholy Arrow |
| Hellfire Arrow Base damage 13 with blast effect. | 13 damage | Explosive arrow from Hellstone | Official Terraria Wiki Hellfire Arrow |
| Holy Arrow Base damage 13, stars add extra hits. | 13 damage | Hardmode Hallowed arrow with falling stars | Official Terraria Wiki Holy Arrow |
| Luminite Arrow Base damage 15 with pierce in current version. | 15 damage | Endgame arrow crafted from Luminite Bars | Official Terraria Wiki Luminite Arrow |
| Ichor Arrow Base damage 16 plus Ichor debuff. | 16 damage | Crimson Hardmode arrow that cuts defense | Official Terraria Wiki Ichor Arrow |
| Cursed Arrow Base damage 17 plus burn over time. | 17 damage | Corruption Hardmode arrow with Cursed Inferno | Official Terraria Wiki Cursed Arrow |
| Venom Arrow Base damage 19 in current version. | 19 damage | Strongest listed arrow with Venom debuff | Official Terraria Wiki Venom Arrow |
About this converter
This page compares Terraria arrow damage using base damage from the Official Terraria Wiki. Values cover Wooden to Luminite arrows for Desktop, Console and Mobile. Damage shown is the arrow item stat before bow bonus, armor bonus, buffs or prefix changes. Hardmode arrows tend to hit harder and add strong effects like Cursed Inferno, Ichor or Venom. Use the list to see how early arrows compare with late game types.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Start with Wooden Arrow and Hellfire Arrow to feel the gap between early and late pre-Hardmode. Then try Holy Arrow against Luminite Arrow to compare a farmable Hardmode pick with an endgame craft.
Notes come from Official Wiki Arrows page. Current values are Wooden 5, Flaming 7, Frostburn 9, Bone 8, Unholy 12, Jester 10, Hellfire 13, Holy 13, Cursed 17, Ichor 16, Venom 19, Luminite 15. Older guides list lower numbers from old console or 3DS builds. Special effects change real results. Jester arrows pierce, Holy stars fall, Ichor lowers defense, Venom and Cursed add damage over time. Luminite arrows need Moon Lord drops.
FAQ
What is the strongest arrow in Terraria by base damage?
Venom Arrow has base damage 19 on the Official Wiki, above Cursed Arrow at 17 and Ichor Arrow at 16.
Why do some guides list Wooden Arrow as 3 damage?
Old builds and old console versions used lower numbers. Current versions list Wooden Arrow at 5 damage.
Do arrow effects matter more than damage?
Yes. Ichor cuts defense, Holy adds falling stars, and Cursed and Venom add damage over time.
Sources
- Official Terraria Wiki Arrows, Wooden Arrow, Venom Arrow
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
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