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Minecraft Spectral Arrow item

Spectral Arrow

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A stackable arrow that makes hit entities glow for 10 seconds, useful for locating players or mobs in dark areas or through walls.

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About

The Spectral Arrow is a variant of the standard arrow that applies the Glowing effect to any mob or player it strikes. When hit, the target becomes visible through walls and in darkness for about 10 seconds, making it valuable for PvP scenarios, mob hunts, or debugging issues with entity positioning on a server.

It stacks to 64 and can be spawned with the /give command or crafted by surrounding a regular arrow with 4 glowstone dust. Admins often use it to verify mob spawners are working correctly or to help players locate hidden bases during server events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are related to the Spectral Arrow?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Spectral Arrow, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What is the Spectral Arrow?
A stackable arrow that makes hit entities glow for 10 seconds, useful for locating players or mobs in dark areas or through walls.
How current is the Spectral Arrow spawn info?
The Spectral Arrow entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Can I get the Spectral Arrow without spawning it?
Yes. The Spectral Arrow can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
Which game is the Spectral Arrow from?
The Spectral Arrow is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Spectral Arrow used for?
The Spectral Arrow is a variant of the standard arrow that applies the Glowing effect to any mob or player it strikes. When hit, the target becomes visible through walls and in darkness for about 10 seconds, making it valuable for PvP scenarios, mob hunts, or debugging issues with entity positioning on a server.
What is the item id of the Spectral Arrow?
The item id of the Spectral Arrow is minecraft:spectral_arrow.
What is the numerical id of the Spectral Arrow?
The numerical id of the Spectral Arrow is 439.
What is the give command of the Spectral Arrow?
The give command of the Spectral Arrow is /give @p minecraft:spectral_arrow 1.
What is the stackable of the Spectral Arrow?
The stackable of the Spectral Arrow is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Spectral Arrow?
The max stack size of the Spectral Arrow is 64.

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