Holy Arrow

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Desktop version Console version Mobile version
This is the main page whose information applies to the Desktop, Console, and Mobile versions of Terraria.
For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:Holy Arrow.
Holy Arrow
  • Holy Arrow item sprite
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Statistics
Type
Ammunition
Damage13 (Ranged)
Knockback2 (Very weak)
Velocity3.5
TooltipSummons falling stars on impact
RarityOrange (Rarity level: 3)
Sell16 CC
Research99 required
Projectiles created
  • Holy Arrow
    Holy Arrow
  • Hallow Star
    Hallow Star
Holy Arrows in use.

The Holy Arrow is a Hardmode arrow. Upon contact with enemies or blocks, two Hallow Star projectiles will fall from the sky to the impact location. The stars deal 1/3 (33.33%) of the combined damage of the arrow and weapon, and do not pierce.

Crafting

Recipes

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Desktop version Console version Mobile version only:
Holy ArrowHoly Arrow200		Mythril AnvilMythril Anvil
or
Orichalcum AnvilOrichalcum Anvil

Notes

  • The first Hallow Star is spawned once the arrow projectile is destroyed, either by hitting a solid block or an enemy. It will fall at a random angle from the top of the screen to the location where the arrow was destroyed, passing through all blocks. Once it reaches that location, terrain penetration is deactivated and it will be destroyed upon hitting a block or an enemy. Afterward, the second Hallow Star will be spawned. Its target location is where the first star was destroyed.
    • If the arrow is not properly destroyed, e.g. because it leaves the screen and despawns, the Hallow Stars will not be spawned. Similarly, the second Hallow Star will not be spawned if the first Hallow Star is not properly destroyed.
  • The Hallow Star projectiles will not benefit from the Magic Quiver's velocity boost.

Tips

  • The falling star effect makes Holy Arrows exceptionally effective against bosses and other large enemies, most prominently Plantera. The Chlorophyte Shotbow is great when paired with them.
  • They are powerful with bows that shoot multiple arrows, such as the Tsunami, as each arrow that hits will summon a pair of stars.
  • Holy Arrows remain useful even after defeating Plantera and Golem, being an excellent option for killing the Martian Saucer, even in Expert Mode.

Advantages

Some advantages the Holy Arrow has over other arrows:

  • Hellfire ArrowHellfire Arrow:
    • Area of effect is much larger.
  • Jester's ArrowJester's Arrow:
    • Crafts in higher quantity.
    • Materials are easier to obtain in Hardmode.
  • Cursed ArrowCursed and Ichor ArrowIchor Arrow:
    • Crafting materials are obtained from surface enemies.
  • All other arrows:
    • Stars illuminate a large area, including through blocks and walls.
    • Arrows plus stars can deal 1.67 times as much damage if lined up correctly.
    • Can reach certain unreachable enemies.

Disadvantages

Some advantages other arrows have over the Holy Arrow:

  • Hellfire ArrowHellfire Arrow:
    • Area of effect is consistent and predictable.
    • May be purchased rather than requiring harvesting materials, or made pre-Hardmode.
  • Jester's ArrowJester's Arrow:
    • Piercing effects are controllable and work in any direction.
    • Can be crafted pre-Hardmode.
  • Cursed ArrowCursed Arrow:
    • Deals 4 more direct damage.
    • Inflicts Cursed Inferno debuff, dealing extra damage over time.
  • Ichor ArrowIchor Arrow:
    • Deals 3 more direct damage.
    • Inflicts Ichor debuff, reducing the target's defense.
  • Luminite ArrowLuminite Arrow(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions):
    • Deals 2 more direct damage.
    • Afterimages are far easier to control.

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4:
    • Stack limit increased from 999 to 9999.
    • Hallow Star damage reduced from 50% to 33%.
  • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
    • Hallow Stars can no longer pierce and hit a second target.
    • Hallow Stars now do 50% of the original damage instead of 100%.
  • Desktop 1.3.1:
    • Sprite updated.
    • Fixed Hallow Star damage type being magic instead of ranged.
  • Desktop 1.2:
    • Crafting quantity increased from 35 to 45.
    • Stack limit increased from 250 to 999.
  • Console 1.0.750.0: (PlayStation 4)
    • Sprite updated to match Desktop 1.3.1.
    • Damage increased from 6 to 13.
    • Crafting recipe changed: Wooden Arrow ×45->200, Pixie Dust ×6->3.
  • Console 1.02:
    • Crafting quantity increased from 35 to 45.
    • Stack limit increased from 250 to 999.
  • Mobile 1.3.0.7:
    • Damage increased from 6 to 13.
    • Crafting recipe changed: Wooden Arrow ×45->200, Pixie Dust ×6->3.
  • Mobile 1.2.6508:
    • Crafting quantity increased from 35 to 45.
    • Stack limit increased from 250 to 999.
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