diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
index 652819aa6..14d289c10 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
@@ -257,10 +257,10 @@ function ARROW_ENTITY.on_step(self, dtime)
 							mcl_burning.set_on_fire(obj, 5)
 						end
 						if not self._in_player and not self._blocked then
-							obj:punch(self.object, 1.0, {
-								full_punch_interval=1.0,
-								damage_groups={fleshy=self._damage},
-							}, self.object:get_velocity())
+							mcl_util.deal_damage(obj, self._damage, {type = "arrow", source = self._shooter, direct = self.object})
+							if self._extra_hit_func then
+								self._extra_hit_func(obj)
+							end
 							if obj:is_player() then
 								if not mcl_shields.is_blocking(obj) then
 									local placement