diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
index b338a18e1e..9870c96a62 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
@@ -32,17 +32,16 @@ local how_to_shoot = minetest.registered_items["mcl_bows:arrow"]._doc_items_usag
 local mod_awards = minetest.get_modpath("awards") and minetest.get_modpath("mcl_achievements")
 local mod_button = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_button")
 
+local arrow_longdesc = minetest.registered_items["mcl_bows:arrow"]._doc_items_longdesc or ""
+local arrow_tt = minetest.registered_items["mcl_bows:arrow"]._tt_help or ""
+
 function mcl_potions.register_arrow(name, desc, color, def)
 
 	local longdesc = def.longdesc or ""
 	minetest.register_craftitem("mcl_potions:"..name.."_arrow", {
 		description = desc,
-		_tt_help = S("Ammunition").."\n"..S("Damage from bow: 1-10").."\n"..S("Damage from dispenser: 3").."\n"..def.tt,
-		_doc_items_longdesc = S("Arrows are ammunition for bows and dispensers.").."\n"..
-			S("An arrow fired from a bow has a regular damage of 1-9. At full charge, there's a 20% chance of a critical hit dealing 10 damage instead. An arrow fired from a dispenser always deals 3 damage.").."\n"..
-			S("Arrows might get stuck on solid blocks and can be retrieved again. They are also capable of pushing wooden buttons.").."\n"..
-			S("This particular arrow is tipped and will give an effect when it hits a player or mob.").."\n"..
-			longdesc,
+		_tt_help = arrow_tt .. "\n" .. def.tt,
+		_doc_items_longdesc = arrow_longdesc .. "\n" .. longdesc,
 		_doc_items_usagehelp = how_to_shoot,
 		inventory_image = "mcl_bows_arrow_inv.png^(mcl_potions_arrow_inv.png^[colorize:"..color..":100)",
 		groups = { ammo=1, ammo_bow=1, brewitem=1},