diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
index 7dd5b93bd..0de9ff97d 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ function ARROW_ENTITY.on_step(self, dtime)
 			local obj = closest_object
 			local is_player = obj:is_player()
 			local lua = obj:get_luaentity()
-			if obj == self._shooter and self._lifetime > 1.02 or obj ~= self._shooter and (is_player or (lua and (lua.is_mob or lua._hittable_by_projectile))) then
+			if obj == self._shooter and self._lifetime > 0.5 or obj ~= self._shooter and (is_player or (lua and (lua.is_mob or lua._hittable_by_projectile))) then
 				if obj:get_hp() > 0 then
 					-- Check if there is no solid node between arrow and object
 					local ray = minetest.raycast(self.object:get_pos(), obj:get_pos(), true)