Tipped arrows create a area effect cloud of their potion effect wherever they land, giving them and the lingering potion in their crafting recipe a purpose. Afterwards, they turn into normal arrows. It's a simple change, but it finally gives tipped arrows an reason to be used.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pgE7PKd4OsU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Players can be attacked without hitting them directly, but instead using a tipped arrow.
A arrow of healing damages undead mobs and heals you at the same time.
You can share one night vision arrow with all your friends using one tipped arrow.
Instead of carrying many potions, you can simply bring one stack of arrows to your cave adventures.