Stokes put any concerns over his fitness to bed on Thursday when he produced a strong bowling display on day one of England's three-day warm-up match against an England Lions side at Lilac Hill.
The 34-year-old, who had been sidelined since July with a shoulder injury, snared figures of 2-33 from six overs in the first session as the Lions reached 2-116 by lunch.
Stokes' return to the bowling crease would be a huge relief to England, who need the star allrounder firing on all cylinders if they are to be a chance of upsetting Australia.
In a further boost for the visitors, both Archer and Wood also looked untroubled during their opening bowling spells.
Archer has played just two Tests over the past four years, but the injury-prone quick was economical on the way to 0-17 from six overs in the first session.
Wood, who has been sidelined for the past nine months with a knee injury, also got through unscathed in returning figures of 0-12 from four overs in his opening spell.
England appear set to rotate both Wood and Archer throughout the five-Test Ashes series.
But the big question remains - will they both be unleashed for the opening Test?
England named a full-strength XI for the warm-up match, but interestingly selected spinner Shoaib Bashir as part of the England Lions side.
The 22-year-old has played 19 Tests, including three of the five in England's recent 2-2 series draw with India.
But his omission from the main England side for the warm-up match could indicate the visitors are unlikely to select him on the pace-friendly Optus Stadium wicket, with Joe Root's part-time spin an alternative option.
Archer, Wood, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue were named as part of a four-pronged pace attack for the warm-up match, with Stokes adding further firepower.
Stokes snared the scalps of Tom Haines (20) and Jacob Bethell (2) as the Lions slipped from 0-47 to 2-61.
Ben McKinney (67) was the Lions' best in the morning session, but he was removed by Tongue shortly after the lunch to reduce the England 'B' side to 3-120.
Right-arm quick Brydon Carse was unwell on Thursday and stayed at the team hotel.
England haven't won an Ashes series in Australia since 2010/11, and their decision to have only one warm-up match has drawn widespread criticism.
But Stokes is confident the preparation will be sufficient, and is optimistic about what his team can achieve.
