15 Best Nerf Guns for 2022

The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster is a lightweight yet powerful toy with Nerf gun rapidfire capabilities. Moreover, as you hold it one hand or take a double grip for better aiming, six soft darts spin through the cool-looking chamber. Fire all six in automatic succession using slam fire mode, allowing you to bombard your foes. The Nerf revolver is fast to draw and reload. 

First, hit the switch to pop open the barrel and refill it with darts. Second, push it back to easily clip into place. Each shot guarantees a reach of 75 feet, with an upward peak of 90 feet.

In the box, you get six rounds of ammo by default, while packs of up to 250 darts can be purchased separately for longer intense showdowns. You can expand features further thanks to the blaster's Tactical Rail. However, you must purchase all its accessories, including Velcro tipped darts, separately. 

The design is chunky and fun, with blue and orange coloring. Above all, it’s durable. Unless you drop it from a considerable height on concrete, it can easily survive rough and tumble play. Most importantly - players can pick this model up for less than $35!

These are the kind of big Nerf guns you want if it's an all-out Nerf war. Designed as a stationary tripod, you can spin and tilt while protecting your turf or detach it completely to go on a dart-crazed rampage. And if there’s no wind the Nerf blaster can reach up to 90 feet. Two alternating motorized barrels accomplish this. The box houses 50 darts in the set, while each loaded barrel holds 25. But you must buy the blaster’s six D batteries separately.

Setup is easy, even for children as young as eight. The main section of the gun simply snaps into place on the tripod. Meanwhile, remove each barrel relatively quickly to refill with darts. When on the tripod, the Nerf minigun can swivel on its axis and point upwards by several degrees to cover a good range. Of course, taking it in hand will give you the best range of motion but leave you more open to the target. Plastic and rubber make up most of the materials. 

In short, it’s very lightweight despite the larger size. So, children will have no problem moving this bad boy around for hours at a time. 

The trusty Nerf N-Strike Elite Jolt Nerf pistol is a great addition to any Nerf enthusiast’s arsenal. Taking just two darts, its appeal is its size and simplicity. That’s without mentioning a price tag as low as $5. It comes without any removable parts. All you need to do is load each dart as required and pull back the cocking handle to be ready to fire. It’s great for stealthy close-range attacks when your foe doesn’t know it’s coming. Hit them fast and then take cover from the retaliation.

In the packaging, you will find one pre assembled Nerf singlefire pistol, along with two elite darts for ammo. Furthermore, it weighs just 0.22lbs and is about 6 inches long. 

On their own, a couple of these Nerf guns for kids can keep the children happy all day. They’re an entry-level Nerf product, however, best suited for those on a budget. 

To sum up, if you want something bigger with automatic motorized firing and other features, check out the exciting alternative products on our list.

These automatic Nerf guns are what happens when you mix the colorful online video game Fortnite with fun real-life games of Nerf. The large rifle comes skinned in yellow with the Fortnite branding and packs all the power of other Nerf rifles. That means you’ll get at least 60 feet per dart and as far as 100 feet on occasion. This comes from the 10 darts in the clip. To empty it fast, simply hold down the red acceleration button and then pull the trigger to take down swathes of foes. The Nerf scope delivers a precise shot.

If you need to quickly reload without entering no man’s land, the set comes with 20 darts altogether. The clip loosens by squeezing each end and snaps back into place just by pushing. You need to buy four AA batteries to power the gun. 

These toy weapons cost roughly $55. Like most of its products, this Nerf assault rifle is suitable for 8-year-old kids and up. Keep in mind that this particular model is on the larger side and requires two hands to aim steady.

Running for cover is all the enemy can do when faced with this full-auto Nerf gun. Meanwhile, you can pack a staggering 50 darts into its huge barrel. Moreover, a motor automatically propels these while the barrel spins like crazy. 

Unclipping the drum is as simple as pressing a button and it slots back in place just as easy. But remember to take cover, because fully loading this beast takes some time.

It’s one of the most powerful Nerfs on the market. Children will require a shoulder strap and crank handle to carry and aim the gun. The trigger isn’t hard to press, however, and once you do, it’s all-out mayhem. As one of the best Nerf guns for a Nerf war it carries a pretty high price tag of $104.99 MSRP. This does not include the required 4x 1.5V D batteries. On the other hand, you get all 50 official Elite, though you’ll need to buy the Velcro or suction cup variety separately. For an idea of size, its dimensions are 4.13 x 37 x 15.5 inches. It’s also one of the heaviest at 1kg.

This Sniper Nerf Gun is the elite of elite Nerf guns, providing a premium build and gold accents with scope. A true standout, it fits 10 special nerf ultra darts designed to travel faster and further in the air to pick off targets in the distance. With a range of 120 feet, your foes will not know what hit them. 

The ‘Aerofin technology’ takes the traditional straight nerf darts and adds an aerodynamic tail to the back. Each package contains 10 but you can buy more to stock up for long hours of play. Note, you do not have to purchase the Aerofin variety, but it will only accommodate ‘Ultra darts’, not regular Nerf darts.

In action, you load the barrel using a simple bolt action method, while its gold-colored darts fill into a quick-release Nerf gun sniper clip. Simply pull the bright orange handle back, hear it click, line up the sight, and you’re ready to get blasting. 

While the scope is removable, there isn’t much you need to do in terms of setup. Children from eight upwards will be able to enter the battleground in minutes. You can pick these Nerf Elite snipers up for less than $80.

Serious Nerf warriors get the best of both worlds with these 2-in-1 Nerf shotguns and rocket Nerf blasters. At the top is the regular chamber for 10 Elite darts. You load these into a regular clip in the middle of the shotgun design. In addition, below where the darts exit is the bigger modulus component for firing rockets. Simply feed them in the front and use the pump action method to fire. The darts will go further, but your enemies will certainly know when a rocket comes raining down.

With one purchase, you get two rockets and 10 darts, the latter of which fills the clip. On the other hand, rockets need to be fed one at a time, so be sure to take cover. In order to efficiently navigate a tough battlefield, you can remove the stock at the back of the gun with a release button to go. To get those steady long-range shots on target, keep it attached and kneel down. 

You can purchase these cool Nerf guns for just over $50.

Kid Nerf guns kick it up a gear with this replica Fortnite rocket launcher, which keeps the real colors and shark face all intact. This beast of a blaster comes with two sights so you can accurately aim at the enemy, while the two handles and a shoulder stock keep everything steady. 

You get two Nerf rockets, which you easily load one at a time. The three-step process requires you to push the rocket into the hole at the front, prime the blaster, and then pull the trigger. But because of their heavier design, rockets do not have the range as Nerf rifle and other style guns. 

You get blasting in minutes after opening the box as it requires no batteries. You may opt for eyewear if your enemies use similar weapons. All Nerf products are certified safe, however, and rockets are foam and hollow to prevent injury. 

You can buy this for the great price of $31.49 MSRP.

The Nerf Rival Hypnos XIX-1200 is a short and compact rifle for fast and efficient gameplay. Nerf gun rival models use a spring-loaded mechanism to fire balls, not traditional darts. In action, this means more power and distance. In this case, you also get two barrels – one on the side and one ready for action. Keep the second preloaded and you can quickly switch over to keep your targets bombarded.

You also get a foldable stock to switch between wild close combat and steadier accurate, distance shots. You’ll never find yourself scrambling thanks to the excellently designed quick-release buttons on all moveable parts. A click and snap, and you’re back in action in no time.

If you’re looking for cheap Nerf guns that still deliver top performance, the XIX-1200 may just be for you. Find it online for around $40. For this price, you get both magazines, each of which holds 12 rounds, giving you 24 rounds out of the box. You can order more separately. 

Nerf guns Mega darts are a cross between a long regular dart and a bulbous rocket. There’s no better model than the Megalodon to show off their power, due to its insane spinning drum. You pack in its mega darts up to 20 at a time, which come with the product. It’s up to you whether you crank the handle for one shot at a time. Alternatively, you can unleash hell by unloading the full drum in a rain of fury. You easily unclip it to reload but this will take some time, so remember to find some cover. It’s not the fastest Nerf gun on the market, but it packs a punch like no other.

It’s lightweight and easy to hold, despite its design. Children will have no trouble loading and firing on the move. It also has a killer orange and red animal-like look. Even the darts look like some kind of prehistoric teeth. It’s available online for as low as $55, which is a great price.

The Nerf Rival Prometheus is some serious hardware for serious players. It’s the first of the Rival Nerf guns to run on a powerful 9.6-volt NiMh rechargeable battery. This monster can hold an unheard of 200 high impact battling rounds and fire eight per second because of a new ‘advanced acceleration system’. 

It’s not for the faint of heart, though. Only 14-year-olds or older should get their hands on the Prometheus because these balls will sting, even if they are foam.

Nerf’s modern spring-loaded mechanism lets you easily fire at 100 feet with force. The 200 rounds and shoulder strap come with the $200 package and you can buy boxes of 100 rounds if you get a little wild and lose some. It takes a little more assembly than your average Nerf machine gun. However, its barrel at the top easily opens, so it’s all good.

Far from a cheap endorsement deal, these realistic Nerf guns bring all the authenticity from Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett to life. The long pistol style gun supports seven high-impact rounds in its quick-load magazine and there’s a ready indicator so you know when you can fire. Moreover, there’s a safety lock on the trigger if you’re sporting more than one Nerf weapon at a time.

When you’re ready to start blasting, the spring-loaded mechanism delivers a fast and powerful blow that can reach up to 100 feet. There is also a useful sight to help pull off precision shots and a tactical rail to expand with other accessories, like the popular Nerf red dot sight. You can commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back for $79.99 – no batteries needed.

Despite the name, these aren’t water guns, but the blue see-through shotgun design gives off an ice-cold impression. When you hit Slam Fire mode, carrying one of these is going to make you cold as ice, firing three to four darts per second. That’s twice the regular rate of fire. Altogether, the drum-style magazine supports 25 Elite darts that can reach up to 75 feet. You get these with the product. You can click its drum in and out when you wish to reload for the only assembly needed.

Right now, it’s one of the Nerf Guns best price to performance, costing just $39.99 or less from online retailers. This particular model is suitable for ages eight and up. 

Hyperfire technology lets you blast out five darts per second from this Kids Nerf gun. All you need is four fresh D batteries (sold separately) to barrage your opponents. You can do this from a decent distance of up to 90 feet. 

Moreover, the easily released barrel magazine holds 25 darts, which you’ll find in the box and you can stock up with more if you’re planning for a serious battle.

This blaster model is one handled but a bit larger than a pistol. Therefore, holding with two hands for a steady aim, means the enemy won’t escape your sights. The blue and orange design has a tactical appeal and the pull up sight is a nice touch. Because these Nerf Elite guns are older models, they’re a bit more difficult to find. You can, however, get one for around $30 if you do some digging.