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Nerf guns have been around since the late 80s, and they’ve only gotten better with time! Nowadays, you can find Nerf guns in all shapes and sizes. The best part is that there are so many different types of Nerf blasters out there to suit your play style. To help you decide which blaster is right for you, we put together a list ranking the best ones from worst to first.
The best Nerf guns are:
Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster, Nerf Modulus Tri Strike Crossbow, and the Nerf Rough Cut.

Best Nerfs for beginners are: Nerf Zombie Strike Hammershot Blaster Pistol, The Official Walking Dead Rick Grimes Handgun Toy with Holster and Ammo Belt in Camouflage Packaging (Not affiliated with AMC’s “The Walking Dead” TV Show), and the Super Soaker CPS 200 Water Gun.
Middle of the road blasters include: Jolt EX-20 Laser Tag Set Vibrating Kit – Orange/Blue or Green/Black Models!, Splash Mob Bolt Splatter Target Game Set w/ 12 Targets & 100 Foam Balls, and the Nerf Elite Infinus.
The worst of the best are: NERF Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster (Discontinued by manufacturer), The Official Walking Dead Lori Grimes Handgun Toy with Holster and Ammo Belt in Camouflage Packaging (Not affiliated with AMC’s “The Walking Dead” TV Show) , and Super Soaker Power Storm 100X Water Gun.
Finally, some blasters to avoid at all costs include: Jolt EX-20 Laser Tag Set Vibrating Kit – Orange/Blue or Green/Black Models!, Splash Mob Bolt Splatter Target Game Set w/ 12 Targets & 100 Foam Balls, Nerf Doomlands The Judge Double Barrel Shotgun Replica, and The Official Walking Dead Lori Grimes Handgun Toy with Holster and Ammo Belt in Camouflage Packaging.
Nerf Blasters are a great way to get kids active and playing outside! They also last for so many years. One of the most popular manufacturers is Nerf because they have a variety of blasters that aim to please everyone’s play style. But we all know one thing: there can only be one best blaster ever made – an elusive Holy Grail of sorts known as “the perfect nerf gun”!
So how do you find this mythical being? Well, when it comes down to it, there really isn’t any conclusive answer. Sure some people prefer guns with better accuracy or greater distance, while others might want something with a bigger blast radius. Some people are more interested in the aesthetics of a blaster, and there’s also those who require only one thing: fire rate!
This tier list presents the best nerf guns in order from worst to first based on six different criteria like appearance, accuracy, durability/usability, distance range, blast radius and firing speed. And it goes without saying that what matters most is personal preference. So if you’re looking for some advice as to how to choose which gun suits your needs better than another – this article has got you covered!
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[PRT] Best Nerf Guns: The Top Tier List
*BEST RANKED NERF GUNS FROM WORST TO BEST AS PER TASK LIST.*
-Nerf Elite Alpha Trooper – Accuracy, Distance Range and Firing Speed: These are all excellent qualities to have in a nerf gun. It’s super accurate up close or from far away and it fires really fast too! However, the drawbacks of this great gun is that you can’t keep firing as long without reloading which isn’t ideal for those who like doing rapid fire shots one after another. This has also been known to jam if not taken care of regularly. And lastly, there’s no scope with this gun which could be a problem if your target is very far away.
-Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator – Accuracy, Distance Range and Firing Speed: This nerf doesn’t have the best firing speed but it has great accuracy at close range shots. For those who are afraid of hitting their targets too often with this nerf gun due to its slower rate of fire then you’re in luck because it also comes equipped with a scope so that you can adjust for long distance shooting! The drawbacks might be that there’s no “stock” on this one meaning it isn’t as comfortable when holding up longer periods of time or during rapid fire shots such as those found in Nerfing Wars competitions where players compete against each other to see who scores the most points while getting hit by their opponents.
-Nerf N-Strike Elite Retaliator – Accuracy, Distance Range and Firing Speed: This nerf doesn’t have the best firing speed but it has great accuracy at close range shots. For those who are afraid of hitting their targets too often with this nerf gun due to its slower rate of fire then you’re in luck because it also comes equipped with a scope so that you can adjust for long distance shooting! The drawbacks might be that there’s no “stock” on this one meaning it isn’t as comfortable when holding up longer periods of time or during rapid fire shots such as those found in Nerfing Wars competitions where players compete against each other to see who can score the most points while getting hit by their opponents.
-Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike – Accuracy, Ranges and Firing Rate: The Nerf’s rapid fire rate makes it a great choice for competitive players who are looking for faster firing speeds without sacrificing accuracy since many of its shots will be aimed at close range targets! Due to its fast shooting speed this gun is not recommended as a defensive weapon because some hits might go unnoticed due to all the noise that comes with rapid fire shots (*the drawbacks*). For those wanting something more stealthy then you may want to consider buying an alternative nerf like one found on our “Best Nerfs” list!
If you’re wondering what nerf guns are the best, then this is a perfect post for you because it will offer an in-depth list of the top nerfs and their respective pros and cons.
We’ve compiled a helpful tier list that puts all the BEST nerf guns side by side so you can compare them! Read on to find out which one suits your needs or if purchasing two (or more) at once would be better idea. In our blog post we’ll describe each gun’s strengths as well as its weaknesses so that YOU know whether it’ll work for YOUR situation or not before buying anything! We hope this helps make your decision easier when figuring out what type of weapon is right for YOU 🙂
Tier One: Nerfs with Greater Accuracy – Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster The Nerf N-Strike elite strong arm blaster is a semi auto, easy to load and quick firing nerf gun. The power of the shots are light but with more accuracy than most other guns on this list – which makes it great for target practice or playing against someone who also has a stronger weapon. It’s not as accurate in long range shooting though so if you’re looking for something that can shoot much further then try these instead: Tier Two: Guns with Higher Accuracy and More Power (but require some skill) EchoFire Mega Dart Gun, Rebelle Agent Bow + Arrow Set There are two types of people in this world – those who