Nerf guns are primarily designed for children and young people, so many find them weak and relatively unintimidating. The needs of a serious NERF player, someone who merely likes to plink around the backyard shooting targets, and a teenager or adult will be very different from those of a toddler.
The latest generation of Nerf guns is remarkable, including many new and exciting features and incredible speeds. With this, there will be even more opportunities for epic fights and hours of entertainment. These are the fastest Nerf guns of all time.
8. Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 Blaster
Maximum Velocity: 85 FPS
Purchase Status: Available 
Year Released: 2022
Price: $27.99
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If you’re looking for a fun and customizable toy blaster, look no further than the Nerf N-Strike Elite RapidStrike CS-18. This popular blaster was first released in 2013, it has remained a fan favorite thanks to its lightweight design and impressive firing capabilities. The blaster comes with a see-through clip that can hold up to 18 foam darts, which are propelled by a motorized flywheel mechanism.
One of the standout features of the RapidStrike is its full-auto capability. With just one trigger pull, you can unleash a rapid barrage of darts, shooting up to three darts per second. The blaster’s streamlined design makes it easy to carry and maneuver, perfect for intense Nerf battles.
In addition to its impressive performance, the RapidStrike offers plenty of customization options. The blaster features multiple tactical rails, allowing you to attach
accessories like scopes, flashlights, and more. One thing to note is that the RapidStrike requires four C batteries, which are not included. However, this small inconvenience is more than offset by the blaster’s impressive value for money, especially considering the range of mods and customization options available.
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The blaster’s well-designed body and stock make it comfortable to hold and shoot, even during extended play sessions.
7. Nerf Minecraft Pillager’s Crossbow
Maximum Velocity: 85 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2022 Price: $27.99
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Inspired by the popular video game, the Minecraft Pillager’s Crossbow features a unique design with blocky elements incorporated into its construction. The blaster also features three front-loading barrels, making it possible to unleash three darts in a row for an epic Nerf battle.
The three included official Nerf Elite foam darts are designed for optimal performance and quality, perfect for indoor and outdoor Nerf battles. However, while Minecraft undoubtedly inspires the blaster’s design, the color scheme is not.
The blaster’s orange and white design is likely due to toy gun regulations requiring safety orange to avoid confusion with actual firearms. While this color scheme may be a missed opportunity to incorporate Minecraft’s pixel paint job, the blaster’s unique design still makes it a standout addition to any Nerf
collection.
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It has a dart-blasting crossbow that allows for real crossbow action, with a priming lever to draw back the crossbow’s string and a button to fire one dart.
6. Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K
Maximum Velocity: 100 FPS Purchase Status: Discontinued Year Released: 2017 Price: $199.99
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The Nemesis MXVII-10K is an automatically firing flywheel blaster. The Nemesis, unlike previous blasters, features a huge, detachable hopper with an agitator that feeds rounds into its flywheels. The feeding mechanism will not function without the hopper. It also incorporates a shoulder stock.
It fires NERF Rival high-impact darts, which have a quicker rate of fire and more accuracy than NERF Elite darts. A tactical rail is located atop the hopper. This rail features integrated, flip-up sights at both ends.
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The Nemesis MXVII-10K is named after Nemesis, the Greek goddess who exacts retribution on arrogant people (arrogance before the gods).
5. Nerf Rival Prometheus
Maximum Velocity: 100 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2018 Price: $99.99
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The Nerf Rival Prometheus MXVIII-20K is a fully automated blaster that can fire eight projectiles per second with greater strength and precision than previous Rival blasters. Although the listed capacity of the magazine is 200 rounds, it can store 240.
A built-in, reversible carry handle on the blaster’s front aids in carrying and aiming. The trigger is positioned on the back of the blaster’s second carry handle. A light embedded on the handle indicates the remaining battery power.
It has two tactical rails, one on the top and a little one on the bottom. Under the barrel is a sling mount, while another is on the trigger grip. The rechargeable battery included with this blaster is proprietary; only the Prometheus can utilize it. Also incompatible with the rechargeable battery pack is the blaster.
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The Prometheus MXVIII-20K is named after Prometheus, the Greek Titan credited with creating man from clay and defying the gods by giving humanity fire.
4. Nerf Rival Perses
Maximum Velocity: 100 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2019 Price: $99.99
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The Perses MXIX-5000 is a moderate blaster driven by a flywheel and conveyor. It has a shoulder stock built into its design. It carries a single sling mount in its grip. The acceleration trigger is situated just beneath the firing trigger.
The Perses’ hopper, which can contain up to fifty high-impact rounds, is located on the blaster’s top. The hopper may be removed by pushing a lever on the side of the blaster and moving the hopper out from the top. Above the muzzle on the front of the blaster is an iron sight.
As with previous RIVAL blasters, the acceleration trigger is locked by a safety switch. A tactical rail is situated on the barrel’s bottom. The jam button is positioned on the blaster’s left side for when it malfunctions.
In addition, a jam door is located in front of the hopper. The rechargeable battery for the Perses is installed in the grip in front of the handguard and trigger.
Did You Know?
The Perses MXIX-5000 was named after Perses, son of the Greek titans Crius and Eurybia.
3. Nerf Rival Artemis
Maximum Velocity: 100 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2017 Price: $59.99
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The NERF Rival Artemis XVII-3000 is a formidable spring-powered blaster with a punch with its high-capacity magazine of 30 spherical, high-impact rounds. With a firing velocity of 100 feet per second, this blaster is perfect for those who want to dominate their opponents in any NERF battle.
The Artemis XVII-3000 is designed for ease of use, with an easy-load integrated magazine that allows for quick reloads between shots. The slam-fire action also enables you to
release all 30 rounds in rapid succession, overwhelming opponents with a flurry of NERF rounds. What makes the Artemis XVII-3000 unique is its rotating barrel reloading mechanism,
which not only adds a touch of coolness to the blaster but also allows for easy reloading.
The blaster’s larger grip also ensures it is comfortable for adults and children. Despite not having the highest power among NERF Rival blasters, the Artemis XVII-3000 makes up for it with its accuracy and consistency.
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It also features a trigger lock and tactical rail for enhanced shooting precision.
2. Nerf Ultra Pharaoh Blaster
Maximum Velocity: 108 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2020 Price: $55.99
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The Nerf Ultra Pharaoh Blaster is one of the standout offerings in the Nerf Ultra line. It is decorated with premium gold accents and 10 special edition gold-colored Nerf Ultra darts. The blaster can fire darts up to 120 feet (36 meters), making it a formidable weapon on the playing field. The Nerf Ultra blasters work only with the Nerf Ultra darts, the farthest-flying Nerf darts ever, featuring an innovative flight tip, Aerofin technology, and Nerf Ultra foam.
One thing that sets the Pharaoh apart is its solid bolt action mechanism, which adds to the overall sniper rifle experience. Pulling the bolt handle up and back, followed by a forward motion, and then lowering it back into position feels robust and intuitive, making it easy to operate. The blaster’s ergonomics and overall handling make it comfortable and smooth.
1. Hyper Mach-100
Maximum Velocity: 110 FPS Purchase Status: Available Year Released: 2021 Price: $70
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With a maximum velocity of 110 FPS, the Hyper Mach-100 is the fastest Nerf Gun ever. The Mach-100 is a Hyper Series Nerf blaster that was launched in 2021. To operate six
D batteries are required. It includes eighty Hyper Rounds, protective glasses, and instructions.
The Mach-100 is a fully automated, battery-powered flywheel blaster. It has an inbuilt hopper for loading Hyper Rounds, as with all Hyper blasters. Additionally, it has a big hopper rated to hold 80 rounds, but you can easily feed up to 100 without difficulty. A loading slot with a hinged cover is positioned on the blaster’s top. In addition, it incorporates a shoulder stock.
There are two tactical rails, one above the barrel and one below the grip. A tiny iron sight rests at the highest rail’s end. The blaster has two sling points: one above the muzzle and one in the shoulder stock.
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The Mach-100 resembles the RIVAL Perses MXIX-5000 in various ways.