This review has been updated 14 times since it was first published in March of 2018. If you’ve got an energetic archer in the house or are simply in the mood to ignite an office turf war, check out these Nerf bows and arrows. They run the gamut from budget-friendly to heavy-duty and boast a plethora of fun features, like red-dot sights and ammunition clips, and the single-shot designs are great for cosplay. For safety, protective eyewear should be worn at all times during play. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

10. Agent Blaster
The Agent Blaster (about $45) is best used for covert operations, as its innocuous fletchings are inscribed with secret messages that can only be deciphered via the included decoders. Its detachable quiver can be affixed to the weapon itself or surreptitiously to your clothes.
- Equipped with a red-dot sight
- Fires in three simple steps
- Rubber string deteriorates over time

9. Rebelle Tribute
Channel your inner renegade with the compact Rebelle Tribute (about $11), which accommodates fast loading and a quick release, for a hit-and-run-style battle that’s sure to get your heart racing. It also features convenient notching over the limbs to store extra ammo.
- Fletchings are springy and supple
- Slim and lightweight
- Comes with only two arrows

8. Mega Lightning
Powerful and attractive, the Mega Lightning (around $42) comes in a red and white design with a built-in targeting sight and removable black ammo clips. Just load the single-capacity barrel from the front and prime the pulley to launch shots up to 26 meters.
- Tends to not jam
- Ergonomic contoured grip
- String could use more tension

7. Zombie Strike Bow Blaster
If you’re in the mood to annihilate the undead, then you’ll want to check out the eye-catching, lime green Zombie Strike Bow Blaster (about $61). This one is a crossbow design that incorporates a water gun to pepper those pesky brain-eaters in two fun ways.
- Very easy to use
- For ages 8 and up
- Trigger can stick sometimes

6. N-Strike StratoBow
The N-Strike StratoBow (around $30) is a menacing, high-capacity option with an indexing clip that can hold up to 15 rounds at once. Its rigid, reinforced arms are outfitted with an oversized, comfortable grip that helps ensure your shots are spot on.
- Fires up to 85 feet
- Handy priming indicator
- Cumbersome to reload

5. Rebelle FocusFire
The Rebelle FocusFire (around $14) is part of a series that makes precision a priority by using bolts that are designed for accuracy. Its rubber, honeycomb-embossed handle is well suited to aspiring sharpshooters who want plenty of target practice.
- Hot pink rotating barrel
- Convenient flip-up sight
- Arms are a bit flimsy


4. Secrets And Spies
Consisting of three parts that are easy to assemble, the powerful Secrets And Spies (appx. $35) can unleash a flurry of projectiles up to 90 feet using its rotating, rapid-fire quiver, all while emitting an attractive whistling sound as they rush through the air.
- 6 foam-tipped arrows
- Vibrant and appealing design
- Clear set of instructions

3. Rebelle EverFierce
The Rebelle EverFierce (appx. $24) comes with four darts that you can insert at the same time, for rapid firing without reloading. You’ll also receive a gold-tone chain with three charms that can be attached to the handle or worn as a bracelet.
- Eye-catching fuchsia
- Metallic embellishments
- A budget-friendly choice

2. Dude Perfect Signature
The Dude Perfect Signature (about $60) measures a whopping 42 inches long and enables burgeoning combatants to practice complex shots and refine their aim with the included target. It’s streamlined and sturdy, and colored in sleek silver and aqua blue.
- Shoots up to 105 feet
- Suitable for preteens
- String is taut and durable

1. Mega Thunder
The Mega Thunder (around $39) is a powerhouse weapon that will have you feeling like a real archer, with its flexing arms and a range of up to 100 feet. It can fire five screaming bolts in a row without needing to be restocked and comes bundled with ten projectiles.
- Withstands abuse well
- Intuitive and easy to aim
- Darts fly fast and true

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