I have to admit I am a sucker when it comes to Nerf guns. I love watching Youtube videos on how to modify Nerf guns to make them fire faster and farther as well as adding extra compartments for more ammunition. I am always looking for the next big thing in Nerf guns.
This certainly includes the biggest and baddest Nerf guns out there, the mighty Mega Nerf guns. These guns will certainly keep your teenagers entertained for hours, but they are also awfully fun for adults to tote around. Many of these guns are huge in size and even larger in fun.
Nerf Mega guns fire darts that are larger in size so they not only hit with more impact, they can be fired at a longer distance. These big Nerf guns are so fun that even if some other guns may be more accurate, these definitely are worth having in your arsenal.
Looking for a Nerf gun for younger kids? These are not the guns for you. Ready to start a Nerf war? Then these guns that are mega will make your enemies run. Did I mention the Nerf Mega Mastodon is in this series? This gun alone make the Mega guns worth owning.
How to Choose the Best Mega Nerf Gun for Kids, Teens, Tweens, and Adults
- How many darts the gun can fire?
- How cool does the gun look? Let’s be honest: half the fun is the show.
- How far can the Mega Nerf gun fire?
- How hard is it to re-load the gun?
- Buy extra darts or a vest kit for longer fun.
What is the Best Mega Nerf Gun in 2022?
| Model | Pros / Cons |
|---|---|
Nerf Mega Mega Mastadon Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
NERF Mega Motostryke Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Heavy SR Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega Centurion Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
XL Boom Dozer Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Fortnite HC-E Read Review | Pros: Con: |
Nerf Megalodon Mega Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega ThunderBow Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Magnus Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf RotoFury Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
N-Strike Mega Twinshock Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega Thunderhawk Blaster  Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega Tri-Break Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega Double Breach Blaster  Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Mega BigShock Blaster Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
Nerf Accustrike Mega Bulldog Read Review | Pros: Cons: |
What is New for 2022?
This section will be updated throughout 2022 to make sure all are aware of the hot new and coming Mega Nerf Guns of 2022. Updated June 14th 2022.
1. N-Strike Mega Mega Mastodon
The Mega Mega Mastodon gets major points because of its massive size and visual appeal! It is also super cool because of its 24-dart rotating drum. This was the first motorized mega blaster and has proven to be very popular among Nerf fans.
Just a few things to keep in mind: since it is so powerful, make sure everyone is wearing goggles to ensure eye safety. Also, since it shoots darts so quickly you’ll want to have plenty of extra ammo.
Pros:
- Comes with 24 Mega whistling darts
- Fires up to 100 feet away
- Comes with a convenient shoulder strap and handle
Cons:
- Simple brown packaging, underwhelming as a gift
- Requires 6 D batteries
- Fairly heavy and bulky for children
2. Mega Motostryke
If you want to make your opponent feel defeated before you even fire a shot, this is the gun for you! With its bold look and impressive features, the Mega Motostryke will intimidate your competition.
The most striking feature of this gun is that you can fire 10 darts before you need to reload. The darts can shoot out fast since its clip-fed. This is sure to be loads of fun!
Pros:
- Motorized
- Big and powerful
- Comes with a clip to hold 10 darts
Cons:
- Batteries required but not included (size C)
- Trigger and magazine can get jammed
Nerf N-Strike Elite Mega Cyclone Shooter Blaster
3. Heavy SR Blaster
You have got to be kidding me! Nerf has combined the crazy strong Mega bullets with the fun of a Fortnite gun. This SR blaster is the perfect combination of great technology and the amazing looks of a Nerf gun that looks like it just jumped right out of a video game and into your hands.
With a very simple trigger mechanism, you can be on your way to firing a barrage of Mega bullets at your foes. The SR fires 6 Mega darts in a row and is a staggering 43 inches long, making it the longest Fortnite blaster ever.
Pros:
- Great look and feel
- Absolutely massive sniper gun
Cons:
- Clip doesn’t hold many bullets
- Must fire two-handed
4. Centurion Blaster
Want to hit your enemies from a distance with a precision strike? This Mega gun is the answer. The Centurion Blaster can shoot up to 100 feet (32 meters) with Mega Nerf darts. It is a huge gun at over 3 feet long.
Although the Centurion Blaster is super fun, it is definitely more looks than action. This dart gun is probably best for teens and adults. My 13-year-old son loves to fire this gun.
Pros:
- Precision from long distance
- Comes with a bipod stand and tactical rail to help with accuracy
- Elite Mega Blaster is just huge and very cool
Cons:
- The Centurion Blaster is not good in a close Nerf battle
- Can shoot more accurate than most guns, but can be erratic at times
- Fires only one mega shot at a time
5. Mega XL Boom Dozer Blaster
Have you ever dreamed of making a gun to fire the largest Nerf dart ever? This blaster delivers just that. Not only is this a Mega Nerf Gun, but it is a Mega XL blaster with an even larger XL dart. These darts are a whopping 1.23″ in diameter compared to the standard dart which is 0.5″.
The Boom Dozer blaster uses the standard rotating drum that you see on other Nerf styles which primes and shoots with a trigger. The Dozer blaster shoots 6 bullets one after the other.
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Shoots largest darts
- Bullets are loud when they hit
Cons:
- Expensive for the type of gun
- Not as accurate as elite darts
6. Nerf Fortnite HC-E Mega Dart Blaster
Nerf has really outdone themselves with this great looking Fortnite hand cannon blaster. This video game gun is based on the desert eagle pistol. With its great cartoonish feel and bold purple and orange colors, your teen or video game enthusiast is going to love this blaster. Don’t worry; although it fires smoothly and is related to a video game, no batteries or cords are required.
In order to fire the gun simply pop a dart into the gun barrel, pump the slide, and pull the easy-to-use trigger. This gun is a pretty straight forward point and shoot gun even though there is a site on the top. It fires with pretty good power and will hit targets around 30 feet away pretty consistently. The whistling mega darts make this gun even more fun. It is also capable of firing Accustrike Mega Nerf bullets.
Pros:
- Great power for the size
- Fantastic Look
- Bold colors
Cons:
- Prime and fire takes awhile
- Only fires one bullet at a time
7. Megalodon Mega Blaster
If you were to design a toy gun in your mind, this would probably check most of your boxes. It is just a ludicrous combination of cool and function. It can not only fire long shots at 85 feet (26 meters), but it is also one of the only battery powered automatic Nerf guns and it fires a larger or Mega dart. This is a great gun for ages 13 and up.
With its flywheel action, you are truly ready to make everyone around you run. This is our runner up for best Mega Nerf gun. Because it is heavy, the Mastodon has a sling that can be used with it. Really, it is necessary if you are carrying it around.
I don’t know how you can fire this and not smile. It fires 20 rounds fully automatically. This is definitely one of the most powerful and biggest Nerf guns ever made.
Pros:
- An automatic firing machine
- Fires darts a very long way
- Just has that cool factor every kid (or adult) is looking for
Cons:
- Requires 6 D batteries
- Not as accurate as some of the other Mega Nerf guns
- Hard to fire one-handed
8. Mega ThunderBow Blaster
Break out the archer in you. The Nerf N-Strike Mega ThunderBow ranks as the best of the best of these huge Mega Nerf guns. This bow is a whirlwind of fun. It combines a great firing mechanism with Mega darts.
The ThunderBow is also one of the most functional weapons in this group, loading 5 Mega darts. This Mega bow fires up to 100 feet (32 meters). It comes with 10 darts rather than the 5 you would expect with a 5 shot weapon. This is a great gun for ages 10 and up. It can be modified to fire without the bow mechanism.
Pros:
- Great grip and firing mechanism
- Fires 5 darts, one after the other
- Probably the best performing bow gun
Cons:
- Top darts fire a little better than the bottom ones
- Must fire two-handed
9. Magnus Blaster
These two Mega Series Magnus Blaster options are simple yet extremely powerful. I love the grip on this gun. Sometimes guns can be hard for adults or teens to grab, but this is easy. There is a hole at the bottom of the grip to allow this to be easily hung up on a wall.
The Magnus Blaster fires whistling bullets that launch up to 85 feet to surprise your unexpected enemies. This gun holds up to 3 Mega darts at once with a great internal clip. It has a simple top-loading clip that makes it easy to re-load one handed.
This gun is perfect or adults down to as young as probably 8. The Mega Magnus Blaster comes in 2 different colors–blue and red. The blue Magnus Blaster is a little more expensive but definitely looks better. It would be great for anyone 8 or older.
Pros:
- Fires 3 darts without reloading
- Fantastic grip and feel
- Easy to maneuver and fire
Cons:
- Only carries 3 darts
- Doesn’t shoot as far as other guns in this group
10. RotoFury Blaster
If you are looking for a semi-automatic Mega Nerf gun then this is a great gun for you. The Mega Series RotoFury will leave your opponents running for cover. The RotoFury can fire 10 darts in a one-at-a-time fashion, or you can let loose on your enemies with a slam-shot fire of 10 darts. Mechanically, it pumps in order to prepare to fire. This gun is a lot of fun for boys or girls 10 or older.
Pros:
- Fires 10 darts, one after the other
- Can fire in two modes–single fire or slam-shot, firing one after the other
- With great grips and rotatory fire, this gun looks great
Cons:
- Not as accurate with the last shots as the first shots
- Can be somewhat difficult to prep the gun for shooting
11. Twinshock
When you pull out the Mega Twinshock in a Nerf war, those around you are going to run away. This gun is truly intimidating with its huge size and ability to fire a ton of shots in a short amount of time. It is the Mega version of the Roughcut gun but is much better.
This gun can fire up to 85 feet (26 meters) and has 3 different shooting options–1, 2, and slam-fire. The slam-fire action shoots 2 Mega darts at once. The massive Twinshock fires with a natural pump motion that is perfect for older kids and adults. It is a front loading gun and very smooth to prime to shoot. The Twinshock uses a two-stage trigger that allows the user to switch firing modes. It’s a good gun for ages 8 and up.
Pros:
- Fires 2 darts at a time
- Mega Twinshock can hold up to 10 darts
- Looks intimidating
Cons:
- Twinshock is not as accurate with the last shots as the first shots
- Can be a bit difficult to maneuver for a mobile Nerf war
12. Mega Thunderhawk Blaster
No wonder this Mega gun is called Thunder. The Thunderhawk looks like a World War II machine gun. This Nerf gun is the longest Mega Blaster and comes with not just Mega bullets, but also with Accustrike Mega Bullets. This makes the gun more accurate than the Mega guns.
The Thunderhawk Combat Blaster comes with a foldable tripod to help you to precisely rain down darts on your opponents. The 10 bullet clip quickly unloads. With a gun this fun, your teen or tween will get off their phone and get outside for some exercise.
The Thunderhawk Combat blaster is a better looking gun than performing. However, it is still one of the best of the big guns. Although it has as a huge extension on it, it performs much better without it extended.
Pros:
- Longest blaster style gun
- Mega Thunderhawk Combat Blaster can hold up to 10 bullets
- It looks like a machine gun
Cons:
- Large gun can be tough to maneuver
- Gun is a little heavy
- Range is not what you would expect from a Nerf Mega Gun
13. Mega Tri-Break
The Mega Tri-Break gun seems like a normal Nerf gun, but it is loads of fun. With its pivoting body for reloading and 3-shot load, this Nerf gun is perfect for those 8 or over. The gun is prepped by pulling the T-style handle at the bottom of the gun.
The gun only has to be primed one time in order to fire the three darts one after another. The pivoting load mechanism can be temperamental. There are definitely some better Mega Guns than this one.
Pros:
- Fires 3 darts without reloading
- Great value
- Easy to maneuver and fire
Cons:
- Only carries 3 darts
- Loading mechanism is not fast to use and can malfunction
14. Mega Double Breach Blaster
This Mega shotgun and Breach style gun is tons of fun for all ages. It would be easy to imagine fighting zombies or your siblings in the backyard with this double-barreled shot gun. This gun can fire up to 90 feet (27 meters) with each shot.
Adults would enjoy the look and feel of this large gun with convenient grips. This gun, like all of the Mega series, can shoot the larger Mega darts. These darts are exciting because they also whistle as they go by. This has a similar mechanism to a Nerf Super Soaker in that you slide back in order to prime the gun to fire. It has a slam fire blaster but with only two shots, it does not help as much as some of the bigger guns. It is great for ages 10 and up.
Pros:
- Gun has a great look and feel with a pump action
- Fires darts a very long way
- Darts fire fast and hard
Cons:
- Only fires one dart at a time
- A rather large gun for the amount of darts it can fire at once
- Can be slow to re-load
15. BigShock Blaster
Don’t let the small size of this blaster fool you: it comes with a serious punch! It may be tiny but it is just as powerful as bigger blasters and can shoot 70-100 feet. Since it fits in the palm of your hand you may be surprised at how much it can hurt to get shot by one of these. This is a classic option and is sure to please!
Pros:
- Compact size
- Dart storage in the blaster
- Easy to load and cock for young kids
Cons:
- Only comes with 2 Mega darts so you’ll want to get a refill pack
- The aim is adequate but not perfect
16. Accustrike Mega Bulldog
You won’t be disappointed with the power and accuracy of the Mega Bulldog! All you need to do to fire is pull the handle back then pull the trigger. Reloading is quick since there are three darts conveniently stored on the side of the blaster. Best of all, it is versatile since you can change the mode by simply moving the grip up or down. Choose if you want to focus on aim or retract pieces and make the blaster smaller. The Bulldog certainly lives up to its name!
Pros:
- Very accurate and powerful
- Affordable price
- Comes with 6 AccuStrike Mega Darts, the most accurate Nerf darts
Cons:
- Breaks easily if played with roughly
- Only shoots one dart at a time
What Nerf Darts Are Best With Mega Nerf Guns?
If you buy a Mega Gun you need some Nerf accessories and some extra ammo to go with it. Here are some good options to go with. There are some variations in quality between an official Nerf dart and some of the off brand, but you oftentimes get a lot more bang for your buck on ammo.
Why Use a Mega Nerf Gun?
- Mega darts are twice as heavy and 50% larger in diameter than regular bullets
- Many large and intimidating gun options
- Fun firing mechanisms including bow, shot gun, rotary, fly wheel, and pull back
- Because the darts have more mass, they can be shot farther distances
- The standard darts whistle as they fly by
FAQs
How are Mega guns different from regular Nerf guns?
Mega Nerf guns differ from regular Nerf guns in several ways. First, they use Mega darts which are twice as large and heavy as regular darts, making them shoot farther and harder. Additionally, they come in larger, more daunting styles such as a bow, semi-automatic, and shot gun. Hence, Mega guns are sure to intimidate the competition in a Nerf war but may not be suitable for younger kids.
What safety precautions should be taken when using a Nerf gun?
Protective eyewear is always recommended when using Nerf guns. This is especially true with Mega guns due to their enhanced power and accuracy. Make sure that everyone involved in a Nerf war wears safety goggles or glasses and understands the danger of shooting above the shoulders. This will ensure that everyone stays safe while having a good time.
How old should kids be to use a Mega Nerf gun?
These guns prove to be fun for older children, teenagers, and even adults. Parents know their children best and can determine when they are old enough to handle the power of Mega guns. With that said, our list of the best Mega Nerf guns offers guidelines on recommended ages for several Mega Nerf products.
