The battle for control of the neighborhood is on. Is your child properly equipped for the Nerf battle that has begun? Can they defend your home and property from Nerf darts and spongy pellets? If you want your child, or yourself, to have a blast while getting wrapped up in a Nerf war, you need the right gear. It starts by choosing a great Nerf gun.

Following are 5 of the coolest and most impressive Nerf weapons on the planet.

Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K – This gun looks intimidating and will be intimidating to your opponents. It has a huge hopper which holds 100 Nerf rounds and can blast them out at over 100 feet per second. Yes, that might sting a little when it hits, that’s why Hasbro recommends this gun for teens and older. It is available in both blue and red. If you need fast action shooting, the Nerf Rival Nemesis can do it.

Nerf Super Soaker DartFire – Do you want to catch the other team off guard? The Nerf Super Soaker DartFire shoots a combination of Nerf darts and water. It can blast a stream of water nearly 40 feet and shoot darts about the same distance. It comes bundled with 5 darts, so you will probably want to buy some extras. This gun is recommended for kids 6 and older, so great for your younger backyard warriors.

Nerf Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster – Have your kid’s enemies turned into zombies? Then it is time to let them loose with the Zombie Strike FlipFury Blaster to defend the family. This cool looking gun features dual 6-shot drums that flip over to let you keep shooting for 12 shots. Since it only comes with 12 darts, you will want to order a few reloads so your kids can stay in the battle before gathering their darts. You know the zombies won’t stop until they all have been tagged with Nerf darts.

Nerf Zombie Strike Dreadbolt – While not technically a Nerf Gun, if your kids want to be the most envied child on the block the Dreadbolt will do it. This Nerf Crossbow is both incredible in looks and in action. It fires small nerf arrows which zip through the air fast. The Nerf tipped arrows give a satisfying thump when they hit their target, but are soft enough that no damage is done. The Dreadbolt is for kids 8 and older.

Nerf N-Strike Elite Rampage – When a four, six, or eight shot capacity is not enough, it is time to upgrade to the Rampage. This barrel fed Nerf gun can be loaded with 25 Nerf darts which can be fired rapidly. Each dart can zoom through the air up to 75 feet, making it a long-range Nerf weapon. It does take a few extra seconds to reload, so you may want to have a Nerf pistol handy to protect yourself during reload. It comes with 25 darts, so make sure you order extra darts so you don’t get caught empty-handed. The Elite Rampage is suggested for kids 8 and up.

These 5 cool Nerf guns will make sure your home and neighborhood remain safe from the tiny invaders (friends), your children battle every day.