How to Become an Elite Nerf Soldier

Last Updated: November 11, 2024

Have you ever been in a Nerf war , and noticed that you absolutely stink at everything? Are you a newbie to Nerf, and want to find out the best way to learn the art? If you've answered "Yes!" to any of these questions or any questions that are related to these, you are in need of training to become an Elite Nerf Soldier!

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Gathering the Equipment

Download Article

1

Buy a Nerf gun, preferably a Spectrum, because they work well, and are balanced and light. The Super Drum/Villainator works well in intimidation, and is easy to load and shoot. Or, the Tomahawk, or Savage Spin works well. Choose anything that is handy.

It is important to be able to work the gun, as well as the ability to use it properly, and to your advantage! You can use just about anything as a target, such as chalk on fence, or using old archery or rifle targets!
2
Assemble your full weapon arsenal. You will at least need a pistol (a Blitzfire, Reflex 6, or Kronos, etc.), a rifle or two (Villainator, Saturn, Hypnos, Artemis, Hades, etc.), and a machine gun (Spectrum, Destructor, DartStorm, V-Twin, Perses, Hera, Nemesis, Khaos, etc.)
- If you don't have a lot of nerf guns, practice with what you do have.

Create a gear pack, with 1 or 2 extra guns, easy-access bullets, water-bottles, some healthy food, spy-gear for indoor use, windbreaker, glasses, pocketknife, flashlight, gloves, hat, map of area, walkie-talkies, etc. Find more stuff in the "Tips" section of this article.

Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Perfecting Your Skills

Download Article

To do this, get familiar with your Nerf gun. Start with one first Nerf gun, and learn everything about it, knowing what direction it pulls to. Does it arc higher up or down?
Use time trials to see how fast you can load, shoot, reload, etc.
Do both separately first, then try them together, slowly.
Practice your aim, stealth,shooting while running, and sniping, among other things. You'll be swiftly killed in a Nerf war if you know nothing about defense or shooting, so practice often.
Unless you're enjoying yourself, it's not worth spending ages perfecting your skills. Inject lots of fun into the training and get to enjoy the feeling of hitting the desired target.
Start by eating a healthy diet, with lots of vegetables and fruits. Sugars will make you crash and burn within 15 minutes, and you'll likely to get a headache . Avoid eating too much of them. After you've gotten your diet working, concentrate on exercise. When in battle, you may need to sprint or run for a long period of time, such as 10–20 minutes! Practice on a treadmill, and doing as many push-ups and sit-ups and jumping-jacks as possible.
Begin with jumping over PVC Pipe hurtles, climbing trees, rolling, etc., and progress into walking silently and stealthily. Once mastered, try doing some of these while holding, and, if possible, firing the gun!

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Figuring Out What You're Best At

Download Article

1
Decide upon your role. There are several different roles, including :
- Melee Warriors, who use swords and axes in favor of blasters. They can take down enemies easily, but a well aimed shot is their downfall. They might carry a small sidearm.
- Snipers , who use long-range rifles to shoot down enemies from behind cover.
- Infantry, a warrior armed with a rifle and sidearm. These are the most numerous, and are well adapted to any situation.
- Assassins, or spies. These can infiltrate the enemies base and quickly and silently take down an enemy or eavesdrop on their plans.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

Developing a Base

Download Article

1
Construct a base. This is an important place because you will store your Weaponry and Ammunition here. Make sure it is well defended, because if the enemy team gets to it, they will have a bounty of items to use.
- One idea is, to have a reliable easy security system. During a Nerf War, have at least one person who guards the fort.
- Another good plan is to have other little bases in the area, so if you main base is captured by the enemy, you can retreat to a smaller base to regroup your team and nerf guns
This will be the main station for organizing campaigns, creating alliances, etc. If this falls to the enemy, you must have a secondary capitol, as well! Start with large cardboard boxes for indoors, and wood for outdoors! Also, cover cardboard with duct-tape to make it somewhat waterproof! Add a flag with a voted on sign, and a couple of windows with covers for rain and for ambushes! Add 2-4 cardboard boxes for turrets, with flags and holes for shooting.
You may want to also add little turrets (outposts.) in areas to secure, either keeping them empty and camouflaged for emergency use, or stationing units in them! Most outposts should be small, inexpensive, and pretty easy for the enemy to overcome. They are mostly used as warnings, and as emergency posts for the wounded/for cover.
Make all capitols and bases with supplies and a map pinned-up, so you can mark territory, mark where bases and units are staged, and present a battle-plan. It's important to have supplies on hand in just about every station (including outposts.), because in the event of a siege, you can hold out for a longer period of time, with ammo, food, drinks, etc. Having communication devices are handy, as well, so you can call for back-up, or supplies, instantly.

Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

Forming a Team and Developing Strategy

Download Article

1
Assemble a team. An ideal team should consist of a strategist, multiple soldiers, medic, assassin, machine gunner with an ammo carrier, and a sniper. Assign these roles to people based on their weapons.
- You can have more than one of each, because some battles require more people, and you may need to change out overworked warriors.
2
Ensure that the team is reliable and that each member knows their roles and what they are good at. You can train them yourself to fit your style of fighting, but at least consider their thoughts when they come to you. They may not be happy with their role or guns, so you have to listen to them. Your standard team should consist of as many people you can. This listing is assuming you have around ten people.
- Have two-three Infantry. They are the backbone of your team. Their primary weapon should be either the Spectrum or Hera. They should preferably have the Kronos as their sidearm.
- Have two Snipers. They should be armed with a Nexus Pro and a bi-pod and perhaps a scope, and should be sniping from some sort of cover.
- Have two Scouts. They should be armed with two handguns, preferably Blitzfires for their power and easy prime. Scouts will go ahead on the battlefield to see what the enemy is doing.
- You only need one Melee Warrior. They should be armed with the Nerf Warlock (a Battleaxe), the Nerf Marauder (a long sword), or Shadow Fury and Thunder Fury (twin swords). They might have a Storm Squad as their sidearm.
- A tank is good as a battle opener or backup. You only need one Tank, but they should be equipped with heavy armor and at least three weapons. They will need a backpack or holster to carry it in. Good weapons are the V-Twin, Tomahawk, Savage Spin, Nemesis, Prometheus, Matrixfire, Commandfire, or Destructor.
- The Assassin is the ultimate weapon in terms of hit-and-runs. They are good at stealth, and can spy, or infiltrate the enemy's base to silently take down an enemy warrior.
3
Form a strategy. Make plans on how you will attack the enemy. Try to take them off-guard, and use the environment to your advantage. For instance, if you are fighting in a meadow, it would not be a good idea to try a Pincher movement since you would be in plain sight fairly quickly.
- Think about the possibilities, the outcomes, and the consequences, but don't overthink; you need to be able to act quickly, even if it could end badly.
You should always have defenders at your base. If it is unguarded, as mentioned earlier, you will find your supplies depleted. A few can be scouts and try to find information about the enemy base.
When it comes time to attack, make sure you stick to your strategy and that everyone is crystal clear on what to do. If there is a seed of doubt among your team, make sure that you clear it up.
Be supportive and always have their back. This will make you the ideal team player.
passes and other stuff for your squad! When using camouflage, try to use certain types for certain terrain; this will increase your invisibility. Uniforms are mostly used for meetings (without battling.), formations, and flat field battles (where there is no places to hide.). Uniforms are good because they act as identification of teammates and enemies. It's also pretty cool when all your friends are dressed in the same outfits; it's pretty intimidating, as well. I.D.'s are useful for basically just the fun of it.
Research Nerf Tactics, and know how all your gear works. Plan out your stages of the battle, and ALWAYS have Plan A, B, C, and even D, in the event something goes terribly wrong.
Safety always comes first, no matter what.

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Question

What could the Nerf Accustrike Alphahawk be used for?

BOSSIAN

Community Answer

It could be used as a sniper or as a weapon a commando would use. Its accuracy makes it fit for a sniper, while its revolving barrel and quick reloading provide a commando type weapon.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 11 Helpful 87
Question

How many shots will it take to kill one person?

Community Answer

That's up to the players and/or the host of the game to decide. 1 shot kills make for a very short game, so keep that in mind.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 18 Helpful 130
Question

What do I do if my parents don't like Nerf wars?

Community Answer

Try to convince them that you will not damage property and keep the area that you were using for the war in the same state it was in. Perhaps go to a park if they don't want lots of people running around your house.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 25 Helpful 135

See more answers

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Reader Videos

Tips

Try making a battle/tactic journal; it's basically a record of every battle, with every detail (like who was involved, what weapons were used, etc.). Then rank each battle/tactic/etc. This can help as advice in a tough battle; a.k.a. you reference back to it to see how you coped with similar scenarios.

Thanks
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
Try using old locks you have to lock up the capitols, bases, colonies, and sentry towers from the enemy. Just remember to make a rule that there is no destroying a building, if you want to, at least!

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
Never give up.

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Show More Tips

Tips from our Readers

The advice in this section is based on the lived experiences of wikiHow readers like you. If you have a helpful tip you’d like to share on wikiHow, please submit it in the field below.

Analyze your team’s strengths, like speed or stealth, when assigning combat roles. Match talents to weapons and strategy based on what individuals handle best in practice. Confidence builds competence.
Fortify your base nightly, keeping opponents’ abilities in mind. Think like an enemy to anticipate and block all possible entry points. Vigilance deters ambushes, so you wake ready to defend.
Hide emergency supply caches only your team knows about. Stock ammo, first aid, food, water, maps, and tools in case your main base falls. Camouflage carefully so enemies can’t raid them.
Mod weapons and gear for aesthetic customization and tactical advantages. Attach belts for ammo capacity or scopes for accuracy. Express team spirit through color schemes and insignias.
Communicate battle plans clearly so everyone understands their part before engaging. Review tactics together, welcoming questions and suggestions. United focus makes strong squads.
Train rigorously, but make drills a blast, too. Inject fun games into running obstacle courses. Friendly competition builds bonds while sharpening battle skills and fitness.

Submit a Tip

All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published

Name

Please provide your name and last initial

Submit

Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

Warnings

ALWAYS wear protection, at least on the eyes. A missile could hit you in the eye, and you don't want to have eye damage.

Thanks
Helpful 43 Not Helpful 1
Don't bluntly choose different roles each game.

Thanks
Helpful 32 Not Helpful 3
Safety always comes first! If nobody knows where you are, you could be lost and not be found for a day, or something else could happen, always come prepared.

Thanks
Helpful 30 Not Helpful 3
ALWAYS obey the law.

Thanks
Helpful 42 Not Helpful 6
Use your noggin', not your stupidity!

Thanks
Helpful 32 Not Helpful 7

Things You'll Need

Good, nutritional food-NOT junky stuff!
A variety of Nerf guns
A variety of darts and ammunition (StickyPads, Elite Darts. SuctionCups, Whistle, Streamline, Glow-In-The-Dark, Ballistic Balls, etc.)
Cardboard
Wood
Duct-Tape, Nashua-Tape, etc.
Household Supplies (a.k.a. scissors, stapler, etc.)
Spy Gear
Backpacks
Healthy foods and snacks
Craft Supplies
Camouflage uniform

Log in

How to Become an Elite Nerf Soldier

Steps

Gathering the Equipment

Perfecting Your Skills

Figuring Out What You're Best At

Developing a Base

Forming a Team and Developing Strategy

Community Q&A

Reader Videos

Tips

Tips from our Readers

Warnings

Things You'll Need

You Might Also Like

References

About This Article

Did this article help you?

About This Article

Quizzes

You Might Also Like

Featured Articles

Trending Articles

Featured Articles

Featured Articles

Watch Articles

Trending Articles

Quizzes

Explore Categories