Most Powerful Mutations
Sapiens always want to know what the most "powerful", hardcore mutations are. It's like, one of the top three questions I get on a daily basis (the other two are "are u contagious" and "do u know magneto omg"). I'm defining "powerful" here as "able to do things that shift the very fundamentals of our universe and/or have very few limitations". This list overlaps quite a bit with the most rare mutations, which is why most people think of one or two key figures when these mutations are mentioned. So without further ado, here is one mutobiologist student's top ten most powerful mutations (in no particular order)
Vocifery. The first three on this list are all related to the same general effect: reality manipulation. Vocifery is defined as the ability to control, change, or warp reality through speech. For example, saying "let there be light" and an area being flooded with light (I'M NOT SAYING GOD IS A MUTANT THIS IS MERELY A WAY OF EXPLAINING THE MUTATION). In all cases documented, the speaker must present the changes as commands in order for them to take effect. There is no record on whether or not sign language commands also produce effects.
Mentifery. Often considered "true" essokinesis (reality manipulation), mentifery is the ability to control, change, or warp reality through thought alone. General thoughts are not often manifested (like thinking, I wish you would go away), unless the user is in considerable duress. Usually thoughts need to be actively focused on in order to manifest. Unlike vocifery, they do not always need to be phrased as commands. Legion is the only known mutant to have fully manifested this mutation.
Essokinesis. The umbrella term for all reality manipulation. Mutants with this power who don't have vocifery or mentifery warp reality through movement, drawing, or a combination of actions. While the Scarlet Witch has demonstrated both vocifery and mentifery, she is most known for her skill at general essokinesis.
Atomkinesis. Anyone ever heard of The Phoenix Force? Yup, classic example of atomkinesis. Essentially telekinesis at its most extreme, those with this mutation are able to move atoms with their minds.
Gravikinesis. Pretty much exactly what it sounds like, gravikinesis is the control and manipulation of gravity. A milder manifestation of this mutation is flight which is fairly common, to the more extreme manifestation of being able to create a black hole. Xorn, whose gravikinesis transformed his head into a miniature star, is the most studied example of this mutation.
Electromagnekinesis. No, I'm not just putting it on the list because it's my mutation! Electromagnekinesis can come in two forms: control over the electromagnetic spectrum of light, and control over the same spectrum combined with magnekinesis. Because the range of control is so broad and includes some of the fundamental forces of existence, there is potentially no limit to this power.
Chronokinesis. Unlike its counterparts, chronoportation and precognition, chronokinesis is the manipulation of time itself. The most common manifestation of this mutation is Time Bubbles, pockets of space where time is slowed. When the comic book character Superman reverses time by flying around the planet, that is also chronokinesis. Some speculation exists as to whether super speed is really a form of chronokinesis, based on mutants' descriptions of how they perceive the passing of time. There is no recorded case of fully manifested chronokinesis to date.
Telepathy (certain forms). Telepathy, while treated as a singular power, is actually more of an umbrella term for a wide variety of mind-based mutations. The two most potent are the ability to stop the movement and thoughts of others, mimicking time control, and puppet mastery, which is the control of anotherβs mind to the point where the telepath can make them do or say whatever they desire. Charles Xavier is a master at both variations, though he rarely uses the latter.
Mutatikinesis. One could say this is the mastery of the very essence of mutation. It is the ability to manifest any mutation or adaptation. Though mutants with this ability cannot control which mutation will manifest or when, it seems to be directly tied to the amygdala's fight or flight response. Therefore, the body will mutate however it is needed to deal with a stressor. Darwin is the best known example of this incredible power.
Power Mimicry. Power Mimicry is highly variable in how it presents, from life force absorption to mimnipotentikinesis. Some people can only hold one power at a time, some cause physical damage to those whose powers they adopt, and some can only hold a power for a limited amount of time. However, as is the case with Hope Summers, not only can some mutants with this ability permanently hold an unlimited amount of powers without damage to the original mutant, they can also have immediate mastery of that power. Such cases are rare, but they make power mimicry one of the most powerful mutations we know of.
