Every X-Men ranked from weakest to strongest

8. Rogue

Alright, let's talk about Rogue, our powerhouse with a touch of tragedy, who lands at the number 8 spot on our ranking of the mightiest X-Men in the movies.

Now, why does she find herself in eighth place in this superhero showdown? It's all about the balance between her incredible powers and the limitations that come with them. Rogue has this unique ability to absorb the powers, memories, and life force of anyone she touches. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Well, it's a double-edged sword. While this power can make her almost invincible, especially when she's siphoning off the abilities of other mutants or even humans, it also means she's got to be super careful not to accidentally harm or even kill someone with a mere touch. It's like having the world's most powerful smartphone but with a battery that drains in seconds unless you're super careful.

Why isn't Rogue higher up on the list, though? It's all about control, or in her case, the lack thereof.

Unlike her fellow mutants who can wield their powers with finesse (think Jean Grey moving objects with her mind or Cyclops shooting laser beams from his eyes with pinpoint accuracy), Rogue's abilities come with a significant drawback. She can't touch anyone without risking their lives, which puts a damper on her combat effectiveness and, very much unfortunately, her social life too - which is a huge bummer. Plus, her power absorption is temporary, and the toll it takes on her physically and emotionally can't be ignored.

So, while she's definitely a force to be reckoned with and can tip the scales in a fight by borrowing the right mutant powers, these limitations hinder her from climbing higher in this X-Men power ranking.