Editing Professor X (section)

==Powers and abilities==
Professor X is a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] who possesses vast telepathic powers, and is among the strongest and most powerful telepaths in the [[Marvel Universe]]. He is able to perceive the thoughts of others or project his own thoughts within a radius of approximately {{convert|250|mi|km|-1}}. Xavier's telepathy once covered the entire world; although following this, Magneto altered the Earth's electromagnetic field to restrict Xavier's telepathic range.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #145</ref> While not on Earth, Xavier's natural telepathic abilities have reached across space to make universal mental contact with multiple alien races.<ref>''Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet''</ref> With extreme effort, he can also greatly extend the range of his telepathy. He can learn foreign languages by reading the language centers of the brain of someone adept, and alternately "teach" languages to others in the same manner. As side effect of his telepathy, Xavier possesses an [[eidetic memory]] and his brain can assimilate and process impossibly huge amounts of raw data in an astonishingly short amount of time.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #298</ref>

Xavier's vast psionic powers enable him to manipulate the minds of others, warp perceptions to make himself seem invisible, project mental [[illusion]]s, cause loss of particular memories or total [[amnesia]], and induce pain or temporary mental and/or physical [[paralysis]] in others. Xavier once trained a new group of mutants mentally, subjectively making them experience months of training together, while only hours passed in the real world.<ref>''X-Men: Deadly Genesis''</ref> Within close range, he can manipulate almost any number of minds for such simple feats. However, he can only take full [[Spirit possession|possession]] of one other mind at a time, and must strictly be within that person's physical presence. He is one of the few telepaths skilled enough to communicate with animals and even share their perceptions.<ref name="X-Men Legacy #211"/> He can also telepathically take away or control people's natural bodily functions and senses, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or even mutant powers. He has displayed telepathic prowess sufficient to confront [[Ego the Living Planet]] (while aided by [[Skrull#Cadre K|Cadre K]])<ref>Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet</ref> as well as narrowly defeat [[Exodus (comics)|Exodus]].<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #210</ref> However, he cannot permanently "reprogram" human minds to believe what he might want them to believe even if he wanted to do so, explaining that the mind is an organism that would always recall the steps necessary for it to reach the present and thus 'rewrite' itself to its original setting if he tried to change it.<ref>''New Avengers: Illuminati'' #4</ref> However, his initial reprogramming of [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]] lasted several years, despite Wolverine overcoming the reprogramming much faster than an ordinary human because of his healing factor.<ref>''House of M'' #1</ref>

He is able to project from his mind 'bolts' composed of psychic energy, enabling him to stun the mind of another person into unconsciousness, inflict mental trauma, or even cause death. These 'bolts' inflict damage only upon other minds, having a negligible effect on non-mental beings, if any. The manner in which Xavier's powers function indicates that his telepathy is physical in some way, as it can be enhanced by physical means (for example, [[Cerebro]]), but can also be disrupted by physical means (for example, Magneto's alteration of the Earth's magnetic field).

Xavier can perceive the distinct mental presence/brain waves of other superhuman mutants within a small radius of himself. To detect mutants to a wider area beyond this radius, he must amplify his powers through Cerebro and subsequently [[Cerebra (Marvel Comics feature)|Cerebra]], computer devices of his own design which are sensitive to the psychic/physical energies produced by the mind.

Professor X can [[Astral projection|project]] his [[Astral body|astral form]] into a psychic dimension known as the [[astral plane]]. There, he can use his powers to create objects, control his surroundings, and even control and destroy the astral forms of others. He cannot project this form over long distances.

''Uncanny X-Men'' writer [[Ed Brubaker]] has claimed that, after being de-powered by the [[Scarlet Witch]],<ref>''[[House of M]]''</ref><ref>''[[Decimation (comics)|Decimation]]''</ref> and then re-powered by the [[M'Kraan Crystal]], Charles' telepathy is more powerful than was previously known. However, the extent of this enhancement is unknown.<ref>''World War Hulk: X-Men'' #1</ref> Years prior to initial publishing, Charles Xavier had an undefined level of [[telekinesis]].<ref>''X-Men'' Vol 1 #1 (Sept 1963)</ref> This aspect of his powers were potent enough to cause catastrophic system disruption in computerized appliances.<ref>''Amazing Adventures'' Vol 2 #17 (March 1973)</ref> Such an attribute has faded, however. His evil counterpart Cassandra Nova Xavier would possess this ability, indicating he still possessed the potential for them.<ref>''New X-Men'' Vol 1 #126 (July 2002)</ref> This potential was proven true after his death and resurgence within the younger, stronger body of Charlie Cluster 7. The Professor, using the moniker X, fashioned a Cerebro like a helmet which acts as a focusing device for his psionic powers<ref name="house1">''House of X'' #1 (July 2019)</ref> and used it to galvanize latent aspects of his X-Gene to stimulate some dormant properties, seemingly using telekinesis to will a [[flash drive]] on Mystique's person into his hand.<ref name="power x1">''Powers of X'' #1 (July 2019)</ref>

Charles Xavier is a genius with multiple [[doctorate]]s. He is a world-renowned geneticist, a leading expert in mutation, possesses considerable knowledge of various [[life science]]s, and is the inventor of Cerebro.<ref name = "ydnsmw"/> He possesses Ph.D.s in Genetics, Biophysics, Psychology, and Anthropology, and an M.D. in Psychiatry. He is highly talented in devising equipment for utilizing and enhancing psionic powers. He is also a great tactician and strategist, effectively evaluating situations and devising swift responses.

During his travels in Asia, Xavier learned [[martial arts]], acquiring "refined combat skills" according to Magneto. When these skills are coordinated in tandem with his telepathic abilities, Xavier is a dangerous unarmed combatant, capable of sensing the intentions of others and countering them with superhuman efficiency. He also has extensive knowledge of [[pressure point]]s.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #321</ref>

Charles Xavier was also given possession of the [[Infinity Gem|Mind Gem]].<ref>''New Avengers: Illuminati'' #2</ref> It allows the user to boost mental power and access the thoughts and dreams of other beings. Backed by the Power Gem, it is possible to access all minds in existence simultaneously. Like all other former Illuminati members, Xavier has sworn to never use the gem and to keep its location hidden.