The mutant titles are not part of the central storyline appearing more of an afterthought, but there are some unexpected battles and lasting consequences.
X-Factor (Loki versus Apocalypse)
Acts of Vengeance takes place while X-Factor is across the universe. Ironically, they are battling the Celestials, a foe normally associated with the cosmic adventures of the Fantastic Four. It is not part of arc, but there is a back-up story in which Loki tries to recruit Apocalypse into the plot.
New Mutants (versus the Vulture, Nitro and the Tinkerer)
Most of the New Mutants are also away during the Acts of Vengeance battling established foes associated with another notable hero -- the Might Thor. Most of the team is saving Asgard from Hela and her army of possessed Valkyrie, but this battle isn't part of the arc either. Instead, the first two issues provide a build up to the showcase match-up that ties into crossover (ever so tangentially). With reluctant help from the Tinkerer, the Vulture attempts to free Nitro from custody to prove that he is indeed worthy enough to be one of the super-villains. Rusty and Skids are the only ones who can stop him.
Uncanny X-Men (versus the Hand and the Mandarin)
This is a great read that gives us a glimpse of what the Acts of Vengeance could've done across the company. It is not part of the core arc, but does pit some of the X-Men against the Hand in the service of the Mandarin. It weaves perfectly into running storyline giving us some insight into Jubilee and Wolverine. More importantly, it changes Psylocke forever.
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