> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gotchi-battler-1.gitbook.io/gotchi-battler/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gotchi-battler-1.gitbook.io/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches.md).

# Balance patches

Balance patches describe how Specials, Leader Skills, and Leader mechanics change between versions.

## Patches

* [Balance Patch v1](/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches/v1.md)
* [Balance Patch v2](/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches/v2.md)
* [Balance Patch v3](/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches/v3.md)
* [Balance Patch v4](/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches/v4.md)
* [Shared player grades and launch balance](/gotchi-battler/reference/balance-patches/v5.md)