Changes

'''Patches''' are released by Blizzard to fix bugs and remedy issues with game balance and gameplay issues. Most patches are minor with just a few bug fixes and game tweaks. Some patches are major content updates with dozens of important game changes or even new features, such as the PvP [[Battle Arena]].

'''Hotfixes''' are also applied small, urgent changes that are fixed directly to Diablo 3. Hotfixes are updates Blizzard make on their end the servers, without requiring you to download a new full patch. Some A number of skills that the developers felt were overpowered were nerfed via hotfixes go live the moment they are implemented, while others may require your realm to be restarted to go into effectshortly after Diablo III's release.

:*A list ===Full List of [[:Category:Patches| all patches released for Diablo 3]].Patches===