Patch

**Patch** is a gameplay mechanic in Disney Heroes: Battle Mode introduced in version 4.4.10. It is a way to further enhance a Hero's attack power by using a currency known as Patch Essence to increase the Hero's Patch Level. This feature becomes available to Heroes once they reach the rank of Red +10 or higher, though this only applies to Heroes who have been featured in a Franchise Trial.

Each time a Hero's Patch Level is raised, their Core Stats are buffed and they unlock new abilities called Patch Talents that improve the Hero's viability in various ways. Additionally, each time you increase enough Heroes' Patch Levels, it also raises your total Patch Power, which is a multiplier that further increases the stat bonuses of every Hero that has been Patched, and also increases the maximum Patch Level your Heroes can attain.

## Franchise Trials

Franchise Trials are special Team Trial events that serve as the source of Patch Essence. Each Franchise Trial must be completed using only Heroes from the specified franchise (for instance, the Zootopia Trial can only be completed using Zootopia characters); after making enough progress in the Franchise Trials, you earn Patch Essence to be spent on Patching any Hero that has been featured in a Franchise Trial.

Over the course of time periods known as Seasons, which last for roughly one month, a select few franchises are represented in Franchise Trials; at the start of each new Season, a new set of franchises are featured. Heroes that were already featured in a Franchise Trial will still remain Patchable forever.

### Season 1 (November 15th, 2022-December 15th, 2022)

* Aladdin Heroes
* Big Hero 6 Heroes
* Zootopia Heroes

### Season 2 (December 16th, 2022-January 16th, 2023)

* Cinderella Heroes
* DuckTales Heroes
* Frozen Heroes
* Sleeping Beauty Heroes

### Season 3 (January 26th, 2023-February 22nd, 2023)

* The Hunchback of Notre Dame Heroes
* Robin Hood Heroes
* Lilo & Stitch Heroes

### Season 4 (February 22nd, 2023-March 21st, 2023)

* Inside Out Heroes
* Tron: Legacy Heroes
* Gargoyles Heroes
* Treasure Planet Heroes
* The Sword in the Stone Heroes

### Season 5 (March 21st, 2023-April 17th, 2023)

* Kim Possible Heroes
* Ratatouille Heroes
* Moana Heroes
* Raya and the Last Dragon Heroes
* WALL-E Heroes

### Season 6 (April 18th, 2023-May 16th, 2023)

* Darkwing Duck Heroes
* Atlantis Heroes
* Winnie the Pooh Heroes
* Peter Pan Heroes

### Season 7 (May 16th, 2023-June 20th, 2023)

* Princesses Heroes
* Mickey and Friends Heroes
* Wreck-It Ralph Heroes

### Season 8 (June 21st, 2023-July 13th, 2023)

* Mulan Heroes
* Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers Heroes

### Season 9 (July 14th, 2023-August 8th, 2023)

* The Muppets Heroes
* Hercules Heroes
* The Princess and the Frog Heroes
* The Little Mermaid Heroes

### Season 10 (August 9th, 2023-September 6th, 2023)

* Toy Story Heroes
* The Lion King Heroes
* Alice in Wonderland Heroes
* Finding Nemo Heroes
* Up Heroes

### Season 11 (September 6th, 2023-October 3rd, 2023)

* The Incredibles Heroes
* Beauty and the Beast Heroes
* Tangled Heroes
* Snow White Heroes
* The Emperor's New Groove Heroes

### Season 12 (October 4th, 2023-November 1st, 2023)

* Nightmare Before Christmas Heroes
* Hocus Pocus Heroes
* Monsters Inc. Heroes
* Coco Heroes
* Pirates of the Caribbean Heroes

### Season 13 (November 2nd-30th, 2023)

* American Dragon: Jake Long Heroes

* Onward Heroes

* The Jungle Book Heroes

* A Bug's Life Heroes

### **Season 14 (December 1st-29th, 2023)**

Wildcard Heroes (every 1 hero will all be in the franchise together)

## Trivia

* Season 10 is the first season to feature a greater number of Heroes than the usual 15 in the Franchise Trials, as it features a total of 21 Heroes. Since then, subsequent seasons have also featured more than 15 Heroes in the Franchise Trials.
* On Update 5.5, Patch Levels 16-20 are announced and require Tier 4 Essence.
* Patch Levels 21-25 & Tier 5 Essence will be the final one.