"Discovering the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer: A Guide"

As you approach the max level in *Rune Slayer*, taking on the Hill Troll becomes a prime strategy for both XP and early endgame loot. This formidable creature is not only a great source of experience but also essential for grinding valuable items. But, the big question remains—where exactly is this giant Troll lurking? In this comprehensive guide, we'll reveal **exactly how to locate the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer***.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is cleverly concealed within a cave nestled on the mountainside in Bahlgar. To reach this location, the most straightforward route starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Descend to Bahlgar as you would to engage the Beastmen. However, instead of confronting the Beastmen, stick close to the mountain wall and continue around it. You'll pass **two platinum deposits** and should then look to **one side of the mountain** to spot the entrance to the Troll's cave. To access it, you'll need to jump into this opening, ideally using **a mount**. While it may seem challenging at first, after your initial visit, returning to the cave will become second nature. Check out our gif below to see the route in action, where we even joined a group of players in battle against the Troll.

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its intimidating appearance, the Hill Troll is considered **one of the easier mini-bosses** in *Rune Slayer*. You'll likely find yourself battling it repeatedly, which means you'll quickly familiarize yourself with its attack patterns.

It's highly advisable **not to fight the Hill Troll solo**. Its attacks, though predictable and dodgeable, are best handled with a group (at least one other player). Thankfully, many players enjoy farming the Troll, so finding companions shouldn't be tough. Plus, after defeating it, the Troll respawns in just **90 seconds**.

The Hill Troll wields a massive pillar in combat, with **slow but powerful attacks**. You can parry or block all its moves, except when it raises the pillar with both hands overhead; at this point, you should run to avoid the stunning blow. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're playing as the **Warrior Class**, a well-timed Counter will almost always result in a stun.

While the Hill Troll occasionally drops extremely rare equipment, your primary focus should be on farming **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are crucial for **crafting decent endgame equipment**—it might not be the best, but it's sufficient to prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

The **Troll Head serves as a Quest item** for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. Every hour, you can turn in a Troll Head to Hodor, located near the cave, for a chance at receiving random, potentially overpowered loot. If you're already farming the Hill Troll, participating in this quest is a no-brainer.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

**No, you cannot tame the Hill Troll** in *Rune Slayer*, not even as a Beast Tamer Archer. As a mini-boss, the Hill Troll's size and strength make it impractical as a pet, and it's doubtful it could even leave its cave. If you're a Beast Tamer Archer, you're better off sticking with the reliable Mud Crab.

That wraps up our guide on tackling the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. We hope you enjoy the battles and secure some excellent loot. For more assistance during the endgame, don't miss our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.