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

As you near the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, facing the Hill Troll becomes an attractive option for both XP and early endgame loot. However, finding this giant Troll can be a challenge. In this comprehensive guide, we'll reveal **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and provide essential tips on strategy, loot, and quests related to this formidable mini-boss.

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Table of contents

• Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer
• Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest
• Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is tucked away in a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. Reaching this location can be approached in several ways, but the most straightforward method starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would to engage with Beastmen. Instead of leaping into their fray, stick close to the mountain's wall and continue around it. Pass two platinum deposits and scan the mountain's sides for the Troll cave's entrance. You'll need to jump into this opening, ideally on a mount, to access it. Though it may seem tricky at first, revisiting becomes easier with practice. Check out our gif to see the route in action, where we even stumbled upon a group of players battling the Troll and joined in to help.

Gif by The Escapist

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its menacing appearance, the Hill Troll ranks as one of the easier mini-bosses in Rune Slayer. Expect to face it repeatedly, quickly familiarizing yourself with its attack patterns.

Screenshot by The Escapist

Avoid tackling the Hill Troll solo. Its attacks, though slow and powerful, are predictable and dodgeable, but it's safer to join forces with at least one other player. Many players farm the Troll, so finding a group should be straightforward. Plus, it respawns just 90 seconds after being defeated.

The Troll wields a giant pillar, executing slow but powerful strikes. You can parry and block most attacks, but when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands, it's time to run, as this move can stun you. With enough damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're playing as a Warrior, executing a Counter can almost always stun it.

While the Hill Troll can drop extremely rare gear, focus on farming Troll Hides and Troll Heads. Troll Hides are crucial for crafting solid endgame equipment, though not the best, it's sufficient to prepare for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

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The Troll Head serves as a Quest item for the repeatable Hodor Quest. You can hand over a Troll Head to Hodor, located near the cave, every hour for a chance at random, potentially overpowered loot.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

No, taming the Hill Troll is not possible in Rune Slayer, even for Beast Tamer Archers. As a mini-boss, its size and nature make it unsuitable as a pet. Moreover, its bulk likely prevents it from leaving its cave. Stick with tried-and-true companions like the Mud Crab if you're a Beast Tamer Archer.

That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll. Enjoy the grind and may your loot be plentiful. For more endgame assistance, explore our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips.