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

As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, the Hill Troll becomes an essential target for both XP and valuable early endgame loot. But locating this giant Troll can be a challenge. In this guide, we'll walk you through **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and provide tips on strategy, loot, and more.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

**The Hill Troll is concealed within a cave on the mountainside in Bahlgar.** The simplest route to reach this location is by taking the elevator down to Bahlgar from Lakeshire. Instead of engaging the Beastmen, follow the mountain's wall. Continue past the two platinum deposits and scan the mountain's side for the cave entrance. You'll need to jump into this opening, ideally using **a mount**, to access it. Once you've navigated there once, returning to the cave will become second nature. Check out our gif for a visual guide—we even caught a group in action and joined the fight!

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its intimidating appearance, the Hill Troll is **one of the more manageable mini-bosses** in *Rune Slayer*. You'll likely face it multiple times, making its attack pattern familiar over time.

**Avoid tackling the Hill Troll solo.** Its attacks, though slow and powerful, are predictable and can be dodged. Team up with at least one other player, as many enjoy farming the Troll. After defeating it, the Troll respawns in just **90 seconds**.

The Troll wields a giant pillar, and while most of its attacks can be parried or blocked, be cautious when it raises the pillar overhead—this move stuns. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're a Warrior, a well-timed Counter can stun it effectively.

While the Hill Troll may drop rare equipment, focus on farming **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are crucial for **crafting solid endgame gear**, though not the best, it's sufficient for preparing to face tougher bosses like the Mother Spider.

**The Troll Head is a key item for the repeatable Hodor Quest.** You can hand it 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, it's too large and cumbersome to serve as a pet. If you're a Beast Tamer, stick to the reliable Mud Crab.

**That's everything you need to know about the Hill Troll. Enjoy your battles and the loot you gather. For more endgame strategies, check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**