As you near the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, confronting the Hill Troll becomes an enticing challenge. Not only does it offer a substantial amount of XP, but it also serves as an excellent spot for farming early endgame loot. The key question remains: where exactly is this giant Troll hiding? In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and everything you need to know about defeating it.
Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer
**The Hill Troll is concealed within a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar.** Reaching this location can be achieved through several routes, but the most straightforward path starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would if you were gearing up to battle Beastmen. However, instead of jumping down to engage the Beastmen, keep close to the mountain's wall and continue around it. You'll pass **two platinum deposits** and should then look towards **one of the sides of the mountain** to spot the entrance to the Troll cave. To access it, you'll need to jump into the opening, ideally **on a mount**. Though it may seem tricky at first, once you've done it, returning to the cave becomes a breeze. Check out our gif to see the route in action; we even stumbled upon a group of players fighting the Troll and joined in the fray!
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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 multiple times, so becoming familiar with its attack patterns is a must.
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**Do not attempt to fight the Hill Troll alone**. Even though its attacks are predictable and dodgeable, teaming up with at least one other player is highly recommended. Finding a group should be easy as many players enjoy farming the Troll. After defeating it, you'll have just **90 seconds** before it respawns, allowing for efficient farming sessions.
The Hill Troll wields a giant pillar in combat. Its attacks are **slow but powerful**. You can parry and block most of its moves, but when it raises the pillar over its head with both hands, that's your cue to run, as this attack can stun you. Speaking of stuns, inflicting enough damage on the Troll can stagger it, giving you an opening for attack. If you're playing as a **Warrior Class**, executing the Counter correctly will almost always stun the Troll.
While the Hill Troll can drop extremely rare equipment, don't bank on this happening frequently. Instead, focus on farming **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are crucial for **crafting solid endgame equipment**. Although it's **not the best gear** available, it's sufficient to prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.
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**The Troll Head is a Quest item** for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. Every hour, you can hand over a Troll Head to Hodor, who is near the cave, for a chance at some random, potentially overpowered loot. If you're already farming the Hill Troll, taking on 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*, even if you're playing as a Beast Tamer Archer. Despite not being classified as a raid boss, the Hill Troll remains a mini-boss, and taming such a large, unwieldy creature would be impractical. We also suspect that the Hill Troll is too large to leave its cave. If you're a Beast Tamer Archer, your best bet is to stick with the reliable Mud Crab.
That covers everything you need to know about facing the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy the repeated battles and the loot you gather. For more assistance during the endgame, don't forget to check out our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.
