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

As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, tackling the Hill Troll becomes a strategic move for both XP and early endgame loot. But the challenge lies in locating this elusive giant. In this comprehensive guide, we'll reveal **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and provide you with strategies to conquer it.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

**The Hill Troll is concealed within a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar.** To reach this cave, the most straightforward path is from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would to engage with Beastmen. However, instead of descending into their territory, stick close to the mountain wall and continue around it. Pass **two platinum deposits** and keep an eye out for **one of the sides of the mountain** where the entrance to the Troll's cave is located. You'll need to leap into this opening, ideally **on a mount**, to access it. It may seem tricky at first, but after your initial visit, returning to the cave becomes routine. For a visual guide, check out our gif, which even captures a moment where we joined other players in battling the Troll.

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Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its menacing appearance, the Hill Troll ranks among the more manageable mini-bosses in *Rune Slayer*. You'll likely face it numerous times, allowing you to master its attack patterns.

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**Avoid tackling the Hill Troll solo.** Its attacks, though slow and powerful, are predictable and can be dodged. It's best to team up with at least one other player, as many enjoy farming the Troll. After defeating it, you'll only have to wait **90 seconds** for it to respawn.

The Troll wields a giant pillar, executing slow but devastating attacks. You can parry or block most of them, but when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands, it's time to run to avoid the stunning blow. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're playing as a **Warrior Class**, a well-timed Counter can stun it.

While the Hill Troll occasionally drops rare equipment, focus on farming **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are essential for crafting solid endgame gear, which, while not the best, will prepare you 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. If you're farming the Hill Troll, make sure to participate in this quest.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

**No, you cannot tame the Hill Troll** in *Rune Slayer*, even if you're a Beast Tamer Archer. As a mini-boss, the Hill Troll is too large and unwieldy to serve as a pet. It's doubtful it could even leave its cave. Stick to taming more manageable creatures like the Mud Crab if you're a Beast Tamer Archer.

**That's everything you need to know about fighting the Hill Troll. Enjoy the grind and the loot it offers. For more guidance on navigating the endgame, explore our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**