Discover the Hill Troll: Rune Slayer Guide

As you approach the max level in *Rune Slayer*, tackling the Hill Troll becomes a prime objective for both XP and early endgame loot. But locating this formidable giant can be a challenge. In this guide, we’ll walk you through **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and offer tips on strategy, loot, and quests.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is tucked away in a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. The most straightforward path to reach this location starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would to battle Beastmen. Instead of engaging with the Beastmen, stick close to the mountain wall and continue around it. Pass the two platinum deposits and look for the cave entrance on one of the mountain sides. You'll need to jump into this opening, ideally on **a mount**, to access it. Once you've done it once, returning to the cave becomes a breeze. Here's a gif to help you visualize the route:

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 face it multiple times, so familiarizing yourself with its attack patterns is key.

It's advisable **not to fight the Hill Troll alone**. Even though its attacks are predictable and can be dodged, teaming up with at least one other player is recommended. Many players enjoy farming the Troll, so finding a group shouldn't be too hard. Plus, the Hill Troll respawns in just 90 seconds after being defeated.

The Troll wields a giant pillar, executing slow but powerful attacks. You can parry and block most of its moves, except for when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands – that's your cue to run, as this attack can stun. With enough damage, you might even stagger the Troll. If you're playing as a Warrior **Class**, a well-timed Counter can stun the Troll effectively.

While the Hill Troll can occasionally drop rare equipment, the primary loot to farm are **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are crucial for **crafting decent endgame equipment**, which, while not top-tier, will help prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

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

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

Unfortunately, **you cannot tame the Hill Troll** in *Rune Slayer*, even if you're playing as 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. If you're a Beast Tamer, stick with the trusty Mud Crab instead.

That wraps up everything you need to know about the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy your battles and good luck farming that sweet loot. For more endgame guidance, don't miss our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.