"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 where exactly is this formidable creature lurking? In this guide, we'll pinpoint **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and provide you with all the necessary details to conquer this challenge.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

**The Hill Troll is concealed within a cave on the mountainside in Bahlgar.** Reaching this location can be done in several ways, but the most straightforward path starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would to engage Beastmen. However, instead of descending where the Beastmen are, stick close to the mountain's wall and continue around it. Pass **two platinum deposits** and scan the mountain's side for the Troll cave entrance. You'll need to leap into this opening, ideally **on a mount**, to access it. It may seem tricky at first, but once you've done it, revisiting the cave will become second nature. Check out our gif to see the route in action (we even stumbled upon a group battling the Troll and joined in to help).

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, so familiarizing yourself with its attack patterns is key.

**Avoid soloing the Hill Troll.** 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, the Troll respawns in just **90 seconds**.

The Troll wields a giant pillar for attacks. You can parry and block most of them, but when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands, **run to avoid the stunning blow**. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're a **Warrior Class** player, 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.

**The Troll Head is a key item for the repeatable Hodor Quest.** You can hand it over to Hodor, located near the cave, every hour for a chance at random, potentially overpowered loot. If you're grinding 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 as a Beast Tamer Archer. As a mini-boss, it's too large and unwieldy to serve as a pet. Plus, it's doubtful the Troll 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 battle and the loot it brings. For more endgame strategies, don't miss our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**