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

As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, confronting the Hill Troll becomes a compelling endeavor. This formidable foe not only offers a significant source of XP but also serves as a prime spot for gathering early endgame loot. However, 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 strategies to conquer this beast.

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 location, the most straightforward path starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Descend to Bahlgar, as you would if you were targeting Beastmen. However, instead of engaging the Beastmen, keep close to the mountain wall and continue around it. Pass **two platinum deposits** and scan **one of the mountain's sides** for the entrance to the Troll's cave. To access it, you'll need to leap into the opening, ideally on **a mount**. It may seem tricky at first, but once mastered, returning to the cave will become routine. For a visual guide, check out the gif below, where you can see a group of players already in battle with the Troll, ready to lend a helping hand.

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its menacing appearance, the Hill Troll ranks as **one of the more manageable mini-bosses** in *Rune Slayer*. Given the necessity to battle it repeatedly, you'll soon become accustomed to its attack patterns.

**Avoid tackling the Hill Troll solo**. Its attacks, though predictable and dodgeable, are best faced with at least one other player. You'll find ample company, as many players frequent this spot for farming. After defeating the Troll, it respawns in just **90 seconds**, making it an efficient grind spot.

The Hill Troll wields a giant pillar, executing **slow but powerful attacks**. You can parry and block most of these, but when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands, prepare to dodge, as this move stuns. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're playing as a **Warrior Class**, a well-timed Counter can almost always 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 adequately prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

**The Troll Head serves as a Quest item** for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. Every hour, you can deliver a Troll Head to Hodor, located near the cave, for a chance at random, potentially overpowered loot. If you're already farming the Hill Troll, this quest is a must-do.

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's size and nature make it unsuitable as a pet. It's likely too large to even leave its cave. Stick to taming more manageable creatures like the Mud Crab if you're a Beast Tamer Archer.

**That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy your battles and the loot that comes with them. For more assistance during the endgame, explore our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**