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

As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, tackling the Hill Troll becomes an appealing challenge. Not only does it offer a substantial amount of XP, but it's also a prime spot for farming early endgame loot. The key question, however, is: where can you find this formidable giant? In this guide, we'll reveal **how to locate the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer***.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll resides in a cave nestled on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. The most straightforward path to reach this location starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Once you arrive in Bahlgar, instead of heading towards the Beastmen, stay close to the mountain's wall and continue around it. As you pass **two platinum deposits**, keep an eye out for the cave entrance on one of the mountain's sides. To access it, you'll need to jump into the opening, ideally using **a mount**. While it may seem tricky at first, revisiting the cave becomes much easier after your initial visit. Below is a gif illustrating the journey to the Troll Cave, where you might even encounter other players battling the Troll.

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its intimidating appearance, the Hill Troll is considered **one of the more manageable mini-bosses** in *Rune Slayer*. Given that you'll likely need to confront it multiple times, mastering its attack patterns becomes second nature. Here are some tips to ensure success:

**Avoid solo encounters** with the Hill Troll. Its attacks, although slow and powerful, are predictable and can be dodged or parried. Grouping up with at least one other player is advisable, as many players farm the Troll due to its frequent respawn rate of just **90 seconds** after being defeated.

The Troll wields a giant pillar, and while most of its attacks can be parried or blocked, be cautious when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands; this move stuns, so it's best to run. If you're playing as a Warrior **Class**, a well-timed Counter can often stun the Troll.

While the Hill Troll occasionally drops rare equipment, focus on farming **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are essential for crafting **decent endgame equipment**, which, although not the best, will adequately prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

The **Troll Head** is a crucial item for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. You can turn in a Troll Head to Hodor, located near the cave, every hour for a chance at some potentially overpowered random loot.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

**No, the Hill Troll cannot be tamed** in *Rune Slayer*, even if you're playing as a Beast Tamer Archer. Its status as a mini-boss, along with its size and bulk, makes it an impractical pet. Moreover, the Troll's large stature might even prevent it from leaving its cave. As a Beast Tamer Archer, you're better off sticking with the reliable Mud Crab.

That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy your battles and the loot they bring. For more guidance during the endgame, be sure to explore our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.