Discover the Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

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 an excellent spot for farming early endgame loot. The key question, however, is: where is this formidable creature hiding? In this guide, we'll provide you with a detailed walkthrough on **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer***.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

**The Hill Troll is concealed within a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar.** There are multiple paths to reach this location, but the most straightforward route starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would for fighting Beastmen. However, instead of descending where the Beastmen are, stick close to the mountain's wall and continue around it. You'll pass **two platinum deposits** and should then look towards **one of the sides of the mountain**. The entrance to the Troll's cave should be visible. To enter, you'll need to jump into this opening, ideally **on a mount**. It may seem tricky at first, but once you've done it, you'll find returning to the cave straightforward. Check out our gif to see the route in action—we even stumbled upon a group battling the Troll and joined in to help.

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Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its menacing appearance, the Hill Troll is actually **one of the easier mini-bosses** to tackle in *Rune Slayer*. You'll likely need to fight it multiple times, so getting familiar with its attack patterns is beneficial.

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**Do not attempt to fight the Hill Troll alone**. Even though its attacks are predictable and can be dodged, it's best to bring at least one more player. You shouldn't struggle to find teammates, as many players enjoy farming the Troll. Additionally, the Troll respawns quickly, taking just **90 seconds** after being defeated.

The Hill Troll wields a giant pillar for its attacks, which are **slow but powerful**. You can parry and block most of its moves, except when it raises the pillar overhead with both hands; in this case, you should run to avoid the stunning effect. With sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll. If you're playing as a **Warrior Class**, a well-timed Counter can almost always stun the Troll.

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

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**The Troll Head is a quest item** for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. You can give Hodor, who is located near the cave, a Troll Head every hour for a chance at some random, potentially powerful loot. If you're farming the Hill Troll, it's wise to take on this quest as well.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

**No, you cannot tame the Hill Troll** in *Rune Slayer*, not even if you're playing as a Beast Tamer Archer. Although not a raid boss, the Hill Troll's status as a mini-boss, combined with its size and nature, makes taming it impractical. It's likely too large to even leave its cave. If you're a Beast Tamer Archer, stick to taming the reliable Mud Crab.

**That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. We hope you enjoy the battles and reap some fantastic loot. For further assistance in the endgame, don't forget to check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**