When you're nearing the max level in *Rune Slayer*, tackling the Hill Troll becomes an attractive option. Not only does it provide a substantial amount of XP, but it's also a prime spot for grinding early endgame loot. The challenge, however, is locating this elusive giant. In this guide, we'll reveal **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer***.

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Table of contents

• Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer
• Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest
• Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is hidden in a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. There are several routes to reach this location, but the most straightforward is starting from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you normally would if you're planning to fight Beastmen. Instead of jumping into the fray with the Beastmen, 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 to spot the entrance to the Troll cave. To access it, you'll need to jump into this opening, ideally on a mount. It might seem tricky at first, but once you've done it, returning to the cave will become second nature. Check out our gif to see how it's done (we even stumbled upon a group of players battling the Troll and joined in to help).

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its menacing appearance, the Hill Troll is one of the more manageable mini-bosses in Rune Slayer. You'll likely face it numerous times, becoming familiar with its attack patterns.

First and foremost, do not attempt to fight the Hill Troll alone. Although its attacks are predictable and can be dodged, teaming up with at least one other player is advisable. You'll find plenty of players eager to farm the Troll, making it easy to find a group. After defeating it, the Troll respawns in just 90 seconds, allowing for efficient farming.

The Hill Troll wields a giant pillar for its attacks, which are slow but powerful. You can parry and block most of its moves, but when it raises the pillar with both hands overhead, you need to run to avoid being stunned. By dealing sufficient damage, you can stagger the Troll, and if you're playing the Warrior Class, a well-timed Counter can almost always stun it.

While the Hill Troll occasionally drops extremely rare equipment, don't bank on it. Instead, focus on farming Troll Hides and Troll Heads. Troll Hides are essential for crafting decent endgame gear, which, while not the best, will prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

The Troll Head is a Quest 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 random, potentially overpowered loot. If you're farming 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 if you're a Beast Tamer Archer. As a mini-boss, the Hill Troll is too large and cumbersome to serve as a pet. It's likely too big to even leave its cave. If you're a Beast Tamer Archer, stick to the dependable Mud Crab.

That's everything you need to know. Enjoy battling the Hill Troll repeatedly, and we hope you secure some excellent loot. For more endgame assistance, don't forget to check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips.