As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, you'll likely find yourself eager to take on the Hill Troll. This formidable foe not only offers a hefty dose of XP but also serves as an excellent spot for farming early endgame loot. The challenge, however, lies in locating this giant Troll. In this guide, we’ll detail **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*** and provide strategies to conquer it effectively.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is nestled within a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. Reaching this location can be approached in multiple ways, but the most straightforward path starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Descend to Bahlgar as if you were gearing up to battle Beastmen. Instead of engaging the Beastmen, keep to the mountain's wall and continue around it. You'll pass **two platinum deposits**; keep an eye on **one of the mountain's sides** for the Troll cave entrance. To enter, you'll need to jump into this opening, ideally **on a mount**. It may seem tricky at first, but once mastered, returning to the cave becomes routine. Check out our gif to see the route in action, where we even joined a group of players in combat with the Troll.

Hill Troll – Strategy, Loot, and Quest

Despite its intimidating appearance, the Hill Troll is **one of the easier mini-bosses** in *Rune Slayer*. You'll likely need to face it multiple times, so becoming familiar with its attack patterns is crucial.

**Do not attempt to fight the Hill Troll alone**. Even though its attacks are predictable and can be dodged, teaming up with at least one other player is advisable. Many players farm the Troll, so finding a group shouldn't be difficult. Moreover, the Troll respawns in just **90 seconds** after being defeated.

The Hill Troll wields a giant pillar, executing **slow but powerful attacks**. You can parry and block most of its attacks, but be cautious when it raises the pillar with both hands over its head—this move stuns, so you'll need to run. If you're playing as a Warrior, a well-timed **Counter** can stagger and stun the Troll.

While the Hill Troll can drop rare equipment, the more common and useful items to farm are **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are essential for **crafting decent endgame equipment**, which, although not the best, will prepare you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

**Troll Heads** serve as a quest item for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. You can hand over a Troll Head to Hodor, who is stationed near the cave, every hour for a chance at random, potentially overpowered loot.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

**No, you cannot tame the Hill Troll** in *Rune Slayer*, even if you're playing as a Beast Tamer Archer. The Hill Troll, classified as a mini-boss, is too large and cumbersome to serve as a pet. Furthermore, its size might prevent it from leaving its cave. For Beast Tamer Archers, sticking with the dependable Mud Crab is the best option.

**That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. Enjoy your battles and the loot that comes with them. For more assistance with the endgame, don't miss our Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips.**