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Discover the Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

by Connor Apr 27,2025

As you approach the maximum level in *Rune Slayer*, confronting the Hill Troll becomes a strategic move for both experience points and valuable early endgame loot. But where exactly is this formidable creature lurking? Let's dive into **how to find the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer***.

Hill Troll Location in Rune Slayer

The Hill Troll is nestled within a cave on the side of the mountain in Bahlgar. Accessing this location can be done in various ways, but the simplest route starts from the elevator in Lakeshire. Head down to Bahlgar as you would to engage with Beastmen. However, instead of engaging them directly, stick close to the mountain's wall and proceed around it. You'll pass **two platinum deposits**; keep an eye out for **an opening on the side of the mountain**. This is the entrance to the Troll's cave. To enter, you'll need to jump into this opening, ideally on **a mount**. It may seem tricky at first, but once you've made the journey, returning will become second nature. Check out our gif for a visual guide, which also captures a moment where we joined other players in battling the Troll.

A Rune Slayer player is making his way to the Troll Cave

Gif by The Escapist

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 that you'll likely face it repeatedly, you'll quickly master its attack patterns. However, **it's advisable not to tackle the Hill Troll solo**. Its attacks, though slow and powerful, are predictable and can be dodged or parried. The exception is when it raises its pillar overhead with both hands, signaling a stunning attack that you should evade.

A group of Rune Slayer players is fighting the Hill Troll

Screenshot by The Escapist

For Warriors, a well-timed Counter can stun the Troll, providing a significant advantage. The Troll respawns every **90 seconds** post-defeat, making it an excellent spot for farming. While rare equipment drops are possible, focus on collecting **Troll Hides and Troll Heads**. Troll Hides are crucial for crafting solid endgame gear, perfect for preparing you for tougher challenges like the Mother Spider.

NPC Hodor is standing in Rune Slayer

Screenshot by The Escapist

The **Troll Head** serves as a quest item for the repeatable **Hodor Quest**. Handing it over to Hodor, located near the cave, every hour gives you a shot at some powerful random loot, enhancing your farming efforts.

Can You Tame the Hill Troll in Rune Slayer?

Unfortunately, **taming the Hill Troll is not an option** in *Rune Slayer*, even for Beast Tamer Archers. Its status as a mini-boss, along with its size and nature, makes it unsuitable as a pet. Stick to more manageable creatures like the Mud Crab if you're looking to tame something.

That concludes our guide on the Hill Troll in *Rune Slayer*. We hope it aids you in your repeated battles and loot farming endeavors. For more assistance with the endgame, explore our **Essential *Rune Slayer* End Game Tips**.

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