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Troll

Trolls are hulking, slow giants, much smaller than the true giants they descend from but still several times your size. They swing their arms and the clubs or swords they carry in wide, heavy sweeps.

The first one most players meet is on Stormhill near Stormveil Castle. They also appear on the Weeping Peninsula, in Liurnia of the Lakes, Caelid and on the Altus Plateau, and they are common on the Mountaintops of the Giants, including the Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave.

Drops
Weaknesses
Blood Loss
Sleep
Head (takes double damage)
Resistances & immunities

How to beat it

Aim for the head. Hits there do double damage and briefly stun the troll, which lifts an arm to shield its face and shuffles around aimlessly, giving you time for another shot. Arrows and jumping attacks work well. Once you break its stance, you can land a critical hit.

Blood Loss and Sleep both work on them. Note that Troll Knights wear helmets, so the headshot trick does not work on those. Trolls drop no items, only runes.

Lore

Trolls were a clever race of lesser giants who practised holy smithing rites with braided stone hammers. During the War Against the Giants they turned on their ancestors, the Fire Giants, and that betrayal helped Queen Marika’s side win. Trolls who fought for the Erdtree were rewarded with gilded swords, and those who died were laid to rest in the Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave.

Notes & tips

Found at

Location

Altus Plateau

Location

Caelid

Location

Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave

Location

Liurnia of the Lakes

Drops & rewards

Weapon

Glintstone Staff

Weapon

Greataxe

Weapon

Troll Knight’s Sword

Connected characters & quests

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HP: 2,169 to 9,208, depending on area
Runes: 1,000 to 3,780

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