Troll

Trolls are large enemies that carry a massive pillar. Their attacks are powerful, but slow. Take advantage of this by evading their strikes, and follow up with a combo. They are able to power up their limbs for Elemental attacks, but they are vulnerable to ranged attacks.

Dauði Hamarr—Fire Troll

The first miniboss fight takes place close to home in the Wildwoods against a Fire Troll named Dauði Kaupmaðr, which translates to Death Merchant. The fight acts as an introduction to the numerous behemoths you face throughout the Norse realms. Refer to “The Marked Trees” chapter of The Journeyfor more information.

Brenna Dauði—Lava Troll

While tracking a mysterious boar through River Pass, Kratos and Atreus run into a second Troll close to their home named Brenna Dauði. The primordial beast introduces fiery lava to the fight, which adds the Burning status effect. Find strategy for the Troll in the “Path to the Mountain” chapter of The Journey.

Dauði Hamarr is found imprisoned inside the Dwarf King’s castle in Veithurgard. Defeating the Troll isn’t necessary, but it earns valuable loot, plus access to a Legendary Chest. Another defeated Troll assists in the “Troll’s Toll” Labor.

Grendel of the Ashes and Grendel of the Frost—Stone Trolls

Grendel of the Ashes and Grendel of the Frost stand guard inside Týr’s Vault as statues. Swipe the wrong item, and they come to life to defend the treasure. Grendel of the Ashes’ resistance to fire is strong, and his attacks inflict Burning status. This makes him extremely vulnerable to Frost; counter with Leviathan.

The most feared member of the Stone Troll Tribe, Grendel of the Frost, is vulnerable to fire—making the Blades of Chaos the weapon of choice. His attacks add the Slowed status.

Both Grendels have the ability to use their totems to create rock formations that Blind nearby targets when detonated; use ranged strikes to eliminate the rocks. Refer to “The Black Runestone” chapter of The Journeyfor miniboss strategies.

Death Eater—Stone Troll

A statue stands guard on the beach next to Helheim Tower. Once you collect the Black Runestone and defeat the pair of Trolls inside Týr’s Vault, the Death Eater wakes and patrols the length of the beach. The Troll’s massive size and pillar should be familiar after facing other Trolls. Similar to the Grendel brothers, when it smashes the pillar into the ground, small rock formations appear. These cause damage and Blindness when touched, so watch your movements carefully as you navigate the obstacles. Turn to the Lake of Nine Exploration chapter for more information.

Dauði Kaupmaðr—Fire Troll

Járn Fótr—Ice Troll

Though once cast out by the giants that lived inside the Mountain, Járn Fótr has returned to the Heart of the Mountain. Kratos and Atreus run into him as they search for a way to ascend the towering cave shaft. The large Ice Troll is a Hel-Walker who shares similar moves to the Trolls fought at Wildwoods and River Pass. He carries a massive pillar and applies the slowed status with his attacks. Prepare for the battle by turning to the “Inside the Mountain” chapter of The Journey.

Stonebeard King—Ice Troll

Stonebeard King was frozen into a wall of the Banquet Hall at Thamur’s Corpse. Combine a Shatter Crystal and Shock Arrow to free the Hel-Walker. The Ice Troll has similar moves to Járn Fótr, with a foot stomp that sends out a frost fissure along the ground and attacks that apply a slowed effect. For full coverage of the Troll, turn to “The Magic Chisel” chapter of our The Journey.