So, you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in Valheim and are in town for some new gear but remember, this is a survival game, so you need to keep an eye out for new resources to revamp your current gear set. Those ugly blue trolls in Valheim sure do come in handy as they drop Troll Hide. But of course, you’ll need to farm Troll Hide to get anywhere.
Yes, Trolls in the Black Forest do respawn in Valheim. Keep Forges and Workbenches away from the Black Forest Biome as they prevent Troll respawning. But Trolls found in caves sadly don’t respawn.
If you’re worried about where Trolls spawn in Valheim and whether they respawn after a farm session, then keep the tab open. We are going to cover all of the relevant information in this guide.
Trolls in Valheim
Let’s first take a look at Trolls. They’re large creatures that roam the Black Forest Biome or they could be denizens of your nearest Cave. They have a whopping 600 HP and require a bow and arrow to be taken out efficiently.
Taking a step back, while trolls do normally spawn in caves, if you ever come across an empty cave, assume that you’ve already cleared it out or the resident troll spawned somewhere outside of it.
Why Farm Trolls in Valheim?
You’ll need to stack up your arsenal as you make your way to the midgame. Leather isn’t all that reliable to adorn your character. So the next best bet would be Troll Hide. And in case you wanted to show off, you could fashion yourself a neat little Troll Trophy. It looks a lot less neat and a lot goofier to be honest.
Depending upon the enemy level, trolls drop different quantities of hides. The drop rate isn’t an issue at all as there’s a guaranteed 100 percent drop rate.
| Troll Level | Troll Hide Quantity |
| Level 1 | 5 |
| Level 2 | 10 |
| Level 3 | 20 |
So, assume that you’ve farmed all the trolls you need. What exactly do you plan to do with all that Troll Hide? Well for starters, invest in your gear. Upgrade it to make your future journeys all the easier. You can check out the following items to take your combat and defense to the next level.
| Equipment | Crafting Station | Resources Needed |
| Ancient Bark Spear | Forge Level 3 | ・Ancient Bark x10・Iron x10・Troll Hide x4 |
| Troll Leather Pants | Workbench Level 3 | ・Troll Hide x5 |
| Troll Leather Helmet | Workbench Level 3 | ・Bone Fragments x3・Troll Hide x5 |
| Troll Hide Cape | Workbench Level 3 | ・Bone Fragments x10・Troll Hide x10 |
| Troll Leather Tunic | Workbench Level 3 | ・Troll Hide x5 |
Do Trolls Respawn in Valheim?
You might be wondering whether Trolls even Respawn in Valheim or not. For sure they do but the answer isn’t all as straightforward as you’d expect and can vary depending on how you play the game.
The Black Forest Biome
Normally, The Black Forest Biome is pretty much a breeding ground for Trolls in Valheim. But respawn rates are somewhat tedious. On average, Trolls respawn after every 15-20 real-time hours. And in some instances, they might not respawn at all.
Forge and Workbench Break Troll Respawning?
Your Forge and Workbench can severely impact Troll Spawns in Valheim. While they’ll normally spawn in the Black Forest Biome, clearing them out with a Forge or Workbench nearby will eliminate respawning. You’d be right to assume this is a bug. Iron Gate Studios seriously needs to roll out some bug fixes.
Troll Caves
As mentioned previously, you’ll also find Trolls inhabiting caves in Valheim. Some players assume that caves are not part of the open-game world of Valheim and serve as procedurally generated encounters akin to dungeons. That could somewhat explain the fact that they don’t respawn in caves once they’re put out of commission.
Conclusion
Happy Troll Farming! While you can farm trolls due to the awful respawn rate, you can make the most of your midgame progression by getting your hands on enough troll hides to deck yourself out in some awesome Troll Hide Gear. It’s sure to get you to run a train through midgame enemies with minimal effort.