Stonedigger Troll (Limgrave Tunnels)

Values below are for solo play on the first playthrough. HP is maximum health. Temporary protection and other state changes are explained in the notes.

• The direct reward is Roar Medallion. The miners and smithing stones elsewhere in the tunnel are separate from that boss drop.
• Keep watching the feet when you move underneath it. Being close avoids some long weapon sweeps but does not protect you from a stomp or a weapon slam beside its legs.
• Two-handing a suitable weapon helps prevent light attacks rebounding from its stone body. A rebound can leave you standing in place when the next attack arrives.
• Use the recovery after a completed slow slam for a charged or jumping attack. Repeated ground slams are a sequence, so wait until the last impact instead of rushing back after the first.
• Its broad weapon swings cover a large part of the room. If you fight at range, leave space to dodge the final sweep rather than casting until the weapon is already above you.
• You can use Spirit Ashes when the normal summon conditions are met. They divide attention but do not make the wide swings or ground impacts safe for you.
• The intermediate lift opening is the important route split. Once you reach the final large doors, you do not need to clear every mining ledge or collect every stone before entering.