Originally posted by Nightweaver20xx:

Everyone keeps saying "get troll armor" but I've run into 2 trolls so far and I've done almost no damage to them while they kill me in like two hits.

Fire arrows, upgraded crude bow, hit him first while sneaking and him not seeing you, then kite him around obstacles while jogging, NOT sprinting, and you will easily wear him down.
Edit: If you have a bronze ax get a finewood bow, even easier