How to Get I Caught a Shooting Star Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while many achievements focus on conquering the game's most formidable beasts, one unique challenge stands out: capturing the smallest creature, the Sandstar, to unlock the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you achieve this elusive goal.

How to Unlock the "I Caught a Shooting Star" Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement is unique due to its simplicity yet elusiveness. This achievement requires you to capture a rare endemic life form, the **Sandstar**, in the **Windward Plains**. The Sandstar looks like a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, and it can only be found at night in a specific area of the region.

Since the Windward Plains are typically explored during the day as part of the story, you'll need to wait until nightfall. Here are two methods to advance time:

• Fast Travel: This is available early in the game once you unlock different fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use your interactive map to access the fast travel menu and travel between points until nightfall.
• Rest: After completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content, you can rest at a base or pop-up camp. Use your Guild Points to rest and choose the time of day (Morning, Daytime, Evening, or Nighttime) along with the environmental conditions (No Change, Fallow, Plenty, or Inclemency).

How to Catch the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly fast, outpacing even your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of capturing it, gather **Screamer Pods** beforehand. These can be obtained from **Baunos**, small winged monsters with red bodies found in the Windward Plains, particularly in **Area 11** and **Area 13**. Baunos are scavengers that frequent carcasses, so you can hunt them to collect Screamer Pods.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the area between Area 11 and Area 13. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and use your Screamer Pods to stun it when you're close enough. Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (the same one used for fishing) and throw it at the stunned Sandstar to capture it. Successfully capturing the Sandstar will unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement and reward you with the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

This guide covers everything you need to know to unlock the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to skip cutscenes.