Guide: Catching the Shooting Star Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements celebrate the thrill of hunting down massive beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves capturing the smallest of creatures. Unlocking the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement requires a keen eye and a bit of strategy. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to achieve this elusive honor.

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

The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement stands out for its simplicity yet elusiveness. It's easy to overlook if you're not actively searching for it. The key to unlocking this achievement lies in capturing a unique endemic life form known as the **Sandstar** in the **Windward Plains**. This small desert mouse-like creature, distinguished by its long tail and shimmering fur, can only be found at night in a specific area of the region.

Since your adventures in the Windward Plains typically occur during the day, you'll need to manipulate time to reach nightfall. You can achieve this through two methods:

• Fast Travel: As soon as you unlock different fast travel points in the Windward Plains, use this method. Open your interactive map, access the fast travel menu, and travel back and forth between points to advance time 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 'Nighttime' to transition to the required time.

How to Catch the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly swift, making it a challenging target even when you're at full sprinting speed on your Seikret. To increase your chances of capturing it, consider gathering **Screamer Pods** beforehand. These can be collected from **Baunos**, small winged scavengers with red bodies found in groups around **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. While not mandatory, Screamer Pods will significantly simplify the capture process.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13, keeping a sharp lookout for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and, if you have them, prepare your Screamer Pods. Get close enough to the Sandstar to shoot a Screamer Pod and stun it. Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (used for fishing as well) and throw it at the stunned Sandstar to capture it. Upon successful capture, the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement will unlock, and you'll be awarded the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

This guide wraps up everything you need to know about unlocking 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.