"Guide to Earning the Shooting Star Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds"

While *Monster Hunter Wilds* is known for its epic battles against colossal beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves tracking down one of the tiniest creatures in the game. If you're aiming to unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement, here's a comprehensive guide to help you achieve it.

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

The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement stands out for its seemingly simple yet elusive nature. If you're not actively looking for it, you might miss it entirely. To unlock this achievement, you'll need to capture a unique endemic life form known as the **Sandstar** in the **Windward Plains**. This creature resembles a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, but you can only find it at night in a specific part of the region.

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

• **Fast Travel** – This method 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 you reach nightfall.
• **Rest** – After completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content, you can rest at a base or a pop-up camp. Use your Guild Points to rest and choose the time of day (Morning, Daytime, Evening, or Nighttime) and environmental conditions (No Change, Fallow, Plenty, or Inclemency).

How to Catch Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly fast, making it a challenge to catch even on your Seikret. To increase your chances, it's wise to collect **Screamer Pods** beforehand. You can gather these from **Baunos**, small winged monsters with red bodies found in the Windward Plains. They roam in groups around **Area 11** and **Area 13**, scavenging for carcasses. While not mandatory, Screamer Pods will significantly ease your task.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and ready your Screamer Pods. As you close in, **shoot a Screamer Pod at the Sandstar to stun it**. Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (the same one used for fishing) and throw it at the Sandstar to capture it. Upon successful capture, the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement will unlock, and you'll earn the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

That's everything you need to know about unlocking the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and guides, including how to skip cutscenes, be sure to explore our other content.