Guide to Earning the Shooting Star Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds

In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements focus on conquering the mightiest beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves tracking down the tiniest of creatures. If you're eager to unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement, here's your comprehensive guide to achieving 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 stands out for its simplicity yet remains one of the most elusive in the game. If you're not aware of it from the start, it's easy to miss entirely.

To unlock this achievement, you must capture a unique endemic life form in the **Windward Plains** known as the **Sandstar**. This creature, resembling a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, can only be found at night in a specific part of the region.

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

• 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 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 the time of day (Morning, Daytime, Evening, or Nighttime) and 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 small but also incredibly fast, outpacing even your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of capturing it, consider gathering **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 gather around carcasses, so you can hunt them to collect Screamer Pods, which will make your task much easier.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13 and keep a sharp lookout for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and prepare your Screamer Pods. When you're close enough, **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 stunned Sandstar to capture it. Upon successful capture, the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement will unlock, and you'll also receive the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

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