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

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while many achievements focus on hunting the largest and most formidable beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves capturing the smallest creature. 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 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 due to its straightforward yet elusive nature. 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 game's 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 it's night.
• 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 Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly fast, even when you're sprinting on your Seikret. Before you start the chase, it's wise to gather **Screamer Pods**, a type of slinger ammo. You can obtain 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 carcasses. Collecting Screamer Pods isn't mandatory, but it significantly simplifies the task.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13 and keep an eye out 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 after, switch to your **Capture Net** (used for fishing as well) 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 receive 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 guides, be sure to explore our other content, including how to skip cutscenes.