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

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements focus on tackling the game's most formidable beasts, one unique achievement, "I Caught a Shooting Star," requires you to capture one of the smallest creatures in the game. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you unlock this elusive trophy.

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 due to its simple yet elusive nature. If you're unaware of its existence, you might miss it entirely.

To unlock it, 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 area of the region.

Given that you typically explore the Windward Plains during the day as part of the story, you'll need to wait until nightfall. Here are two ways to achieve this:

• **Fast Travel** – Available early in the game once you unlock multiple fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use the interactive map to access the fast travel menu, and travel between points until you reach nightfall.
• **Rest** – This option becomes available after completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content. Use your Guild Points to rest at a base or pop-up camp, selecting 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

The Sandstar is not only small but also incredibly fast, even when you're sprinting on your Seikret. To increase your chances of capturing it, consider gathering **Screamer Pods** beforehand.

You can obtain Screamer Pods 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. Defeating a few Baunos will yield several Screamer Pods, which aren't mandatory but will significantly ease your task.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13, and keep a keen 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 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 also receive the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

This guide covers 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.