"Guide to Earning the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while many achievements focus on taking down the game's largest beasts, there's a unique challenge in capturing the smallest creature for the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement. This hidden gem is both simple and elusive, making it easy to miss if you're not in the know.

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

To unlock this achievement, you must capture a unique creature known as the **Sandstar**, found exclusively in the **Windward Plains** at night. The Sandstar looks like a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, adding to its allure.

Since the Windward Plains are typically explored during the day in the story mode, you'll need to manipulate time to reach nightfall. Here are two methods to achieve this:

• Fast Travel – Available early in the game once you unlock multiple fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use your interactive map to fast travel between points, which will advance time until it's night.
• 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, choosing 'Nighttime' to set the time.

How to Catch the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly swift, outpacing even your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of capturing it, gather **Screamer Pods** from **Baunos**, small red-winged scavengers found in **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. These pods aren't mandatory but will significantly ease the capture process.

Once it's night, head to the area between Area 11 and Area 13. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and use a Screamer Pod to stun it when you're close enough. Quickly 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 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.