In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements focus on hunting the largest and most fearsome creatures, there's a unique challenge that requires you to find the smallest: the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement. This guide will walk you through the steps to unlock this elusive achievement.
How to Unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' Trophy/Achievement in Monster Hunter Wilds
The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement is a hidden gem in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, simple yet challenging to achieve. It requires you to capture a unique endemic life form known as the **Sandstar**, found only in the **Windward Plains**. This creature, resembling a small desert mouse with glimmering fur, is visible only at night in a specific area of the region.
Since the Windward Plains are typically explored during the day in the game's storyline, 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 multiple fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use your interactive map to fast travel between points, which will advance the 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 choose the time of day (Morning, Daytime, Evening, or Nighttime) and environmental conditions.
How to Catch the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly fast, even outpacing your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of catching it, gather **Screamer Pods** from **Baunos**, small winged monsters with red bodies found in **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. These creatures are scavengers, so taking them out near carcasses will yield Screamer Pods.
Once it's night, 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 use a Screamer Pod to stun it. Quickly switch to your **Capture Net** (used also 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 receive the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.
That wraps up our guide on how to achieve the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Don't forget to explore our other resources for the game, including tips on how to skip cutscenes.
