Guide: Unlocking the 'Caught a Shooting Star' Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while the thrill often comes from taking down the largest and most fearsome beasts, there's a unique achievement that requires you to focus on one of the smallest creatures. If you're eager to add the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement to your collection, here’s a detailed guide on how to unlock it.

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

The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement is unique due to its simplicity yet elusive nature. Without prior knowledge, it’s easy to miss entirely. To unlock it, you must capture a rare 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 usually explored during the day in the game's story, you'll need to wait for nightfall. Here are two ways 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 zip 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, choosing 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 small and incredibly fast, making it a challenge to catch even on your Seikret. To increase your chances, gather **Screamer Pods** from **Baunos**, small winged scavengers with red bodies found in **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. These pods aren’t mandatory but will significantly simplify the capture process.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13 and keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and be ready with your Screamer Pods. When you're close enough, shoot a Screamer Pod to stun the Sandstar. Immediately 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 wraps up our guide on how to get the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Be sure to explore our other resources for the game, including tips on how to skip cutscenes, to enhance your gaming experience.