In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while many achievements focus on taking down the game's largest and most formidable creatures, there's a unique challenge that involves capturing one of the smallest. 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
The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement stands out for its simplicity yet elusiveness. It's easy to miss if you're not actively looking for it. To unlock this achievement, you must capture a unique endemic life form known as the **Sandstar** in the **Windward Plains**. This small creature, resembling a desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, can only be found 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 – 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 until nightfall.
- 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 the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly fast, outpacing even your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of capturing it, consider gathering **Screamer Pods** beforehand. These can be obtained from **Baunos**, small red-winged scavengers found in groups around **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. They're attracted to carcasses, so taking a few out will yield the pods you need.
Once it's night in the Windward Plains, 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, if you have them, prepare your Screamer Pods. When you're close enough, shoot a Screamer Pod at the Sandstar to stun it. 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.
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 on the game, including how to skip cutscenes, be sure to explore our other content.
