"Guide to Earning the Shooting Star Trophy in Monster Hunter Wilds"

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while most achievements focus on conquering the game's largest and most formidable beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves tracking down one of the smallest creatures in the game. If you're aiming to unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement, this guide is here to walk you through the process.

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

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The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement is both simple in its objective yet notoriously elusive. This achievement can easily slip under the radar if you're not actively searching for it.

To unlock this achievement, you need to 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 part of the region.

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

Fast Travel – This method is available early in the game once you unlock various fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use your interactive map to access the fast travel menu, and by traveling back and forth between these points, you can advance time 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 the environmental conditions (No Change, Fallow, Plenty, or Inclemency).

How to Catch Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Sandstar is not only tiny but also incredibly swift, outpacing even a Seikret at full sprint. Before you start your pursuit, consider gathering **Screamer Pods**, which can be obtained from **Baunos**, small winged scavengers with red bodies found in **Area 11** and **Area 13** of the Windward Plains. While not mandatory, Screamer Pods will significantly ease your task.

Once night falls in the Windward Plains, head to the area between Area 11 and Area 13, keeping a keen eye out for the Sandstar. Upon spotting it, chase it at full speed and ready your Screamer Pods. When you get close enough, fire a Screamer Pod at the Sandstar to stun it.

Immediately after stunning it, switch to your **Capture Net** (the same one used for fishing) 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 concludes how 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.