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

In the thrilling world of *Monster Hunter Wilds*, where most achievements focus on battling the largest and most ferocious creatures, there's a unique challenge that shifts the spotlight to the smallest inhabitant. If you're aiming to unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement, here's your comprehensive guide to achieving it.

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

Screenshot by The Escapist

The 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' hidden trophy/achievement is intriguing due to its simplicity and elusiveness. It's easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for it. To unlock this achievement, your mission is to capture the elusive **Sandstar**, a unique endemic life found in the **Windward Plains**. Resembling a small desert mouse with a long tail and shimmering fur, the Sandstar is only visible at night, adding a layer of complexity to the task.

Since the Windward Plains are typically explored during the day in the main storyline, you'll need to manipulate time to reach nightfall. There are two primary methods to achieve this:

• **Fast Travel** – Available early in the game once you unlock various fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use the interactive map to access the fast travel menu, and by zipping between points, you can advance time until it's night.
• **Rest** – This option becomes available after completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content. Rest at a base or a pop-up camp, using your Guild Points to select 'Nighttime' and the desired environmental conditions (No Change, Fallow, Plenty, or Inclemency).

How to Catch the Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds

Screenshot by The Escapist

The Sandstar is not only small but also incredibly swift, outpacing even your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of success, it's recommended to equip yourself with **Screamer Pods**, a type of slinger ammo. You can obtain these from **Baunos**, small red-bodied winged creatures found scavenging around **Area 11** and **Area 13** in the Windward Plains. Collecting Screamer Pods isn't mandatory but significantly simplifies the capture process.

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, if you have them, prepare your Screamer Pods. When close enough, **shoot a Screamer Pod at the Sandstar to stun it**. Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (used also for fishing) and throw it at the stunned Sandstar to capture it. Successfully doing so will unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star!' trophy/achievement and reward you with the **Ribbon Dream: Amber** nameplate for your Hunter Profile.

With this guide, you're now equipped to unlock the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to skip cutscenes, for more tips and tricks to enhance your gaming experience.