In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while many achievements focus on hunting the largest and most formidable beasts, there's a unique challenge that involves capturing the smallest creature. 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 due to its straightforward yet elusive nature. 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 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 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 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 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 winged monsters with red bodies found in the Windward Plains, particularly in **Area 11** and **Area 13**. Baunos are scavengers that gather around carcasses, so you can hunt them to collect Screamer Pods.
Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the area between Area 11 and Area 13. Keep a keen eye out for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and use your Screamer Pods to stun it when you get close enough. Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (used for fishing as well) 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 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.
