While many achievements in *Monster Hunter Wilds* focus on conquering the largest and most formidable creatures, there's a unique one that challenges you to capture the tiniest. Unlocking the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement requires a keen eye and a bit of patience. Here’s your comprehensive guide to securing this elusive accolade.

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 stands out due to its straightforward yet elusive nature. If you're not aware of it, you might miss it entirely. To unlock this achievement, you must capture a rare endemic life form in the **Windward Plains** known as the **Sandstar**. This small desert mouse-like creature, with its long tail and shimmering fur, is visible only at night in a specific part of the region.

Since the Windward Plains are commonly explored during the day in the game's story, you'll need to manipulate time to reach nightfall. Here are two effective methods to do so:

• Fast Travel – Available early in the game once you unlock different fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use the interactive map to access the fast travel menu, and travel back and forth between points until you achieve nightfall.
• Rest – This option becomes available after completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content. Use your Guild Points to rest at a base or pop-up camp, selecting the desired 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

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The Sandstar is not only small but incredibly swift, 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-bodied winged creatures found in the Windward Plains, specifically around **Area 11** and **Area 13**. Baunos are scavengers that gather around carcasses, so eliminating a few will yield the necessary Screamer Pods.

Once night falls in the Windward Plains, head to the midpoint between Area 11 and Area 13 and keep your eyes peeled for the Sandstar. Upon spotting it, chase it at full speed and, if you have them, prepare your Screamer Pods. When close enough, fire a Screamer Pod to stun the Sandstar.

Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (also used for fishing) and throw it over 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.

That's everything you need to know about unlocking the 'I Caught a Shooting Star' trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Be sure to explore our other guides, including tips on how to skip cutscenes, to enhance your gameplay experience.