While many *Monster Hunter Wilds* achievements focus on epic hunts, one celebrates the smallest creature: the Sandstar. This guide shows you how to snag the elusive "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement.
This hidden trophy is deceptively simple yet notoriously difficult to find. The key? Capturing the Sandstar, a tiny desert mouse-like endemic life found only at night in the Windward Plains. Its shimmering fur makes it easily missed.
Since you'll likely explore the Windward Plains during the day, you'll need to reach nightfall. Two methods work:
Fast Travel: Once you've unlocked fast travel points in the Windward Plains, repeatedly travel between them. This advances time until night arrives.
Rest: After completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content, use Guild Points to rest at a camp and select "Nighttime."
The Sandstar is small and fast, even for your Seikret. Consider gathering Screamer Pods beforehand. These are obtained from Baunos, small winged monsters found in groups around Areas 11 and 13 of the Windward Plains. They often scavenge near carcasses, making them easy targets for Pod collection.
At nightfall, search the area between Areas 11 and 13. Once spotted, chase the Sandstar, using Screamer Pods (if you have them) to stun it. Quickly switch to your Capture Net (used for fishing) and snag it. The "I Caught a Shooting Star!" trophy/achievement will unlock, along with the "Ribbon Dream: Amber" nameplate.
That's how to obtain the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Check out our other guides, including how to skip cutscenes!
