While many achievements in *Monster Hunter Wilds* focus on hunting the largest and most formidable beasts, one unique challenge involves tracking down the tiniest creature. If you're aiming to unlock the '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 is unique due to its simple yet elusive nature. It's easy to miss if you're not actively seeking it out.

To unlock this achievement, you must capture a special endemic life form known as the **Sandstar** in the **Windward Plains**. 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 in the main story, 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 various fast travel points in the Windward Plains. Use your interactive map to access the fast travel menu and travel between points to advance the 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 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 swift, even outpacing your Seikret at full sprint. To increase your chances of capturing it, consider gathering **Screamer Pods** beforehand.

You can obtain Screamer Pods from **Baunos**, small, red-bodied winged monsters that roam in groups around **Area 11** and **Area 13** in the Windward Plains. These creatures are scavengers, so you can take them out near carcasses to collect the pods. While not mandatory, Screamer Pods will significantly simplify the capture process.

Once it's night in the Windward Plains, head to the area between Area 11 and Area 13 and keep an eye out for the Sandstar. When you spot it, chase it at full speed and, if you have them, prepare your Screamer Pods. When you get close enough, **shoot a Screamer Pod at the Sandstar to stun it**.

Immediately switch to your **Capture Net** (the same one used for fishing) and throw it at the stunned 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 strategies, be sure to explore our other guides, including how to skip cutscenes.