Monster Hunter Rise: Unlock "I Caught a Shooting Star" Trophy

While many *Monster Hunter Wilds* achievements focus on hunting massive beasts, one rewarding achievement involves finding the tiniest creature: the Sandstar. This guide explains how to unlock the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement.

This elusive achievement is deceptively simple. The key is capturing the Sandstar, a tiny desert mouse-like endemic life found only at night in the Windward Plains. Its shimmering fur makes it stand out, but its nocturnal nature and small size make it easily missed.

Since the Windward Plains are usually explored during the day, you'll need to reach nighttime. There are two ways to do this:

• Fast Travel: Once you've unlocked multiple fast travel points in the Windward Plains, repeatedly travel between them. This will advance the in-game time until nightfall.
• Resting: After completing Chapter 3 and unlocking high-rank content, you can use Guild Points to rest at a camp and choose "Nighttime" as your preferred time.

The Sandstar is small and fast, even for your Seikret. To make capture easier, consider gathering Screamer Pods beforehand. These can be obtained from Baunos, small winged monsters found in groups around Areas 11 and 13 of the Windward Plains (they often scavenge carcasses). While not essential, Screamer Pods will significantly aid in stunning the Sandstar.

At nightfall, search the area between Areas 11 and 13. When you spot the Sandstar, chase it at full speed. Use a Screamer Pod to stun it, then quickly switch to your Capture Net (the same one used for fishing) and capture it. The "I Caught a Shooting Star!" trophy/achievement will unlock, along with the "Ribbon Dream: Amber" nameplate.

This concludes the guide on obtaining the "I Caught a Shooting Star" trophy/achievement in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Be sure to check out our other guides, including our cutscene skipping guide!