Out of all the Endemic Life creatures, the Sandstar is the trickiest to spot due to its rare spawns. You must be at the right place and time to collect it, earning you the I Caught a Shooting Star! trophy. Here’s how to catch a Sandstar inMonster Hunter Wilds.
Where to find Sandstar in MH Wilds
The Sandstar can be found in theWindward Plains Zones 11 and 13 at nighttime. If you’re just starting inMonster Hunter Wilds, you must wait for the day to progress until the map displays ‘Nighttime’ and ‘Plenty’ in the top-left corner. Those who have reached the endgame can change the time by resting at the Base Camp or Portable BBQ Grill. Select the ‘Plenty’ on the Environment tab and set it to ‘Nighttime’ using 300 Guild Points.
Unlike most Endemic Life monsters,you’re able to scare off Sandstars. You mustuse a Screampodfrom a Baunos to make them immobile for the capture. Once you’ve collected this device, travel to Zone 11 or Zone 13 (you can switch between the two if one proves luckier than the other).
When you get close to the zones, I recommend jumping offyour Seikretsince the sudden movements can deter the Sandstar away. You’re looking for atiny blue-colored creaturein the sandy dunes.Crouch downimmediately when you spot it and slowly move towards it.
Shoot your Screampodto stun it, equip yourCapture Net, and then run towards the Sandstar to capture it. You’ll earn the I Caught a Shooting Star! achievement for theMonster Hunter Wildstrophycollection. Additionally, if you progressed to Chapter 5-1, you may complete Samin’s Special Research quest for bonus rewards. You can start Samin’s questline by findingDapperwingsfor him around Chapter 1-5.
How to get Screamer Pods in Monster Hunter Wilds
If you aren’t sure where to find the Baunos, search around these areas in Windward Plains:
Look up to the skies to spot the Baunos flying around, and use yourHook Slingerto gather the Echo Feather.
The Echo Feather turns into the Screamer Pod, a Slinger Ammo that emits high-frequency to stun specific monsters. You can only hold three in your Item Pouch, so you may need to collect more for additional Sandstars.
