Learn exactly where and when to find the rare Sandstar in Monster Hunter Wilds. Get tips on how to capture this elusive creature and what rewards await you.
Alright, so you're looking to wrap up Samin and Dareel's questline in Monster Hunter Wilds? This last one, 'Sandstar Location,' is all about tracking down a super rare little critter. To even get this quest, you'll need to have finished all their previous quests, plus story mission 4-3, 'Wyvern Sparks and Rose Thorns,' which means you've hit HR20. Once that's done, just head over to Samin in the research tent at the Windward Plains Base Camp and chat him up. He'll send you off to find the Sandstar Endemic Life.
- 1Where to Find the Sandstar: This little guy only shows up in the Windward Plains, and you need specific conditions: it has to be Nighttime, and the season needs to be Plenty. You can change the time and season by resting at a tent or using your portable BBQ (though that sends you back to Base Camp). To make things easier, bring some Screamer Pods – you can craft them or snag some from the Baunos flying around Area 13.
- 2Setting the Scene: Once you've got your Screamer Pods and set the environment to Nighttime/Plenty, make your way to Area 13.
- 3Spotting the Sandstar: The Sandstar is actually a tiny blue mouse with glowing fur, which is why people think it's a star! It can pop up anywhere in Area 13, but we found it showing up more often in the northern part of the area, south of Area 12. Keep a sharp eye on the sand; this thing is FAST. If you blink, you'll miss it.
- 4The Capture: When you spot it, quickly equip your Screamer Pods and fire one at the Sandstar. This will stun it for a bit. Immediately switch to your Capture Net and grab it before it recovers.
- 5Dealing with Rarity: If you miss it, don't worry too much, but you might be waiting a while for it to spawn again. Even with the right conditions (Area 13, Nighttime, Plenty season), it's a rare spawn, so it's not guaranteed every time. You've met all the conditions for it to spawn, now it's just a waiting game.
- 6Frustration and Perseverance: Capturing the Sandstar can be a bit of a headache. Area 13 is pretty big, you've got the time and season requirements, and then you have to nail the capture before it vanishes. Stick with it, though, and with a bit of luck, you'll snag this elusive creature.
- If you can't craft Screamer Pods, you can get them from the Baunos flying above Area 13.
- The Sandstar is small and quick, so be ready to react the moment you see it.
- Don't get discouraged if it doesn't appear right away; rare spawns take patience!
After all that, you'll get 5x Wild Herbs, 10 Honey, and 300 Guild Points. The real rewards are the “I Caught a Shooting Star!” trophy/achievement and the matching in-game award, plus the “Ribbon Dream: Amber” nameplate. That's it for Samin and Dareel's quests for now!
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