I need some help with Devil May Cry!

I am stuck in DMC. I am in the level where you have to defeat the wolf and then take the melancholy soul thingy to a door within the time limit. The thing is i can't kill the wolf in 3 minutes. I killed him in like 6 minutes and then i found out that i had to recharge my melancholy soul. Once i recharged it i found out that i had to fight the wolf again with a time limit of 3 minutes! Can somebody give me some tips on how to beat him?

keep playing with it many times . don't try to hit it . just keep avoiding his attacks . whenever he tris to attack , jump or roll . keep practising the timing untill you are able to dodge all it's attacks . then , practise hittng it (I prefer using the shotgun) . don't stay for a second on the ground . keep jumping and hittng . when you feel that it is going to attack , just roll . when that red ball appear , transform into a devil and keep salshing it with the sword . 1 ~ 2 times will kill it for sure. keep in mind that when it dies , it always gives you a green orb.

it's important to learn how to deal with it cause you will meet it several times in the game and sometimes there will be two or three of them ................... good luck

[ November 10, 2002: Message edited by: k'_127 ]</p>

The wolf usually starts with the jumping knife attack, dodge it at the last moment. I've completed the Dante Must Die mode and have taken on 3 of these things at the same time. Ebony and Ivory is the best weapon. Just jump straight and shoot as many shot as you can into it whilst in mid-air. If you choose to Devil Trigger, I'd recommend to use the elemantal attack added to your weapon and keep firing. Otherwise use the Air Raid.

Once it's core is revealed you have to run in close and perform a sword combo. O,O,PAUSE,Tap O. You'll get used to the timing eventually. If you choose to Devil Trigger, I'd recommend using the Vortex if you have it. Otherwise slash it to death.

Just remember, in wolf form you cannot physically harm him. Once it's core is revealed you cannot shoot him. I'm sure you'll come up with something yourself.