What to max first with MF?

AkabaneKun·Oct 19, 2015·1 votes·1,336 views

Really dunno what to max first on MF her Q or W? Q is better to arrass on the lane but W gives better trades and ulty, does it end up being matchup dependent?

14 Comments

CatSithOct 19, 20153 votes

I like to Max her E(Make it rain) first. The aoe utility/damage has a bigger impact then what people think. Since they decreased the duration to 2 seconds its a much stronger spell.

A Miss FortuneOct 20, 20151 votes

Max'ing Q first allows you to have more burst and damage overall since it acts as an auto attack resetter if you use it perfectly. It can be used for poking or facing against the enemy ADC. The only reason I would make her E would be because of the slow, but even then It can be situational and much, much less frequently used as effectively as her Q could be.

Max'ing E first I believe is what AP MF players do though, It's really annoying from what I've seen to have her spam it on you constantly all game long when you have a Deathcap and Luden's.

MarthianOct 19, 20152 votes

Q - Much better harrass W - Ranking it up only increases the attack speed boost and mana cost. Ranking it up won't make your ult do any more damage. Ranking your ult is the only way to boost the Impure Shots passive (increases the stack limit)

Basically, Max Q, then W, then E (Prioritizing R as always) - Recommended leveling: Q W Q E Q R Q W Q W R W W E E R E E. It isn't dependent on match up.

DragoonRuinOct 19, 20151 votes

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Q - Much better harrass W - Ranking it up only increases the attack speed boost and mana cost. Ranking it up won't make your ult do any more damage. Ranking your ult is the only way to boost the Impure Shots passive (increases the stack limit)

Basically, Max Q, then W, then E (Prioritizing R as always) - Recommended leveling: Q W Q E Q R Q W Q W R W W E E R E E. It isn't dependent on match up.

This is how I've always played MF, I've mained her quite a bit, and I haven't found a better skill ordering yet.

LaoBushidoOct 19, 20151 votes

q all the way, mf imo is a lane bully the crit buff they gave her helps her lane alot. in fights with the lower cool down it effectively gives you a extra alto attack. w scales better in the late game because the more ad you have the more effective it will be and as such wont be as effective lvling it first

Mallory330Oct 19, 20151 votes

what does imo mean?????

LadyRenlyOct 19, 20151 votes

IMO, it means in my opinion

Mallory330Oct 19, 20151 votes

tysm people always say it and i get confused

JbelsOct 19, 20151 votes

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tysm people always say it and i get confused

iirc, alot of people do

LoquaciousKumqatOct 19, 20151 votes

Depends on who your support it. For example, with Blitzcrank or Volibear I get points in E then W so when they land the hook or throw, I immediately E them then shred with W. If I have a poke support like Sona or Brand, I get Q first. If I'm against a Vayne I max W first (1st point in Q though) then Q cause I know she can dodge out of E.

JbelsOct 19, 20151 votes

Your Q, every time. It's your main source of Harrass and allows you to get off 3 AAs in rapid succession

3TWarriorOct 19, 20151 votes

Q should always be maxed first, then W, then ult. once you figure out how to optimize her poke damage with Q, the damage is insane when combo'd with an auto attack

combine that with the fact that it's one of the only point and click abilities left in the game...

best possible thing is to hit both lane opponents with it, but it's usually easier to take out a minion and hit one champ with it or just another minion

Sightless66Oct 20, 20151 votes

Q every single time. The damage gives better trading, harass, everything. The ult also doesn't get stronger when you max W. All maxing W does is increase the attack speed steroid. The stacking damage is unaltered by levels.

FiveofswordsOct 20, 20151 votes

i max q. W is rarely used because trades in lane just arent long shootouts they are very quick in and out sorts fo things. Until teamfights start, w is really jsut an anti turret skill.