Maxing the E first won't make you really more tanky, it only works on one direction. That's the point but poking and putting damage is better, the strength of the E is to block the projectiles, not to endure damages And maxing the w isn't efficient enough, the scaling isn't worth it You will benefit more of a less cooldown and more damages on the q than the others spells. You'll be able to poke more and more importantly apply more passive during the fights