Talk:Syndra/@comment-4881935-20120928044939/@comment-218.186.15.10-20120928090631

^ I have to agree with the anon above me. While maxing W first gives you a longer range poke, more damage at earlier ranks and a slow, Q gives you a more secure damage source at a much shorter cooldown. While her mana issues may stem from her Q, it's simply more reliable and defines her as a area-denial mage - blasting anyone who comes into range every 4s with a 260+ damage nuke. Perhaps, when playing her as a support, maxing W first would be a good idea as it provides a more consistent slow, but you lose a lot of damage in the process.