Talk:Olaf/@comment-77.100.244.225-20120404214104/@comment-4952847-20120405021606

Q makes your jungling speed much faster. If you jungle you can max Q over E even. Q is also Olaf's only way of dealing damage at range.

I always max W last because its duration, cooldown and % damage conversion remain constant.

For most situations, answering your question, the burst on Q is not to be underestimated. If you're in a 1v1 duel, the Q damage can really cripple your enemy very fast, while W requires you to latch onto your target and auto-attack, making the process more kite-able and will not improve your survivability much even with the lifesteal.