For Elise, I would argue going 1 point Q, 2-3 points W, 1 point E, then maxing Q, taking R when possible, then maxing E, finishing off W last. You typically clear faster and safer with early points in W, and the flat damage bonus from W levels is stronger early game than the percent damage bonus gained from Q levels.
Rework Vladimiar is still balanced
you clear fast period, you don't need to max w
q for more dmg on execute while ganking