u/One_Connection_7696

Hello, I recently started raiding in NM (MC and ZG), and I noticed that the raid gear doesn’t seem as strong as gear from M+4.

So I had a few questions:

• As a tank, I understand that I should maximize block value to reduce damage from Fierce Blow, so the Bravery set seems perfect and it can also be upgraded through Mythics. However, most raid gear doesn’t seem to have the stats I need.
• Since Mythic gear is upgradeable, is the best way to gear up before Ascended Raids to mainly farm M+ and then fill the remaining slots with raid gear?
• Are there specific raid items or trinkets that are considered “must-have” for tanking MC/ZG? Or should I just be using Fire Resistance potions instead?
• Are tanks expected to chain cooldowns permanently for some bosses, or is there another way to survive Fierce Blow consistently?
• Is there a recommended gear progression path for tanks before Ascended Raids?

I’m currently a bit lost when it comes to raid gearing, so if anyone could help me figure it out, that would be great. Right now, I die in less than a second as soon as I run out of cooldowns, which feels way too punishing for my taste. (MC with 63ilevel)

TLDR: Should tank gearing before Ascended Raids mainly come from M+ rather than raids because of survivability and block value?

Thanks!