>>3831956
>The next option is to abuse status effects
Doesn't cut down the grind but Shaman are really fun for this. They have a unique skill called Curse Storm that hits all enemies on the map with random status effects. Really great screwing with enemies. I'd use them a lot in D4 and D5 and would come in handy for a lot of post game stuff. Throw in some maids and you can keep stacking debuffs.