I use Runes:
03 (birds),
14 (Tiny Warrior)
17 (Might)
18 (Supreme Might)
108 (Conditioning Contract "x2 EXP").
With enough piercing damage, i put in Trial by Numbers (102), although as bard i usually have to Soul Voice to get a win. I get 8000 total without band for 30 minutes work, 10,000 with band. Half those Numbers without Trial by Numbers. A group of pickups of about any setup and gear can clear 2 sets of mobs with time to spare, but Trial by Numbers requires a smarter setup with good gear and skill; Dragoons, Rangers, Thieves are recommended.
There's only a few things that can go unfavorably. First, triple bats slow down kills due to Sonic Boom (Attack Down), so whm or /whm is recommended. Second, Cockatrice are problematic due to Baleful Gaze (Petrification); no getting around Whm there. Finally, mobs tend to clump up and WILL link, and do not sleep easily in MMM (in fact, Maze Lurkers seem to be a bit spell resistant in general). However, it should be noted that although Greater Birds and Cockatrice can pop even with Tiny Warrior equiped, it's not often. Maze Lurkers also hit pretty hard, so /nin for melees is recommended. Best Case Scenario is that Giant Bats and Lesser Birds will pop.
Putting the group together can take time, but the fact that you don't need a key item and only takes 30 minutes makes MMM easy to sell for quick exp.
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