They considered Hildi questline as part of the grind. I feel like the next one (7.0) will be harder. Relics from heavensward are way easier today too. Probably 7.0 will be eureka-like.

ARR: Masochist
Heavensward: first time hard, next one easier
Stormblood: mild masochist
Shadowbringers: medium
Endwalker: easy

I can't wait to read complains about it