We've been popping all NMs like Cassie, Ceto and Skoll throughout the last two days. With elemental gear, you can solo max level mobs in your zone (except with Pyros and Hydatos where you need to combine it with logos). Also, almost in every instance you'll find a group of people working on something.

As for Pagos, it's now a breeze to fill in your light. If you get a group of only 3, you can fill your kettle twice in 20min (getting more will reduce your light gain but still not a really bad amount).