Before you say it's just the boons, or the Moros aspect, it's not. Haven't failed a run with the torches yet. Y'all just ain't using it right.
Torch attack is a ranged stun and allows you to dash with I-frames even when attacking, which is a unique trait. There are a couple other moves that share this property, such as dashing into the axe spin. That way, with proper positioning, you can dodge most attacks while keeping the Omega assault up, clearing rooms with efficiency safety.
My Chronos fight was a little sloppy as I'm still getting used to the faster dash, I'm thinking maybe I should disable that arcana card.
Demeter is helpful to shave armor off of elites, but you can manage just fine without her.