When you are on top of a target running in the same direction, Torch will miss because of the snare and position desync between client and server. Kindly request that Torch be increased to 10m. It'll make the skill more usable.

This is the same client-server position problem that many skills have like Whirling Blades, Turn Evil, etc.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/650403/whirling-blades-6m-misses-targets-in-melee-range-7m