In Shin Megami Tensei IV, what does it mean when the character smirks

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I've noticed my character will often "smirk" in battle. What does this effect do?

Best Answer

Check This post in Gamefaqs for a full discussion about it. Transcribing the important part here, Smirk does the following:

  • Normal attacks have a 95% chance of being a critical hit.
  • Gun attacks have a 70% chance of being a critical hit.
  • Attack power increases. Effect is equivalent to three uses of Tarukaja. However, does not stack with support effects.
  • Normal attacks, gun attacks, and attack skills all have a 100% hit rate. Does not apply to Hama, Muda, or ailment spells.
  • Even if an enemy hits your weak point, it will be treated as a normal hit and not a weak point hit.
  • Cannot receive critical hits.
  • 85% chance to avoid all attacks. However, chance of succumbing to ailments does not change.
  • If you have a full, four member party, getting all four to Smirk will heal everybody for 50% of their maximum HP and MP.