Smirk

Smirk (ニヤリ, niyari) is a unique feature in Shin Megami Tensei IV. When abnormal effect on turn icon happens due to offensive action scoring critical hit or being nullified, the beneficiary will have a moderate chance to receive the "Smirk" status until their next active turn. This status fades away no matter what action the unit takes, including passing their own active turn.

The effects of smirking include maximizing all stat enhancements temporarily, shielding own elemental weakness and preventing enemy's critical chance. If all combatants are smirking in the same time, they will receive healing of half of their max HP instantly.

The stat enhancement bonus by smirk would not erase nor multiply with any previously applied stat modifier, if the smirking unit has not maximized all stat enhancements or is under any stat penalty effect.