This a question for Dilly's Question Thread. However, an SH is all level 1 stronghold of shadows on your low lands and high lands. Then 4-5 balanced attack buildings on your hoarfrost.
Read the modern kawhandbook by slayerbob in forum's guide you will get to know, what are buildings require for sh
Lowlands: x15 SOS level 2 x1 SOS level 1 x5 Circle of Elements level 3 x3 War aviaries level 3 Highlands: x20 SOS level 1 x45 SOS level 2 This is the most common SH build used by the games top war clans. It provides the most optimal hit range while decreasing the plunder your opponents make while hitting you, all while having the best combined stats possible without being too large.
Cus sh are best allie traders. If I were to start today I would go sh, war, and allie trade. Once in top 1k slowly build change off the trades. Boom no hope