The pure spy build is really quite unique. It consists of only spy buildings, typically it also has zero allies. This gives it high spy stats but no attack soldiers at all. There are many unique advantages to it, as well as disadvantages. PROS Invisible when attacking successfully Can easily steal from most builds Good for pot burning and stealing during osw Not vulnerable to a strip because you have 0 allies Great during war CONS Can't do quests No max plunder do to lack of allies Hard to grow due to Not useful if your an eb fairy I personally decided to go from attack build to pure spy because I was tired of being wrecked by stronger attack builds. Now, I can easily steal from almost everyone in my hit ranges. I encourage everyone reading to think about switching to a pure spy.
The only thing pure spies are good for pestering and boring people. Other than that, the pure spy is useless.
Pure spy is the most useless build in the game. You list a pro as being good at stealing? A hansel can steal just as effectively.
Having something to protect is what helps keep me interested. Being a pure spy works for some people though.
Ya a pure spy and attack have their differences, but compared to a hansel a pure spy has no advantages.