Which SSKE version should I download

[Dog_Theft]

On my steam the game are Skyrim Special edition but on the SSKE web page they said this

"Current Special Edition build 2.0.20 (game version 1.5.97): Download 7z File - you probably want the AE build above unless you know what you are doing"

I'm not familiar with skyrim mods and the lines on their page make me confuse, so which version should I download?

This: Current Anniversary Edition build 2.2.6 (game version 1.6.1170)
Or
This: Current Special Edition build 2.0.20 (game version 1.5.97)

[vee-kay]

Which version of Skyrim did you install?
If you don't know, find out your game version first.
https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/ypjx2b/how_can_i_find_my_game_version/

* Skyrim Special edition (64-bit) is nicknamed SSE. (game version 1.5.97) This is most popular version/edition.
* Skyrim Anniversary edition (64-bit) is nicknamed AE. Same as SSE but it also includes CC (Creation Club) mods. (game version 1.6.1170; GoG AE version is 1.6.1179)
* Skyrim original (32-bit) is nicknamed Oldrim. (game version 1.9.32)

Most oldrim mods have been ported to SSE. So you should preferably stick to SSE -- unless if you want to purchase the CC mods, in which case you should purchase and use AE.

[Dog_Theft]

My skyrim version is 1.6.1170. that's mean I have to download the Current Anniversary Edition build 2.2.6 (game version 1.6.1170), thank you.

[vee-kay]

Yes, correct, download and install the AE version of SKSE (SKSE build 2.2.6, for game version 1.6.1170).

Make sure any mods you install are also AE compatible, though most SSE compatible mods will work for AE too.

[Dog_Theft]

I will, thank your for the help