Beetleball contains many different playable beetles. Each beetle has two abilities and optionally a passive.

The first ability is an off-ball ability that can be used when not holding a ball while second one is an on-ball ability that can be used when holding a ball.

Beetles are split into three main categories. Offense beetles prioritize putting pressure on the net to aim to score goals against defenders. Support beetles support the team through obtaining ball or map control, or doing things that help teammates complete their objectives. Defense beetles aim to defend the net against attacks to prevent goals from the enemy team.